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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
1
A strike impact ripples through the sector with reports of halted production, reduced orders, and slower supply chains. Industry leaders warn extended stoppages could raise prices and curb consumer demand across regions.
Ames reports 1919 butter production in Iowa jumped to 87,914,633 pounds valued at 42,969,285, moving Iowa to second in butter output behind Minnesota. Dairy demand grows with rising land values, while farmers shift to dairy for better market stability and potential harder times ahead.
The report notes 7% higher costs from road and expressmen strikes and cites high prices plus material shortages. It concludes that, to move the same trade volume, double the capital or credit is needed.
Los Angeles reports a 16 year old, Russell King, arrested on charges of being the funeral thief stealing from mourners' homes while at cemeteries. Police say his loot exceeds $5,000 gathered from more than thirty burglaries. Parents listed as in Kansas City.
Secretary W F Huxford received entries for the county meet from Wellman Kalona Riverside and Ainsworth high schools totaling 27 athletes Kalona sends six Wellman thirteen Riverside none and Ainsworth none Washington Keota and Brighton entries due later with about fifteen eleven and a smaller number respectively The meet starts at one Saturday at the ballpark with tickets selling at 50 cents for adults 25 cents in advance through Hi club students.
Ottumwa Iowa April 27 purchase of the site secures construction of a new 156000 dollar First Presbyterian church in Ottumwa. Long delay due to lack of a suitable location.
The Ainsworth Women’s Christian Temperance Union outlines its two day program for Thursday and Friday April 29 and 30. Activities include devotions lectures on the 18th Amendment law enforcement and many committee reports and discussions led by Rev. D. M. Davis Rev. A. W. McBlain Mrs. Lena Hartzell Wallace Mrs. McConnell and others with plans for Jubilee Fund Americanization and World Prohibition.
The town clock, offline since fall when its cupola site was torn down, began striking at three o'clock yesterday afternoon. R. O. Hinton, who rebuilt the mechanism, left for Chicago, and C. S. Lemmon will ensure proper regulation going forward.
Professor A F Pollard says all nations in the war believed in their cause and fought with notable courage despite claims of degeneracy. Admiral Sims notes Berlin published word of the first American destroyers sailing to Queenstown four days before arrival.
Last week of the slogan contest arrives with entries due by Saturday at 9 p m The winning writer will receive 25 dollars The judging remains merit based with contestants anonymity The Ad club will hear results next Tuesday Merchants seek a brief inviting motto highlighting Washington trade potential
Des Moines April 27 Governor Harding will retire from politics at the end of his term this year after returning from a business trip. He attended the state Republican convention but was not active. He is reportedly interested in promoting a railroad line from Oklahoma City to Pueblo covering about 600 miles through new agricultural territory.
The Supreme Peace Council approves a schedule showing rises in the cost of living across several nations. France 300 percent, Italy over 300 percent, Great Britain 170 percent, Japan 160 percent, and America 120 percent.
The Interchurch World Movement canvass shows strong progress with Baptist and Presbyterian congregations reporting substantial pledges. Des Moines First United Presbyterian led Des Moines with a $50,000 quota met, while Columbus City raised $19,000 of $26,000 and Ainsworth plans a $15,000 remodel on a $22,090 quota. Fifty-six congregations are aligned toward a total $4.265 million quorum with $2.25 million pledged.
Webster City April 27 final census report confirms fears of undercounting during the census period. Ten years ago population was 5208 and state census five years ago 5834, with this year showing a loss of 197 despite over a hundred new homes and full occupancy. Local observers believe the city could reach about 7000 with better counting.
A deadly event this morning disrupted local industry as work paused and authorities investigated, leaving one person dead and another injured before operations resumed under safety reviews.
iSpecial to The Evening Journal reports in Des Moines that a Belgrade gas plant explosion and ensuing fire killed one person and seriously injured six others. The blast halted Des Moines newspapers and industrial activity as the catastrophe unfolded.
Special dispatch from London on April 27 states revolutions have erupted in Yugoslavia with machine guns firing in Belgrade and reports of casualties amid the unrest.
Ames April 27 The Iowa State College summer school will open June 12 with focus on training teachers of vocational subjects and assistance for returning soldiers. Two sessions run July 22 to August 26. about 1000 students expected. Over 300 courses offered by permanent faculty. Rural life and vocational education conferences set for June and July. Dr. C A Prosser to lecture on vocational education.
At the Savery hotel Kendall’s aid to a delegate with a stuck drinking fountain drew laughs as supporters spread word that the Monroe county candidate for governor was “setting ’em up to the boys.” The scene drew crowds and boosted turnout to Kendall’s headquarters.
A report notes a recurring Faster Sunday clash taking place in Jerusalem close to the traditional site of the Lord's Tomb. The brief item records the location as the focal point of the disturbance and mentions ongoing tensions in the area.
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