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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1921
Page
4
Excerpt from a speech delivered April 28 before the United States Chamber of Commerce. Hoover urges national unity and swift understanding of economic troubles to ensure a durable recovery and rising living standards for all Americans. He contrasts industrial power with the human element and calls for resilience, production, and neighborliness.
A terse note from Seattle reflects on the long wait for Congress reform. A chaplain prayed for twenty five years for Congressmen, with many now gone or faded from memory. The piece laments the slow pace of progress and the uncertain future of legislative action.
A reflective verse by Walt Mason on weariness from endless labor and the contrast with the idle rich. The speaker laments pounding sand while others ride in autos, envies ease, and considers quitting but remains driven to keep working.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican laments a shift from boisterous Fourth of July celebrations to quieter leisure in hammocks while noting growing baseball coverage over court decisions. It also critiques lawyers prioritizing yearlong work over immediate tasks and comments on crop prices and paving plans for next year.
Iowa alumni in Washington County plan to form a permanent organization under the Iowa Memorial Union to benefit the University of Iowa. Local graduates and friends number about 80 in Washington and aim to bring university services and development plans to the area next week.
H M Matt a Meld representative outlines the union project to alumni and former students stating the center location and $1 000 000 goal with ground breaking planned next year. Alumni have pledged over a quarter of funds as a Washington alumni meeting is set for Monday at 7 30 pm to organize a permanent Iowa alumni group.
Governor Kendall warns Iowans to beware of con men posing as charitable workers. He cites George Joseph, claiming to be from Chaldea, whose forged credentials aimed to gather aid for the Orient. Joseph is part of a ring of professional swindlers and remains at large. The piece also notes census data on Iowa counties with prairie lands and timber resources, highlighting Kossuth, Clayton, Allamakee, and Winneshiek counties.
Des Moines June 25 George B Roberts former Towan and vice president of the National City Bank of New York told a New York dinner audience that the current financial downturn is a wartime legacy shared by many nations. He cited Iowa land values and inflation, warned against misguided remedies, and argued the economy will recover once war costs are absorbed.
More than ninety airplanes from U S and Europe gather in Red Oak Iowa for a three day event with 100 planes expected. Prizes worth 1000 dollars and several cups will be awarded for landings loops spins and stunt flying. Local businessmen organize a 160 acre field with free fuel and lodging.
Des Moines June 25 Money now going to primary roads in Iowa totals about 500000 per week according to the state auditor’s office. Paving grading and bridge work on the primary roads are at their height statewide with the state highway commission overseeing many projects. The state treasurer will likely need weekly replenishment from the automobile fund to meet road improvement demands as the old balance is exhausted. The last legislature amended the motor vehicle law to retain automobile fees in the counties of payment but the fund balance limits complicate operations. Hard roads advocates lost a bid to make the fund a county resource. federal and state matching funds are being used alongside state funds. Ten years ago annual temporary road expenditures were significantly lower.
The Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs outlines a Scholarship and Loan committee program providing college scholarships and interest free loans to girls aged 18 or older who are high school graduates with average ability and no family support. Applications for fall semester loans should be sent promptly to district contact Mrs. Jennie J. Berry of Cedar Rapids for the Fifth district counties Benton Cedar Jones Grundy Linn Marshall and Tama.
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