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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1920

Page

4

Viscount Grey’s Letter on the League and U S Policy

GREY UNDERSTANDS Viscount Grey’s letter to the London Times explains the League of Nations issue for the United States. He notes American democracy requires treaty processes that respect Senate power and established policies, while reservations are acceptable to allies and align with traditional U S stances.

Viscount Grey London Times League of Nations United States League of Nations Assembly Great Britain Senate of Senate Senate of the Peace Conference

US support for world peace and League of Nations

A British reader is assured by a US writer that Americans fully back any effort to prevent wars. The author praises US, urges wholehearted, liberal participation in the League once established as a justly treated part of the world body.

Tion Grey United States Manner League

Ostrich Flight Speed Sees 14 Foot Strides At Alarms

An ostrich normally takes two foot strides, but when startled it stretches to 14 feet per stride and can sprint at 25 miles per hour, propelling itself rapidly across the ground.

West Chester News Roundup and Local Updates

Correspondents report on town happenings from West Chester including Elmer Cook running a barber shop, six stock cars shipped to Chicago, and visitors from Washington. Sickness touches many, with Crayne and family ill, plus new baby at Foriash home. Groundhog Day signals uncertain winter weather.

West Chester Elmer Cook Lexington Morris Crayne Washington Chris Slatter Wayland C. H. Davis Chicago W. A Goodspeed Alice M. E Minear Geo. Limerman Coffey Jimmie Porter Sydney Seaberg Hazel Cady Beulah Skinner Fred Foriash

Walter Boyer Attends Will Todd's Poultry Sale

Walter Boyer and the writer attended Will Todd's sale. Chickens sold for $26.10 per dozen. Some hens reportedly laid thirteen eggs daily, though there were not many.

Walter Boyer Will Todd Dazen

Death and furloughs touch Crawfordsville community

Cecil Lease returns from Charleston for a 30 day furlough. Mrs Elzey McClain and baby girl from Oakdale Ill arrive for Clarke Gault's death. A private funeral is held at the United Presbyterian church with Roy Graham and six pallbearers in attendance. Relatives visit and locals share weekend moments in town.

Crawfordsville Cecil Charleston South Carolina Elzey McClain Oakdale Ill Monmouth Herbert Stewart Roy Graham Fred Blick Everette Rhea Lawrence Howell Mearl Twinam Robert Chrissinger Stockport L. A. Jones Washington Manners Home S. J. Cocklin St. Paul Minnesota T. W. Rickey Rhue Strain Ilowa City Walter Huxford E. J. Davidson

Rural Route Three Party Farewell Event Noted

A neighborhood farewell party for families planning to leave the area was enjoyed locally, with residents gathering to mark the occasion and share good wishes.

Local Masonic and Shrine Meeting Notice

Washington Lodge No 26 regular meeting first Friday of each month. Damascus Shrine No 10 meets last Thursday at Moose Hall. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 meets third Friday. Washington Chapter No 98 OA B S meets second Thursday. Damascus Shrine welcomes visiting fraters.

Washington Lodge A. M L. D Langworthy W. M Glenn EB. Mace Cyrus Chapter L. D. Langworthy H. P. J. W. Morton Bethlehem Commandery K. T J. D. Glasgow E. C H. Richards Washington O. B R. H. Walker Rose Reid Damascus Shrine W. S Moose Hall Rose M. Reid Mildred Rice

Local farm news and school lunch notes from Washington IA

Will Wellman aided Jay Carris with tasks last week while L B Donaldson hauled loads to his south of Washington. W J Todd held a closing sale. Mr and Mrs Meeks moved to a farm near Haskins. Lincoln students enjoyed a noon meal of fried rabbit and sides claimed from the school kitchen. The three burner oil stove was bought for the district. Dias trict Court term begins March 8 1920 with potential default and decree at Washington Court House.

L. E. Larson Will Wellman Jay’ Carris L. B. Donaldson Washington W. J. Todd Mildred Brinning Bessie McGlove Walter Stuart City of Washington County Iowa

Desertion Divorce Petition Filed in Iowa Court

Homer Turnipseed petitions the District Court of Washington County Iowa for divorce from Te Faye alleging May 1916 desertion and continual absence without cause with request for general and equitable relief and costs unless a defense appears before noon of the sec-

Washington County Iowa State of Washington Coun District Court Homer

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