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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1921
Page
4
The Journal resumes a wartime serialized adventure story The Shadow of The Stettering Pines. Editorial notes explain paper shortages and higher prices, but promise an engaging adventure tale by a clever writer for local readers.
Knoxville citizens will see several high class motion pictures shown in the Knoxville High School auditorium. The women's club and school board plan a regular schedule, with nominal admission to cover expenses and free first shows for school children. Educational features from Fox and Griffin will be contracted, and all equipment is funded by the women's club.
About 250 Waterloo men quit work at the Bath Packing Company after failed talks on a new working agreement. The Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers union voted to strike at Building Trades hall, with the strike taking effect early yesterday.
Walt Mason describes a rainy ride with Jolson and a flat tire. Jolson stays cheerful, toils in the storm, and hums Johnnie Get Your Gun while fixing the tire. The narrator notes Jolson’s resilience and sings through misfortune rather than swear.
A nostalgic poem recalling a mother’s songs that soothe and accompany a son through wounds and years. The speaker, in West Chester Iowa, cherishes childhood melodies and the enduring comfort of a mother’s voice across life’s journey.
Seven workers failed to report for duty as J. H. Davis, district president for Iowa Nebraska and the Dakotas, led a union meeting at local headquarters. Secretary Pentmett reported 460 members, 90 percent out, with remaining union men in the plant expected to join. J. W. Rath of the packing company said 250 left their places, more than 100 including union men, refusing to join the strike.
Washington reports a 208 to 92 vote to accept the Senate amendment and boost enforcement funds for prohibition for the next fiscal year. The appropriation climbs to 1 100 000 after prior reductions amid a rise in burglar tools and hardware sales tied to the crime wave.
Yesterday afternoon in Columbus Junction Mice Gledge M. Phillipa married Wilbur Warren of the Ainsworth area in a ring ceremony at three o'clock. The Warren family hosted and relatives were invited. The couple plans to reside on the Will Kolosick farm northeast of Washington after visiting relatives. Local clubs held meetings with future study plans and leadership changes noted.
Davenport residents holding National Consumers' Co operative Stores stock face about 2000 dollars in losses after the Davenport branch at 824 West Second Street was closed by Harold Metcalf. The local store had paid profits but the chain, headquartered in Chicago, failed due to mismanagement and weak buying. Applications for Nebraska marriage licenses must rest fifteen days in the county judge's office.
J P B Leonard former presidential candidate of the United Christian party died at his home yesterday evening. The party he represented has since ceased to exist.
A bill before the state senate outlines requirements for guardians or parents to be notified by registered letter under specified terms. The measure aims to formalize legal processes and ensure documented correspondence in custody or guardianship matters.
The notice lists train arrivals and departures for several lines including Golden State, Westbound, and local freight and passenger trains. Times are given for Nos. 4 12 30 88 89 11 87 49 29 429 449 8236 835 836 and others with notes on daily or weekday operations and corrections dated July 1 1930.
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