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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1922
Page
4
A devotional note cites First Peter 3 10 urging lovers of life to keep their tongues from evil and lips from deceit. The reflection emphasizes speaking truth and pursuing good days through restraint in speech.
Clifford Thorne declares he will run for the United States Senate in the June Republican primary. The move creates a rare two from one town contest with Col. Brookhart, who had expected sole local support, yet will press on with his campaign despite the shift. Both candidates are expected to present statements on the race and issues soon.
Des Moines April 15 with two weeks left to file for June Iowa primaries. Over half of the 108 state representatives have filed or requested blanks. Senate races feature several contests in districts including the twentieth thirtieth thirty fourth thirty eighth and fifteenth with several incumbents not seeking re election and others facing opposition. Senator J D Buser faces John Jenkins and Bessie Farnsworth. J J Rainbow is opposed by M L Bowman and C B Santee. C H Van Alstine confirms he will not seek re election.
Nature shapes this world with lakes rivers and streams to quench the thirsty, never offering alcohol in any water source. The poem notes that rain and dew nourish crops and life, while rivers and ponds provide drinkable water, not beer or spirits.
The speaker promises the community and state will have ample time to study the merits from every angle. The campaign will be spirited and informative with no pink tea atmosphere and ample information for voters.
The piece notes Easter traditions waning in popularity, mentions the persistent yellow dandelions, and discusses the Hayes surname variations with about twenty Hayes families in town. It asks which spelling Hayes Hay or Hays is correct and observes all three forms may be used.
A windstorm on West Washington street displaced metal signs from the J F Simpson barn. One door tore free, another blown inward with a heavy 2 by 6 driven inside the building. The report notes wind effects and ends with a stray anecdote about advertising plans and a child’s milking question.
The Fairfield National Bank run by R. B. Louden closed its doors as its business and assets were absorbed by the Iowa Loan and Trust company of Fairfield. The trust company, led by O. F. Fryer as president and L. M. Fryer as secretary, opened next day under a new name. C. A. Emery was the former cashier. Auditors and a national bank examiner completed the management change late Tuesday night.
A reflective column recalls daily routines and big memories from Washington's early days. Louis Henderson notes last year's February blizzard and local milestones such as paving, a new union depot, and a grand hotel, inviting future generations to retell history.
A crippled Wisconsin man, Harry Handy of Jonesville, drove a hand controlled car to the White House and met President Harding after a ball park visit. Handy demonstrated his device and told the president he had driven thousands of miles using only his hands.
Jasper Minnesota letter from Mrs. Jesse Petersen explains relief from back pain and fatigue after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits improved ability to work and urges others with displacements irregularities or nervous symptoms to try the product. The letter cites fifty years of service backing the remedy.
The Grand Army of the Republic urges national action to celebrate General Ulysses S. Grant's birth centenary on April 27. The plan calls for congressional and state measures, commemorations at Grant's birth and burial sites, school and church observances, and joint efforts with allied patriotic organizations to honor his memory.
Dudley Allen of Riverside recently finished a course at a finotype school and seeks work in the field. Ellery Shaffer of Kalona, formerly at Swift barber shop, left Friday for Chicago to attend the linotype operators and mechanics school. Tell the merchant I saw your ad.
Secretary Frank Warner of the Iowa Bankers Association announced the 86th annual convention will be held in Davenport on June 6 and 7. Preceding meetings schedule lists Group 5 Council Bluffs May 8 and Groups 6 Des Moines May 9 through Group 1 Sioux City May 26 at various cities.
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