Peace Near in Rome as Crops Move to Good Shape
Des Moines reports on June 3 1921 drought relief with rains improving crops in Iowa. Charles D Reed federal meteorologist says continued timely rains could end drought fears. corn and strawberries rebound and apple prospects stay fair. Hessian fly threaten winter wheat with 11900 acres abandoned. May 1 wheat at 84% of normal and rye at 90% with yields around 18.7 and 17 bushels per acre respectively. Farm land values drop further with Iowa now valued at 98 of prewar levels, eight points below US average.
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Des Moines
U.P
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Reed
Lowa
Lowa Department of Agriculture
United States
City Beautiful campaign reports strong lawn cleanup progress
Ward captains report 913 of 1023 Washington homes, about 89.5 percent, have lawns cleaned and beautified. The terrace areas counted as lawn, and some have poorly cared for terraces due to uncut mowing. The advisory board met at the YWCA and urged continued cleanup and beautification as alleys become the focus this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Beautiful
Washington
The
City Beautiful Campaign
Lone Bandit Robs Bank in Tennessee
A bandit with a shotgun dropped through the skylight at a Chattanooga bank and ordered workers to assist. He escaped with 6,617 dollars after forcing the assistant manager to deliver the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone
Bandit
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Tenn
Bridge collapse in Bordeaux kills a dozen at ceremony
A new bridge over the Isle river in Bordeaux collapsed during a test as 50 pedestrians and nine trucks fell into the water. Twelve people were killed with none of the bodies recovered immediately and 32 injured sent to hospital. children watching the inauguration were among witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaux
France
St. Denis de Piles
Isle River
Gironde
144 Members in Legion Post 144 in Washington
Leon Beatty post in Washington reports a legion membership of 144, surpassing the quota as more World War soldiers in the community may join. At yesterday's monthly meeting topics included membership eligibility, plans for a pageant and rodeo, and carnival progress, with no final reports on a Fourth of July celebration. A gas line executive and WWI veteran attending spoke briefly and may join. A J Linenkamp and Charles Clark led the opening ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Beatty Post
Washington
American Legion
Post
the Legion
A. J. Linenkamp
Charles Clark
Local shoppers head to Klein Clothing meeting in Fairfield
W. C. Hedges Clarence Logan and Harvey Coulter will attend a Klein Clothing Co meeting in Fairfield tonight. Miss Isabelle Anwyl will return from Fairfield with them.
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W. C. Hedges
Clarence Logan
Harvey Coulter
Klein Klothing Co
Fairfield
Isabelle Anwyl
Former sheriff shoots himself after shooting woman
Fairfield Iowa June 3 Miss Marie Allison 386 in critical condition after Charles Butcher 45 former Jefferson county sheriff shot her in front of the post office then killed himself Witnesses say Allison a motion picture house cashier resisted as he fired Twice he missed the first shot and then killed himself Butcher husband and father of a child had been a southeastern Iowa officer defeated by Sheriff Lane Stansberry Miss Allison employed as a stenographer for Dexter washing machine company is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William G Allison of a half mile south of town No inquest will be held until Miss Allison's condition is clearer.
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Fairfield
Iowa
Marie Allison
Charles Butcher
Jefferson County
Butcher
Allison
Postoffice
William G. Allison
Here
Lane Stansberry
Donald Sigafoose
Twinam Receives University Degree At Commencement
Claire W. Twinam of Iowa City earned a bachelor of science degree from the University, combining liberal arts and medicine. He plans further study toward a medical degree as his parents and relatives from Cedar Falls visit for the exercises. Mrs. Twinam works at the University psychiatric hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire W. Twinam
Iowa City
A. H Twinam
Washington
New Era of Farming Seen by Thompson
Samuel H. Thompson new member of the federal farm board said the government has not entered farming but farmers are starting a new era in the business of marketing their products. He spoke at a banquet in Quing and argued critics are middlemen fearing lower profits. He noted his rural roots and highlighted cooperative marketing as the shift. The other note reports the grain stabilization corporation is not buying wheat today, with Milner forecasting only a small price drop and stressing no withdrawal of overall support.
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Quing
Samuel H. Thompson
Federal Farm Board
Hoover
Thompson
American Farm Bureau Federation
Alexander Legge
Farm Board
Minneapolis
Grain Stabilization Corporation
George S. Milner
Milner
Tam
Graintabilization Corporation
Fire damages Wessler Bros blacksmith shop roof
A small hole burned in the roof of the Wessler Bros blacksmith shop at 212 North Marion Avenue this afternoon. The fire originated from a spark. Firemen arrived but the owners controlled the blaze with buckets of water, leaving only minor damage to the building.
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Wessler Bros
North
Marion Avenue
New Band Stand in Central Park Proposal Discussed
A Better Washington club and park commission representative met with the council to discuss a new shell style band stand to replace the current unit. Funds are partially available but financial adjustments are needed. The plan may include a public comfort station downtown and a basement for the stand, feasibility to be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Washington Club
The
Park Commission
Celts Council
Central Park
Washington
Rules and Classifications for Flower Show June 9 Announced
Regulations and class divisions for the Washington county Flower and Garden show by the Fortnightly club Garden department are released. The event at United Presbyterian church on June 9 welcomes amateur growers with free admission. entries accepted 8 to 11 a.m. The judges will award three ribbons per class and prizes go to worthy displays only.
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Washington County
United Presbyterian Church
Garden Club
Fairfield Garden Club Spring Flower Show Set
The Fairfield Garden club hosts a spring flower show on June 4 at 2 o clock in the First Methodist church Fairfield. The Washington Garden club and all flower growers are invited to bring their blooms. No entry fee.
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Wairfield
Fairfield Garden Club
Fairfield
Washington Garden Club
Davenport Fatal Crash Claims Mother and Child
In Davenport on May 6 a car driven by Melvin Lorenz, 17, struck a family killing 3 year old Robert Mineck and injuring his mother Loretta Mineck 26 who may be fatally hurt. Lorenz was not held after the accident.
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Davenport
Iowa
Robert Mineck
Loretta Mineck
Melvin Lorenz
Lorenz
Tex Guinan mocked for touring France with show crowd impact
In Beverly Hills a critic notes Texas Guinan and her troupe faced France’s limits after American mayor visits. The piece mocks Tex for leaving the U S and delivering soft patriot speeches at historic sites, arguing she earns a living from gullible audiences and should not have left the country professionally.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Texas Guinan
France
Tex
Chamber of Commerce
Sunday School Institutes Planned Across Washington County
President Clyde V Brown announces a summer district series for Washington county Sunday school groups beginning June 7 at Pleasant Hill church for Marion and Crawford townships. Subsequent meetings run June 14 Lime Creek English River Iowa townships June 21 Highland Jackson Oregon townships June 28 Dutch Creek Seventy six Cedar Franklin townships July 12 Washington township July 19 Clay and Brighton townships. The Marion Crawford program features 1 30 1 45 scripture prayer 2 00 address by L W Soase 1 30 to 3 39 divisional conferences 4 30 county officers period 3 45 report of district officers and nominating committee 4 00 closing benediction.
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Clyde V. Brown
Washington County Sunday School Organization
Marion
Crawford Townships
Pleasant Hill Church
Brown
Lime Creek
English River
Iowa
Highland
Jackson
Oregon
Dutch Creek
Seventy-six
Cedar
Franklin
Washington Township
Clay
Brighton
Marion and
L. W. Soase
N. J. Lease
Merle Twinam
Amos Stout
Offer Prizes for Tag Day in Washington
“Have a Heart” volunteers led by Miss Isabelle Davis plan a tag day in Washington. Prizes from local merchants reward top fundraisers with a fountain pen, roller skates, an over sharp pencil, and candy. All supporters earning at least 3.90 receive a prize pass to state or Fox theater.
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Washington
Isabelle Davis
Volunteers of America
C. S. Lemmon
W. Cahill
Montgomery Ward and Co
John West Phal
Chocolate Shop
State
Fox Heater
Young Girl Becomes Pink Granite Grange Master
Katherine Applebee, 16, chosen master of Pink Granite Grange in North Haverhill New Hampshire. A sophomore at Haverhill Academy, she is believed to be the youngest lodge head in New England.
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North Haverhill
N. H
Katherine Applebee
Pink Granite Grange
Haverhill Academy
New England
Vatican and Fascists Seek Settlement
Rome reports a Vatican note signaling a peaceful settlement of the Vatican Fascist clash over Italian Catholic clubs. The note cites government action as partly due to exaggerated statements by a Catholic leader and notes arrests of Catholic youth leaders.
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Vatican
Rome
Mussolini
Pope Pius
John W. Garrett
Knights of Columbus
Cardinal Pacelli
U.P
Italy
Catholic Youth Society
Borsanego
Poe
Stolen Goods Recovered After Wellman Incident
Hats caps coats and robes stolen near the Lewis Bros dance pavilion at Wellman were recovered by James Lewis and returned to owners. Three pipeline workers were arrested by City Marshal George Struble and later fined in Justice Barber court. KH L Daniel, L BE Coates and Ray Arnold faced penalties with Coates injured in an after‑discussion incident during transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Bros
Wellman
James Lewis
George M. Struble
Justice of the Peace
W. EB. Barber
Ray Arnold
Wichita
Kan
KH. L. Daniel
Arkansas
L. BE. Coates
Texas
Daniels
Coates
Rooster Day Traditions Spread Across Iowa
Iowa towns adopt Rooster Day following Washington model. June 10 marks the fourth Washington event with high rooster prices, cash prizes, and bargains. Local produce firms anticipate numerous deals and extra income for county poultry raisers after last year’s nearly $1,000 cash payout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington
WS. Reister & Sons
R. L. Gibgon
Peterson Produce
Washington County
Zinc Refining Output Hits 489 Thousand Tons in 1930
Washington report shows refined zinc from US domestic ores reached 489,361 tons in 1930. Bureau of Mines data from the Commerce Department details production totals for the year.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Mines of the
Commerce Department
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