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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1921

Page

2

Daybreak on the Pacific and disarmament vision

The article praises U S leadership in proposing a world disarmament conference to follow the Paris Peace framework. It contrasts democratic America with autocratic Russia, notes Europe and the United States are strained by wartime costs, and commends Congress and officials for advancing talks on arms limits.

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Rippling Rhyme on Charity from Walt Mason Verse

The verse rails at charity drives while praising targeted aid for a sick Jim James. The speaker argues against broad fundraising campaigns, preferring to help people they know and avoid drive schemes, even as they acknowledge Jim James’s illness and wish to provide ice cream bricks and codfish balls.

Jim James Old Jim Jess Lam Santa Jim Davies Jum James

Borah Resolution Signals Independent Congress On Disarmament

A editorial review credits Congress for independent initiative in adopting the Borah resolution and backing naval disarmament talks. It notes reduced army size, a strong navy, Pacific interests, and a push for peace with Japan and China under the open door principle. It cites varied quotes on Zionism debt and public spending.

Congres Congress Pacific Far East United States Japan China

States Approve Cash Bonuses for Ex Service Men

Thirteen states have voted cash bonuses totaling 178.5 million dollars for ex service men with payments underway. Oregon adds about ten million more. six states authorize bond-funded bonuses and referendums. Payment terms vary by state with monthly stipends or loans at four percent.

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Prices paid producers fall sharply in July report

The Iowa National Bank forecast shows July prices paid to producers of principal crops 65 percent below a year ago and 88 percent under the ten year average. Meat animal prices also drop about 5 percent. labor conditions ease with ample farm labor and rising building activity signals. A Niagara Falls river incident ends with a boy rescued after sliding over the falls, unharmed.

Des Moines Iowa National Bank Utah Illnois Oregon Iowa Colorado New Hampshire Vermont New York Arizona New Jersey Middle West

States Vote Cash Bonuses for Ex-Service Men

A review shows ten Republican led states have approved cash bonuses summing to about 228 million dollars for ex service men. Oregon and Ohio add about 160 million including education and training allowances. Nebraska, Connecticut, Wyoming, New Mexico and California provide loans, land, housing and welfare funds for veterans.

Oregon Ohio Nebraska New Mexico Wyoming California Veterans Welfare Board Connecticut

Labor Questionnaires Prompt Mixed Chicago Employment Picture

Labor questionnaires from 203 concerns in the seventh federal reserve district show Chicago adding 2.7 percent in payrolls and 8.3 percent in employment since May while the district totals decline 0.8 percent in employment and 3.8 percent in payrolls. Rail equipment up 8.7 percent in jobs but down 4.3 percent in payrolls. contracting and building up 21.1 percent in workers. lumber and millwork payrolls rise 17.2 percent. autos and accessories see the largest payroll drop.

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Desert Lake of Soda Surfaces in British East Africa

In a barren waterless waste in British East Africa a lake appears snow covered and partly thawed then frozen again. It is actually a soda deposit. Travelers crossing the district in the dry season tread on burning ground as soda spikes pierce even thick soles. In the rainy season the lake turns a beautiful pink.

British East Africa

Quieting Title Suit in Washington County Iowa

Petition filed in the District Court of Washington County Iowa by Richard Moore et al seeking to quiet and confirm fee simple title to Lot six in block four in the original plat of Washington City. Defendants include listed Cravens Marshalls Davises and unknown claimants. The suit seeks to bar all adverse claims and grant general equitable relief.

Richard Moore Simon P. Teeple Board of Commissioners William Craven Washington County Iowa American Baptist Free Mission Society Eber Ward Jackson Roberts Jennett Craven Genette Craven Wilson S. Craven Martha Craven Calvin Craven Harvey Craven William P. Craven Rachel Oliver Mary Marshal Hervey Craven Leah M. Craven Hervy Craven Leah Craven J. M. Denny Sarah Craven Mary E. Marshall Alfred City Washington District Court

Petition Notice in Washington County Iowa Court

A legal notice states defendants must appear and defend by noon on the second day of the September 1921 term of the District Court in Washington County Iowa. Failure to appear will result in default judgment and decree. Attorneys Livingston & Eicher represent the plaintiff.

District Court Washington Washing County Iowa Livingston & Eicher Attorneys

Street Cars in Glasgow Allow Boarding on the Fly

Glasgow street cars stop only at designated stations while at other places the motorman slows and passengers board on the move to save substantial electrical current over the year.

Glasgow

Notice in District Court of Washington County Iowa

Original filing in Washington County District Court naming Perry Beenblossom as plaintiff against Simon P Teeple and Richard Moore commissioners of Washington County Iowa Territory with further proceedings implied against Teeple.

Washington County Iowa Perry Beenblossom Simon P. Teeple Richard Moore Commissioners of Washington Co Territory

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