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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1922

Page

5

Election Board Names for June 1922 Poll Officials

The Board of Supervisors lists Receiving Board Judges and Clerks, Counting Board panels, and precinct officers for Crawford, Jacksn, Franklin Center, West Chester, Nira, Dutch Creek, Brighton, Khalona, and multiple townships and wards. Includes numerous named individuals and roles across all precincts.

Board of Supervisors Franklin Center H. D. Kleese J. L. Johnson Mary Anderson Sadie Hollinger Jno BK. Griffith West Chester Fred Kupka W. 8. Boyer J. L. Coffey F. A. Sherbeck Eva Smith A. J. Nichols A A. Dodds E. C. Hambright Sophia Longwell June Williams Nira Chas D. Green G. G. Griffith Chas. Stoutner Wm. D. Eckerman KR. E Miller Geee Tota O Caete Thompson N. A. Buck G. M. Wanerue M. BR. Prizer D. J. Kyle Khalona J .N. Arnold Emma Smith L. R. Feldman Rose Michum

Primary Election Notice for Washington County Iowa 1922

Notice to qualified electors of Washington County Iowa that a primary election will be held Monday June 5 1922 at regular polling places from 9 AM to 8 PM Republican and Democratic parties will nominate candidates for numerous offices including United States Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State and others plus township and hospital board members and precinct officers. A. L. Griffith county auditor signs and seals the notice on May 15 1922.

Washington Iowa Washington County United States Congress Board of Supervisors Hospital Board ePace Oregon Crawford English River A. L. Griffith

High-Up Men Sought For War Fraud Unit

Washington reports Attorney General Daugherty is creating a special accounting unit within the Department of Justice to audit war contract records. The team forms part of a new 5000000 appropriation to pursue war grafters, while a call goes out for 100000 volunteers willing to work at government pay. He notes difficulty in finding suitable men as many candidates are already aligned against the government.

Washington Daugherty Department of Justice Congress

Eagle Boat Goes Aground Near Long Island Coast

Eagle boat No. 17 ran aground between Amagansett and East Hampton on the southeastern tip of Long Island. The crew abandoned ship but reached the beach safely with coast guard assistance. the tail shaft was swept away and the vessel was expected to be floated at high tide.

Amagansett, N Eagle Boat No Amagansett East Hampton Long Island

Georgia Mob Burns Negro in Pavishere Killing

In Pavishere Georgia Charles Atkins an eighteen year old Black man held with three others in the killing of Elizabeth Kitchens twenty is burned at the stake by Georgia mob. A Toronto report tallies railway union receipts at 23 260 565 with 7 040 374 expended through May 1 in a separate union summary.

Pavishere Charles Atkins Elizabeth Kitchens Toronto Ont Brotherhood of G. A. King Sears Smeriod Union

Pyramids Built by Simple Ramp Strength Not Lost Arts

Scholars argue the pyramids arose from straightforward ramp methods rather than unknown engineering arts. Meera studies question links to vanished techniques and suggest practical workforce dynamics over mythical expertise.

Meera

Township Election Officials Named for Highland and Seventy Six

Highland Township appoints Judges Bert Skala W J Boyd and R A Stolley with Clerk M T Coon and Edward Endicott. Seventy Six Township assigns Judges F A Dunbar Frank Romine C O Greenwood with Clerks Walter Fisher Ed Hotle Co O Dayton as Chairman and A L Griffith Clerk Board of 8 Attest.

Highland Township Bert Skala W. J. Boyd R. A. Stolley M. T. Coon Edward Endicott F. A. Dunbar Frank Romine C. O. Greenwood Walter Fisher Ed Hotle Co. O. Dayton A. L. Griffith

Owls and their diverse names in a bedtime tale

Daddy tells Nick Nancy and Billy Barred Owl about many owls. Great Horned Owl Short Eared Owl Screech Owl Barn Owl Long Eared Owl Great Gray Owl Acadian Owl and Mr Richardson Owl are described with nesting habits color and behavior. Billy Barred Owl faces trouble from Charlie Crow as crows and owls clash.

Billy Barred Owl Nick Nancy Daddy Great Horned Screech Owl United States Mr. Richardson Pexides Charlie Crow Billy

Not Big Enough and the Birthday Gift Misunderstanding

A boy named Billy argues with his elder cousin Conrad over a birthday gift, revealing a secret kept from his mother and a longing to act but feeling too small. The vignette contrasts a childish vow with a grown up sense of restraint and consequence.

Billy Conrad

Government to use horst station to curb coal profiteering

Washington reports President Purding and the cabinet agreed to use horst station on the coal industry to prevent profiteering during the strike. Attorney General Dougherty noted no legal means to stop price rises, while the White House says steps will be taken within powers to keep prices down. The administration sees no immediate crisis but will act to prevent rate increases as supply wanes.

Washington Purding Horst Stasion Genera Dougherty White House Jone

100 Chickens for Harding Reach Washington

Acting West master General Bartlett said 100 day old chicks are en route to Washington to be presented to President Harding the birds will be sent to the White House on arrival and may roam the grounds briefly along with Laddie Boy. No plans to convert the gardens into a barnyard were discussed. the visit aims to be a brief, thoughtful moment in the executive surroundings.

Washington Bartlett French Marion Harding White House Mr. Bartlett Crow

Island hosts two hundred families reliant on fishing

A remote island near Chile now sustains about 200 families through fishing. The piece recalls Alexander Selkirk, once ruler of his domain, who lived there for 14 years.

Robinson Crusoe Chiles Alexander Selkirk

Electrically Lit Tacloban Faces Power Plant Struggles

In Tacloban on Leyte island a 12 000 population town relies on a three generator plant of 22 kilowatts each. The thatched homes glow at night though many structures are melted by faulty lines. Streets shine despite the weak system.

Tacloban Magle Philippine Layte Bricht At Nicht

General Semenoff Granted Release By Appellate Court

Gin Gregory Semenoff once ataman of the Cossacks is freed after the Appellate court overruled Justice Dele Anty. He faced arrest and asset seizure on a claim by an American firm seeking about 500000 pounds from he and his troops for looting in transit through occupied Cherbin China on December 1. He was released on bail set at 25000 pounds.

New York Gregory Semenoff Justice Deleanty General Semenoff Trussia Cherbin China

Dalton Jury Discharged After Bank Bond Case Deadlock

Chicago May 20 The Dalton jury to try Willie Dalton a seventeen year old bank clerk who absconded with 772000 in Liberty bonds from the Northern Trust company again failed to agree on a verdict after almost 24 hours of deliberation. Judge Philip Sullivan discharged the jurors with the vote 11 to 1 for conviction on the first ballot.

Chicago Willie Dalton Northern Trust Company Philip Sullivan

Suit seeks 1,000,000 against United Mine Workers

Charleston, May 2. A civil suit filed in federal court seeks 1,000,000 damages from the United Mine Workers of America over coal strike disturbances in southern West Virginia. The complaint attaches union property in Beckley and Charleston and cites growing losses from coal company properties.

West Virginia Coal Company Charleston W. Va West Virginia United Mine Workers of America Gem Ua Beckley

No Germs in Falklands Report by Dr Deane

Dr T G W Deane of the Falkland Islands says virulent germs that infect wounds elsewhere do not seem to exist there or the climate prevents them from flourishing.

Falklands T. G. W. Deane Falkland Islands

Mrs Gustavius Swift Dies in Chicago Widow of Swift Founder

Mrs Gustavus F Swift, widow of the Swift packing company founder, died at her Chicago home. Born August 15, 1845 in North Eastham, Massachusetts, she married Gustavas Swift in Italy and moved to Chicago in 1875. Thirteen children were born, three died. survivors include Louie F Swift president of Swift & Co and several others.

Chicago Gustavus FP. Swift Kedward Helen Lewise Frances Neilson Charles H Gustaves George H Mureld Ruth J. D. Maguire

Allen assumes French troops command in American zone

Mayence headquarters placed under Maj. Gen. Henry T. Allen commander in chief of the American forces in Germany. He assumes control of French troops sent to relieve American occupation forces withdrawn from the area.

Color Cues Heat At A Glimpse

Veteran steel workers judge temperature by color when assessing hot metal in the works.

Working Girls Urged to Try Lydia E. Pinkham Product

St Louis woman describes relief from back pain weakness and nervousness after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits improved stomach health for her ability to work at home and at Swift's Packing Company and endorses sharing the remedy with friends.

St. Louis Lydia E. Pink Swift Luny Lucas Vandeventer St Lydia E. Pinkham

Daily Thought Quote Echoes Goethe on Art and Time

A concise Goethe reflection notes that art is a song and life is short, urging timely judgment and seizing fleeting opportunity. The quote frames creativity as a brief, precious window for meaning.

Goethe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Primary Election Board Washington Township H. A. Otto L. B. Beard Francis Swift Clas Kennedy Wm. Jackson K. L. Bartholow Ernest Carlson Leigh Foster R. K B. Brown Lloyd Swift Crawford Township Zickafoose D. Hamil C. C. Sommer J. P. Jones Henry Witting Jacksn Boyd Foster F. J. Horn H. L. Walker E. J. Kallaus Rush Helwick Wellman Precinct W. 8. Henderson B. Stafford Zoe Creswell W. B. Webster J. F. Irwin Cedar Township Clarence Timmons D. C. Patterson Henry Witthoft D. A. Huber Milo J. Shal Dutch Creek Township J. FE. Deal F. C. Banka Geo. F. Wright H. E. Wolfe J. L. Robertson Brighton City O. F. Mangold I. H. Frazier W. W. Kientz J. G. Heacock C. J. Johnson G. Snider M. E. Hochatetler L. L. Rogers Iona Fosdick Geo. A. Felin Richmond V. J. Spevacek J. A. Birkey A. E. Rickey J. W. Spevacek Frank Stransky Clay Township A. W. Woodford Walt Nordyke F. M. Strickland L. B. Laithly Victor Oswalt Marion Township J. 8. Roth W. R. Brown W. H. Sigafoose J. J. Benda Sam Marsh Brighton Township Ira Nordyke Lewis Duke J. W. Dunbar J. W. Jones G. H. Garrett Oregon Township R. A. Acheson Jesse Marr Mrs T. J. Easter H. W. van Horn BE. G. Rabenold R. L. Stephens W. E. Aché Son I. B. Rabenold R. C. McKiernan Everett Shearer Iowa Township Joe Wieland John Bulger D. Wood Wm. Griffin Clair Flynn John H. Younkin Ella Knuth A. D. Craig A. J. Kaschnagel Claud Flynn Wwity -Pirst Ward Geo F. Ross C. M. Keck F. Morrison Ed Harmeter C. W. Stewart J. G. Maxwell Mrs. Owen Hayes Florence EB. Patterson Aliee J. Rownd M. C. De-Long Second Ward J. R. Maxwell J. E. Kunath C. A. Dewey H. H. Reister Cora Wilson Green Squire Idd Harmon A. BE. Putnam N. C. Putnam Blanche McCleery Third Ward Grece Gibson W. W. McFarland J. W. Applegate C. C. Wilson Hallie Hull James Marsh M. D. Work Henry M. Eicher T. L. Brookhart Alyce Lemmon Fourth Ward S. D. Stewart Thomas Homer Stephen Harry Montgomery Lucy Dempsey Eldridge McElhinney Ola Miller Phil Crail Don Sherman Coast Guards Georgia Davisboro Union ay _ FARRY, GRAHAM, BONNER Ows Smukdy Mle Robert Seft President Laddie Foy Semenoff Cossack Ataman Dalton Jury Gustavus Swift Big Chicago Packing House Yank Allen Germany Alsteel Mfg. CO Battle Creek, Michigan Paige Paige Records All Motor Com Earl Cooper the Paige Cortati, California Schulty Motor Car Co CAR America
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