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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1920
Page
3
Comparatively wide interest surrounds the school election to be held Monday March 8 with voting likely at city hall in the afternoon. Three directors will be chosen to serve terms. J M Godfrey H A Pauls and W A Harper seek re election.
J W Morton, an insurance agent, asks patrons in the fire insurance business to bring their policies for handling transfers or property disposals. He notes a forthcoming goal and anticipated opportunities in real estate in the next few days.
In Washington County Iowa the district court sets March term 1920 for proof of the last will of Antonette Hamilton, deceased. The instrument was filed opened and read on March 17 1920 with hearing fixed. Clerk J D Glasgow dated February 21 1920.
Daily Thought urges self improvement as a path from within. The message emphasizes personal effort, discipline, and inner motivation as key to growth and better outcomes.
Washington bankers realty attorneys and others await the March first rush in farm deals and filings. Through March 28 this year 651 instruments including deeds and mortgages have been filed at the county recorder. Peak activity is anticipated Monday and Tuesday as total March first filings approach the prior year’s high.
Coach Earl Whitford leads his high school squad by Milwaukee train to Ottumwa to face Ottumwa high school in the M C A gym. Daniels is out with a cold while Rice returns to action. Washington may start Duke at center with Davy and Brown forwards and Swift and Rice as guards. The locals, aiming to rebound after a slump, hope to win before next week's Fairfield game closes the schedule.
A compact reflective line cites Burke on compromise and barter as the base of government and human benefit. It notes that all virtue and prudent acts stem from negotiated arrangements shaping society.
A statewide poll across sixteen Iowa papers gauges voter sentiment for the Republican governor candidates. The survey runs until a true cross section is captured, with weekly statewide results reported and ballots mailed in from readers to The Journal.
A fifth fire in a month in the first ward destroyed a large cement block barn at the Whittaker feed yard near the Methodist church. Three horses suffocated or injured and likely to be lost. one cow burned to death. Fire started around 7:30 to 8:00 pm and was believed incendiary by Warry Whitaker. Firemen quickly fought the blaze, saving most animals but losses included seven tons of baled hay and property of Jesse Phillips.
The article advises immediate washing in several waters and soaking in milk for several hours to lift black ink stains. It also recommends washing with vinegar and water followed by soap and water to remove ordinary ink stains.
The community discusses recent Washington fire activity and mentions Jose Elhinney buying A. N. Alberson. W. S. Reister & Sons notes a 67 cent per pound butter price increase due to higher cream costs, urging support for local grocers.
The March term docket lists 156 civil and 143 probate cases prepared by the clerk of court. Judge Hamilton may hear several trials with possible continuances and settlements. jury needs are uncertain. Notable trials include Blankenhorn v Banks and multiple bank and company cases.
The United Presbyterian Church announces a New World Movement with a total budget of 16 715 208 dollars. Campaign runs April 25 to May 2 and aims to raise 16 700 000 plus. board allocations include foreign missions home missions and education. W Wallace Miller leads canvass with a Pittsburgh team including J A Gideon and Rev James Il Grier.
Mrs J R Harrison dies Tuesday evening at Mercy hospital Des Moines cause meningitis after influenza she had during holidays buried Friday in Zearing Iowa where she had lived ten years while husband practiced dentistry They leave husband and three children LaVonne Mary and John all readable names present
J. W. Van Dyke stored fire proof shingles for roofing after a November jet roof fire. A February 3 blaze caused little damage before a new pool fire today expanded, yet stayed confined to the pool area. The eight February alarms include four since February 13 as the fire department responded to repeated incidents.
The Pleasant Plains Missionary society will meet with Mrs Rennie Daweon on Wednesday March 3 for an all day gathering. The D A RB will meet at the home of Mrs C G Sehmoeller on Tuesday March 2 at 730 PM with full attendance urged. The Girls Gym class will meet Monday evening at the high school gymnasium.
Amusements review of Live Sparks a W W Hodkinson release at Fox Theater Monday. Caroline Sayre scripts a restless Neil Sparks with illegal prizefight near capture, multiple engagements and oil land intrigue. Kerrigan directs a brisk comedy drama with Fritzi Brunette and Arthur Mlette supporting.
Ainsworth reports a Friday 4 o clock blaze at the South Hill home of Lytle Stephens. The fire, starting from a defective flue, caused total damage making repair impossible. Local residents note nearby visits by Mrs. M L Miller and others.
In Hempstead England officials announced a highly sought bonny blue-eyed baby for adoption attracting 350 offers. It was later discovered the infant’s eyes were not blue, causing several bidders to withdraw their offers.
A farmer Pat digs a field and, while a policeman checks the gate, Pat cheerfully reports having 60 stones harvested so far this season. The lighthearted exchange captures rural life and the progress on the land.
A reflective musing on how personal bravery extends to community healing and virtue. The text speaks to the energy a brave individual projects to mend others’ wounded hearts and to the enduring effort beyond a single day.
The latest available figures divide world religions with Christians at 564,510,090 and Confucianists and Taoists at 306,830,000. Mohammedians 221,825,000 Hindus 210,540,000 Animists 158,270,000 Buddhists 188,041,000 Shintoists 25,000,000 Jews 12,205,000 and unclassified 15,289,000.
Rev Dr W E Griffis argues that gold had low value in ancient Japan, comparing it to South America and noting gold’s value remained modest until modern times with silver often preferred.
The Milky Way arches across the evening sky from east to west. Jupiter appears as a bright jewel in the chain of Cassiopeia near the zenith while Orion lies to the east and Vega shines toward the west, guiding observers toward a dazzling celestial display.
Fragmentary lines show a dialogue about watches and night, with a reflection on what owners forget. The excerpt hints at a philosophical theme and a possible familial or literary context without full clarity.
An antique chronicle notes January 5 1066 as the day Edward the Confessor regained speech and spoke with figures around him including the queen archbishop Came Harold and Tostig. The text is fragmentary with garbled details about prophecies and royal events.
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