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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1920
Page
3
A small group of women will start tomorrow morning to complete the canvass of the Red Cross roll call in the second ward. Parts of the ward were missed due to difficulties and residents in the northeast area are urged to be ready to join. Other town sections will be visited later in the week.
Notice announces a Knights of Pythias regular meeting on Monday evening to conduct work in the rank of esquire and the election of officers, with Arthur Therion as C C.
Mrs John Parks mother of Mrs Major Latta died last night at her daughter's Des Moines home. She had lived in Washington for years and was advanced in years. Funeral services will be held in Washington with burial at Kim Grove cemetery.
At a Washington city Christmas seal committee meeting plans were formed to sell seals in town by city schoolchildren who helped last year. The drive starts tomorrow with goals for community health funding and prizes for top sellers, including governor’s commendations and local awards. Seventy percent of proceeds stay for home health work with rest aiding state and national anti tuberculosis efforts.
A boy named Cleveland Thomas fell ill at Lincoln School and was diagnosed with scarlet fever after observation suggested measles. The room was disinfected and no other cases followed. Measles absences decline as sixty five percent of affected children return to Wallace and local schools report near normal conditions.
In District Court November Term 1920 State of Iowa Washington County to All Whom It May Concern You are hereby notified that an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William M Galloway deceased having been this day filed opened and read Saturday the 18th day of December 1926 at 10 oclock a m is fixed for hearing proof of same By order of Chas A Dewey Judge Dated December 4th 1920 J D Glasgow Clerk District Court Dec 6-10
The Volunteer Rescue Army formerly the Slum Army asks for clothing shoes hats and related items. All donations support their charity work and are given away to those in need. Call 417 Green or visit 429 5S Third Ave to request help. Major and Mrs Sneath are officers in charge.
Chicago December reports say showmen expect fewer wild animals in next summer circuses. War shattered the foreign market and tonnage shortages prevent shipments, leading to more elephants and clowns with snake charmers. John Hopper of John Robinson cites Hagenbeck closures and scavenged wild stock.
The week starting today is declared Better School Week nationwide to highlight school efforts. Eleven rural schools earned Iowa Standard School plates for meeting standards in work and equipment, with bronze oval plaques to be displayed at each front door.
Albert Waltman of Meriden route two suffered a heavy loss when ninety seven hogs smothered to death overnight in a crowded hog shed. He had started the batch the night before to begin early in the morning work. The temperature and crowded conditions likely caused suffocation. This big loss comes as grain and stock markets linger weak.
John Patterson of Sherm Welch's barber shop cut a customer’s hair and boasted about a pet pig. Thieves broke in and freed the pig, sparking worry until Howard Benn found the animal on courthouse steps and returned it. Patterson planned to feed it buttermilk and plan ham for winter.
A humorous poem by Mal Rose in the Oskaloosa Herald explores Cuba’s thirsty bars and island revelry. It contrasts Cuban drinking scenes with Frisco New York Cinci and Chi, noting plentiful bars, friendly patrons, and a rising population amid heat and rum.
Des Moines reports the Iowa State Department of Agriculture will open the largest livestock sale ring in the region on January 1, 1921 at the state fair grounds. The west end of the new cattle barn hosts the ring with seating for 1,000, plus stock housing for 1,600. Facilities include sleeping quarters, offices, dining rooms, baths, and grooming wash racks. Dates for sales will be set by the town department of agriculture starting January 1.
Washington reports Surgeon General Ireland's annual World War casualty data showing 24 249 killed and 224 089 wounded among U S troops. Infantry suffered the heaviest losses with 2 77 killed per 1000. shell wounds proved most deadly. 158 585 of the wounded returned to duty.
A brief exchange references luck and pluck as keys to success in life and on the gridiron. The piece notes football and asks about a favorite wild game, with a nod to Boston Transcript style.
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