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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1924
Page
3
County Auditor A L Griffith reports a Des Moines telegram stating the legislature eliminated townships and township school districts with subdistricts and independent rural school districts from the local budget law. Publication rules for estimates were narrowed to one newspaper, with county budgets in official papers.
President Coolidge defended observance of National Defense Day on September 12 in a White House letter to Frederick Libby of the National Council for Prevention of War. He said approving the program would advance peace and security, comparing defense readiness to police protection and courts. He noted no inconsistency in supporting defense day while pursuing world cooperation.
Chairman Frank Stewart of the Washington chautauqua grounds urges timely tent orders for this year s assembly. Place orders with Mr Stewart or secretary Miss Jessie Klein by next Monday to ensure accommodation before the grounds open Tuesday evening August 12.
Joe H. Jones home in Crawford township hosts the largest township Farm Bureau gathering in Washington County. More than 300 attendees, including guests from Lewis County, hear talks by Harold V. Ellie and Stanley Miller. A film on bees and a comedy are shown. an orchestra supplies music and refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Pf J Fisher of Kalona were among the out of town people observed in the area yesterday as they visited local residents and attractions.
Visitors viewed a special exhibit car near Milwaukee passenger station showing grain and fruit from Washington and Idaho. A flat car carried a Douglas fir log from Wyoming, six feet thick and 32 feet long, cut from a 280 foot tree. The cars will stay all day Sunday and Monday with hours 9 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM.
The Dr Watts Star company, under B E C class, performs at the Methodist church Tuesday evening. Beginning at 8 o clock the program features piano solo Mountain Stream Mrs H Slaughter sacred medley chorus company jubilee songs and solos by Dr Watts Mrs Slaughter Mr Slaughter and Mrs F Watts with several spiritual and reading selections. Program subject to change.
The Interstate Commerce Commission denied authority to six transcontinental lines to set or continue lower wool and mohair rates from Pacific coast terminals and nearby points to the eastern defined territory versus intermediate points. The decision affects pricing structures for wool shipments and could impact western producers and eastern handlers.
David Banks of West Chester spent yesterday in Washington visiting officials and attending meetings.
Morris Anderson, famed attorney, businessman, poet, and former Hannibal mayor, will deliver the first Washington Chautauqua lecture on Wednesday afternoon August 13. A versatile figure, he combines legal insight with athletic prowess and literary work, offering two lectures "Gold Bricks" and "Hitting the Line" reflecting life’s disappointments and athletic vigor.
The text notes a three lecture series by Mr. Anderson with titles including Life in Sects and Stepping Stones and Driftwood. A spring and summer engagement caused strong interest, and he will appear on most major independent assembly programs this year to inspire audiences with new efforts toward success.
A. R. Miller returned from the state democratic convention in Des Moines reports no discord at all. He says delegates were united and are planning an energetic campaign after a harmonious gathering and favorable press portrayal.
Senator Couzens and the bipartisan special committee moved to resume hearings on September 1 to examine the prohibition enforcement record of Secretary Mellon and the internal revenue bureau. The panel added legal aid and sought counsel to gather evidence, despite objections from Senator Watson who threatened to resign as chair.
Brigadier General Charles G. Dawes riding vice presidency bid will open his national campaign with an address at Lincoln Nebraska on August 9 according to a Republican headquarters release.
Washington July 26 Chair man Spencer leads a Senate committee session as lawmakers vote to reopen the Mayfield case. The action marks a renewed review of prior findings and potential new hearings.
Washington July 26 An army of volunteer speakers will join the La Follette Wheeler campaign during the season to promote the ticket. A special committee will supervise the bureau and organize speeches for Senator La Follette and Senator Wheeler. The plan includes small rallies ward meetings and large city gatherings with street corner appeals possible.
The grounds committee of the Advertising Club seeks tents for the district convention to be held August 25 26 27 in Washington. If you can lend a tent contact Charles Davis by phone 300 for pickup and return in good condition.
Warren Beck of Madison Wisconsin is here for a visit with Charles Lyne to discuss local matters and catch up on recent events.
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