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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1926

Page

1

Iowa races shift focus to fall farm relief issue in Senate bid

After a primary, Iowa eyes the fall campaign centered on farm relief. Brookhart leads Cummins for the Republican nomination playing up farm policy, while Claude Porter seizes the Democratic side. Brookhart signals more farm legislation as Porter gains ground in 2,000 precincts reporting.

Associated Pree Des Moines Iowa United States Col Smith W. Brookhart Republian Albert B. Cummins Claude R. Porter Brookhart Senate Mason City State Federation of Labor Washington, D C Throok Cummins Porter Congress Burt B. Burnquist State Central Committee Gatate Republican Central Committee Frank J. Lund Rookhart

Planning Now for High School Band Formation

Milburn McKay calls all high school and junior high band players to meet at the high school gym every Wednesday and Friday at ten for two rehearsals weekly. He aims to build a creditable band by next fall with 56 names on file, selecting those most apt and regular. The effort could also foster a school orchestra next year and elevate the state standing of the band. The fox in Japanese myth is described as the firstborn messenger from heaven.

Milburn McKay McKay

Wooden ApoOGH Strokes Metal in Cake Batter Test

In a kitchen comparison, a wooden ApoOGH paddle outperforms a metal utensil for mixing cake batter, delivering smoother texture and potentially quicker blending. The result favors wooden tools for batter consistency.

BIND CLARK BOUND OVER ON TWO CHARGES

Clair Clark of Columbus Junction was bound over to the September grand jury on bootlegging and resisting an officer. Bonds set at 2000 dollars each. Preliminary hearing held before Mayor J G Maxwell. Clark is jailed after failing to post bonds. He was arrested after delivering alcohol to a customer and struck the marshal when approached. Ten gallons of alcohol found in his car.

Clair Clark Columbus Junction J. G. Maxwell Clark Harry Edwards Iowa Avenue Edwards

De Molay Ames Chapter Elects Officers

At a Monday evening business meeting the Ames De Molay chapter elected Maxwell McCall master councillor John Shields senior councillor Merle Edwards junior councillor William Holland treasurer and Harold Johnson scribe The entertainment committee plans a De Molay party soon.

Ames Chapter de Molay Maxwell McCall John Shields Merle Edwards William Holland Harold Johnson De'Molay

Milk Derived Fanny Buttons and Arkansas Gem Production

Milk is separated into liquid and cream then soured to form crinold or galalith. Arkansas is noted for producing diamonds and pearls in the historical account.

European trip planned by Nellie Schiebel and Ruth King

Nellie Schiebel and her college friend Ruth King of Blockton Iowa will tour Europe this summer. They sail June 26 from New York on the Cunard Caronia as part of a Babcock tour group. En route they will visit England Scotland France Switzerland the Netherlands Belgium Germany and Italy returning August 28. They depart Blockton June 1 for New York and plan to spend time with Miss Schiebel's aunt Mrs J W Baker before sailing.

Nellie Schiebel Ruth King Blockton Iowa Europe New York Jime Cunard Caronia Babcock England Scotland France Switzerland Netherlands Belgium Germany Italy

Brookhart Sees Wave of Telegram Support Across Nation

Brookhart receives about 125 telegrams from Iowa to California praising his pre nomination for the Senate. Messages come from Senators and leaders like Wayne B Wheeler of the Anti saloon league. He plans a speaking tour after farm relief aims move forward in Congress and will be in Des Moines Mason City and Washington D C over the next weeks.

Brookhart Col Smith W. Brookhart Iowa Western Union Maryland California Washington State Wayne B. Wheeler National Anti-saloon League Washington, D.C T. Y. Wickham Chicago Senate Mason City Des Moines Iowa State Federation of Labor Washington, D. C Corn Belt Committee Congress Washington

Brookhart to Speak Before Labor Group in Mason City

Republican senatorial nominee Brookhart will deliver the principal address at the Iowa State Federation of Labor gathering in Mason City after a day of events at Clear Lake. Kate Richard O’Hare, noted reformer touring for the United Garment Workers, addressed delegates, criticizing prison garment production in competition with prison labor.

Associated Press Mason City Smith W Brookhart Iowa State Federation of Labor Clear Lake Kate Richard O'Hare United Garment Workers

Canadian Woman Murdered in China

Mrs. W. E. Sibley wife of a Canadian Methodist missionary in Jung Hsien im Szechan province was killed in Cheng Tu on Monday. The killer used a knife and was captured after a chase. Motive not yet established.

Associated Press Shanghai China W. E. Sibley Jung Hsien Im Szechan Cheng Tu

Weather Bureau Warns On Forecasting Static With Spending

The weather bureau states that static cannot be forecasted until large sums are spent in experimentation. This note highlights the need for substantial funding to improve predictive capability.

The Weather Bureau

Iowa and Des Moines election returns patchwork report

Returns from Iowa precincts show Brookhart and other Republicans leading in U S Senate races while May Francis trails Agnes Samuelson for re nom in public instruction. Bell wins Democratic nomination for Congress in District 1 as Porter, Kopp rivals loom in November.

Burnquist Brookhart Haugen Dowell Ramseyer Robinson Thurston United States Senate Congress Legislature Miss Samuelson Associated Prenay Des Moines United States Clark Cummins Eickelbere Reardon James M. Bell Burlington Proances Des Moins FL May Francis Associated Press Today Miss Francis Agnes Samuelson Shenandoah

Countess Cathcart to Marry Next Week in London

Vera Countess of Cathcart is reported to wed Gideon Boissevain, Dutch American banker, with engagement confirmed after a New York premiere of her play Ashes of Love. Boissevain, 72, claims the couple already has an engagement ring amid preparations for the ceremony.

Associated Preoxy London Vera Countess of Cathcart Gideon Boissevain The Daily Graphic Boissevain Countess Cathcart Cathcart Koissevain Iy Pehman Ellis Island Ralph Neal

Bald Eagle Diet Focuses on Fish as Favorite Food

A bald eagle's preferred diet centers on fish, reflecting its status as a top predator of rivers and coastlines. This feeding pattern supports its role in the ecosystem and highlights its dependence on aquatic prey.

Knights of Columbus Memorial Service Planned in Washington

The Knights of Columbus announce a memorial service at St James church next Sunday June 13 at 2 30 pm conducted by priests with Father Schmidt of Kinross and Father McGuire. They will march from St James school, decorate graves at Elm Grove cemetery, and host a 4 pm program in the church basement. State secretary Joe McCormick and Dist Deputy Ries will attend. They also plan grave decoration in Pleasant Plain at 7 45 am.

Knight's ‘of Columbus St. James Church Father Schmidt of Kinross Father McGuire Knights St. James School Elm Grove Cemetery Children of Joe McCormick Cedar Rapids Dist K. C. Ries Iowa City K. C's Pleasant Plain Washington

Eighty Children Learn to Swim at YMCA

Forty boys and forty girls aged nine to thirteen study swimming this week at the YMCA under Physical Director Elwood Detrick and Rev. FP Eastwood. Classes are free and open to non members. two boy classes each forenoon and three girl classes each afternoon as part of a town wide effort to ensure every child becomes a swimmer.

Elwood Detrick FP. W. Eastwood

Shearer Acts as Advance Agent for Isler Carnival

Hop Shearer arrived in Washington as advance man for the Isler Greater Shows which will exhibit June 21 to 26 under Leon Beatty post American Legion. The carnival opens in Albia and Fairfield before Washington, with Hop and Buster Springman of Washipeton owning part of the shows.

Hop” Shearer Washington Isler Greater Leon Beatty Post American Legion Carnival Albia Fairfield Hop Buster” Springman Washipegton

Melba Sings Farewell Performance Before Royal Observers

Nellie Melba's farewell concert at Covent Garden drew King George V and Queen Mary to the royal box as millions heard her soprano on radio. The audience packed the house despite tripled prices and included many notables. The program spanned La Bohème Romeo and Juliet and Othello.

Associated Press London Nellie Melba Convent Garden George Queen Mary Opera House Dame Nellie Mine Melba Ine Mme Melba Melbourne Australia

County election results and upcoming auditor convention

The county party will select a Republican auditor at its convention in Washington on July third, with delegates from each precinct. Final returns show Matthews leading the four candidates for auditor, while other races such as recorder, supervisor, and state tickets produce margins for various nominees. The gravel tax proposal was defeated 2,915 to 2,317, with mixed results across towns and townships.

Washington Howard Fulton J. T. Matthews Matthews Fulton Hunter Briley Belle Rice County Recorder Blanche Gordon B. N. Jessen KE. L. Bartholow R. C. Ferguson Peter Schantz L. A. Jones Dr. C. A. Boice Washington Ward Wellman Kalona West Chester Riverside Ainsworth Brighton Crawfordsville

Iowa Crops Need a Soaking Rain

Iowa crop conditions show widespread need for rain as a dry week and dust storms hinder development. Corn progress remains fair only near Mississippi river counties where soils already received rain while cultivation stays active and fields stay weed free.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa Mississippi River

Tarnished silver quickly restored by potato and baking soda

A simple home method restores tarnished silver. Rub with a raw potato piece dipped in baking soda to remove tarnish and bring the metal back to its natural shine.

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