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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1927
Page
3
From July 1917 records in Riverside and Washington Iowa, Attorney A Dewey urges support for Company K as crowds gather for concert bands and chautauqua events. Attendees attend parades and church services, while Fort Madison trips and draft examinations shape daily life during wartime.
The county auditor tracks county money and oversees tax estimation. He receives assessment rolls, assists in valuing real and personal property, and coordinates with the board of equalization. He helps balance books, computes township and county valuations, and oversees tax levies and sales. He also records county bills, issues warrants, manages expenditures, and issues dog licenses.
The week features a tug of war between an aeroplane engine and the Studebaker Commander at Ashburn field, a Chevrolet National Parks tour car heading to western parks, and updates from the White Way repair shop. Enthusiasts note the 200 horsepower Spirit of St Louis motor’s limits versus the Commander, while Chevrolet showcases national park coverage and safety praises from A M Demaray.
At Mackinac Island seventeen Republican governors split guidance on Coolidge with nine favoring his stance, six undecided and two citing London strength. Arkansas Governor Martineau urged flood relief along the Mississippi as governors seek an extra congressional session.
Washington County events from July 12 to 30 include Heroic rescue by Jeyle Edwards and Mrs Dorothy Jordan saving Carl Shelabarger in the Iowa River, local races, church activities, school events, and farm bureau exhibits. Notable items mention pardges of rain, a rabies precaution, and multiple community notices.
Mrs Phillip D Armour widow of Chicago's first packer dies at home. Charles Birger and two associates found guilty of murder Birger sentenced to death Newman and Hyland receive life terms. Cuba air service announced in New York to reduce gas rates. Wichita housewives plan gasless Tuesday. Air fleets and naval air power noted from Washington. Diana Wildwood the four month old collie arrives by air as a gift to Mrs Coolidge. Federal Reserve predicts strong agricultural yields in Des Moines. Twenty seven bodies recovered from Princess boats wreck on Lake Michigan with four investigations ongoing.
Thursday rain improved corn prospects across Manueas with experts noting the crop looks better than ever for this season. Farmers report healthy growth and favorable conditions aiding yields.
President Cooolidge will award the Virtinguinhed Plying Cross to Clarence Chambertin if it is at all pore litle under the law.
Chicago and New York race to be selected as the site for the Dempsey Tunney bout planned for September with both cities lobbying for favor and venue hosting prospects.
The ceiling is being painted cream, walls feature a two tone effect in one tint and a light tan, replacing the dark dirty blue. Woodwork is being re varnished and the showroom slightly rearranged as one manager stated.
The Fox presents a varied week featuring Ben Lyon in For the Love of Mike and Claudette Colbert in the lead alongside Madge Kennedy and Creighton Hale in Oh Baby. Fred Thompson headlines Silver Comes Thru with his horse Silver King. Tom Mix stars in The Broncho Twister while Richard Dix appears in Paradise for Two and Love Makes Em Wild with Betty Bronson and Sally Phipps.
The excerpt notes the film Love Makes Em Wild starring Wil lie the Worm and its romantic plot with Johnny Harron Sally Phipps and Ben Bard. It mentions Richard Dix and Betty Bronson in Paradise for Two sharing a similar theme and pairing.
The Neale Ray players return to town Monday with a fresh program each evening including a novelty musical opening. The Outsider a comedy drama leads the lineup with 25 cast members including Lem J. Parker Ray Bush Margie Thralls Minnie Parker and Marjorie Mae. Ladies attend free on Monday if accompanied by a paid adult ticket.
Death notices report Charles Brown buried at Wellman cemetery after a Sunday funeral. Mary Jaynes died at home in Wellman on Wednesday. Charles Frederick Taylor died suddenly of apoplexy at his sister’s house, funeral held yesterday. Donald Garrett, three, son of Mr and Mrs George H Garrett, died Thursday seven miles southwest of Washington. funeral held yesterday morning.
The article notes excessive water in the Greenwich Village home of Texas Guian, a nightclub queen, after a pipe burst during her absence. Clothes and furniture were ruined, and she has faced various padlock proceedings.
The passage notes a German Big Bertha could not frighten Marshal Foch, but a simple speaking microphone caused unusual public agitation. The ban quet to Byrd reveals the marshal's alarm when the radiocasting instrument was shown to him.
R M C Ashy of the University of Illinois says automobile trucks have killed cooperative shipping associations in fifteen Illinois counties. The trucks have helped develop direct purchases by packers from producers.
During July fifty leading Texas farm women from all parts of the state will tour California Utah and Colorado to study standardization and organization of agriculture.
The Brighton Enterprise notes catfish may fetch 25 cents a pound but cost about 60 cents per pound to catch, including a fair fisherman’s wage.
A threatened subway stake to New York war was postponed at the last minute by Mayor Jim Walker, remaining only a temporary peak.
Fragmentary text shows King’s successor candidate, the king’s father Prince Nied, deciding whether to claim the throne. Context suggests a royal succession moment in Rumanya with political maneuvering surrounding the young monarch.
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