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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1920
Page
4
In strained verse Walt Mason laments a carnival of crime across a war torn era. The author notes three murders washing ashore near the Pacific while other killings spread inland as society embraces violence and death.
The victim was held at gunpoint by several men who searched his pockets, took a pocketbook containing $300, and dumped him from the car before fleeing. Morton identified three attackers and described the fourth. police are pursuing the suspects.
Major Fred B Holsteen reports from Des Moines that a cavalry troop may be organized in Burlington with a second company possible after the first fills. He notes no prediction on the outcome as plans await sentiment and further meetings have previously failed to gain interest.
An editorial warns that automobiles are the era’s great life destroyer and urges careful driving, especially in towns. It calls drivers to obey speed and control, watch for children at corners, and act responsibly to prevent collisions. A New York stateshowed 4 684 deaths in a similar period.
ABE MARTIN quips that he who hesitates is lost unless he stops at a water plug. Constable Newt Plum jokes about going to Marion, Ohio to have his picture taken.
The article notes a five year pattern of increasing deaths in New York due to autos. It argues the autos are the era's juggernaut and urges every driver to act to prevent accidents. It frames life as precious and calls for measures to curb street and highway hazards.
The Keota consolidation election failed by about two to one, denying county districts access to Keota's school building at low cost. Voters faced confusion over the proposition and tax concerns, while neighboring towns faced similar debates and petitions to join later.
Davenport Iowa, Aug 28. Directors of the Mississippi Valley fair and exposition announce a stock selling drive from August 30 to September 4 to finance work completed and continue the building program. A large dinner at 7 pm Monday at the Black Hawk hotel will inaugurate the campaign with about three hundred business leaders from city and country.
The James Brockway homestead east of Columbus is described as the county’s finest upcoming house with brick exterior, two stories, basement, hot and cold water in every room, electric lights, and multiple bedrooms with baths. The Brockways prepare a herd of purebred Durocs for the state fair as they finish the new residence.
Report describes a city charity effort led by Major and Mrs. Sneath at 10144 N Marion Ave requesting clothing furniture and supplies. It outlines jail hospital street and house to house work church visits and visits to the sick as part of the missions.
Des Moines residents recall how ex Secretary James Wilson earned the nickname "Tama Jim." Two James Wilsons, one from Tama County and one from Jefferson County, both Republicans, led to the shorthand. The Tama County James, James, became Secretary of Agriculture for sixteen years and kept the nickname nationally.
Elmer D. Morton of Quincy Tl was asked to ride in an automobile four miles west of Tipton Iowa. He entered the car and was robbed and beaten by four occupants. The incident occurred Tuesday night at 7 30 and B M Barclay Tipton marshal reported it to Cedar Rapids police. Authorities believe the assailants are headed toward Cedar Rapids.
New York August 30 Fifty one Baptist schools and colleges of the Northern Baptist convention have received initial payments from a $100 million five year extension fund. Dr Frank W Padelford executive secretary said first payments totaling 1594400 will be followed by further disbursements to reach about 30000000 for educational purposes.
Henry Highfield of Burlington says Tanlac cured five years of stomach souring and backhead pain, dull nerves, dizziness, and insomnia. After four bottles he reports better stomach health and full sleep, adding he feels stronger and able to work as before. Ad notes Sherman Bros. in Washington and Mac Gugin Drug Co. in Wellman as suppliers.
Railway schedule lists arrivals and departures for Hastbonne au and Washington Branch trains with numbers 12 30 40 60 80 88 89 and 429 430 450. Contains daily, except Sunday, and Tuesday Thursday notes. notes a cancelled No 92 and stock extra at 7:45 am to aid passengers.
An intoxicated gentleman, ejected from a moving picture theatre, was found seated on the curb somewhere east of Suez, sustaining a posture that drew curious glances from passersby. Officials reported he appeared unharmed but incoherent.
Regular meetings set for several lodges and chapters in Washington with dates. LODGES Washington Lodge No 26 meets first Friday. Cyrus Chapter No 13 meets second Friday. Bethlehem Commandery No 5 meets third Friday. Washington Chapter No 98 OES meets second Thursday. Damascus Shrine No 10 meets last Thursday at Moose Hall. Visiting fraters welcome.
Covenant Lodge No. 101 meets every Tuesday at 7 30 o'clock in the IOOF wall N Iowa Ave A cordial invitation is extended to visiting members to meet with us M D Lee noble grand R S Keller
A man, carrying a large bouquet at a back entrance, is arrested by a policeman. The magistrate asks for his reason, and the officer says the man’s speech was indistinct but he seemed to wait to see Mary Pickford home. The remark ends with a wry jab about politicians.
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