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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1919
Page
6
Kalona area drainage project assessments finalized by county supervisors after reviewing tentative estimates and objections. Board to reconvene on Friday January 2 for first year’s new term with Chairman Burrell Foster set to begin a second three year term.
Norma Talmadge stars in The Isle of Conquest a Select special at the Fox theatre New Years Day. The drama follows a convent girl who marries a wealthy wastrel and becomes stranded on a tropical island with a stoker where isolation sparks love and a perilous apparent rescue. The tale ends in a tragic sensational climax after adaptation by John Emerson and Anita Loos from Arthur Hornblow.
Berlin reports three major labor actions on the eve of the new year. Railway workers totaling 600,000 threaten a nationwide tie up amid deadlocked negotiations with the government. Brewery and eating place owners also face renewed strikes, risking widespread economic disruption and a heavy budget impact.
Major General Thomas H. Barry, former commander of the Department of the East, died at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Uraemic poisoning was given as the cause after three weeks of illness. Born in New York on October 18, 1855, Barry married Vilen Bestor in 1884. his son, Thomas B. Barry, served in World War I.
New York detectives seized a still and 1500 gallons of liquid in a basement raid at an Bronx apartment house. Three men were arrested as the probe continued.
A church guidance urges brothers to avoid gloom and overpiety and to display joy in faith through goodwill and cheerful demeanor, citing Francis of Assisi as an example of devout but joyful living.
Washington marks New Year with steady business hours and several watch night services. Banks close, post office opens to 11, and rural carriers halt deliveries. The high school Hi Y and YWCA host a party at the Methodist church while local churches hold dinners and programs. A late basketball game between Washington and Ottumwa draws a large crowd as theatres offer New Year attractions.
Secretary of War Baker declares the army the most moral in history during the opening of the National Collegiate Athletic Association convention in New York. He is cheered as he asserts confidence in the country's future amid war duties.
The First American Woman's Club Sorosis was established in 1868 by women protesting Dickens banquet exclusion. Their effort led to organized women’s group activity in New York City during Charles Dickens’ visit.
Miss Amy Folger of Wellman IA and N Sunder a Wellman produce merchant quietly wed in Davenport with friends and family present The ceremony was conducted at Dr Frank Cole’s residence by Rev A J Faerber Attendants were Miss Myrtle Swift and Mr Faerber The couple will return to Wellman for a honey moon and home.
The artichoke, from Barbary, is not a botanical species but a variety of the thistle that grows spontaneously along the African Mediterranean coast from Morocco to Palestine.
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