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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1924
Page
6
Davenport dec 10 wealthy Scott county farmer Clifton Baughmann aged 55 died by self inflicted gunshot in a corn crib. His wife found the body at home. Ill health and a recent stroke of apoplexy were noted as factors in the tragedy.
London reports that English chemists claim a new group of germicides with remarkable antiseptic power. They say the compounds can destroy bacteria in very weak forms, as little as one part in twenty million. The antiseptics are tellurium compounds developed at the University of Birmingham.
Washington reports National Park Service finds parks attracting more visitors year by year. Parks seen as winter playgrounds with skiing snowshoeing and tobogganing facilities. Revenue last year reached 663 886 up 160 000 from prior year. Calls to extend park boundaries include Yellowstone south to add Teton Mountains and moose breeding area, Crater Lake north to Diamond Lake, Sequoia to include Mount Whitney.
The readable text recalls the ancient Lighthouse built by Ptolemy in 282 BCE, describing its location at Pharos near Egypt and noting a 400 foot height and a light visible for many miles at sea.
A Greensboro era column notes a trend of engraved cards announcing divorce among American couples. An example reports Mrs. John Henry Howard announcing her husband’s separation, illustrating the playful yet sharp social commentary of the time.
Mrs J F Phillips and Miss Jessie visited the Porter home while Mr McGil and John fixed posts for Mr Pringle. Local residents report improved health for Mrs Loyd Humston and Mrs Cy Bush. Rural Women club hosted a comfort knotting event. Delegates attended a state legion meeting in Mt Ayr with State Commander Ben Webster and Dan Steck among speakers. A humorous aside mentions Radio Gaps.
Davenport Iowa December 10 Allen Walen of Iowa City was elected commander of the second district of the Iowa legion at the district convention in Davenport reflecting the ongoing party of the organization and local participation.
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