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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
6
On April 22 campus reports show Phi Delta members adopting denim outfits with blue stripes and white trim. Bruce Gould and Kappa Sigma pledgees join the trend while secret plotting by some groups aims to unveil the look this week, with debate over prix and formal wear.
Bad weather interrupted last Sunday's worship causing lower attendance. Zion church plans morning service next Sunday with pilot programs in the afternoon and evening. The quarterly meeting occurs May 1 at Pilotebure with Rev. George Minear preaching at 2 20 and again at 8, marking the first service at the electric lights and expected full house.
A city superintendent remarks on the push to repeal prohibition despite constitutional law. Officials stress education to show alcohol as a danger, arguing children learn that liquor harms life and should inform parental understanding. The Walnut Theatre in Philadelphia, opened in 1868, is being torn down after serving about 15 million patrons.
Waterloo authorities investigated a deadly bromidia incident after Fred Lucas and Frank Griffin died within hours while two others fell seriously ill. Three men purchased and consumed the drug, which contains chloral hydrate and cannabis. Post mortems were ordered, and Rose Miller survived after a note urged transport to 250 Sullivan Avenue.
Mrs. Frank Crother of Pana Illinois credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with curing her five year old son Paul after a winter cold settled on his lungs and caused persistent coughing. The ad notes the medicine's quick relief after the first dose and mentions Lemmon's Drug Store.
Iowa City doctors at the University of Iowa General Hospital surgically removed a safety pin from the stomach of the Teeter infant. The months old child was watched with X rays every half hour as the pin moved down the throat to the stomach for a safe operation.
New York April 28 1920 aviation outlook shows a busy sporting year. Intercollegiate Flying Association field day at Mineola May 7 features eleven colleges with two planes each and a cup prize. Seaplane race around Long Island planned. trans continental race to Alaska eyed with stops every 150 miles. France Juvisy meet May 22 23 and British London exhibition in July curating prize funds in pounds. Cape to Cairo air route maps a 5200 mile line surpassing rail distance.
Yorktown merchants launched an egg price war paying 5er a dozen more than nearby markets. A speculator bought up eggs in surrounding towns and moved 788 dozen to Yorktown in one haul, reaping profits. The flood of eggs caused market prices to collapse and supplies to run out.
Des Moines April 22 Prospects for a fruit crop in Iowa are excellent this season says Secretary Herrick of the state horticultural board. Cool weather slowed development and warmer conditions should prevent backsets when blossoms appear. Missouris and other states face freeze damage with peach crops down 3 000 6 000 bushels, yet Iowa peaches and trees are expected to yield well this year. First spraying should occur between May 1 and May 10.
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