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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1920

Page

3

Russell elected Iowa bricklayers vice president at Sioux City

D C Russell, delegate from the local union, was chosen as one of four vice presidents of Iowa bricklayers. He will supervise the southern part of the state. The convention adopted an hourly wage of $1.12 1/2 after a debate between radicals and conservatives. About 300 delegates attended the meeting, described as patriotic and constructive.

D. C. Russell Bricklayers Sioux City Iowa Russell

Morning Sun Votes Consolidation for New School Building

Morning Sun will consolidate eight districts forming a single school system with a proposed building cost between 150000 and 200000 dollars. Total votes 230 with strong support in the city and substantial approval in the country districts. A subsequent election will choose board members within fifteen days. Districts include Morning Sun Ridge Star A Oakwood Hall Concord Honey Creek Rock Bottom Butler.

Morning Sun Ridge Star A Oakwood Hall Concord Honey Creek Rock Bottom Butler

Income tax returns offered by local government employee

Individual tax blanks arriving by mail call for prompt attention. Bring any blanks received and let Homer R. Murray notary public prepare your return. Located in front room over Lytle's Grocery Store, Washington Iowa. January 19 1920 22.

Lytle’s Washington Iowa Homer R. Murray Notary Public

Local residents and sales noted in Crawfordsville

Mrs John Anwyl traveled to Washington for the day. J RR Lease sold his residence to RK R Shaffer. Dix moved household foods to a car for shipment to Cedar Falls. Read The Evening Journal.

Crawfordsville John Anwyl Washington J. RR. Lease RK. R. Shaffer Rn. S&s. Dix Cedar Falls

Court adjourns to Monday for non jury criminal pleas

Judge Dewey adjourned court to Monday at 10 to take up non jury criminal cases. Four defendants pleaded guilty to indictments for gambling houses and bootlegging and were fined with costs. Packard and Packard were dismissed for one, while Simmering Cute and Schnoeblen faced fines of 50 or 150 dollars plus costs.

Dewey Criminal Court State of Iowa Dan Packard Mabel Packard W. H. Butterfield Henry Simmering John Cute Hubert Schnoeblen C. C. Wilson

Life of Thought in Plato and Organization Purpose

A reflective note cites Plato that the unexamined life is unlivable for a real man and urges free individuals to consider their lives. It argues every true organization should scrutinize its achievements and purposes to ensure meaningful, examined action.

Various Local Church and Civic Notices From Washington

A lumber of community notices run through the page detailing a Masonic lodge called meeting on Friday January 23 1920 for second degree work Cha s Fred ing W M Also a Young Women's Missionary Society spread at Miss Alice Rownd s home 408 West 2nd Street These items include a Tyrone school social Friday night January 23 1920 funds for Assyrian orphans instructed by Winnie F Deal and a Baptist Young People's Union banquet at the Baptist church with Dr D J Evans US and Canada president speaking and singing Tickets 50 cents available by phone by Wednesday morning A late notice mentions postponement of the BR 0 social to February 26th with combined planning for that event The Washington Improvement League annual meeting is set for Saturday at 3 PM at Mrs Marsh Bailey s home with officer elections and program The children s story hour is scheduled for Saturday 3 PM at the Rest Room Court House led by Mrs W A Gibson and Mrs J M Godfred Rebekah club to hold an all day meeting Thursday at I C O F hall.

Young Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Alice Rownd W. 2Nd St Baptist Young Peoples Union Baptist Church D. J. Evans United States Canada

Thimble Bee and Local Musical Notices Roundup

Members of the W R C Thimble Bee gather next Friday afternoon at Court House rooms in honor of Mrs. Henry Scott and Mrs. Sidney Smith who are moving away. M E choir plans a six o clock supper for choir members and families at church basement. About 20 pupils of Prof T C Davis give a recital tonight at 8. Presbyterian choir meets at 7 15 tonight. Loyal Sons and Daughters hold class meeting at Rev Dalton's residence Thursday. Priscilla Club meets with Mrs Will Harper Tuesday Jan 27.

W. R. C. Thimble Court House Henry Scott Sidney Smith M. E. Choir T. C. Davis The Loyal Sons and Daughters of the Christian Church Rev. Dalton

Winfield Man Suffers Fall in Hardware Store Elevator

Winfield Iowa January 20. Lee Enke narrowly escaped serious injury when a platform elevator malfunctioned at the Bloomer hardware store. The device toppled to the cellar from the second floor and though no bones were broken his ultimate injuries remain undetermined. Enke is fortunate to be alive after the frightening accident.

Winfield, Ia Lee Enke Bloomer Hardware Star Mr.Enke

Two Extremes In Markets Tilted By Favor And Fear

A concise aphorism notes that markets overrate favorable periods and undervalue when facing disfavor, capturing a pattern of biased valuation under contrasting conditions. It underscores the psychology of investors and the uneven tempo of price movements.

Local grocers tout butter in unpaid testimonial

Joe Link praises a butter brand, promising to be a regular customer. He notes Mr Link's Velie stopping in front of their place and claims they stock Washington but ter in response, urging readers to ask their grocer about it.

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