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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1940
Page
6
A couple moves to Bayberry Haven seeking peace after a real estate pitch promising quiet rooms and lawn space. The joy fades as nocturnal infant noise and baby carriages flood their once tranquil home and prompt them to give notice to the landlord.
In Butte Montana police testified that H. M Spearman habitually lounged over automobiles and sitting on fenders. The court fined him 25 dollars for this offense.
An estimate places New York City's population at 7.6 million with about 1.8 million residents living in tenements or substandard housing. This figure highlights housing quality issues in the metropolis.
Spokane report notes Washington ore output rising with 1939 figures expected to surpass 1938. Wartime demand and new veins spur growth in gold silver copper lead zinc. Chelan and Ferry counties show large gold and silver results. Knob Hill mine yields 600 tons daily. Holden's Howe Sound mine pays $60,000 monthly. tungsten industry gains from federal wartime demand.
In Kent at Lullingstone Castle 3,500,000 silkworms and 50 workers produce silk for parachutes. They yield about 600 parachutes while 175 tons of mulberry leaves feed the colony each year. Every cocoon holds 1 1/2 miles of silk and 100,000 new silkworms are imported from Marseille every two years.
Detroit reports Dr. George Lechler of Wayne University argues Christopher Columbus knew an continent lay ahead. He bases conclusions on four years of research showing Viking voyages since 1000 A D were continuous and that Columbus learned of Portuguese voyages through his marriage to Felipa Perestrello, daughter of a governor.
Jim Walton of the General Samuel Dale Historical Society claims Manhattan was Ma-Na-Hatta the sacred site where wicked spirits were punished for eternity. He asserts no Indians lived there when the Dutch bought the island for $24, citing Gen. Samuel Dale’s fragmentary papers.
Thirty seven destroyers stored since 1921 at the Philadelphia navy yard have been recon ditioned and prepared for new assignments. Crews from the Great Lakes and eastern bases now man the ships under officers from other duties. It is believed nineteen have joined the coastwise neutrality patrol under Rear Admiral Hayne Ellis.
The Who's Who in Major League Baseball notes Christ Mathewson abstained from pitching on Sundays, reflecting his Sabbath observance. The entry highlights his stance and the impact on his game schedule during his career.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa Nelson W Thompson brings suit against multiple defendants including Elias Massey Elizabeth Massey and a long list of heirs and claimants alleging errors in the title to the real estate in section 26 township 75 north range 7 west and other parcels. Plaintiffs seek quieting of title and a partition by sale with a referee appointed to manage rents and distributions and to pay taxes and liens. Defaults risk judgment if not defended by Sept 2 1940.
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