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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1924
Page
3
Maynard Brown reports early signups for July Fourth auto races with space for only fifteen racers. Three preliminaries offer 20 and 10 dollar prizes, leading to a final with a 30 dollar prize and the winner taking the car’s stated 50 dollar value.
Mr and Mrs John J Witterman attend a Prudentical Insurance banquet in Ottumwa at the Pallingall hotel. The event honored W L Keiss superintendent for the company who is being transferred to Des Moines. Eighteen couples attended with varied attendees.
County Agent WH Ellis announces the pig and calf club show will be held at the North Low Avenue and East Third Street garage, formerly Ralph Schulty then Ira Schenefelt. August 20 is set as the date for a county premier event with many entries, prizes, and a Washington Advertising club committee soliciting funds. Best animals will be shipped to the state fair for broader competition and will depart from the show site to Des Moines.
Alex Miller left Thursday night for New York City to attend the Democratic National Convention. At the station he waited for an eastbound train while his wife Mrs. Miller arrived on a westbound train. She rushed in to greet him but he admitted he came to see himself off for New York, ending the moment with a friendly farewell.
A historic survey notes that in India only a small share of women can read, with estimates around two percent literacy in a distant segment. The finding highlights persistent gender disparities in education despite gradual improvements in access and awareness programs.
Agents and assistant superintendents spoke at an after dinner program. Mr Witterman was one of the speakers. The evening ended with socializing and stunts for which prizes were offered.
The Three Regals will headline the American Legion July Fourth celebration with two acts of athletic feats. One act showcases strength events including a twelve inch plank holding fifteen men and a 1000 pound anvil bitten by teeth, plus a sledge hammer routine. The second act features head to hand balancing and other daring stunts, placing the trio among top entertainers.
Mrs. F A Kinney Iowa City Girl Scout executive urged local group support for forming a troop. Iowa City already has 14 troops and two Golden Eaglet scouts with camp Whip Poor Will nearby. A meeting of the Improvement League will discuss organizing in time for a July 14 camp.
The American Legion reports a small supply of adjusted compensation certificates application blanks, less than a hundred received as printing completes. Veterans may obtain blanks at the Washington Loan and Trust Co or Washington National Bank, with strict instructions to copy facts from discharge and provide fingerprints.
Charles Anderson, grandson of Mrs. Ab Anderson and son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Anderson, has been appointed editor in chief of Cap and Gown the official publication of the University of Chicago. He previously served as associate editor and this junior year honor reflects his progress at the university.
Sheriff Charlie Denivan and Captain Phillip Craft of Troop 10 return from Chicago with the remainder of the loot from the armory robbery. Nine guns are recovered, with three previously found at Rock Island where thieves had sold them. No further suspects traced despite police and federal help.
Officials say foot and mouth disease in California is almost eradicated with only occasional flare ups. Travel restrictions for tourists and motorists have largely been lifted or eased, causing little delay or inconvenience.
Storm Lake will host state officials and lawmakers on June 21 for the second annual legislate pile nie. The program by the Storm Lake Hospitality Club features luncheon at Chautauqua Park athletic contests a fish fry boating a senate versus house baseball game and golf. Senator Gilchrist will preside at the evening fry and Senator Hoeldoegel will award prizes.
A juvenile diary fragment from Spudville Minnesota dated June 19 1924 describes a fishing trip and a quarrel at home over writing letters. The entry reveals family tensions and a breakfast shortage with oats and eggs.
Judge Charles A. Dewey ordered a hearing for June 27 at ten oclock on appointing the state banking superintendent as receiver to wind up the Farmers and Merchants State Bank closed by the banking department. The filing by Attorney E D Morrison cites approval by the attorney general and seeks authority to appoint an additional bank examiner. Temporary injunctions were set against several individuals concerning intoxicating liquor sales, with one defendant dismissed. A separate injunction for Van Winkle and Knight was to be heard this afternoon.
Thirty civic and business groups in Rhode Island met at the Providence Chamber of Commerce to end a deplorable senate deadlock. A committee will conference with both parties to restore harmony as the Democratic minority recesses until next Tuesday. Republicans reportedly left the state amid the deadlock amid past clashes and a gas bomb incident.
London June 21 A private conference at Chequers Court between France's new premier Herriot and Britain's Prime Minister MacDonald was announced with no formal program. Diplomats expect Dawes reparations and inter Allied debts to dominate discussions. no definite formal agreement anticipated.
The letter recounts family fishing efforts with Uncle Ed and Oscar, noting a 25 inch pike that escaped and frequent big fish getting away. With cloudy weather and a belief in stronger bites during the dark moon, they anticipate better catches and mention market limits for fish.
The program lists an Evening Worship with a Prelude Like as a Father and a Marian McLaughlin Soprano Solo. Includes The Voice of Many Angels Anthem and solo Canzonetta by Kielen Livingston Vottrude and Marshall.
Mrs J K Dunn and daughter Mary of Wyman spend days at Mrs G W Hlay home and shop in town Grace Cunningham of Crawfordsville shops in town William Mount of Iowa City visits relatives Lan Birney of Haskins spends day in town W C Hotle of West Chester visits Washington Ed Hayes of Riverside spends day in town Knupp goes to Muscatine on business Helen Grosscup of Brietown shops in Washington Frank Sage and son Robert return from vacation in Clear Lake Norman Sage goes to scout camp at Iowa City next Monday Mr and Mrs Charles Parley and two sons of West Chester visit Washington
A short directive urges speakers to reference a Journal advertisement when addressing merchants. It frames advertising as a persuasive lead in sales conversations and reinforces newspaper ad awareness as common practice.
In Rangoon British India a cargo boat collided with a United States around the world aircraft, damaging the wings. Repairs are hoped to be completed by Monday before the aircraft leaves Calcutta, via Akyab and Bassein.
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