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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1922
Page
3
Assessor Charles I. Lemley reports moneys and credits in Washington at about 4.5 million dollars, roughly doubling over three years. Real estate value stands near four million. The city council conducts nightly review meetings as property owners appeal assessments amid rising tax burdens.
Next Monday morning April 17 the garbage wagon will cease the city. Citizens should prepare trash for pickup with old cans not collected until later notices. The driver will start in ward 1 Monday ward 2 Tuesday Square Wednesday ward 3 Thursday ward 4 Friday and Square again Saturday. Mayor A N Alverson announces.
A brief remark advises against unloading personal worries on people who face their own real challenges. The author names Boston Transerige and presents the guidance in a concise, direct tone.
Glenn G. Hayes of the countryside west of the city broke his ankle yesterday evening when his foot was caught beneath a road drag he was driving. The severe fracture will confine him to home rest for some time as friends wish him a speedy recovery.
Mrs. Effie Capning arrived from the west this morning with Mrs. M Edgar Rose of New York City returning home after a month in California. Mrs. Rose, widow of Dr M Edgar Rose, a health and tuberculosis director, is a prominent Republican activist and public health worker.
The traveling man reported to authorities that after Davenport showed The Old Nest, 1506 telegrams were sent to mothers nationwide. The film, urging viewers to send a letter home, is shown tonight as a benefit for the American Legion Auxiliary amid poor weather and large crowds yesterday.
The Christian church ladies sent 30 dozen eggs a large clothing barrel and a quilt as an Easter contribution to the St. Louis Orphanage. The items catered to infants through 14 year olds and the president expressed gratitude for the generous help.
Washington churches prepare special Easter music programs led by choir directors at First United Presbyterian Methodist Presbyterian St James Catholic Baptist and Christian churches. Morning services feature organ preludes solos and choruses while evening services present full cantatas and anthems with children and community participation. The Christian church and St James plan extensive ensembles and guest soloists with offerings supporting the St Louis orphanage and local missions.
A satirical verse laments a wax maid and a window trim businessman noting cost concerns and fashion fantasies. The poem mocks consumer tastes and the idea of value in beauty and goods. The piece ends with a commerce notice from W. S. Reister & Sons promoting cash purchases of cream eggs and poultry and announcing Saturday prices.
Rev A R Oates chairs a special committee handling invitations for the sectional Sunday school meeting next year. Invitations from individuals or organizations must reach him by Wednesday April 19 and be addressed to Walter Hutton, secretary of the State Sunday School association. Oates will pass them to Mrs FE C Cady of Keota, who will deliver them to Hutton in a single bundle. The notices will be presented at the state convention in Cedar Rapids May 3 4 and 5 to determine next year’s convention sites, with expected four gatherings nationwide including one for the southeast in Washington town.
H O Weaver of Wapello announces he will not run for the U S Senate. The longtime Republican figure cites business interests and campaign demands as reasons. His withdrawal shifts support to other candidates and reshapes the field.
The Iowa Gas and Electric company explains that recent service interruptions in Keota arise from private trees near lines. They note permission has been granted to remove or relocate trees to improve reliability for Keota and other towns on their circuit, urging cooperation from tree owners for safer, steadier service.
Samvat stands for Samvatsara meaning year. It is the time reckoning method used in Talia and Bengal. Christian dates are converted to Samvat by adding ST to the Christian year.
Northwest states reported 59 bank failures in 1921 with liabilities of 11.41 million dollars led by North Dakota 34 and Minnesota 15. National banks failed 37 with 23.67 million in liabilities. Overall U.S. failures totaled 402 with liabilities about 112.13 million.
A lone migrant water bird, about twenty inches long, was spotted from a sandbar near Waterloo on April 14. It approached within 100 feet before taking flight, alighting midstream, and its range is the north Atlantic coast in summer. Naturalists note breeding sites are unknown.
Amsterdam based guide teaches Armsternhem residents proper behavior in public spaces. Citizens learn which side to walk on the pavement, how to carry canes and umbrellas, and other etiquette via official instruction pictures.
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