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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1924

Page

8

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Mrs Louis Benten of Haskins spent yesterday in Washington. Pine Row Potter sells at regular market price We deliver every Friday Titfeed Mrs Rena Pare went to Grinnell this morning Mrs John Zook returned fast everson from Crawfordsville where she has been visiting at the Riley homes D F Macon auctioneer Washington Iowa Phone 251 Med 289 1greed Mies Corinne Webb who has been visiting Miss Kathel titson went this morning to Keokuk Mies Webb has just returned from Houston where she has been doing social retirement work

Pine Row John Zook Fast Everson Crawfordsville Riley Homes Mies Corinne Webb Kathel Titson Keokuk Mies Webb Hoston

Local society notes and ads from Cedar Rapids area

Mrs W F Murdock travels to Keota for a day visit. Mrs Mary Preite of Chicago arrives to visit daughter Mrs Louis Hessel. Mrs Elizabeth Gordon heads to Brighton. Expert marceling from Cedar Rapids at Reliance Beauty Parlor price one dollar. Call 210 for prompt taxi service.

Mary Preite Chicago Louis Hessel Marceler Cedar Rapide Reliance Beauty Parlor F. & M. Bank

Local shop ads and calls for auto repair and batteries

Hints of a busy town scene with a shoe repair start at Harwood's store and Washington Motor Co battery inspections. Residents including Mrs Jeanne Crayne, Mr and Mrs Everette Huber, and families from Wayland and Brighton shop or travel through town while auto repairs, cylinder regrinding, and Marcel work at Bellanor Beauty Parlor appear in daily commerce.

Harwood W. W. Morrison Everette Huber Wellman

Dry Leader Quotes Law Breaking Talk of 2 College Heads

AP reports in Chicago May 14 that Columbia University president Nicholas Murray Butler and former Yale president Arthur Hadley are labeled nullificationists by E R Shaw. Shaw cites Butler and Hadley as suggesting nullification may guard laws unjustly conceived or overreaching.

Associated Press Hicago Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Arthur T. Hadley Yale E. R. Shaw Intercollegiate Prohibition Association Butler Lincoln Ohio Bar Association Hadley Shaw

Lobbying Case at Muscatine Now in Hands of the Court

Muscatine case ends two days of evidence in the Muscatine Louisa county drainage suit. John M. Kemble seeks to block $3,000 fees to John J. Seerly and H. O. Weaver for lobbying services before the legislature. Judge A Pr Barker to rule with an appeal likely to test public bodies rights to hire lobbyists before the state legislature.

Associated Prewes Muscatine Muscatine Louisa County John M. Kemble John J. Seerly Burlington H. O. Weaver Wapello A. Pr. Barker Supreme Court

Floods in Virginia Cause Heavy Damage and Loss

Richmond Va May 14 with two known dead hundreds homeless and property damage estimated over 2 million dollars relief and survey teams move as flood waters recede exposing scenes of waste in Shenandoah valley and Piedmont Virginia

Richmond Shenandoah Valley Piedmont Virginia

Difficulties With Bankers on Mexican Loan Are Adjusted

Official circles report the New York bankers and Mexico have smoothed concerns over guarantees for the 30 million dollar loan. The contract is to be signed Saturday by finance secretary Pani and the bankers' representative in Mexico City.

Mexico City Mex New York Pani

Illinois photo finishers head to Des Moines convention

Mrs J R McCreedy of Haskins spent yesterday in Washington. T R Phillips left today for Des Moines to attend a State convention of photo finishers where he serves as national secretary and promotes state association development. Last week he helped organize Illinois at a Peoria meeting. Batteries charged 75 cents. Holmes Willard Battery Station, Gasoline Alley.

T. R. Phillips Des Moines Phillips of Illinois Peoria Holmes Willard Gasoline Alley

Missouri River Eats Away Fine Farm Land At Logan Iowa

The Missouri river continues its unpredictable carving of farmland near Logan and Modale Iowa. Hundred of acres vanish as buildings and fields are swallowed by the current. Landholders, aided by local officials and sometimes the federal government, battle high water with stone and barriers, though shifting channels leave many without recourse.

Associated Press Logan Iowa Missouri Nate Wallace Modale Chester Farm Central States Nebraska Mills County Council Bluffs

Henry Ford Named Referee for International 500 Race

Indianapolis May 14 Henry Ford famed racing driver and auto maker will referee the International 500 mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30 He will decide final disputes after the start and may stop cars or disqualify competitors Three Ford machines have been entered by a local dealer Ford began racing in 1903 and later helped develop speedsters for Barney Oldfield and Frank Kulick

Indianapolis Ind Henry Ford Indianapolis Motor Speedway Mr. Ford Barney Oldfield Frank Kulick Detroit Ford

Waterloo Horticultural Exposition Opens Entries Soon

Des Moines May 14 R Herrick secretary of the state exposition announces Waterloo plans for a November show. Entrants are urged to contact the exposition committee now to avoid past delays. Feature concerts include Librari’s band daily.

Des Moines R. Herrick Waterloo lIt Journal

24th Merroquin Child Born in San Francisco Family

A San Francisco family celebrates its 24th child arrival in the Merroquin home. Mrs Merroquin, aged 44 and born in Porto Rico, oversees nine boys and fifteen girls in a bustling household reflecting a proud, multi child progress.

Roosevelt Merroquin San Francisco Gome Porto Rico

Wheeler Attacks 2.75 Percent Beer Plan Before Congress

Wayne B Wheeler told the House Judiciary Committee that a Bootleggers Union petition backing 2.75 percent beer shows the opposition’s effort to undermine prohibition. He called the request a fake and warned beer would revive saloons and defeat the Volstead Act.

Associated Press Washington Bootleggers Union of America Wayne B. Wheeler Anti-Saloon League of America House Judiciary Committee Wheeler

Large Barn and Fine Stock Burned Near Cedar Rapids

Fire on the Chris Walters farm at Quasqueton destroyed a large barn and silo along with seven fine horses four pedigreed cows and several calves. About five hundred bushels of oats and corn burned. Losses run to several thousand dollars with some insurance. Neighbors saved the dwelling and other buildings after hours of rain. Cause under investigation but suspected spontaneous combustion in grain bins.

Cedar Rapids Chris Walters Quasqueton

Vacation Safety Deposit Boxes Offer Peace of Mind

A bank advertises safety deposit boxes to protect valuables during absence from home. It urges customers to store silverware heirlooms and other treasured items in vaults, allowing relaxed vacations. Call the bank to arrange a box now.

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