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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1922

Page

7

Washington Iowa bids for West Main Street street improvements

City seeks bids for eroding curbing and paving on West Main Street North Marion Avenue North Fourth Avenue and East Seventh Street per June 6 1922 resolution. Plans show reinforced concrete or brick paving with concrete curb and gutter. Completion by November 1 1922 and payment via property assessments with city cash balance if needed. A 5 percent bid bond and 4 year maintenance bond required. Bids due 6 pm June 20 1922 and read June 26 1922 at City Hall.

Washington Iowa West Main Street Marion Avenue North Fourth Avenue East Seventh Street Marion 4Th Ave Jth St Ween SA Net Tt & Lees Ul Ote J. Kellogg Cite

Rotary convention opens with elaborate ceremony abroad

Thousands of delegates from twenty countries attend the thirteenth annual Rotary convention in Los Angeles. The opening prologue and ceremony feature an address by Dr. Crawford C. MacCulloch of Fort William, Canada, the international president.

Los Angeles International Association of Rotary @labs Rotary Crawford C. MacCullouch Fort Wiliam Canada

Gompers Denounces Supreme Court Ruling on Coronado Mine Case

Cincinnati June 7 Samuel Gomper s president of the American Federation of Labor denounced the Supreme Court decision in the Coronado mine case as a precedent allowing capital to impose conditions on workers who would dare not resist.

Cincinnati Supreme Court of the United States Coronado Samuel Gompeors American Federation of Labor

Storm Causes Thousands in Damage in Missoula

A severe rain storm with cyclonic intensity hit Missoula Montana on June 7 causing thousands of dollars in damage. Widespread flooding delayed activity and damaged structures across the city. Emergency crews assessed affected areas and residents began repairs.

Missoula Mont

Cilesian Outbreak Quelled in Upper Silesia

London reports that Germans and Poles clashed in Upper Silesia on June 7 but fighting was quelled by peacekeeping forces. The dispute prompted reports of activity across the region and calls for calm amid tensions.

London Peenebrone

President backs child labor constitutional amendment

Washington June 7 President Harding favors adopting a constitutional amendment to regulate child labor and plans to outline views in a message to congress. He voiced sympathy with ongoing congressional efforts and pledged a fuller statement soon.

Harding Chidren Washington Harding Filvers John Jacob Bowers Massachusetts Congress

Rising air plane declared success

A London report says Louis Brennan with government aid has developed a helicopter able to hover at 2000 feet and travel 60 miles per hour. The Brennan torpedo inventor’s design could win a 20000 prize from the British air ministry and promise military and civilian impact through hovering and near invisibility.

London Levis Brennan Mer Brennan British Air Ministry

Mrs Penner Dies After Shriner Convention Trip

Mrs George K Benner of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania prominent in Magenie otliary ciples of Pennsylvania dies suddenly after being taken from a special train bringing delegates to a Shriners convention in San Francisco She was president of the Syrian Ladies club and Shrine auxiliary.

San Bernardino Cat George K. Benner Pitteisurah Magenie Ottliary Ciples Pennsylvania Coeterboreum Shriners San Francisco Penner

Best Selle The Yest speech echoes humor and charm

An after-dinner moment titled Walter sparks a playful exchange as the speaker asks for a compliment or cheek from Walter. The anecdote highlights wit, timing, and the mood of the gathering.

Walter

Ant Invasion Threatens Tilian Riviera Flower Industry

A new ant species described as force vierons and profifie is damaging flowers along the Tilian Riviera. Hort cultureists must report sightings immediately and implement prescribed destruction steps. The pests appear to have been introduced from Argentina.

Tilian Riviera

Thackeray as a Great Figure of Rich Genius and Legacy

A reflection on Thackeray praising him as a figure of rich genius whose literary treasures may survive posterity. It notes his influence on mankind and the enduring value of his writings, framed as a cautious but hopeful testament to future generations.

Nesehery Chandler

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