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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1919
Page
3
New York reports the 168th Iowa infantry regiments returning from the western front docked at the pier amid cheers from Iowa delegates and local officials. Officers including Col Tinley were welcomed with Iowa banners and a large homecoming crowd.
Governor Harding reports telegram from war department routing the 168th infantry to Des Moines likely next week. Separate trains for Companies A B C stopping two hours at Dubuque and Waterloo and for D G H stopping two hours at Ottumwa and Oskaloosa. Remainder to ride to Davenport and Cedar Rapids two hours each. Washington residents urged to greet Company K at Davenport or Cedar Rapids.
Seventy three head of pure bred Hereford cattle sold by Charles C. Griffith at the Waterloo Livestock Commission Company sales barn. Average price $830. total proceeds $60,515. Sixty seven cows and heifers brought $58,670, bulls $1,845. Top bid $2,000 for a four year old heifer and calf. Buyers included Roy Van Winkle Webster City and E A Hess Council Bluffs. Prices ranged $330 to $2,000 with most between $500 and $1,000.
An advertising notice invites readers to subscribe to magazines through clubs or single subscriptions. It lists a contact option and indicates a list of club prices can be sent upon request. The notice names agent Nita Belle McKeon and provides mailing details.
John Norton, hired by Day Coal to haul coal, fell from a wagon and was run over. He sought industrial compensation. Sioux City Commissioner Young initially ruled the insurer liable, a reversal by Commissioner Funk followed. The district court under Judge George Jepson affirmed the insurer’s liability.
Invitations have gone out for the eleventh annual banquet of the Baptist church brotherhood in Washington. The event, held in the church dining room on Tuesday evening April 29, features Rev. W H Rogers of Muscatine as principal speaker on The Enemies of America, with brief remarks by Rev. W L Clapp of Cedar Rapids supporting the Baptist college at Des Moines. J A Hyink will serve as toastmaster, music from Keota Muscatine quartets and a local orchestra, and a brief talk on the Victory Camp at the close. A supper will follow served by the church women famed for their meals.
The W. B. ladies plan a social for May 1. Priscilla club meets with Mrs A A Rynearson at 420 West Main on Tuesday at 2 30. Fortnightly club Afternoon Literature meets with Mrs C W Mughlin Monday at 3. Evening Literature with Mrs Frank Wilson Monday evening. Election of officers to be held.
A special program will be given during the evening service at 8:00 PM at the Methodist Episcopal Church. The program includes organ preludes, processional, hymns, prayers, anthems, scripture, announcements, offertory, solos, a addressing on the duty of the church to the government, and a centenary address. All returned soldiers not attending elsewhere are invited.
Des Moines April 26 A state board of engineering examiners will register and license engineers and land surveyors. The governor appoints five members to conduct exams issue certificates and collect fees to cover expenses. Violations face penalties and certificates revoked for fraud or incompetence plans and reports require official seal.
A high school auditorium crowd enjoyed The Mishaps of Minerva two act comedy and three musical numbers. Eva Elsey played Minerva Sterling while James Work was a smitten young doctor. a strong ensemble including Richard McCleery, Glenn Eldridge, Nondal Michardson and Bessie Podaris plus minor roles supported the lively performance. Mentors Eva May Willer and Ida Iverson directed the cast and musical pieces.
The war exhibit train scheduled to reach Washington next Monday at 12 30 was recalled today after noon. Marsh W Bailey received a telegram stating the train has been recalled by the Government and will return to Chicago Sunday. The government action aims to cut expenses on a trip through territory already covered by the Victory Loan. No official explanation was given. The public will be disappointed as the train carried notable relics from the recent struggle overseas. The party included 22 people and speakers who had recently returned from Europe.
Chicago bakers plan a citywide strike at four o'clock today with about ten thousand workers leaving their posts. The dispute centers on the elimination of night work, and the bakers refuse to concede the demand, risking a bread shortage in Chicago.
Subscriptions to the new hotel fund continued with several committees yet to report. A $500 donation from Capt. J. A. Young at Colfax highlighted renewed support as organizers push to reach the campaign goal.
A box supper at the Gray school four and a half miles southwest of town raised forty dollars and fifty cents. Miss Cecile Belville organized the program. Aus Sutherland served as auctioneer and stirred enthusiasm. A fountain pen prize went to Miss Christa Jacksonson for popularity.
April meeting at Mrs. Vista Mauthe home with devotions by Mrs. Minnie Green. Martha Hedges led the program on The Treasury and Stewardship. Mrs. R. E. Brown shared a church story on tithers. Muscatine district convention reports given by delegates. A Lenten offering of ten dollars collected.
Mr and Mrs John Mundy entertained a small group at a 6 oclock dinner at their East Second street home in honor of Mrs Harry Parker of Washington DC. A three course dinner and instrumental music followed by singing made the evening pleasant and guests described the Mundys as royal entertainers.
Mrs George Stewart entertained a small group of ladies at an afternoon party for her sister Mrs Nannie Baty who is visiting en route to Los Angeles California. Guests shared fancy work and enjoyed dainty refreshments during the gathering.
Ames prepares to welcome about 1000 delegates for the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs four day gathering June 11 to 14. The Ames Women’s Club leads plans with college and city officials, housing at campus dormitories and sororities, and daily musical programs at the college campanile to mark sessions and meals.
The New York Times cites figures from the surgeon general showing 24.9 percent illiteracy among U S draft age men, or about one quarter of 1.55 million examined. The piece notes army tests and census methods diverged, with factors like job motivation and flawed literacy checks affecting accuracy.
A reflective note on obituary notices highlighting how death robs the living of historic recognition and the chance to honor a life through public notices. The piece questions the permanence and reach of obituary records in memory.
Washington April 20 Director General Hines petitioned the interstate commerce Commission for a reopening of the Michigan percentage cases The commission held that rates between Western trunk line territory were not unreasonable in themselves but were so constructed as to give up due preference to cities in Ohio and Indiana and to Detroit Adjustments then put into effect have since been attacked by Booth Bend Richhart Mishawakee Goshen and Nappanee Ind as districts in Indiana
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