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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1921
Page
5
Richland reports heavy rain storms accompanied by a lot of electricity. The community looks to end threshing season soon as conditions persist. Social notes include Marie Johnson entertaining visitors from Ottumwa and Ames classmates at Kensington.
Washington Aug 8. Census Bureau figures show Iowa native white share at 89.8 percent and foreign-born white at 9.4 percent in 1920, down from 12.3 percent in 1910. Total foreign-born whites fell 17.6 percent from 273,484 in 1910 to 225,647 in 1920, while native white rose 11.8 percent.
Elmer Wright of Davenport visits the H. J. Cuddeback home and is a brother of the late Private Martin Wright. Families from Wellington, Medford, and Galesburg visit friends and relatives in town. New seven passenger Super-Six Hudson car ordered. Washington chautauqua opens August 16 with Hon. W. J. Bryan speaking on August 23.
A large crowd at the United Presbyterian church heard Miss Kate Hill of Grinnell speak about missions. Hill, a 14 year Indian missionary, urged interest by noting the cost of sacrifice and shared stories showing true devotion to Christ.
Shanghai Aug 8 Work on the Oriental and Cathay hulk engines and equipment proceeds rapidly and both ships are expected to be delivered to San Francisco before summer's end. They are the last of four 10 500 ton vessels built in China for the Shipping Board following the Mandarin and Celestial. The Mandarin already delivered to San Francisco is praised as among the best ships built here.
President Harding, returning from Lancaster New Hampshire, is expected to sign a bill authorizing invitations to a world exposition in Portland Oregon in 1925. The bill has passed Congress and will be sent to the White House in a few days.
Regina reports a severe hail storm yesterday caused damage estimated over a million dollars. The storm swept an area 75 to 100 miles east and southeast, ripping a 30 mile by 5 mile strip of grain as if cut by a mower.
Mason City Iowa August 8 The Jacob E Decker and Sons packing concern shipped a cartload of gilt pork to Africa this week. This is the first export to Africa from Mason City in fifteen years of global shipments by the Deckers who have supplied meat to many regions of the world.
A Japanese paper quotes a Clive who just returned from America criticizing Western treatment of women. It claims Americans keep girls in the house until they are fifteen or nineteen and only allow social contact after a debutante invitation.
The American Legion department of Iowa issues notice for the third annual convention to be held in Spirit Lake September 1 to 3 1921. Posts vote delegates by paid dues, elect department officers, and arrange caucuses with credentials and travel discounts.
It states that when a Tennle woodwork desires to relocate her young she carries them one by one between her feet to safety, a well established fact described as a natural behavior.
A writer critiques the idea of wealth and honesty in the economy. He argues that talk about money is detached from actual practice and accuses others of widespread con in financial behavior. The piece questions sincerity and calls for alignment between words and actions.
The Office of the Quartermaster General refutes an erroneous Newark report claiming the body was left on a doorstep. The body was escorted to the father’s home by a corporal and seven men, with family present and funeral arrangements coordinated by an undertaker.
Almost every Iowa town has joined a swimming movement after seventy six drownings since May 1. At Wapello a large opening attracted 4 000 spectators with 200 entering the water. The community club backs beaches with 260 members led by HH. B. Jones as president and F. H. Hesse as secretary.
Morning Star is appointed as a patrolman in Cedar Rapids and assigned to an evening run. When asked for his name he answers Morning Star, with the reporter and chief of police confirming the star insignia and new authority.
Iceland poppies are perennial from the far north and bloom from seed and continue to flower all summer and into fall. They grow under a foot high with yellow white or deep orange blossoms on graceful stems. Cut blossoms last well and deadheading encourages ongoing blooms.
Jud Tunkins highlights the simple purchase of a new hat as a point of interest among friends, illustrating how modest personal choices can attract attention in social circles.
Des Moines August 8 First annual encampment of the Iowa National Guard since 1915 began at Camp Dodge with 4400 men expected by Wednesday. Units include 168th Infantry 133d Infantry First Iowa Cavalry and various guard companies from Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Council Bluffs. Brig. Gen Mathew A Tinley takes command with staff detailed for brigade and infantry commands.
Burlington report notes farmers around Mediapolis warn of an unusually early frost this season. They say the setting and growth of crops suggest frost could occur soon, with corn ahead of typical dates and potential risks to late-season produce.
The forecast covers August 8th to 13th for upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Moderate temperatures and generally fair conditions are expected.
The Har lan Community club asks city council to require that all cow milk sold in Har lan for human consumption comes from cows tested and free of tuberculosis. Andrew Rasch and Mr. McCartney advocate the rule noting sick cattle can pass the disease to children and stressing clean milk for families.
Fragmentary text discusses minds of lower animals and their senses and emotions. It argues they share sight touch and temperature like humans but questions whether they have consciousness or the elements of soul. The note hints at varying degrees of intelligence across species.
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