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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1921
Page
3
Henry Berdo declares his Ford sedan had its lights on when it collided just north of town Friday evening. He says fog made lights necessary and that he briefly dimmed as another car approached but the other car did not dim its lights, so he turned his lights back on.
The county treasurer reports about 1000 motor vehicles in Washington County lacking 1921 licenses. Penalties apply for late licensing and operating without a 1921 plate. By Friday close, 2590 autos and 125 trucks had licenses, with 600 more applications on the way as mail volume soars. Only the first 1000 of 4500 plates arrived, delaying plate mailing.
At the scene of the crash Mrs. Berdo was injured but resting comfortably. Authorities report she is expected to make a rapid and complete recovery, a reassuring note to her many local friends.
No hunting or trespassing shown on the Ed Flander farm known as the Mart Kesley and George Foster farms. Ed Flander listing.
New bonds were filed today by hold over county officials and two new members elected last November to county posts were inducted by filing bonds accepted by the board of supervisors. Denison becomes sheriff and Michels county attorney, replacing Mor rison.
A Farmers Union meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening January 4 at the Red Brick school located south of town. The event will gather local growers to discuss cooperative activities and community farming concerns.
A local notice from Reister & Sons discusses ongoing issues with smoking, New Year resolutions, and poultry sales. It notes signs against smoking, the need to stage spring roosters after the first, and warns of market caution as egg prices edge down.
Mrs A VanSickle bought a Hoover in April 1918 and called it very satisfactory, saying it is the housewife's best friend and indispensable for keeping house.
A Sunday school basketball league is formed with junior and senior teams from city churches. Games run Thursdays at the Commercial club gym 7:90 to 9:20 with calisthenics, two junior and two senior game slots, and a pennant trophy for the winner. Eligibility requires regular Sunday school attendance and no participation with other city teams. A meeting at the Commercial club will finalize organization under the Community Y M C A board.
Elmer Cook joins H. H. McCulley as the barber shop becomes an open shop. Hair cutting is reduced from 60 cents to 36 cents to share the general price decline affecting farmers and merchants and to keep shop hours aligned with other city businesses.
Chandler Six new car dispatch 1920 model with under 300 miles. Equipped with Cord tires extra tire and bumper weed chains. Seller Mrs L R Schilling contact Howard Sitler phone 274.
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