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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1920
Page
1
President Wilson urges a large turnout for the Red Cross fourth membership drive starting Armistice Day. He notes the organization grown since war, aiding disabled soldiers, public health, hygiene education, and disaster relief, and stresses continuing service into peacetime.
The message calls individuals and the nation to consult inner self, rekindle patriotism and humanitarianism, and reaffirm allegiance by reenlisting in a mobilized army for the public good. The speaker is Woodrow Wilson.
Topeka Kans Nov 8 Three women will sit in the Kansas legislature this winter All are Republicans Mrs Brinstead returns for a second term as representative of Seward county
Frances Karous, about forty, nurse in Salt Lake City, was found in Liberty Park lake near Salt Lake City ending a three week search. Her sister Mrs FE Applegate of seven miles northeast of Washington learned of the death. Relatives doubt suicide, suspect accident or murder, funeral planned in Salt Lake City.
Rome confirms Roland Ricci as Italian ambassador to the United States after earlier newspaper reports. This official appointment comes amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges between Italy and the United States.
Republican leaders across the spectrum agree the Versailles peace treaty should be rejected when resubmitted to Congress by President Wilson. The push follows a plan to declare peace with the Central Powers by resolutions, announced from an official source.
New York on November 8 reports that clothing merchants will reduce prices this fall as demanded by the public. Irving Crane secretary of the National Association of Clothiers says rising manufacturing costs will likely force most retailers to end the season at a loss rather than a profit.
Cedar Falls reports that Professor A C Fuller Ida Fesenbeck and Ira Condit of the Iowa State Teachers College will visit Washington Saturday November 13 to assist in a county study center for Washington county teachers. Fuller will teach didactics Fesenbeck will read recommendations and Condit will instruct arithmetic.
Rev Karl A Black man of Chanute Kansas to referee the welterweight championship bout between Jack Britton and Merry Lux in Kansas City on November 18. Black has acted as third man in past shows and is popular with fans.
Tokyo reports a cautious Japanese reaction to California’s anti Japanese land law. Newspapers hope Washington talks will yield a treaty solution and acknowledge vested leasehold rights while noting potential loss of some rights.
Morning court session settled Keokuk county cases stemming from a fatal accident involving Harry Steinke. Judge C A Dewey approved settlements with damages set at 2000 for Robert Steinke and 750 for Gotliebe Bielfke, plus related costs. Other cases postponed for possible jury trial.
Sheriff and Mrs. R. H. McCarty thank the Journal for community courtesy during his five terms as sheriff. They hope his successor runs a successful administration. The McCartys have not decided on plans after January first. He has received several offers but has not chosen. He has served ten years and expects to secure a better position in police or detective work.
All former service men in the community are urged to attend the Armistice day banquet at the Methodist church dining room at seven p m Thursday. The event includes a drive for new members, dues for the rest of the year will be remitted, and applications for victory medals will be available. Leon Beatty post reports improvements at the bank quarters and a dance is planned for November 10 at the armory with Johnson’s orchestra.
Thirty five Washington teachers attended the state educational convention in Des Moines last week and returned Saturday. Others visited Cedar Rapids Rock Island and Davenport. Teachers found the convention inspiring but crowded with about 10 000 in attendance and limited seating in sectional meetings.
Washington ministerial association discusses three week Union evangelistic services planned for February 1921. Dr J M Wishart to contact evangelist Dr L K Peacock, whose revival campaigns have drawn church cooperation in the midwest. January prep month to ready congregations. First United Presbyterian or Methodist church to host, the first such project in Washington in years.
Charles Leland Arnold born August 26 1920 died Saturday evening at seven o'clock at his parents home 810 North Fifth avenue. Cause was a complication of measles and pneumonia. Survived by parents and a brother and sister. Private funeral services held at 2:30 conducted by Dr W W Bowers. Interment in Elm Grove.
Local ad fragment promotes Brown Tire Service for tire punctures and slow leaks. It emphasizes fast inspection and repair, inviting customers to visit the shop for reliable tire care.
A large crowd is expected for Washington Gift Day. Four captains F B Appleby Ralph Bunce Louis F P Fer and Ralph Shannon will lead teams to toss gift coupons from rooftops. Officers will umpire disputes and preclude rowdy behavior with restricted access for men at some areas.
Washington residents join the Women’s Relief Corps to collect warm clothing for Armenian orphans and rescued girls in the Near East. A committee led by Miss Besse Conger, Mrs. R. H. McCarty and Mrs. John Davidson will organize donations of new and used garments, excluding worn shoes and damaged items, to be left at the G. A. R. rooms or the fire house before November 18 for early shipment from Iowa.
G. P. Kangley of Kansas City says the Journal's report that he is selling oil stock in the community is erroneous and untrue.
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