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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1922
Page
3
County board meets amid a mountain of pauper bills totaling over 1200 dollars with nearly forty items for February. Most charges cover groceries and medical attendance while clothing donations from Washington and other groups aid those in need.
L A Caldwell for the American Sunday School Union spoke to the Rotary Club at the noon meeting. He outlined his work and results in southeastern Iowa where no Sunday schools exist. Roland Orsen, from Washington via Chicago, urged preserving nearby timber tracts for future generations.
The Yobman Lodge announces a basket supper at 7 oclock Friday in Woodman Mall followed by an address by H C Evans editor of the Yeoman Shield. All members and invited guests attend as the lodge plans several pleasant social events to acquaint locals with their work.
Edith Haney six year old daughter of Frank and Mrs Haney of 623 North Avenue C was struck by a Dodge car on North Iowa avenue while crossing toward Heights school around 8 40 am. She sustained a forehead bruise and minor injuries but is not thought seriously hurt after a brief unconscious spell. The accident happened near the Charles Brown home. A passing pair carried her to the Brown residence. The driver rendered aid and offered compensation though the Haney family does not blame her. The driver’s name was not learned.
City council met for routine business approving bills. The next session on February 23 will open bids for proposed paving and award the contract if prices are reasonable.
The Samson Tractor Company cuts the Model M price to aid farmers during readjustment. The temporary reduction, announced after February 17, 1922, aims to lower production costs and boost farmer profits, with dealers urged to cooperate for industry stability and broader national prosperity. Mason Transfer & Storage Co.
At Ainsworth on February 7 the revival meeting drew a large, spirited crowd. Mr. Morris led a strong chorus and delivered a heartfelt solo, Saved From the Wreck. Rev Sydney Edwards preached his first sermon from Isaiah 62:1 Arise Shine for thy light has come, showing forceful experience in mission and ministry. An asamblea/Asalendia meeting is anticipated.
The Methodist congregation showed strong organization for the ongoing evangelistic campaign with crowded Sunday services and a large Monday night audience. Special numbers included a duet by Mr and Mrs George Nhare and a solo by Mrs Nhare as Rev W D Hamilton preached an earnest message.
A regular meeting of the W. O. W. is scheduled for Wednesday evening. All members are urged to be present. Signed by Boyd Humble, C. M. mo tu tf.
The W. R. C. requests donations of men’s and women’s clothing and shoes for all ages. Drop at the G. A. R. rooms or contact Mrs. E. Vi. Simonds or Mrs. Ernie Garrett for pickup or arrangements.
Thirteen thousand women belong to the American Association of University Women supporting affordable higher education. Lena Buckley of Toledo among Ohio’s early women constables. Irene Cohen lauded as a rising operatic talent. Mrs. Mary E Flannery becomes Kentucky’s first woman legislator. Mme Tetrazzini pays an income tax visit with a seven thousand five hundred dollar payment and plum pudding.
The message notes corn week and a cheerful mood with corn products on display. It highlights rising poultry demand and urges sellers to bring items for sale, indicating buyers are ready to purchase.
Henry Abel Brown, an active Burlington shoe businessman for nearly fifty years, died early today at his daughter’s home on East Washington street after a cold contracted on New Year’s Day. Born March 27, 1841 in Fredonia New York, he moved to Burlington as a young man, partnered with T. W. Harhydt in the shoe trade, and later retired after 1913. He is survived by three children, and funeral services are set for Thursday with burial in Aspen Grove cemetery.
A comprehensive report by the National Industrial Conference Board traces wage and hours trends in U S industry from July 1914 to July 1921. It details hourly and weekly earnings across 26 industries, 4,400 establishments, and 1.25 million workers, noting peaks in 1920 and declines through mid-1921 with shifts in common and skilled labor and women workers.
The passage discusses early motion picture development with vague references to ISG7 and imei. It mentions the first chine 1 project of a Berean a pict fron a tia and the term vitascope. It notes advances in needles for improved film types and contemporary use.
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