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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1920
Page
3
A census by R M Thompson secretary counts 1337 children ages five to twenty one in Washington District, up 55 from last year. The report, assisted by Mrs Thompson, notes 662 boys and 675 girls, with 420 boys and 422 girls aged seven to sixteen. Dr A W Crow leaves for Des Moines for osteopathic convention.
A freighter bound for this country faced carnage as a school of sharks killed numerous cattle leaping the decks. The incident offset by a cryptic remark from the Mexican Ledger about a needle and a phonograph.
The county board of supervisors met to consider road and ditch projects. A bridge slough near Mocking Bird hill would be realigned for a straight crossing to remove a dangerous turn. An Oregon township ditch northeast of Haskins was reviewed with probable improvements planned soon.
Horse traders believed by some to be extinct showed up in the city this morning leading a string of horses and mules in poor condition. They paused at the southwest corner of the square for dental work conducted by Dr. M. E. Dicken. The caravan included a covered wagon and an open buggy.
An orchestra of twelve local players has been engaged to perform tomorrow evening at the Graham Opera House. It marks one of the largest ensembles heard here in some time and the best city talent has been secured for the occasion. The concert will accompany a Constance Talmadge film.
A lump of pure gold weighing more than twelve pounds was taken from a mine in the Belgian Congo, located in South Africa. The theft is reported as a major loss of valuable ore from the mining operation. Authorities are investigating the incident and tracking the missing gold.
Chas M Stinson a pioneer railroad man and long time Washington resident died this morning at 10 30 o clock at his Wast Second street home after a stroke on April 12. He served in Civil War Company A 1st Ohio Infantry and held railroading posts in Washington Centerville Fairfield and Oklahoma City before returning to Washington. He married Rose Clapp in 1868 and leaves Mrs Stinson, a sister Mrs Sarah Sternberger, and two daughters Nellie and Nettie. funeral at Jones & McElhinney chapel tomorrow at 3 pm, Woodlawn cemetery nursing flowers omitted.
At a special meeting President J. M. Godfrey announced the annual committee slate including Supplies Shannon Hedges Harding, Finance Pauls Hedges, Text Book Shannon Duke Harding, Repairs Duke Pauls Godfrey, Printing Hedges Shannon Hard, Teachers Pauls Godfrey Hard, Fuel Hedges Duke. The board awarded the year's coal contract to John Shields & Sons amid anticipated delivery delays and pledged cooperation with local dealers to avoid past shortages. Janitors re-elected: James Chilcote P M Powelson Will Eichelberger at the new High School. J G Latta Heights. S P Wylie Wallace. Chas Guzeman Lincoln. F M Kelley Centennial. A B E Fargey Junior High.
The Barbers defeated the Clothiers nine to seven at the ball park in a lively nine inning contest. Joe Falk’s backhanded two-bagger sparked the Barbers while Chambers and Burris pitched for the Clothiers. The Journal office tallied the final score this morning and hints of a bankers challenge to follow.
The Mieur de Vis club meets Stella Gallagher Friday at 2:00 PM. Alma Hearne Holland missionary auxiliary hosts a picnic at Sunset Park Tuesday at 6:30 PM. bring dues and dishware. Havre Social club gathers at Mrs Tom Shilling's Thursday. Civics class meets Tuesday at 7:31 PM at Mrs Frank L Wilson's on National Conventions. Kolah chub meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Steve Crawford. Grace HillLadies Aid holds annual ice cream social and bazaar on church lawn Thursday night July 22. Mission Hall service at 8:00 PM. Baptist Primary Department picnic postponed to tomorrow 2–5 PM. meet church at 2:00 to Sunset Park. Delta Alpha class Methodist Church holds annual Sunset Park picnic Thursday evening. Social committee in charge. Ladies Aid society of the
A weary morning scene unfolds with a groaning head and a wife urging bustle. The verse shifts to a sales pitch from Washington Butter offering 58 cents and a query about selling produce to a customer named Gus, provoking a blunt question about the prospect.
The Cedar Community club invites all members and families to a picnic Friday near the twin bridges northwest of town. A church meeting is held Thursday afternoon at 2 09 o clock with ladies asked to bring thimbles and needles for craft work.
The Old Soldiers meet at the post room at 2 30 tomorrow to attend the funeral of C M Stinson with D A Boyer and P C listed as organizers or attendees.
KEOTA July 20 Special Mrs Ezra Eckerman eight years resident of Keota died last night at 1 30 at the family home after an operation performed last Saturday. She rallied briefly then worsened. She leaves a husband and three sons R J Eckerman Keota C L Eckerman Kinross and W D Eckerman near Wellman. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
Report states Irish women agitators burned British flags in front of the Treasury Building in Washington. The note adds that 54 percent of France’s men under 32 were killed in the war and mentions Britain’s expenditure of over ten million dollars to repatriate former soldiers to Australia.
At a meeting last night E C Eicher and H F Darbyshire of Iowa Gas and Electric argued for a rate increase under the city franchise. Dean Raymond of Iowa City filed a supplementary report to support the rise. No action was taken and the issue will be considered further after a full investigation by the council. Sewer work on South Iowa Avenue was discussed with action postponed pending a later date and possible enlargement of the sewer main.
Mrs Ben Briley shares a pickle method aimed at housewives facing sugar scarcity. The recipe substitutes saccharin for sugar, detailing steps to prepare ten quarts of cucumber pickles with vinegar salt alum and mixed spices. Cucumbers are soaked scalded drained packed inverted and canned before pouring the boiling mixture over them.
Local rail employees rejoice as Chicago headquarters announces a nationwide wage increase of ten cents per hour across all departments effective immediately. The Rock Island report confirms an eight hour day yields an extra 80 cents daily, pleasing workers locally and potentially across the United States.
Attorney General Havner holds that failing to nominate in the regular primary creates a vacancy that cannot be legally filled at a county convention. Some counties ignored this, writing names on ballots at election time instead. The county conventions also sent women to attend the state convention, which is illegal since Iowa has not granted women general voting rights beyond presidential ballots.
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