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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
3
Nine votes decide the reversal of a previous six district consolidation in Highland Township Oregon. A 73 to 64 vote ended the consolidation spanning districts seven eight nine and one two three, following a defeated bond measure for a new schoolhouse. Opponents argued the new district was too close to the Ainsworth consolidation.
Agent J W Calvert announces train No 8 eastbound now leaves Washington at 6 28 PM rather than 6 47 PM. Passengers are urged to note the earlier departure or risk being left. N B Thurber earns a promotion to Minneapolis. B T Hoehn becomes Milwaukee Kansas City division superintendent.
Lotta Miles promotes the Kelly-Springfield tire model sold by Berwins Motor Co at a price equal to cheaper tire options, emphasizing value without sacrificing quality.
Major E E Lambert of the adju tant general s office in Des Moines says he hopes to complete the organization of Troop D of the cavalry regiment of the Iowa national guard this afternoon with Capt Earl Limerman s help The enlistment paperwork for 31 men is nearly finished and about that many more have enlisted but not filed papers yet Several more volunteers can enlist and Lambert will be at the armory to run headquarters Seventy men are needed to fill the roster.
A level 160 acre DeBord farm midway between two towns features a seven room house a large horse barn hog house machine shed and cribs. Rich black corn land promising high yields priced at 435 per acre with a large loan at 9 percent for 9 years to prove its value.
Sunday afternoon at 4 comes a women and girls only meeting at the church tent. Mrs Lucilie Mize of the Vanter party will speak on The Coming Night. She has spoken nationwide to women and is a Transylvania University graduate Lexington Ky. She was married while in college and her husband was a
The meeting features Miss Clarkie Reaves directing music and Miss Myrtie Collins assisting on cornet as part of a large chorus of women and girls. Evangelist Vawter delivers a message centered on "A Package of Old Love Letters" with biblical themes, urging adherence to Jesus commandments and inviting Bible school attendance Sunday at 9 45.
A short verse extols a local advertiser named McElhinney who has changed occupations to painting with overalls and brushes. It praises his readworthy ads and notes Saltonie customers return. Mentions Washington Hutter 68e and sales at groceries.
De E. T. Wickham and County Clerk J. D. Glasgow along with Supervisors A. J. Morgan J. W. Parrow and C. O. Dayton and Supt. F. C. Beatty spent today at Mt. Pleasant inspecting Washington county patients in the insane asylum. W. H. Butterfield was unable to go due to his wife’s illness at Iowa City. The annual inspection by the county supervisors and insanity commission assesses needs and the condition of all patients receiving treatment.
In a leap year tale from Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, etiquette delayed the proposal until Peel declared the sovereign as full of love as Juliet. The marriage, solemnized in a leap year, marked a union of bliss and royal sentiment.
A. S. Lawrence, one of 18 county records inspectors, began checking county offices today. His son H. C. Lawrence will assist next Monday. Many county officers have resigned for higher paying jobs, as county salaries fail to attract talent. Inspectors will stay in Washington for about a month. Lawrence is active in Lone Masonry and has held high offices in the order.
We Yarn er announces a prime 160 acre Howard County Iowa farm for sale. The land is described as exceptionally good with fair improvements and superior soil. Interested buyers are urged to contact the office in Room 307 Farmers and Merchants Bank Building, Washington Iowa.
The Terror stars Tom Mix as No Limit Carson a United States Deputy Marshal pursuing gold thefts from Sonora Gold and Copper Mining Company. He unravels a scheme involving Sheriff Canby, Don Norton and Fay La Cross with Phil Harland as the confidential link. After thrilling escapades justice arrives and Carson wins the trust of Harland’s innocent sister. Francelia Billington headlines the cast.
Fragmentary line appears to refer to a daily thought about Lappy Thrilin and a birth before Swit. No clear event or personage established beyond these names.
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