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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1921

Page

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Foch credits U S with key role in World War I victory

Paris reports Marshal Foch’s Independence Day message praising the American army and people for turning the tide in World War I. He cites American manpower growth from 9,500 officers and 500,000 men to over 180,000 officers and 3.5 million soldiers, and honors 74,000 American dead in France.

Paris Ferdinand Foch France Arties United States Marshal Foch America Lafayette Germany Ruzanes Hose Beaumont Meuse Meuzen Bazeill

Pigeons Diverse in Hundreds of Varieties

The text notes over two hundred pigeon varieties all descended from the rockafone, a seabird of Europe. It adds that pigeons do not favor trees as other birds do.

Europe

Harvey Predicts Lasting Peace in Pacific Accord Efforts

In London on Independence Day Col. George Harvey US ambassador tells the American Society that ground exists for hope of dispelling Pacific peril. He notes British government efforts toward US Britain Japan talks and says disarmament would follow and bring long lasting peace. He cites improved Anglo American understanding calming the Atlantic.

London Pacific George Harvey United States American Society Cecil Great Britain Japan Pacific Ocean Harvey Atlantic

Knox warns against Bolshevism within U S borders

In Philadelphia Senator Knox argues Americans must not be deceived by Bolshevism which he says has no relation to free government. He warns of internal foes, foreign ideas, and threats to equal rights, urging a mental and moral battle to defend liberty.

Philadelphia Sepator Knox Knox

Mind and Conquer: A Call to Resolve and Resolve

A patriotic address urges unwavering vigilance against insidious foes and defender of liberty. It frames opposition as oppressive and stresses continued protest, resilience, and national resolve amid challenging times.

America

California Fields In Flames

Three grain fires consumed over 5000 acres in the Sacramento area with 700 firefighters. A second blaze near Fairfield covered 12 miles by up to 6 miles, causing about a million dollars in damage and burning homes and livestock. At Novato Marin county 700 men battled a 2000 acre fire that was brought under control.

Sacramento Cal Fairfield Novato Marin County

Haynes Urges Prohibition Directors to Enforce Dry Law

Washington July 5. Prohibition Commissioner Haynes calls on state directors to rise to the task, stressing efficiency and adherence to national policy. The letter lauds new appointees and says permit divisions will review applications and that the Washington office will monitor dependability of state decisions.

Washington Prohibition Haynes Federal Prohibition

Hays Proposes Postal Savings Reform to Tap Hoarded Wealth

Postmaster General Will Hays unveils plans to revise the postal savings system to attract deposits from Americans hoarding wealth. He argues current treatment of depositors is unfair and that increasing interest from 2 to 9 percent would draw funds into useful channels while keeping the postal system as a feeder to private banks.

Washington New York Terre Fraine Haya Postal Savings Bank Congress Hares Sri MSAE United States Hays Postal Savings

Postal savings reform urged to boost deposits and expand banks

The postmaster general argues reforms to postal savings would prevent depredation of funds and expand access. Proposals include removing age limits, allowing joint and trust deposits, creating 50 000 postal savings offices, compensating fourth class postmasters by deposits handled, redeposit in real banks, and enlarging the board to include a Fed Reserve representative and possibly civilians.

Federal Reserve Bank

Various church and club meetings announced for July

The Pleasant Main Mission society will meet with Mrs Wednesday July 6 for an all day session. Prairie Flower Baptist church observes second quarterly communion on Sunday July 10. Mrs Carl Kennedy hosts the Kolah club Wednesday afternoon. Ladies Aid of the 1st U P church meets Friday July 8 at 2 30 in church rest room. Pythian Sisters hold regular meeting tonight at 8 with important business. Y W M S of the 2nd U P church meets with Miss Ella Gordon Thursday at 7 30. Harmony club meets with Mrs Malcolm Montgomery Wednesday afternoon. Sunflower club meets with Mrs Flossie Knottnerus Wednesday afternoon. The Ladies Aid entertainment at Pleasant Hill church during commencement week was successful and will be repeated Monday night July eleventh with a silver offering.

Pleasant Main Missio Society Ladies Aid Society 1St U. P. Church Pythian Sisters 2Nd Ella Gordon Ladies’ Aid Society Pleasant Hill Church

Gold Magnate Claims $6,000,000 Ore Find in Arizona

A San Francisco magnate reports that his team of workers and expert geologists blocked out $6,000,000 worth of ore in an Arizona mountain over the last two years and plans to begin excavation and production.

San Francisco Arizona Mountain

Coleridge Quote on Experience Lights the Past

A philosophical line compares human experience to ship lights at sea, illuminating only the path already traversed and guiding thought through what has been lived. The reflection attributes insight to what is experienced and remembered.

Coleridge

Navy Moves to Tampico Amid Mexican Unrest

Special to The Evening Journal reports that the U S cruiser Cleveland and subboat Sacramento have been ordered to Tampico Mexico to protect American interests. Navy officials say difficulties have arisen from the unemployment situation and justify the precautionary deployment.

Evening Journal Washington, D. C U. S Cleveland Sacramento Tampico México Navy Department

Father Attends Yale Graduation as Son Receives BA

Horace Scot Thomas, among 270 graduates earning bachelor of arts, participates in Yale's 220th commencement. Notables receive honorary degrees including Marie Curie. James Rowland Angell chairs, Arthur Hadley retires after 3 years. Harry Thomas visits family then attends a Master Arts course in New York.

Yale Horace Scot Thomas Thom Eastman Kodak Co James Rowland Angell Are ‘Thur Hadley Mime Curie Harry Thomas New York City New York School of Master Arts

Fourth of July Burns At Benn Home

Howard Benn Junior burned his hand and face celebrating the Fourth at the Benn residence. He believed a fire cracker was a dud when it exploded, burning his hand and the side of his face, with potential eye injury not considered serious. The only notable Fourth incident in the community so far.

Howard Benn Benn

Teanin We Thank Neighbors For Kindness After Death

We wish to thank the neighbors and friends and the Wise for their kindness shown during the illness and death of you, Al ber. For the beautiful floral offering and consoling words of Dr. Bowers and Knights of Pythias. Chester, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Dusenbery and the family.

Alber Bowers Knights of Yythias Wee Chester Iowa W. A. Dusenbery Era Family

Local group trip to Mt Vernon for Fourth of July

A party from the area went by car to Mt Vernon for Fourth of July celebrations yesterday. Members included Mr and Mrs J B Craft, Mr and Mrs J McElhinney and children, Mr and Mrs Karl Edmondsen, Mr and Mrs H Willits and children, Wilt Cherry, Dr and Mrs F B Reid, Mrs and Mrs W Falk, Miss MacGugin of Cleveland and Miss Marguerite MacGugin.

Mt. Vernon J. B. Craft Mra J. McElhinney Karl Edmondsen H. Willits Wilt Cherry F. B. Reid W. Falk MacGugin Cleveland Ohio Marguerite MacGugin

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