Launch Drive for Church Colleges
A Presbyterian General Board of Education banquet launched a campaign to promote church colleges in Iowa. Dr. Milton W. Brown urged Christian training and leadership from Christian colleges as essential to preserve values, oppose Bolshevism, and foster home church school unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian General Board of Education
J. A. Megah Seneral
Bastwood
Grimes-Shields-Wallace-Eppel
Ream
Walter Johnson
Fred Neiswanger
Lawrence Wilen
Eastwood
Milton W. Brown
Brown
Church College
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Iowa
Christian College
Richmond Man James Yansky Dies After Illness
James Yansky a longtime Richmond resident aged about seventy died yesterday after sudden illness following two strokes. He leaves three sons Frank Bartown Iowa Albert Hillsboro Oregon Joe Iowa City and two daughters Mrs Anna Chubal and Mrs Barbara Dutler plus his widow Mary Krotz. Born in Bohemia he lived on a farm before moving to Richmond eighteen years ago. Funeral set for Monday at 10:30 a.m. at his Richmond home with Dr W W Bowers officiating. burial at Elm Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Yansky
Richmond
Mr. Yansky
Frank
Bartown
Iowa
Albert
Hillsboro
Oregon
Joe
Iowa City
Anna Chubal
Barbara Dutler
Mary Krotz
Yansky
Bohemia
America
W. W. Bowers
Washington
Elm Grove
Quail and Song Birds Need Winter Aid
A letter from game warden E. L. Breitenbach asks nature lovers to provide food and water for quail and song birds as snow and cold prevent natural feeding. Quail flocks have grown in recent years and many song birds still endure freezing weather without sustenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Breitenbach
Sheriff sells former fair ground farm in Washington county
The L. G. Jugenheimer dairy farm of thirty five acres near town, former Washington county fair ground site, was sold at sheriff’s sale. Davenport Housing corporation, holder of the first mortgage, bid the amount owed including interest and costs, 14871.88 dollars. The owner has one year to redeem the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Jugenheimer
Washington County
Town
Davenport Housing Corporation
Marathon Bible Reading Continues in Broadway Church
In Council Bluffs the marathon Bible reading at Broadway Methodist Church reached John chapter twenty one by 1:15 PM. The event began at 6:30 this morning with the aim to finish the New Testament around 10:30 tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Broadway Methodist Church
Cannot Let Missions Go Primarily, Women Say at Conference
Mrs. Lydia Finger Harned of Clinton Iowa urged the Women’s Home Missionary federation to continue mission work arguing it costs more to abandon missions. She cited a moral crisis with 64 percent of U S children lacking religious training and warned crime and subversion threaten society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lydia Finger Harned
Clinton
Women's Home Missionary Federation
Sam Jones
General Pershing
United States
Dr Brown Appeals For Church College Initiative
A church college initiative drew a convincing appeal from Dr Brown, outlining aims and support from church leaders and community members. The message emphasized strengthen ties between faith institutions and higher education to benefit local students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Brown
Church College
School Board Abandons Junior High Gym Addition Plan
The Washington school board dropped plans to add a gym at the junior high. A citywide survey shows population shifting southeast, making centralized buildings near the center prudent. A ten year plan aims for gradual, permanent improvements without heavy annual costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Washington
Wasingiton
Brighton breeders buy two champion sows to boost district herd
Chas. Nichola & Son of Brighton eight miles south of Washington bought two sows from F. L. Williams of New Sharon Iowa. One sow was junior champion at the Iowa state fair and worlds champion senior sow pig at the National Swine show Peoria. The other was junior champion at the Central States fair Aurora Illinois. Both sows are bred to Harvester the world champion boar. The pair are hailed as the best sold in America this winter and will strengthen eastern Iowa livestock industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Nichola & Son
Brighton
Washington
F. L. Williams
New Sharon
Iowa
Iowa State Fair
Peoria
Aurora
Harvester
America
Nicola and Son
Iowa and Michigan Battle to Lead Big Ten Hoops
The Jan 19 AP report notes Iowa and Michigan, both undefeated, clash as the Big Ten week three ends. The Hawkeyes, riding a runaway win over Purdue, hold a slight edge over Michigan with Wisconsin near the top. Purdue meets Minnesota and Indiana faces Chicago in other key games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Iowa
Michigan
Wisconsin
Hawkeyes
Purdue
Wolverines
Minnesota
Indiana
Chiecazo
Dummy torpedo strikes ship during European cruise
A high speed dummy torpedo from the French submarine Amphitrite struck the bow of the Colorado several days ago off Cherbourg while the ship, on a European waters cruise, sailed for Villefranche today. No harm was caused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherbourg
France
Amphitrite
Colorado
Villefranche
Local High School Basketball Scores Noted
Mt Pleasant 14 Muscatine 13 and Fairfield 32 Burlington 30. Clinton 18 Iowa City 15. Cornell 26 Dubuque 24 reflect a sequence of close conference games with tight margins and decisive late plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Pleasant
Muscatine
Fairfield
Burlington
Clinton
Iowa City
Cornell
Dubuque
Court Will Resume Business on Tuesday
Judge PD W Hamilton adjourned court until next Tuesday morning to resume the term. The Smith against Godfrey case moves to pleas next week. various non jury actions will fill the week with several dismissals and defaults noted including ten day pleadings for Livingston Eicher and a foreclosure decree in Smouse Flander matter. A receiver was appointed for Lemmon, bond set at 1200 dollars, and several cases omitted or dismissed for procedural reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PD. W. Hamilton
Smith
Godfrey
Hamilton
J. B. Booth
EF. J. Kolosick
Ida Kolosick
Alex de Bord
Fred Cannon
McGraw Tire and Rubber Co
Mannhardt Bros
Clarence Work
Charles Scranton
Livingston & Eicher
Winfield Smouse
Edd Flander
Mary Eva Flander
J. E. Lemmon
Robert Guthrie
Iowa Gas and Electric Co
Gertrude Bickford
George D. Bickford
Herring Motor Co
West Chester Independents Rout Wayland As 41 8 Victory
West Chester independents win their second straight by beating Wayland Legniaries 41 to 8. Crone Woods Testman shone in different matchups as Chester and Muscatine thrillers highlighted a challenging schedule and strong football-spirit from coach Tandy and a steadfast fan base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
West Chester Independents
Wayland Legionaires
St. Mary's Church
Muscatine
Kalona Independents
Crone
Woods
Chester
Tandy
Wayland
West Chester High School
Penn Academy
Rose Hill High
Sigourney Five
Siate
Arrest of Evanston Man in Los Angeles Mail Robbery
Government secret service agents arrest Kenneth D. Anderson of Evanston Illinois on a charge of complicity in the Los Angeles mail robbery of New Year’s Day 1921. Anderson arraigned before U S Commissioner James R Glass and held on $10000 bond. Rev Herbert Wilson is serving a life term in San Quentin for murder and postal robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Todya
Kenneth D. Anderson
Evanston
Illinois
Los Angeles
Herbert Wilson
San Quentin
California
Anderson
United States
James R Glass
Community thanks for flowers and support after bereavement
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for floral offerings singers donated cars and Rev Bowers for comforting words after the recent passing of our wife and mother. Special thanks to Mr T J Fitzgerald Mrs Ada Champlin Mr Chas Grisham Mr and Mrs Willard Lanfier Mrs Oscar Collett Mr Elmer Engle Miss Clyla Engle Engle Mrs L H Cougher and Mr Frank Hillyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowers
T J. Fitzgerald
Ada Champlin
Chas. Grisham
Willard Lanfier
Oscar Collett
Elmer Engle
Clyla Engle
L. H. Cougher
Frank Hillyard
Tell the merchants I saw your s in the Journal
A terse note is quoted directing merchants to confirm a line in the Journal. The message hints at a report or reference and implies publicity or notice. No further context or names are provided.
Washington Teams Hold Own Against Ottumwa and Cotter
Washington high school boys lost to Ottumwa 32 to 10 but showed strong potential for next season. The girls defeated Cotter 21 to 13 in a fast, teamwork driven game led by Young and Davis with solid defense.
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Ottumwa
Washington
Yount
Giants
Cotter
Altho Cotter
Marshall
Ottumwa Huskies
Hill
Duke
Powell
Korf
Thompson
Solomon
Niman
Elwell
Vincent
Matheney
Grove
Thompso
Nanes
Harper
Ducceni
Miss Willey
Miss Arthur
Cotter Consolidated
Young
Davis
Miss Young
Caldwell
Livingston
Macon
Beal
Owens
Arthur
Kemp
Todd
Edwards
Roberts
Davidson
H. Starr
Saur
Notice of stock owners away and appointment of an agent
Notice states stock owners will be away for thirty days and during that period J Dankwardt will manage business as buyer for the Kohr Packing company. Joe Linkegor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Dankwardt
Kohr Packing Company
Joe
Riverview Club Meets With Mrs Iva Bales
Announcemen's Notice says the Riverview Club will meet with Mrs Iva Bales Wednesday afternoon. Readable fragment confirms gathering details and host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverview Club
Iva Bales
Lady Fontana World Champion Egg Layer Dies
In San Bernardino California on July 19 Lady Fontana a white legher hen claimed world champion egg layer died yesterday from a broken neck after catching her head in a fence. Her record ran from October 2 1921 to October 1 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Calif
Lady Fontana
Fontana
Troy
Congress Receives New Measure for Farm Relief Skirt
Washington January 18 Congress weighs another farm relief proposal the McNary Haugen bill to form a 200 million dollar federal Agricultural Export Corporation aims to stabilize prices for exportable surpluses to prewar levels. Des Moines reports Congressman L J Dickinson praises the bill and plans early passage as farm leaders push innovative marketing over regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Procoss
McNary-Haugen
Agriculture and Labor
National Granges Committee On
Des Moines
L. J Dickinson
Iowa
McNary-Haughen
Dickinson
House of Representatives
County Attorneys Hear Public Hearing on Code Revision Bill
A dozen Iowa county attorneys attended a state house public hearing in Des Moines to discuss a code commission bill covering compensation of county attorneys. The hearing was held before the senate committee on county and finance in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
State House
Code Commission
Senate Committee On
County Attorneys Push Pay Clause In Code Bill Hearing
Senator John Ethel of Davis county chairs the township affairs group as the fortieth general assembly reworks the code commission bill. A proposed provision would allow county attorneys to collect fees for fines in suits on written instruments, in addition to salaries, to retain effort in smaller counties. Supporters Buell McCash Vernon Seeburger and T Naglestad argue the clause is needed to attract full time service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ethel
Davis County
House
Fortieth General Assembly
Code Commission
Buell M. McCash
Bloomfield
Iowa State County Attorneys Association
Vernon Seeburger
Polk County
Avoiding Debt and Its Inescapable Burden
The text cautions against creating an obligation you cannot easily repay. It warns you may never escape a debt you have reason to fear, leaving you powerless to settle it.
Old Market Ad Mentions Washington Butter Changes
The note references a market ad on page two about changes to Washington Butter products. It adds a humorous aside about boys and girls maturing and ends with a reminder to read the page two market ad.
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Milton W
A. W. Clow
F. & M. Bank Building
Bia
SIUM
Ted
Concord
Wittrig’s Harness Shop
Evening Journal
R. Terry
Civil Service
Washington, D. C
Harry Rittenhouse
Mutual
Care Journal
Inquire Journal
Rock Cock
Erels
Geo. Flayés
White Yard
Highland Park
Timothy
Clover
Glenwood Oak
U. S. Agriculture
Co. E. Plumly
S&s. C.R
Rucker
Chas. Vincent
Crawfordsville
Stanley Miller
Mutual Life Ins. Co
N. Y. Tel
Black
Warner Finance Corporation
F. & M. Bank
Arnold
South 4Th Ave
Poland
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