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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1921

Page

5

Europe Is Loafing, Journal Warns Of Europe’s Slow Return

The Journal argues European nations loaf rather than rebuild after World War I, except Germany which is actively working. It cites J. M. Glenn and Charles M. Schwab, urging Britain, France, Italy, and others to adopt industrial resolve, lest American interests and global trade suffer from idle recovery.

Sioux City Journal J. M. Glenn Ilinoia Manufacturers’ Association Europe Glenn Germany United States England Wellington France Napoleon Italy Garibaldi Lloyd’ George Briand Chariea M. Schwab America al Illes

Crawfordsville News Briefs Boost School Bond Vote

The Saturday bond election approved $100,000 for a new school building by nearly two to one after the existing facility was condemned by the state inspector. Mrs. Emma Stoneburner and others visit local residents while families entertain guests over the Sabbath.

Crawfordsville Clarence Young Robert Ft. Madison F. E. Young Emma Stoneburner Des Moines N. J. Lease Lois Harper Hedrick Iowa Richard Bennett

Many Changes in Past Century For the Indians of Iowa

Tama July 25 A century ago Black Hawk led Sac and Fox warriors in fierce battles on Iowa plains. Now descendants gather on a reservation as the Indian population blends with white civilization. Education and modernization push aside old beliefs while enduring customs persist, showing the red man slowly melting into broader American life.

Tama, Ta Black Hawk Iowa Plains Red Man

Grace Hill Sunday School Meeting at Moravian Church

A Grace Hill group gathering of Sunday schools at the little Moravian church in Grace Hill Iowa drew seven represented schools plus visitors. Rev Zimmerman and sister Miss Zimmerman led talks with Superintendent Mrs Duke and others. A noon basket dinner impressed all with the group’s spirit of fellowship and worship.

Grace HiLl Little Moravian Iowa Zimmerman Miss Zimmerman Duke Groseup Cady Jenna L. A. Caldwell

Howard urges farmers to back St. Lawrence waterway plan

President J R Howard of the American Farm Bureau federation claims the St. Lawrence deep waterway from Niagara to the Great Lakes will cut grain delivery costs by six to eight cents per bushel and bring ocean traffic to Chicago Duluth Milwaukee Detroit and Cleveland. He notes Montreal’s harbor growth and its role as interchange point between ocean and inland navigation, praising grain elevators and port capacity.

Des Moines St. Lawrence Waterway Marsha. County J. R. Howard American Farm Bureau ‘Federation Niagara Jem Great Lakes St. Lawrence Deep Waterway Veesels Chicago Duluth Milwaukee Detroit Cleveland Montreal Liverpool New York Harbor Commission United States Grain Growers, Inc

Divorce Decree And The Rise Of Women

Ambrose J. Rose aged 91 wins a divorce from his third wife and declares that women are getting worse with every generation. He says his first wife was pretty good, the second merely medium, and the third no good at all, a remark reflecting his long marital history.

Chicago Ambrose J. Rose

Murder at a Party Shocker in Elkador

Elkador, July 25. Anton Schmidt is jailed on murder charges after a party dispute with Albert Rapp turned deadly when Schmidt struck Rapp over the head with a poker during a fight last week.

Elkador Anton Schmidt Albert Rapp Schmidt Rapp

Tanlac praised by Dubuque man for stomach relief

John Radford of Adams Co foundry and machine shop near Dubuque Iowa says Tanlac cured his gas bloating weight loss and insomnia. He claims renewed appetite and energy and credits the medicine with restoring his former strength. Washington sales through Sherman Bros Pioneer Drug Store and leading druggists.

John Radford Adams Co Pateh Dubuque Iowa Taniac Wright Washington Sherman Bros Pioneer Drug Store Adot

Evening Journal Washington County News Brief

Washington County Evening Journal reports on local events and notices in a concise daily brief, highlighting community happenings, school updates, and civic announcements with a focus on residents and places within the county.

OF Journal The Evening Journal Washington County

Sioux City's eyes relief plan announced in city notes

Sioux City plans to relieve its residents from visual strain as officials consider a program to improve street lighting and signage. Local leaders debate funding and implementation timing while residents express mixed expectations about safety and accessibility improvements.

Wapello Beach Opens With Night Illuminations

Wapello Iowa July 23 The bathing beach on the Iowa river at the east end of the wagon bridge opposite downtown opened with ceremonies. Electric lights from the bridge to the beach lit the area as about four thousand people gathered. The Wapello band played as visitors arrived by auto from Morning Sun Columbus Junction Winfield and Oakville.

Wapelaa Wapello Iowa Rivers Wagon Bridge Wapelleo Wapello Band Morning Sun Columbus Junction Winfield Oakville

University convocation ends Iowa City summer term

Dor othy Harvey Ryan was among graduates at the University of Iowa convocation. Prof. Hardin Craig urged graduates to carry the right spirit into America’s civic life as 49 degrees and certificates were awarded, including three PhDs to Cone, Reilly, and Lehriever. The Rev. Wylie gave the invocation. the second term opens Monday.

Dorothy Harvey Ryan Harvey Washington Iowa City America Hardin Craig University of Iowa Craigy Martin Cone Davenport John F. Reilly William Lehriever Dakota City Nebraska Dwight Witherspoon Wylie New York City Fire Presbyterian Church Gounod Walter A. Jessup Emil Seashore

Prospects in Washington Herald Highlight Farmer Prosperity

In a Washington Herald commentary, production is dubbed the soul of national prosperity. The piece foresees farmers thriving as harvests come in by late September, framed as a blessing from Providence and tied to overall national well being.

Washington Herald

Promise of market gains to ease dealer chaos

The speaker pledges progress in improving market conditions, with benefits flowing to dealers and manufacturers. By this time next year the widespread chaos complained of is expected to vanish like a mirage.

Public mood on wartime policy and economic strain

The public expresses concern over a generous policy for those who served. In its financially strained state the proposed bonus would burden the country and hinder recovery. Congress lacked courage to confront the issue until the president addressed it.

Kansas City Star Reed Congress

Bevan Jealous? Post Questions Bryan and Sims Talk

The Washington Post notes a dispute over who speaks for the era of naval leadership. It suggests Mr Bryan is not an expert on when to stop talking and critiques Admiral Sims for talking too much.

Sioux City Mies Mdith Lawrence Miss Lawrence Wshington Mr. Bryan Admiral Sims

Four youths narrowly escape death in N H bridge crash

In New Hampton Iowa on July 25 Orville Wents twenty Nellie White sixteen Hannah White seventeen and Princes Hines eighteen rode a car driven by Nellie White. The vehicle skidded on sand and overturned into a Cedar bridge ditch, leaving Wents with facial and arm injuries and Hines with a broken arm while the three girls escaped unhurt. A winter top saved their lives.

New Hampton Orville Wents Princes Hines Nellie White Hannah White Bas Cedar Bridge Wentz Hines

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