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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
4
A speaker notes how a boy repeats his father’s sayings and deeds, warning that the boy will follow that path toward eternity. The lines emphasize the power of parental influence and the transmission of conduct across generations.
The piece argues that moving goods from producer to consumer creates many costs. It cites cash and carry vs delivery by telephone orders, bookkeepers, and delivery services. Shrinkage and weighing issues across sugar, coal, fabric, meat, and shoes drive expenses and failures in business.
The speaker calls to end political rancor and focus on daily work. From Bangor to Seattle the smoke of battle has cleared and citizens are urged to fix homes, plant crops, and pursue sane, productive effort rather than rehashing past debates.
The east end extension of Galveston’s sea wall is projected to finish by August 1, 1921. Major L. M. Adams reports 9,110 feet built with 1,200 feet remaining as the project, funded by the federal government, seeks a further 1.5 million dollars from the rivers and harbors committee.
The first recorded demonstration of affection by an ostrich occurs on the Dawson farm near South Pasadena. An ostrich hen raised by Mrs. R. B. Smith of Riverside grew attached to the woman and later, after relocation, refused to leave when they met again.
Vera Catharine Eagle daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Eagle died at their home one mile south of Kalona after a series of illnesses starting November 11. Born May 15 1906 she was 14 years 6 months 2 days old. Survived by parents three sisters and two brothers with funeral at Holy Trinity Church Richmond and interment in Richmond cemetery. Knights of Columbus choir and Young Ladies Sodality offered floral tributes as pallbearers named include Vera Stumpf Marietta Welte Ona Kloppfer and others. Kalona News.
Rockwell City branch of the Grimes- Perry Packing company faces about 75 000 dollars in losses from spoiled corn. Superintendent Roy Chard estimates 25 000 cases spoiled due to defective can seams causing gas buildup and can bursts. Workers sort damaged cans and test doubtful ones by steam.
The Baltic Sea coast near Konigsberg dominates amber supply once called the Kimberley of amber. Amber here is fossilized resin from extinct pines, washed ashore by waves after storms. Fishermen harvest it with nets in shallow waters.
A Boston Transcript note recalls a modern child asking why go to heaven if cows cannot provide milk, joking that mornings would require visiting the bad place for milk. The quip reflects a playful take on innocence and religious imagery in everyday humor.
Sumatra defends tiger protection due to a palm crop that attracts wild hogs. Hogs thrive on palm fruits, rising as pests and shifting tiger diets toward protecting the large cats. The policy is risky and debated amid ecological changes.
Births reported in November list names of child and father, birthplaces, and exact dates. Entries include locations such as Washington, Brighton, Forest Lee, Oregon Township, Iowa Township, and Crawfordsville with dates ranging from Sept to Nov. The long roster records multiple families and addresses for official clerk filekeeping.
Even numbered district members whose terms expire this year will be up for re-election at the board meeting December 8 at the state house. Officials up for renewal include EB T. Davis Edward J Curtin Thomas C Legoe Frank E Sheldon Sears McHenry and key officers President Cameron Secretary Corey and VP Mullen will be re-elected. The convention program features officer reports an address by Governor-Elect Kendall and others from Breeders Gazette Weather and Crop Reporter Wing Dewitt Wing.
D Reed L B Foglesong landscape artist and Ethelwyn Dodson Ames expert in domestic science along with T Fred Henry soloists will furnish music. A neighbor girls quarrel over play as Aunty scolds and Goldie defends recesses between scraps.
Original notice lists numerous defendants including James Fisher James Strain Mark Gilb heath Cammeets Joseph Davis William Rich Wm N V Leslie Jos Davis and others in a case filed in the district court of Washington County Iowa Citizens Savings Bank and several executors and heirs appear among the named parties the document enumerates many individuals and interests as part of the civil action docket
The suit by the plaintiff seeks a decree quieting title to described real estate in Washington County Iowa barring unknown claimants and adverse parties. The petition claims the plaintiff holds fee simple ownership and asks for confirmation of title along with general equitable relief. defendants must answer before January 3 1921 otherwise a default will be entered. Attorneys Livingston and Ficher represent the plaintiff.
A reflective quote attributed to Mme de Stael on empathy and understanding. It suggests that deeper feeling leads to greater willingness to forgive and a broader compassion for humanity.
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