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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1920

Page

3

Buy Land and secure your future in Florida says Warner ads

A long promotional piece urges buyers to invest in Florida land as the safest agricultural proposition. It touts North Florida’s winter climate and favorable rainfall, contrasts with uncertain ventures, and promotes Warner booklet guides Five Acres and Liberty and Warner Farms in West Florida. An excursion is announced from Washington Iowa, with contact for more information. It ends with a local ad for silk shirts priced at $8.25.

Horace Greely Florida Cali Fornia North Warner Five Acres Liberty Warner Farms Washington Iowa J. W. Warner Company Farmers & Merchants Bank Bldg

Remarkably Well Informed Yet Misinformed Remark

A cautious speaker critiques Mrs Gabbalot aloud noting she finds her statements surprisingly misinformed while weighing each word before public release in a measured voice.

Parent-Teacher Meeting Tonight Promises Local Association

Dr. Edwin Diller Starbuck will speak at the high school at 7 30 PM on child life and education. A meeting to organize a local Parent-Teacher association and adopt by laws and elect officers will follow with parents and friends urged to attend.

Edwin Diller Starbuck State University of Iowa City Friends of the

Washington census interest shown by local response

The Journal noted many residents sent names of those missed by enumerators in a bid to aid the census. Officials later found the census here is delayed with much still to do, though most communities are complete. Enumerators seek more public help to ensure accuracy and city credit. Only the first ward had been completed.

Washington Journal

Closing two weeks of meetings at Second United Presbyterian

The Second United Presbyterian church concluded two weeks of special meetings with morning and evening services. Rev. Leslie Mountford preached on gratitude and salvation, eighteen new members joined the church during the Lord's Supper, and reconsecrations occurred. A New World Challenge slide show was shown to inspire renewed commitment.

Second United Presbyterian Church Leslie Mountford United Presbyterian Mountford Christ United Presbyterian Church New World Movement Keokuk Lloyd Arnold Arnold Gabriel God Stebbins

Washington Bears Fall At Burlington In Tough Road Trip

Washington High School battled through a strenuous weekend trip ending with a 43 to 14 loss at Burlington. Maxwell Putnam and Davis led the local forwards while Duke Kiesey and Swift guarded. Duke was ejected during Mt. Pleasant play, derailing the effort.

Burlington Washington Maxwell Putnam Davis Duke Kiesey Swift Mt. Pleasant Patrick Mike Meier Fairfield Ottumwa Muscatine American Légion Columbus Junction Junction University High School Iowa City Rice Brown Lemley

Private Moose Hall Dance for Members and Candidates

A private dance for Moose members and prospective candidates is planned at Moose Hall on Tuesday January 27. The event will feature a jazz orchestra providing music and invites attendees to bring their female guest.

Fortnightly club meeting postponed to February 9

The evening literature department of the Fortnightly club shifts its January 26 gathering to February 9 to combine with the Parent-Teachers meeting at the high school. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 convocates January 26 at 7 30 p m with two Columbus Junction candidates. attendance requested by J D Glasgow Eminent Commander.

Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 Order of the Temple Columbus Junction

Farmers Union Meeting at Red Brick School House

A Farmers Union gathering is called for Tuesday evening at the Red Brick school house south of Washington. Local members are urged to attend and discuss union matters and community concerns.

Farmers’ Union Red Brick School House Washington

Regular meeting notice for Knights of Pythias group

Notice of a Knights of Pythias regular meeting on Monday at 7 30 p m. Members are advised to work in the rank of Esquire. Location listed as 9312 Arthur Therion, C C.

K. OF P

Cavalry Troop Organizing Meeting in City Armory

All interested in forming a new cavalry troop in this city are to assemble at the Armory at 7 o'clock Tuesday evening January 27. Leaders urge prompt attendance for final arrangements.

Funeral of Mrs Clutter Held at Woodford Chapel

Funeral services for Augusta Clutter, cousin of Mrs J D Glasgow, who died last week in Boise Idaho, will be at Woodford chapel at 2 30 Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev T F Barker with interment in Woodlawn cemetery. Charles Clutter will arrive with his mother’s body Tuesday evening.

Clutter Augusta Clutter J. D. Glasgow Boise Idaho Woodford Chapel Woodlawn Charles Clutter

Local Butter Ad Boosters Named For Washington Butter

Hubert Crail bought butter after reading the ads and was drawn to taste more. He and his mother now become boosters for Washington Butter from W. S. Reisten & Sons.

Hubert Crail Hubert Washington W. S. Reisten & Sons

Washington Lodge 26 called meeting for first degree

A called meeting of Washington Lodge 26 A F and A M will be held on Tuesday the 27th for work in the first degree. Chas Freding W M.

Masonic Fraternity Washington Lodge A. F

Re opening of Court Delayed for a Day

The Noecker vs Noecker testimony set for this morning has been postponed to Tuesday morning because one side is not ready. Also on deck this week are guardian ship of John Artemus and Anwyl vs Jones trials following the Noecker case.

Noecker

Essay Contest at A M E Church by Athenian Society

An essay contest for colored youth is set for Tuesday evening January 27 at the A M E church under the Athenian Literary Society. The program includes organ preludes, recitations by Frances Rhodes, a quartet, and judges for composition thought and delivery. The subject is Abraham Lincoln the Emancipator with contestants Raymond Hall Kathryn Turner Elizabeth Redd. A prize will be awarded for the best essay and all are invited.

Athenian Literary Society Florence Hall Frances Rhodes Messrs. Halls and Green Abraham Lincoln Raymond Hall Kathryn Turner Elizabeth Redd Washington A. M. E. Church

Below Zero Again On Sunday Morning

The weather bureau thermometer showed seven below zero yesterday morning the coldest in weeks. Last night's minimum was 16 above zero and today shows noticeable moderation in temperature.

Weather Bureau

Garment Drive for Armenian Sufferers At Cunningham Bros

Citizens urged to donate clothing at Cunningham Bros store by Tuesday to ensure shipment with the first vessel. The Fortnightly club Current Events group postpones January meeting and will combine with February session on the regular day in February.

Cunningham Bros

Washington Choral Society Cancelled Tonight

The Washington Choral Society will not meet tonight due to the recompanionist’s absence and the conductor's indisposition, preventing attendance as previously announced.

Washington Choral Society

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