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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
6
W. E. Henderson Ford Service presents a detailed interim guide on replacing transmission bands. It covers causes of wear, step by step disassembly and reassembly, gasket fitting, and final adjustments. It also offers driving tips to extend band life and notes labor charges for parts and services.
A brief essay asserts that a good argument draws out facts while avoiding tawdry display of power. It warns that seeks for temporary mastery resemble a desert wind, offering neither rain nor comfort to the traveler.
Chicago July 15. Parley P. Christensen Salt Lake City lawyer was nominated as the presidential candidate of the new Farmer-Labor party by the convention at 2:59 this morning. He won on the second ballot over Dudley Field Malone by 192.5 to 174.6 after debates over a first ballot slate. The convention named the party Farmer-Labor and proceeded with the second ballot to finalize its nominee.
Davenport July 15 Jake Vogler a 12 year old Boy Scouts troop 11 member rescued three year old Harry Burton from drowning at Spring Brook camp near DeWitt. He pulled the child from the water gave first aid and carried him to his parents whose awareness of the incident was low. Sky patrol spotted the sink and Jake sprang into action in his inspection suit. He is proud of both his feat and his family.
Rock Island, July 15. Indictments for embezzlement were unsealed in circuit court against Miss Lou M Harris former county superintendent of schools Frank W J Cildenin former county treasurer and W J Tate former president of the Manufacturers State Bank of East Moline. Harris is charged with diverting 16000 in state school funds and has bonded to cover the loss. Tate faces 122276 linked to unsecured loans and has resigned with the bank compensated.
Wheat futures trading resumes on the Chicago board of trade and other exchanges after a three year gap. December and March deliveries are quoted with first trades in December at 2.60 to 2.70 per bushel. Cash wheat spot prices range around 2.85 to 2.05, with various earlier highs and lows noted since August 1917.
Washington July 15 Millions of dollars will be added to government revenues this month from special taxes due by July 31 1920. The list covers brokers pawn brokers museums theaters concert halls circuses bowling alleys shooting galleries riding academies tobacco busae and more. Forms for returns are at internal revenue offices with penalties up to 1000 for late returns and up to 10000 or a year in prison for willful failure. Capital stock tax applies to all corporations with rates varying by domestic or foreign status. Brokers merchants ship brokers and pawnbrokers face specific yearly taxes. Theatres packing capacity and city size set tax levels for capacity venues. Other levies apply to circuses bowling alleys billiard tables shooting galleries riding academies and auto rentals. Tobacco taxes depend on volume and rate per category. Cigars cigarettes and oleomargarine taxes are explained with rates.
Earth-Well asserts dedication to travel while touring around the sun. The piece hints at resilience against transportation issues and a steadfast plan to explore celestial paths. It suggests a science fiction or metaphorical travel theme with a bold, futuristic tone.
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