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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1921
Page
5
In Clinton County Iowa the county superintendent reports 113 rural eighth graders graduated last June. With 77 enrolled later and four reviewing, 81 remain in school, a 72.23 percent in school rate indicating rural demand for better facilities. 七喜
The land boom aftermath shows many deals failing as buyers miss interest and taxes, forcing reversion to owners. Sellers, taxed on profits pegged to 1913 real estate values, face disputes over depreciation and unrecovered profits. The state health board warns of hydrophobia with guidance to confine dogs and act swiftly after any bite.
Afton resident T Myers proposes a novel court issue about an injunction that bars a renter from feeding corn he grew to mortgaged cattle on rented land. The case suggests landlord fears rent loss if cattle are mortgaged and fed, with potential sale of cattle to satisfy the mortgage as a market decline could erase profit. The piece notes the legal question and its intriguing implications.
The passage of the federal maternity bill could grant Iowa up to 15000 in the first year and 16000 annually thereafter for cooperative child welfare programs. The act requires state funds in matching amounts and places the U S Children's Bureau in charge with a maternity and infant hygiene board_review.
The ancient philosopher Thales of Miletus, circa 640 B.C., is credited with proposing a spherical earth. He taught that the earth is round and described five zones and other celestial concepts concerning the globe and the planets.
National Commander Hanford MacNider and Daniel F. Steck lead the American Legion in Washington as the Senate passes key bills for veterans. The First Deficiency appropriation totals 40 million for the Rehabilitation Division and 25 million for medical care. a tuberculosis hospital is funded with 1.06 million. The Senate moves to investigate alleged hangings of AEF soldiers and calls 100 ex‑service men to a hearing. A memorial for fallen First Division soldiers is approved, and immigration restriction for ex‑service members gains House and Senate support. The bill to extend homestead land privileges for ex‑service men advances, with a civil service reform clause protecting veterans’ employment preferences.
Fires have destroyed about 100000 tons of coal at Duluth and Superior docks. The Clarkson Coal and Dock company suffers the heaviest loss with nearly 60000 tons wasted. Firemen battle stubborn piles via clamshell dumps of bay water and fire crews from both cities assist in extinguishing the blaze.
A thrift magazine note advises removing kettle smoke stains by rubbing with kerosene, then rinsing under running water until kerosene is washed away, and washing with warm water and soap.
A conference on limits to armaments warns that heavy taxes and vast military costs threaten mankind. It draws parallels to ancient Solomon and Jeroboam, urging leaders to seek God and the will of the people rather than lavish splendor and tyrannical rule.
General Edward Albert Kreger an Iowa native and West Point graduate rose to Acting Judge Advocate General for the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe. He led the legal branch in France and later at the War Department in Washington, earning the Distinguished Service Medal and the Distinguished Service Cross for service in the Philippines and during the war. He and his wife Laura Roddis of Cherokee Iowa have a daughter, Elizabeth Mae, and reside in Washington, D C.
In a parole violation case, authorities report that several inmates were found in violation and face additional obstruction charges. The proceedings detail revoke conditions, potential reimprisonment, and review by the board.
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