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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
8
Mrs Glen Porter and her daughter Grace traveled from Almaworth to attend the Presbyterial gathering held here yesterday. The report notes interest in local services and community turnout.
Mrs John Bellville came home last evening after visiting her mother Mrs Lafe Coop in Fairfield. The brief item notes travel from a local outing and mentions an address fragment.
Local notes report Mae Campbell a public health nurse will take a month’s vacation at her parents Mr and Mrs John Campbell. Other brief items include Dr H Evans returning from Des Moines and visits by Ross Atchison and Joe Shrader families. A twelve year old Matilda Lohberger underwent a serious but successful appendicitis operation. Mrs W S Elton to offer limited piano instruction this summer. Chandler the standardized Six.
Mr and Mrs John Hanna of Crawfordsville were business visitors here yesterday. Various residents attended church events and discussed plans for the week. Notable mentions include shop and service ads, a bake sale Saturday, and preparations for trips to Des Moines and Chicago.
C M Maxwell was a business visitor yesterday. Mrs J A Embree returned home to Keota this morning with granddaughter Bre Green who had a serious operation at the county hospital Tuesday. Mrs T H Hopkins went to Keota to visit relatives. Indoor light safety tips urge wearing goggles.
John W. Hays, head of the AFL trades department, urged the federation to spend 2 1/2 million dollars on a nationwide publicity drive to win public support for labor. The plan calls for 2 212 546 in newspaper ads and 187 800 in national magazines, funded by five cents per member. The proposal was presented to the federation’s executive council but no action was taken.
In Des Moines on June 10 the possessions and books valued at over $5,900 were handed to Walter Rameau, chair of the sprinting board, after Ora Williams signed a relinquishment of the $5,000 bond. Williams cites relief from a burden and pride in serving the public, noting a $25,000 first-year saving from strict document editor controls and forecasting continued scrutiny to prevent temptation of reaction.
The report tallies 732 deaths across two states and a property loss totaling 180.573 million dollars, detailing the scale of the disaster or incident and its financial impact.
The article lists fatal flood events in the United States over two centuries, noting Johnstown 1889 with 2209 deaths and $10 million in damage, the 1900 Galveston hurricane with 6000 lives lost and about $20 million in damage, and 1913 Ohio Indiana floods with Day- city hardest hit. It cites other floods in Heppner Oregon 1915 and earlier Bragos valley Texas incidents.
The piece portrays Henry Ford as pulling the company back from near ruin by posting 25.6 million in notes and tax payments, securing cash reserves, and expanding output to 8066 cars daily. It contrasts critics’ warnings with bankers’ renewed confidence and Ford’s decisive actions during a tough industrial period.
Wheat grown on Ford farms near Dearborn Michigan is ground into Ford Flour at the Dearborn Flour Mill. The flour, sold in 25 pound bags for 1.19, is available in Ford employees stores in Highland Park Dearborn and River Rouge. The mill is modern and beside the Ford Grain Elevator supplying all sales. River Rouge workers use flour produced with tractors they built. The Fordson offers unique plowing and farm work capabilities.
In Australia the eucalyptus tree grows to remarkable size. At the 1851 exhibition a board eight feet long was sawed from a tree trunk and pictures showed others with diameters as large as 18 feet.
A drug store east window features tennis racquets priced from $1.50 and up. The display emphasizes affordable options and urges shoppers to visit the store to view the assortment.
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