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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1922
Page
3
High school will host a Wednesday assembly to honor Gen. A. 8. Grant on his 100th birthday with Dr. W. W. Bowers delivering the address. The program includes patriotic songs, band performances, and a 45 minute runtime. Annuals distribution set for May 3 at $1.50 to subscribers with 425 copies allocated.
The Board of Park Commissioners of Washington Iowa invites sealed bids for about 2000 square yards of concrete paving in Sunset Park. Bids are due by 6 pm May 4, 1922, on printed proposal blanks. Plans and specs are available at Frank Stewart's office. The commission may reject any or all bids.
The county warns auto owners to re-register by the week, with a list of delinquents to be published in Wellman Advance Washington Democrat and Journal next week. About two to three hundred names may appear unless fees are settled. Dog license delinquents for 1922 are also to be listed.
Graham theater manager C A Pratt announces the cancellation of the local appearance of the act featuring former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson. The May 15 booking was called off due to concerns over Johnsons prison record and potential community morale impact.
Supervisors announce a detour change for White Way west of town due to a new concrete bridge on the alternate road. Travelers should use the timber road past the county home. a temporary bypass will be built around a culvert, but the new route is recommended and West Way usage is discouraged.
The city plans a major clean-up on Monday May first with large forces marshaled to target alleys, vacant lots, and untidy premises near the square. Schools will teach civic cleanliness this week and pupils will later write essays on progress. Local organizations back the effort to improve the city’s appearance and reputation.
The quotation reflects Rodin praising the balustrade as a framing device for nature and the flower as a source of artistic inspiration. It emphasizes that human intellect is needed to develop these possibilities and advance the Renaissance ideal of artistic invention.
Mrs Mary Margaret Ricey of Hollywood California writes the Journal thanking for the paper and enclosing six dollar to continue delivery to W A Harper 6621 Yucca Street Hollywood She shares a clipping from a Hollywood paper praising the city noting its beauty homes schools and landscape and quotes C S Reed as advocating Hollywood to counter unfavourable publicity.
Rev J R McCrory told Monmouth Illinois Rotary Club that closer ties with boys strengthen communities. He urged active Rotary involvement, YMCA support, and a city clean up drive, with Mrs H M Eicher and others urging park expansion and better sanitation.
Mrs Hugh McCleery hosted a Saturday afternoon compliment for Mrs Sarah McCleery of Clarion Iowa. The Rebekahs met Friday at I O O F hall with three candidates balloted and a program night featuring music on the Brunswick by J S McElhinney. Portnightly club elected new leaders Mrs Ted Michels as literature department head with Mrs C W McLaughlin her predecessor. Henry Hull named assistant leader and Miss Clara Huber as secretary treasurer. The annual meeting for the elect officers was held yesterday afternoon.
A large gathering at Mrs Henry Hulls home heard an engaging program with Mrs Hull leading the Study book chapter. Mrs C O Davis spoke on Mrs Edith Wherton and her works while Mrs W A Gibson presented Mrs Grace Richmond with a biography.
C. E. Anderson, a longtime Fairfield shoe dealer, closed his store and handed keys to KR C Leggett for Mrs. Anna Ketchum of Marshalltown. No assignment or bankruptcy. County holds first lien on stock for taxes and five months rent at 90 dollars monthly, likely wiping out stock. Anderson represented by Starr & Jordan.
A cryptic maxim claims success comes from strong effort and chance when finding someone to rely on. The line pairs blunt language with a provocative tone about persistence and luck in securing help or opportunity.
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