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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1919
Page
7
In various communities in Washington County readers receive briefs on arrivals departures births and deaths. Regional notes cover personal notices and social happenings shaping local life in compact items.
Mrs. Tony Escher visits sisters Mrs. Albert Sharp and Mrs. Fad Shalla in Richmond. Ed Bopp and Lee Schnaeeblen ship cattle to Chicago. Mrs. Henry Rath of Washington visits sister Mrs. Melo Vacha. A large crowd attends Tuesday’s dance. Stanley Vodicka returns from overseas service. Stella Kern on sick list. Joe Marhofer returns from France. Miss Myrtle Carl and Alta Hartholoen visit McComb home from Kansas City. Mrs. Ant Malichky visits Dora Houseal.
Figures from an auto statistics study released in Saint Paul show Nebraska leading the nation with 173,597 cars and a ratio of one car for every 7.8 persons. West of the Mississippi dominate the list, New York ranks 45th, and Mississippi is last.
Sales of automobile tractors and other motor farm machinery in the northwest smashed all records this year, according to an official announcement. The report lists large figures by state with California and Minnesota among the highest volumes.
Des Moines reports state agents fear a growing movement among Iowa auto owners to organize protection against car theft. Officials warn such vigilante groups, arming themselves with secrecy and threats, could lead to lynching amid rising auto thefts across regions from Rock Rapids to Burlington.
Washington August 4 The Consumers League led by Jessie RR Haver asked packers to immediately release millions of pounds of stored food to lower living costs. Officials said stocks are officially the largest in years and a representing Farmer's National Council claims 750000 farmers back the move.
George P. Yrampton urged immediate passage of the Kenyon bill regulating packers claiming farmers would save eighty to one hundred million dollars yearly through its adoption.
Article notes the automotive sector aided the war effort by increasing delivery quality and quantity. It highlights high bid prices for army cars in France, crews gaining rapid field experience, and veterans returning to civilian life as peacetime industry resumes growth with new trucks and transportation needs.
Governor W L Harding orders county attorneys to meet and plan a statewide probe of food profiteering in Iowa. He cites laws against price fixing and wasteful practices and says grand juries may be asked to investigate milk coal and wholesale and retail food dealers for conspiracies to keep prices high.
Col Arthur Woods says many men who gained discipline under shell-fire are ready to lead in civilian work. Auto industry will recruit those who return to pre war ability plus combat training, via government and welfare agencies connecting them with employers needing their experience.
Rome reports the second reading of the German peace treaty drew broad opposition in the chamber of deputies. Socialists disliked labor legislation, conservatives minded the trial of the ex-kaiser, and nationalists joined objections to several clauses, showing cross party discontent.
Prices for the local Chautauqua remain unchanged at $2.00 for adults and half price for children. The program keeps its high standard, and season tickets offer savings for those attending only a few sessions.
Readers are informed that season tickets are available this week at all local banks. The notice urges residents to act promptly to secure seating and avoid sold out options.
Amusements notes gripping scenes in the Anita Stewart film Two Women at the Fox Theatre. Role as Nid Arden tests her power while climactic confrontations with a wife reveal layers of love and sacrifice amid beautiful scenery and Ralph Ince’s direction. Supporting cast includes Earle Williams Julia Swayne Gordon Frank Currier and Harry Northrup.
A typist may now use an adjustable table to align with a typewriter. The stand top can be raised or lowered like a piano stool.
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