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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1924
Page
7
In Birmingham on May 2, Protestant leaders at a Conference on Christian Politics, Economics and Citizenship challenged imperialism. Rev H Hogarth criticized its selfishness and questioned monuments to national heroes, prompting delegates to demand reconsideration of nation worship.
Notice to qualified electors of Washington County Iowa that a Republican and Democratic primary will be held at all regular precinct polling places on Monday June 2 1924. Polls open 9 a m to 8 p m nominations include U S Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor and multiple state and county offices plus township trustees and party committeemen. Expected deadlines and precinct nominations listed by county auditor A L Griffith.
The Towne company faces closure as reorganization is discussed after a buyout offer. longtime clerks Miss Chitterling and Mr. Potter, bitter rivals, verge separation as layoffs loom, then share a reconciliatory moment ending with a kiss.
Mushers on the Nenana McGrath overland trail report dog stampedes whenever planes fly overhead. They petition to reroute the air path to avoid these weekly canine riots. Dogs pull freight off the trail and half of the sled trains are disabled by the incidents.
The National Assembly passed a bill granting amnesty to all military and political prisoners held during the war or armistice period. It excludes 200 prisoners named in the Lausanne Treaty as not eligible for amnesty per Angora government decision.
In Garfield park two sisters, Bessie aged six and her fourteen year old sister, walk toward a car line. The younger says she will be a scout when grown, but the elder notes Bessie will become a lady. Indianapolis News reports the exchange.
Drake University reported a nationwide alumni turnout for the Founders day radio program. Alumni Secretary Finch said periodic radio talks by faculty and coaches and college yells and songs by students sparked strong interest. He noted hundreds of telegrams from alumni praising the program and one bedridden graduate calling it the best medicine during illness. The university plans more radio events to sustain alumni engagement.
The Women's Freedom League held its 17th annual conference in London led by Mrs. Schofield Coates. Eight women MPs were described as an advance guard as they pushed for half the House seats and female heads of departments. The conference linked progress to a potential Labour government.
A Birmingham News quip notes a shoe seller who blames girls for stopping sewing and who hires someone to mend his shoes. The remark reflects changing labor roles and attitudes in the community.
Miss Dorothy Sands will join Burlington schools next year and teach fourth grade at West Hill. Ainsworth residents regret her departure but praise the opportunity for advancement.
A historical saying links extreme money obsession to a tilser or tilserable person, noting such a person enslaves themselves to wealth and is condemned in plain language.
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