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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1920
Page
3
Mr. Hitchcock expresses disinterest in minority leadership and dismissal of any threat from Senator Underwood, stating he does not care if Underwood beats him. The remark follows the conclusion of Nebraska primaries and a peace treaty reaching the White House.
James K. Blair of Cotter died Saturday at his Cotter home after a long illness from complications. A prominent stock man and respected citizen, he lived in Highland Township before moving to Kansas and returning five years ago to Cotter. Survived by his wife, a Texas-based son, and daughter Mrs. G B Stapp of Cotter, his funeral is set for tomorrow with burial in Columbus City.
Ross Hume, chair of Bible at Monmouth College, preached at the First United Presbyterian Church in Wishart’s absence. He spoke on developing enduring life qualities and discarding transient concerns. Hume served as chaplain with an American regiment in France during the war.
The new indifference by Mr. Hitchcock strengthened belief in some circles that his main aim in retaining leadership was to wield influence against Bryan in the Nebraska primary fight.
Des Moines reports warn sugar prices will climb beyond 18 to 20 cents per pound with some dealers charging 25 to 30 cents as new contracts arrive from earlier buyers. Observers fear hoarding ahead of canning season as domestic consumption remains high and imports from new suppliers arrive in about ninety days. Separately, Iowa begins a campaign to raise 5 600 toward a Meaux statue honoring the Marne battle with a nationwide effort totaling 250 000. George Cosson leads the state committee with local volunteers in each county.
Winfield Iowa April 26 The Ed Neal family met with a serious accident Saturday evening returning from Mt Pleasant. They struck a culvert, bent the steering rod, and the car overturned pinning them beneath. The daughter escaped through a broken windshield to seek help. Mrs Neal sustained several broken ribs and other severe bruising. Mr Neal and two grandchildren were badly bruised.
A London bus designated No B 43, which served from 1914 through to the Armistice, is resumed on its prewar service route from Charing Cross to Plumstead.
Auction notice advertises 229 acres one mile from town with 200 acres farmland and fine grass land. A two story house, three barns, cribs, and other buildings priced cheaply at 175 per acre. Also 190 acre farm four miles away with blue grass pasture, eight room house, 40 by 60 barn, cribs, tenant house, well fenced and watered, priced 125 per acre. Easy terms. See us before you buy.
A sufficient number of men have enlisted for Troop D and Washington's troop in the reg iment of town cav alry will be sworn into state service Thursday evening at the armory. Col R P Howler of Iowa City will lead mustering and enlistments remain open through Earl Limerman. The troop is to be fully equipped by June and kept as an active unit in the state service soon. Arrangements for stables and equipment storage will be announced.
A Globe store scene describes McElhinney keeping windows bright to showcase rugs and bedroom suites. A dazed customer viewing prices exits through an open front door, misjudges the doorway, slips, and shatters a plate glass pane, with Washington Butter retailing mentioned for context.
Several community notices include a Democrats caucus at Franklin Center schoolhouse on Thursday April 29 at 8 30 p m and a K of P regular meeting led by Arthur Theorion. Christian church Ladies Aid meet Thursday at 2 00 p m. Fortnightly club current events Tuesday April 27 at Mrs F L Wilson home with officers elected. Gore Hebichem Commandery practice April 27 for two candidates. Girls Gym club meets tonight at 7 30. Kolah Club Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Clayde Knupp home with officers and dues. Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M called meeting Wednesday April 28 at 7 30 for Fellowcraft degree. Charles Freding W M.
The M. E. M. club honored Frank Mayhew on his birthday with a Thursday gathering of games and music. Mrs. Mayhew served cafeteria style refreshments as guests, about twenty in number, enjoyed late chatting and friendly wishes. The H. L. club then hosted Mrs. Scott Craig for a surprise party in honor of Mr. Craig with games readings and jazz music. A three course lunch followed before the guests departed in the early morning praising their hostess.
The text recounts Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s youth marked by a spine injury at age fifteen that left her bedridden for years. During those long immobilized years she wrote sonnets that are cited as her greatest claim to immortality, shaping her later literary fame.
Astronomers say the stars in the Little Dipper move at tremendous speeds and in varying directions. Despite their motion, their great distances make their relative positions change little within human memory.
The Journal de la Sante describes a coughing plant in the tropics. Its fruit resembles a common bean and it reacts to dust with a gas-filled response. Leaves emit slight explosions as stomata expel dust, giving the plant a childlike cough in agitation.
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