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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1920
Page
4
A brief trimmed quotation notes that the only Americans who favor the maxim Treat em rough are laundry men, reflecting a sharp columnist tip of the hat to labor and everyday workers.
Perry Chief notes that Debs faces a possible election to the presidency with a hypothetical self pardon, allowing a direct transition from federal prison to the White House if successful. The remark frames a controversial, fringe scenario centered on Eugene V. Debs and presidential powers.
A Minneapolis Journal quote notes farmers have advantage in sugar costs by tapping maple trees collecting sap and storing sugar in chests while keeping bees, contrasting with ordinary farmers. The remark highlights price disparities and farming ingenuity.
The Marsehalitown Times-Republican notes that letter carriers deserve higher wages as current pay is inadequate. Many carriers supplement income with outside work to maintain a respectable standard of living. The paper urges Congress to address the request promptly.
Nettie Statier and Henry Warren Stazier sue Margaret Simpson Nancy Campbell Thomas Campbell and others in Washington County Iowa alleging they hold fee simple ownership of the described real estate the south half of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter section 16 township 75 north range 9 west of the St. P. M. and asserting that errors and omissions in the record title have allowed adverse claims to the property. Unknown claimants of the real estate are named or implied and the petition asks relief from the court.
Abe Martin quips that a price tag of 135 dollars for business suits has driven many sellers from business. He argues denim underwear would be the greatest saving in both money and modesty, suggesting frugal apparel as relief.
A poem warns of economic panic and warns readers to save money now. It contrasts boom times with future hardship and urges putting money aside in a cedar chest to guard against a hard times return. The piece frames saving as prudent and characters as wise if they prepare.
A petition in a quiet title suit targets the real estate described, seeking confirmation of plaintiffs’ fee simple title and barring all named defendants and unknown claimants from any rights adverse to plaintiffs. The case notes no personal claims against defendants and warns that failure to appear by September 6, 1920, at the Washington County District Court will trigger default and judgments. Attorneys Eicher Livingston & Eicher represent the plaintiffs.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa Earl F Edmondson plaintiff against Robert Boyd Robert Rose John Coulter Sarah Boyd John R Coulter Ann Coulter Hugh Coulter Clushy James H Coulter Samuel B Benn Jane MecClushy Samuel McCoulter Margaret B Twinam William W Twinam Abraham W Coulter Robert Rose Jeline Rose Ann Marion Dill Martha Jane Dill Anna Mary Dill Albert Bruce Dill Thomas Meril Dill Hannah Martha Nelson Hugh Jackson Coulter Robert Godfrey Mrs Robert Godfrey Mrs Wena Brindley F W Brindle y Frank W Brindley Betsy Jane McClusky Samuel McClusky and unknown claimants of described real estate The north half of the southeast quarter of section twenty one in township seventy five north range seven west Fifth Principal Meridian Defendants You are notified there is filed in clerk office of the district court a claim that plaintiff is absolute owner in fee simple of the described property that errors in the record title render certain claims invalid and that defendants and unknown claimants be barred from any right or title to the land a decree will be entered at the next term beginning September 6 1920 at Washington Court House Washington County Iowa Attorneys Richer Livingston Richer M 5 12 19 26
In Washington County Iowa September Term 1920 Harold G White sues J A Alexander and many others in a complex land ownership case claiming fee simple title to described parcels and asserting multiple unknown claimants have no valid interest, seeking foreclosure of adverse claims and title.
No personal claim is made against any defendant in the petition on file. The notice, approved and published as required by law, warns that failure to appear by September 6 1920 at the Washington Court House in Washington County Iowa will lead to default judgment and decree against the defendant. Attorney Be Harmeier represents the plaintiff.
Washington County Iowa invites sealed bids for a 40 by 80 foot steel building. Bidments due June 15, 1920 at 1 PM. 5 percent certified check. bonds 100 percent. bids may be rejected. contract awarded by County Auditor and Board of Supervisors. Griffith county auditor.
General Emilio Aguinaldo visited his Yacht farm near Manila to celebrate his fifty first birthday. He traveled fifty miles by auto from the hospital, greeted by villagers who waved flags and sang Aguinaldo s March. He owns extensive Cavite lands, rice and sugarcane, hemp grows, and serves as vice president of two oil concerns. He remains hopeful that independence will soon be granted and stable government established.
Davenport May 19 The capital stock of the New Masonic Temple association has been raised from 500000 to 1000000 W K E Hayward serves as president and John H Ploehn as secretary The amendment bears signatures of officials from seven Masonic lodges
Dr. B H Elder of Peoria Illinois with over forty years in practice declares Tanlac far surpasses any medicine. He cites personal relief from stomach trouble rheumatism and circulatory problems after trying the tonic and recounts a patient whose health improved dramatically after using Tanlac.
The timetable lists westbound and eastbound trains with arrival and departure times across lines including No. 12 Express at 4:02 am and No. 11 Express at 12:26 am, plus local freight and passenger services on Washington Branch and other routes. It notes daily operation with Sundays excluded for several freights and passengers and provides agent signatures and corrections dated March 1, 1920.
Washington Lodge No 26 AF and AM regular meets first Friday each month with Charles Freding WM and Arthur Goodin secretary Cyrus Chapter No 13 AF and AM regular meets second Friday with H T Carris HP and Arthur Goodin secretary Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT regular meets third Friday with J D Glasgow EC and H Richards recorder Washington Chapter No 8 EO8 regular meets second Thursday with Mrs Mary Lavada Kerr WM and Mrs Myrtle Speer secretary Visiting fraters welcome Damascus Shrine No 10 W8 of J regular meets last Thursday at Moose Hall Rose M Reid WHP and Mildred Rice
An early Tanlac advertisement claims remarkable relief for rheumatism kidney and bladder disorders and general debility. It asserts the author’s strong belief in Tanlac’s public benefit and notes Washington and Wellman merchants Sherman Bros and Mac Gugin Drug Co as retailers.
Miss Kathryn Montgomery traveled to Brighton this morning to administer a routine training examination, reporting normal results and no complications.
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