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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1921
Page
3
Marshalltown unveils a new municipal pool at Riverview Park with a 65 by 125 foot concrete basin. It features a shallow 18 inch area, a 10 foot deep section, a diving tower, two electric lighted bath houses, and weekday hours from 9 to 12 morning and 1:20 to 6 afternoon.
State officials announce September 1 start for enforcing headlight lenses across Iowa. Motorists may equip approved lenses, with county treasurers receiving a list of authorized leases for vehicles operated within the state.
A local notice advertises butter for sale and poultry delivery options. It lists gate price, one pound carting, sweet cream and spring chickens either dressed or alive, with a contact phone number.
The body of Jacob Kensler of Delta was interred at Elm Grove cemetery yesterday afternoon. The funeral party came by automobile from Delta. Kensler formerly lived here and was a brother and Mrs. Perry Hayes of Washington. He was about 40 years old and died suddenly early this week while preparing to visit the Hayes home.
Y. M. C. A. members and supporters urged to attend the annual meeting at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at three. Important business will be transacted and those backing a Washington swimming pool are especially encouraged to attend.
Washington church outlines regular combined services in both languages at 11:60 o clock with invitation to all. Sunday school meets at 10:30 o'clock as usual. Pastor Carl W. Klein signs the notice.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Rothschild with daughter Miss Corinne and Mr. Marrolin of Hawarden prepare a morning motor trip to Chicago. They will visit relatives and then proceed to New York to buy full goods for their ready to wear store. Miss Rothschild stays in Chicago with relatives.
A resurrected 1894 city directory lists dozens of street names then common in Washington and notes streets later becoming avenues. The small book shows heads of households, some local businesses like L. D. Robinson jeweler and J. Albert Williams & Co. shoe dealers, and ads for The Evening Journal.
The Monday Afternoon club will meet with Mrs. Stewart Monday afternoon.
Domestic consumers recall wartime prices of onions five dollars per bucker. In San Francisco territory stores presently give onions away to customers, a free offer that contrasts with former wartime nostalgia.
An advertisement from Alta Wallace endorses Washington butter as a lasting buy, urging readers to try Big Dandy bread. The message credits Reisters as neighbors and praises a landlord, noting pride in advertising and a light playful tone about Meadow Gold and local brands.
J A Y Ashby reports O T Smith, once of the city, is very low at his daughter Mrs Stanley G Logan's home in Spokane Washington. Illness began about two weeks ago and his condition is hopeless. His wife died three years ago, and Miss Lillian Smith is the Spokane daughter.
Washington members of the American Legion will attend the funeral of Bob Tribby to be held Sunday afternoon at Mount Pleasant. Tribby served in Company K 168th Infantry and was killed in the Chateau Thierry engagements. His body has returned to his hometown and those who can attend should notify Commander Everette Buffram of Leon Beatty post. Local soldiers will attend in uniform.
Mrs Dorothy Harvey Ryan received a Bachelor of Arts degree as part of 40 graduates at the State University of Town summer term exercises held on campus. Prof Hardin Craig delivered the commencement address titled The American Ration. Daniel Sinclair of Allerton also earned a degree.
Tokyo observers report rising unrest among workers and students after wartime strikes. Direct action seeks challenge to authority, with socialist gatherings broken up and police scrutiny increasing. Electric workers at Asaka sparked clashes, leaving Tokyo in darkness and injuring protesters, as red flags appear and feudal respect for police fades.
July 23 at Clarion report says Thomas O'Toole of Bage Grove struck a calf on Lake Cornelia road. His new car overturned causing about 400 dollars in damage. Nearby Albert Tracy struck another calf and his cart was damaged.
Society notes recount Helen Wilson hosting a Thursday gathering with out of town guests including Mrs. Ben Badenoch and Mrs. Bert Erret at a Sunset Park picnic. A later group at the Reister grandparents’ home enjoyed games moonlight dancing and a luncheon with ice cream and angel food cake.
Members of the Ninth Avenue United Presbyterian church in Monmouth voted to call Rev. A A Samson to pastor with a 2000 dollar salary per year. The church also authorized parsonage repairs and exterior repainting as part of the decision. Samson will inform the congregation within two weeks whether he accepts the call.
Washington Herald assesses that Japan will enter the disarmament conference with reservations unlikely. It argues refusal would imply repudiating the open door policy and open hostility to Britain France and Italy, risking economic and diplomatic isolation while seeking equal footing with the great powers.
Report flags German made goods with American trade marks flooding markets harming American manufacturers. Detriment to U S firms seen as fake articles spread through hundreds of outlets in South America and beyond.
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