Two Phones Washington Six and Six
A brief item notes two phones in Washington with numbers six and six linked to Mutual and a total of 44.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1921
Page
4
A brief item notes two phones in Washington with numbers six and six linked to Mutual and a total of 44.
The piece argues to keep current House size at 435, noting each of 242 415 constituents per representative, saving about ten million dollars over ten years. It contends a larger membership slows work, with committees bearing the load, and few leaders drive activity while many follow.
A humorous reminiscence by Walt Mason contrasts old horse days with modern failing cars. The speaker narrates New Year troubles, a radiator overheat, and a stern mechanic draining his wallet as he longs for Dobbin the horse and simpler times.
U S farm products valued at 19.856 billion dollars for 1920, down 6.105 billion from 1919. Major losses include corn, cotton lint and seed, wheat, and tobacco, while oranges, sugar beets, cabbage and cowpeas rose. Dairy gains, plus poultry and eggs, offset some declines.
A compact reference noting holy cities across faiths and empires including Ishabad for Indian Mohammedans Henares for Hindoos Cuzco for ancient Incas Jeru salem for Jews and Christians Meccen Da mases and Mecca appear in a discussion on sacred centers and their historical reverence.
The author argues that ten million dollars over ten years yields only a small per person saving, about ten cents, on a pro rata basis. He suggests the expense is not necessary and questions the value of such savings for individuals.
The County Churches in West Chester announce Bible school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. A praise service and sermon follow at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday evening prayer meeting and Bible study invite participation. Pastor Fe A Anderson.
The notice invites parishioners to Sunday school at 1 30 p m and preaching at 2 30 p m with a warm invitation. EB A Anderson is the pastor and signs the notice.
The revival meetings are postponed for the present time until road conditions become more favorable. Next Sunday Bible school at 10 a m, B Y P U at 11 a m, guided by Clifford Reeves. Wednesday evening prayer meeting and Communion services will be observed next preaching Sunday. Everybody welcome. E Anderson, pastor.
Sunday school begins at 10 00 a m with preaching at 11 00 oclock led by pastor C M Diefenbach at Northeast of Washington church.
The Iowa state board of agriculture will likely obtain remission of 4900 in income taxes on admissions to night entertainments at the state fair. Acting Internal Revenue Commissioner Harry McIntosh says a recent ruling supports exempting fairs with exclusively agricultural character from tax when not for profit, overturning a previous fall decision.
Samuel T. Pfeffer of Topeka Kansas a Rock Island Railroad supply man says Tanlac restored his health after four years of illness He details stomach distress headaches dizziness sleepless nights and weight gain after taking five bottles Sherman Bros Wellman Mac Gugin Drug Co and other druggists advertise Tanlac mention.
Boone Louisiana January 28 The Boone gas company increases the rate from 1 70 to 1 90 per thousand and the company has enjoined the city from actions pending further legal steps.
Enforcing its $1.70 gas rate ordinance the company announced an advance to $1.90. Judge Wright will hear testimony regarding making the injunction permanent Friday.
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