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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1920

Page

4

Two Phones Eshington and 64 Mutual 44

A fragmented OCR item mentions two phone numbers or entities linked to Eshington and a 64 mutual figure with the number 44. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or events to describe.

Invisible Guest drive aids Central Europe relief

Iowa forms a state relief committee with Red Cross Y M C A Jewish Relief American Friends Y W C A and Knights of Columbus backing the effort. Hoover urges hosting an Invisible Guest at Christmas giving ten dollars to feed a famine child. donations sent to relief headquarters with receipts.

Iowa Europe Red Cross Jewish Relief American Friends Knights of Columbus Rotary Clubs United States Herbert Hoover Relief Administration United Hoover Broadway Een Euroope

Kendall's pledge from governor-elect Kendall

Verne of the Gazette reports a personal pledge from Governor-elect N E Kendall stating he seeks only the Iowa governorship and has no ambition for Washington. He vows to pursue a good administration and opposes state practices recently countenanced.

Cedar Rapids Verne the Gazette N.E. Kendall Iowa Washington

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mab on Snow

Poem reflecting an aging narrator recalling youth and spring while describing snow as ghastly and cold. He contrasts verdant memories with winter desolation, notes older neighbors and fallen friends, and imagines church bells tolling for the living and dead.

Tom Jim

Governor-elect Nate E. Kendall Promises Reform in Iowa

In remarks to this column Nate E. Kendall states he will seek evidence for needed corrections and push efficiency as he becomes governor next month. He says no pledges or promises bind him and he will govern with independent judgment. Mr Marshall calls Kendall’s assertions pointed and encouraging.

Marshall Nate. E. Kendall Iowa

Judge Gary cites U S share of global resources

In an address to the American Iron and Steel Institute Judge Gary notes that the United States, with 6 percent of the world’s population and 7 percent of its land, accounts for sizable shares of global production including 20 percent of gold 26 percent of wheat 40 percent of iron ore and steel and 60 percent of aluminum and copper among others, arguing such figures ensure America's future prosperity.

Judge Gary American Iron and Steel Institute United States America Des Moines

Midland Packing Interests Clash in Sioux City

In Sioux City on December 16 a committee of eight Midland Packing stockholders met Federal Receivers McMillan and Johnson behind closed doors. They noted plans of another group led by Thomas A Box of Minneapolis to finance the concern were approved and that about 200000 dollars in cash and notes valued around 300000 dollars have been handled. The receivers say operation could resume within ninety days with proper backing. A seven member stockholders group denounces the Box plan, claiming to represent 500 others, while association officials back Box and oppose the receivers. Crystals of a new insecticide gas kill peach tree borers around infected trees saving Georgia orchards, costing millions saved to Georgia farmers.

Sioux City Midland Packing Company McMillan and Johnson Thomas A. Box Minneapolis Stockholders’ Association Department of Agriculture Georgia

Wayland tops Riverside as Washington girls shine

Washington high school teams hosted Wayland in a rough gym rivalry. Wayland’s boys won 20 to 10 with Riverside defeating Washington second string 28 to 9. Washington girls edged Riverside 10 to 9. Riverside led 8 to 7 at halftime. Miss Palmer starred for the Washington girls as Miss Alice Gibson refereed.

Washington Iowa Washington High School Riverside Wayland Mike Mier Mike McCreedy Washington Girls Miss Palmer Eas Ily Alice Gibson Randall Brookhart Hay Griffith Palmer Minick Morrow Brindley

Charity clothing drive by Volunteer Rescue Army officers

The Volunteer Rescue Army formerly the Sham Army requests clothing shoes hats and similar items for distribution to those in need. Call 417 Green or visit 429 8S Third Ave to donate or seek help with clothing. Officers Major and Mrs Sneath lead the effort.

Volunteer Rescue Army Sham*Army Green Third Ave

Remarkable photoplay at Fox Theatre this week

Ralph Ince stars as Sergeant Bob Halliday in Out of the Snows a Northwest set tale told on location with the Royal Northwest Mounted Police. Zena Keefe is leading lady as Anitah the squaw. The production marks Ince’s return to actor director duties with scenes filmed in the Northwest. Also an extra large automobile robe offered at The New York Store for 12 to 15 dollars.

Ralph Ince Fox Theatre Great Northwest E. Lord Corbett Mr. Ince Northwest Royal Northwest Mounted Police Bob Halliday Zena Keefe Anitah the Squaw New York Santa Claus

Unclear OCR Text Fragment on Train Passengers

Fragmentary OCR notes reference multiple passenger numbers and local trains with times 12 50 a m and 8 45 a m and include references to trains No 25 No 8 No 91 and No 91 Frt 1 ana a. No coherent event or outcome is discernible.

Washington Ana A

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