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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1922

Page

7

Board Proceedings June 6 1922 Washington County Iowa

The Washington County Iowa Board of Supervisors met June 6 1922 with all members present. Regular and vacation claims were approved including utilities supplies and payroll items. The board extended a contract deadline and reappointed a Soldiers Relief Commissioner.

Board of Supervise C. D. Dayton A. J. Morgan J. W. Parrow Philip Bratten Labor Baumeister Jay Busby Ead K. BK. Barnett Bill Coakley Labor Ie Toe Oral Davidson Leroe Es Tra Davidson Labor Scan Ee John Davidson Geo. W. Stewart Supplies Joe Saforek C. BR. Thoma Waldo Wells Robt. S. Welte Frank Welte Roy Kaliaus Jos. Saforek Paul Kern Harold Feris Clair Lawrence Roy Moore Clem Mason H. G. McBride R. Thoma Robt S&s Harry Shuster Sinclair Oil Co H FE. Rabenold J. W. Peed & Son Mem Mason Perry Davidson Chas. Davidson Lewie Baker Bryan Coakley Nh. W. Borman FE. S. Bishop FA. Dunbar A. E. Farrier Roy Gerot Will Havel Melo Kallaus Albert Saunders Frank A. Wilson H. A. White J. W. Crawford F. A. Dunbar Bernard Dpd. Dann John Frank F. J. Longer Ben M. Miller Herman Otto W. A. Patterson Godfrey Sommers Everett Shearer A. C. Saunders Geo. Stumpf R. C. Blankenhorn Mercantile Co W. G. McCreedy J. S Coffman W. W. Weller Tuesaday Board of Supervisors Elisabeth Finlay Ann Goetsch Emily Bayliss Neil Hebner Ed Squire Eda Schroeder Helen Graber Ann Wolfe Hattie McConnell Hazel Fisher Opal Townsley Doris McNeill Marguerite Springman T. F. Barker Emma Carpenter Margaret Cherryholmes Coulter & Busby J. A. Cunningham's Sons Peepeed Tom Daweese Labor Farmers Union Hays Lo. Gas & Electric Co Lyon Baking Co McCall Bros Telephone Co Ee Wellar-Morgan Co W. W. Wilson Sam Richardson Board of Super O. Dayton Midland Map & Engineering Company Washington County 39Th General Assembly County Insane Fund Iowa Harry McCall R. R. Knight Oclwein Frank Bruggemeyer Fairfield Co. C. Dayton A. L. Griffith

Land sale values by Iowa counties show Sioux at top

Story Land High Nevada July 31 reports compare county land prices Jan 1920 to Aug 1921. Sioux county averages 310.22 per acre, Story 306.06, state average 214.66. Grundy leads 270.75 true value with Story second 268.50. 1921 full assessed valuations list Grundy 95.15 and Story 95.07.

Nevada Sioux Iowa T. A. Polley Northwestern Railway Company Story’s Grundy County Story County Grundy Story

Milk War Grows in Davenport and Sioux City

In Davenport and Sioux City the milk producers and distributors hold firm after a week of conflict. Farmers say selling cream and skim milk separately boosts profits under the old agreement, while Davenport buyers say higher rates are unaffordable. Retailers in Sioux City raised quart prices by a cent due to higher shipping costs.

Davenport Sioux City Milk Producers’ Association Iowa

Bank business is in good condition in Des Moines

The Federal Reserve report shows June debits at clearing house banks in the seventh district rose to a level not seen since January 1921. Savings deposits increased with semiannual interest and improved conditions. Livestock slaughter rose in the seventh district and nationwide, while egg and poultry prices fell in Chicago through mid July. Receipts of butter and poultry were higher but eggs lower.

Des Moines Federal Reserve Bank United States Chicago E&es

Cigarette Caves of Big Fire at Creston

The Thompson and Blakemore garage at Bedford near Creston Iowa was destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at 100000. twenty five cars destroyed. a carload of oil stored in the basement exploded and some barrels flew fifty feet. Fire believed caused by a lighted cigarette stub. Insurance only partial.

Creston Thompson and Blakemore Bedford Iowa

Girl Almost Scalded by Wringer Accident Near City

Myrtle Henderson twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs L B Henderson narrowly avoided severe injury when her hair became caught in a washing machine wringer driven by an electric motor at their home northeast of town. Her mother immediately unplugged the machine and Mr Henderson freed about eight inches of tangled hair before using scissors to cut it free leaving the girl with a bobbed haircut.

Story City Myrtle Henderson Lb. J. Henderson Mr. Henderson Myrtle

Wilton Burns Cobs for Electric Power

Wilton faces a coal shortage as corn cobs power the lighting plant hours from 7 pm to 11 pm. Mayor George Bannick seeks additional coal but has not secured any. Residents burn wood and cobs to supplement fuel during the crisis.

Wilton George Bannick

Tire accident fractures Grinnell boy's leg

Fifteen year old Merton Tomlinson, son of W. S. Tomlinson, sustained a double fracture of the left leg below the knee after a tire rim exploded at 11 39 yesterday near Tarleton tire shop on Main street. He was rushed to Community hospital where doctors said the bone may be splintered and he remains under care.

Grinnell Merton Tomlinson W. S. Tomlinson Merton Tarleton Main Street

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