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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1922

Page

5

Things That Make a Nation Lesson for June 25 Sunday School

Introduction to the Sunday school lesson notes a June 25 study about what makes a nation. It parallels ancient Judah with the United States, stressing leadership elections law and liberty, unity, and the role of education and religion in national character.

New England Judah Israel Moses Washington David Lincoln America United States Webster Sam Walter Foss

Hagen Wins British Open Title In Sandwich England

Walter Hagen captured the British Open title at Sandwich in the fourth round beating Jock Hutchison who led after the third round with 228. J H Taylor of Britain was second at 227, while Hagen shared third with Jin Barnes and others on 228. Hagen earlier won the U S Open in 1914 at Midlothian and in 1910 at Brae Burn. He also holds a French Open championship among his international wins.

Sandwich England Walter Hagen Jock Hutchison Chicago J. H. Taylor Great Britain Jin Barnes Charles Evans, Jr Midlothian Brae Burn Country Club West Newton Mass M. J. Brady

Miners Attack Carload of Nonunion Men and Officials

In Clarksburg West Virginia on June 24 a mob attacked an interurban traction car carrying nonunion miners and Hudson Coal Company officials. A deputy sheriff was among those injured and two men were killed while guards protected the passengers on the way to the Lewis mine near Reynoldsville.

Clarksburg W. Va Hudson Coal Company Lewis Mine Kenoldsville

Two Men Killed by Nitro Glycerin Blast in Wellsville

A nitroglycerin blast on a street in Wellsville Ohio killed two men instantly and badly damaged three houses. Three others narrowly escaped serious injury as the explosion occurred in an automobile. One victim is believed to be James Kane, an old well shooter from Jewett.

Wellsville James Kane Jewett

House May Recess Proposed for Five Weeks

Washington June 24 A complete recess of the house of representatives for one month or five weeks from June 30 was proposed by Republican Leader Mondell The recess would be effected by an adjournment for that period under a concurrent resolution to be passed by the house and senate.

Washington House of Representatives Mondell House Senate

Tchircherin III in Berlin

Central News dispatch from Berlin reports Russian Foreign Minister George Y. Tchircherin in the German capital with his condition said to be serious.

London Beclin George Y. Tchircherin

Fatal Storm Strikes Manitoba Towns Killing and Damaging

A great wind and electrical storm swept Manitoba on June 24 killing at least two people and injuring others. Portage la Prairie reports the grain elevator destroyed and roofs torn from several buildings. Property damage runs into hundreds of thousands of dollars as investigators anticipate higher tolls.

Winnipeg Man Manitoba Portage la Prairie Forst

Cabinet Discusses Coal Strike and Herrin Disorders

Washington notes President Rarding's cabinet debated the coal strike and disturbances at Herrin Illinois. Secretary of Labor Davis expected to issue an official statement on the Illinois situation.

Washington Rarding Herrin Davis Illinois

Knoxville Wins Bid For World War Veterans Hospital

A new million dollar neuro psychiatric hospital for disabled World War veterans will be built at Knoxville Iowa on 345 acres. The 500 bed facility with fireproof cottages will serve Iowa Missouri Kansas and Nebraska with expansion to 1000 beds if needed. The site cost 206000 and the project includes a power plant sewage system and landscaped grounds.

Knoxville Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska Congress Veterans’ Bureau

Barthelmess film recalls oldest U S fort at Pemaquid Point

The Seventh Day shows Richard Barthelmess at the Fox Theatre with First National in a scene filmed at Maine's Pemaquid Point Fort, dating to 1729 and famed for its brutal early battles. The article also lists numerous local political nominations and township officers in Clay and surrounding townships.

Fox Theatre Richard Barhelmess Inspiration Pictures United States Pemaquid Point Maine Barthelmess

Woman's sphere and rent fears in urban housing

A concise note from the Boston Transcript on gender roles and housing anxiety, highlighting the home as a woman's domain and a man's worry about rent increases in city living.

Boston Transcript

Beggar's Grievances Trigger Court Tale

An American Legion Weekly excerpt presents Bill the Beggar testifying to a judge about past mistreatment. He alleges a man harbored a grudge, stealing pennies, stealing his box of pencils, and setting off a firecracker under him when he was deaf and dumb.

Bill American Legion Weekly

Proceedings of the Board Canvass of Primary Election

The canvass by the board of supervisors of the returns from the primary election Weld June 5th 1922 Washington county shows the following to have been nominated for the offices named.

Board of Supervisors Washington County

Dawes successor picked for director of budget

Washington report says Brig. Gen. H. M. Lord, chief of finance of the War Department, will replace Charles G. Dawes as director of the budget. Malcolm Kerlin resigns as director of the postal savings system effective July 1, to be succeeded by William J. Buffington. Two men die in nitro blast near Wellsville as nitroglycerin explodes en route by automobile.

H. M. Lord Chicago Washington War Department Charles G. Dawes White House Post Savings Head Malcolm Kerlin Postal Savings Evstem William JF. Buffington Republian

Ross Elected International Kiwanis President

George H Ross of Toronto was elected international president of the Kiwanis clubs with 44 percent of the vote. R. Arris of Columbus and Russell F. B. Ward of Jackson Michigan were named top officers and the 1928 Kiwanis convention was set for Atlanta.

Toronto Ont George H Ross Kiwanis Clubs Ross KB. R. Arris Columbus Russell FB. Ward Jackson, Mich International Atlanta

British general OConnor threatened by Irish malcontents

Mullingar Ireland June 24 General O Connor 1D S O of the British army has received a letter from Irish malcontents threatening him and ordering him out of Ireland learned there

Mullingar Ireland O'Connor Lere

England Bans Sensational Crime Plays Under Censor Rule

London reports Duke Atholl Lord Chamberlain and chief censor ban sensational melodramas that incite murder after Ronald True, son of Lady Annabel de Preyne, is held in a lunatic asylum for killing Gertrude Yates. Authorities seize London Grand Guignol style thrillers.

London England Duke Atholl Lord Chamberlain Ronald ‘True Annabel de Preyne Niminal Gertrude Yates True Grand Guignel Theater

Washington County Want Ad Miniature Classifieds

Local want ads column highlights job openings housing rentals and miscellaneous trade listings across Washington County. Readers report quick leads on employment services real estate and items for sale in this compact daily insert.

Hogs Decline

A concise report notes an unusual decline of hogs challenging expectations, prompting observers to reevaluate farming trends. The note emphasizes the rarity of such a drop and signals potential implications for local markets and agricultural planning.

Gorgets and the Red Robe Staff Officers

A historical note explains gorgets evolve from a breastplate to a small neck plate and finally to the red robe collar worn by staff officers. The question asks how many staff officers know the term gorget for their collar insignia.

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claim Summary

Company ads claim Hall's Catarrh Medicine relieves catarrh by an ointment handling inflammation and an internal tonic acting on mucous surfaces to restore health. The notice cites F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as the manufacturer.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo

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