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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1921
Page
3
Special notice urges car owners to buy storage batteries at low prices with an extra ten percent cash discount on orders placed by April 1 1921. Old battery repairs are discouraged in favor of new units, with shipments arriving dry and several days lead time required. Orders placed now will be ready when needed at Washington Iowa shop.
A conservatory graduate is listed with a contact number 137, street address 314 East Main, and a Green area identifier. The fragment suggests a public notice or directory entry for an alumni or student contact.
A Chicago American note links dreams of cards to fortune and honor with hearts. diamonds foretell quarrels with a lover. clubs bring happiness and money. spades signal many hardships.
In district court Judge D W Hamilton hears arguments on a motion for directed verdict in Commercial Savings Bank v J L Colthurst. Evidence rebuttal ended yesterday. defense rebuttal finished this morning with limited testimony. verdict decision could come tomorrow. court crowded with jurors reporting for service.
Frank L. Wilson received a telegram announcing the death of Fred Stuhler of Monticello Iowa after an appendicitis operation. Stuhler, about fifty, was a leading shoe dealer in the state and a longtime friend of Wilson. The Morificello man’s passing shocks Wilson who will attend the funeral next Sunday.
Twenty five members of the local Knights of Pythias, led by John Applegate, organized a new lodge in Brighton named No 128. William Bevering supervised the work with help from a Washington degree team. Brighton had no active lodge for about ten years, bringing the total local membership to around sixty. An Oyster supper followed the lodge work.
Washington high school fans vow a win over Fairfield in tonight's game and push for second place in the league if Ottumwa beats Burlington. Coach Dick inson plans 40 start Davis and Kefey at forwards with McCreedy center and Duke Rice at guards, as a crowded gym awaits the 7:30 tipoff.
The county committee reports corn contributions are below expectations for Near Secret. Citizens have until Monday night to donate with credit given. only one car has been loaded so far. Keota Lone recently sent a car to the Near East, highlighting the shortfall as five bushels per farmer would have filled two cars.
Box supper and program planned at the GIll Sillioh School four miles south of Washington Monday evening January 24. Rebekah club meets Friday at 7 30 with initiation and sandwiches. Members invited to a banquet at the First United Presbyterian church Friday at 6 20 honoring a recent school contest. Bible department of the Fortnightly Club meets next Monday with China relief offering to Mr and Mrs MacEachron. Sunshine Mission services Saturday 7 30 and Sunday 2 30 all welcome.
The Good Fellows club will have one hundred dollars left after Christmas expenses, with funds supported by J B Crail who led Washington promotions. Members may inspect club books. women and boys distributed over one hundred baskets the day before Christmas. Special donations included canned fruit and clothing from American Pearl Button Co and a New York State cloak gift.
Frank J. Tracy of Burlington died from injuries after his car plunged over the Sever n th street bluff and struck a tree on the North Bluff. Witnesses said he failed to avert the turn. An X ray showed a fractured sixth cervical vertebra. surgery failed. Funeral services will be held tomorrow.
The passage urges evaluating every opportunity by moral standards. It warns that even potential gains such as money social standing or power must pass ethical scrutiny. otherwise, pursuing it risks loss.
Brother Harry remains in Iowa City hospital this week with eye ear and nose issues. Dr Dean performed a Monday operation described as a grand success and it enabled him to hear. Butter and eggs prices are dropping. the station requests good cream when you come to town.
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