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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1919
Page
3
Frank L. Wilson & Co announces Oxfords for spring and summer with new lasts and patterns. Shoes include Patents Vici Kid Brown and White London Cloth pointed toes and flexible soles with Louis and Military heels priced at $6 and $7. Have yours fitted early. Watch our windows.
Washington high school and the YMCA gym class square off Tuesday at the Commercial club gym in a planned close battle. Friday, Columbus Junction visits. Duke’s squad aims for revenge after a layoff and a winless season. Attendance efforts are strong to help the athletic association’s strained treasury.
The pastors, war activity leaders, Red Cross officials, and heads of social, fraternal or business groups in Washington County Iowa are invited to meet in the courtroom at 7 50 p m Tuesday March 25 to discuss plans to greet returning soldiers H M Eicher and C J Wilson chairmen Council of Defense
Subscriptions and club arrangements promoted by Nita Belle McKoon authorized representative. Call 50 Ned after 5 20 p.m or write in care of the Journal to save money by selecting a club and receiving a price list.
Rev McLaughlin of Greeley Colorado brother of D H J D and Dr C W McLaughlin of Washington preached to the First United Presbyterian congregation in the old Methodist church on a practical message about personal work in advancing Christianity. He recently returned from Central America where his daughter serves as a missionary. Communion services are planned at the church’s temporary quarters next Sabbath with preparatory services Friday and Saturday and a congregational business meeting after Saturday’s session.
Secretary Sidney Coon of the Washington County Farmers' Mutual Insurance association announced Saturday the settlement of three claims for losses by policy holders. A. M. Hadley of Richland received 15 for farm machinery damage, George Prehoda of Riverside 10 for house damage, and J. M. Stone of Ainsworth 5 for damage to contents of a house.
Several hundred people crowded the basement of the Christian church Saturday between 11 and 1 o clock for a chicken dinner hosted by the church women. The meal was well received and proceeds support the church's work.
The Red Cross committee in charge of gathering used clothing for Allied Europe reported a strong late week response with many bundles of serviceable garments. Early in the week donations lagged but a rush of support arrived as the need became clear, creating an immense supply ready for shipment this week.
At about seven this morning a small blaze was spotted on the roof of the M. C. DeLong residence on Fast Washington street. Firemen used chemicals to quickly extinguish the fire which burned a small hole in the roof and caused only minor damage.
Marsh W. Bailey, Washington county Liberty Loan chairman, reports from Chicago that the Victory Liberty Loan will total about six billion dollars with five year bonds at 4 percent. County quota remains about 1.5 million, to be subscribed on opening day through volunteer methods as bankers and committees organize for an April 21 start. Generals Wood and treasury official Carter Glass praise the campaign as vital to fund war expenses and support allies.
A jury of twelve, including Easton Boyce and Clay Walton, is seated for the trial of H. D. Smith versus W. C. Hotle over a repair bill for an automobile truck valued around 250 dollars. Other jurors not chosen were excused. the term will hear only this case. Separately, J. H. Anderson pleaded guilty to a forgery charge, with sentencing set for next Friday.
City Marshal James Stevenson oversees a four man vagrant labor detail assigned to operate new street brooms bought by the city. They served two days for vagrancy after appearing in town without means of support. They lodged at the city’s expense and are repaying it as streets are cleaned.
State law notice announces Washington Iowa election on Monday March 31 1919 for Mayor Treasurer Assessor Park Commissioner two at large Aldermen from four wards. Polling places listed First Ward City Hall Second Ward Jones Auto Co Third Ward Harper Gardner Fourth Ward O Am Haight Attest O K Mauck 5 S Kellogg Mayor City Clerk.
A globe of controversy hit Sigourney when a man soliciting subscriptions for a German language paper with radical content was confronted by returning soldiers. They escorted him to the station and saw him off to St. Louis, prompting cancellations from local subscribers. The incident underscored strong anti pro German sentiment among veterans.
Acting Secretary Crowell announced the purchase of 15 original cantonment sites for permanent military camps. National guard camps will be abandoned except Camp Kearney and Sevier. Retained camps include Bragg, Iter, Devens, Dix, Dodge, Gordon, Grant, Jackson, Lee, Meade, Pike, Santiago, Taylor, and Upton. aviation fields Chanute, Camp Scott, Selfridge listed for purchase.
An advertisement urges readers to subscribe to top magazines to stay current and save money. It mentions contacting 50 Red after 0 pom or writing In Care of the Journal to Sita Belle McKoon, Authorized Representative, with a street address provided.
A roundup of club notices lists events across churches: Ladies Aid social at the Methodist church basement Friday at 2 30, Young Ladies C W club at Haskins Presbyterian on Friday March 28 featuring Tom Fred Campbell of Leon Iowa, and several meetings including Priscilla club with Mrs Hugh McCleary Tuesday at 2 30, South of Town Embroidery with Mrs J C Wright March 26, and prayer meetings led by Mrs Hattie Grecian on Wasford Street March 25. An Epworth League box supper is planned at 6 30 Thursday with talks by visitors from Davenport. Proceeds aid French orphan adoption.
The crow is widely despised by farmers for pulling up young corn to reach soft kernels at the root and for pecking the tips of ears. Scarecrows dot freshly planted fields as crop losses from crow damage grow near-constant and hard to estimate.
Harry Carey stars in the Universal feature Roped at the Pox theater this Tuesday. The plot follows a Broken Bow ranch owner who advertises for a housekeeper wife, reels in society heiress Mrs Judson-Brown and her daughter Aileen, leading to romance and surprise. The Ford weekly also screens.
Chicago officials claim returning Black workers are driving crime in the city’s segregated districts after layoffs by major packing firms. Chief Guerity cites mass discharge of over 5,000 workers as soldiers return, leaving many without jobs or routes home to Southern plantations.
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mrs. J. H. Anderson, owner of a storefront shop, shot her husband five times after an alleged choking attempt. Four bullets hit the head, a fifth struck the shoulder. Anderson died at once. A charge of murder was filed against her.
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