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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1920

Page

5

Teachers Demand Changes in State Laws on Schools

Iowa teachers press for reforms to education policy in a broad resolution at the state teachers association meeting. They urge English as the elementary medium, higher teacher standards, statewide consolidation, state inspection of school sanitation, vocational training, and protected funding for underresourced districts. Senator Newberry discusses county superintendents and calls for nonpartisan selection, expanded duties, rural school upkeep, stricter compulsory attendance, higher tax limits, and a health program.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa State Teachers’ Association State Department of Public Instruction Boards of Education Department of Public Instruction C. P. Colegrove B. W. Newberry Strawberry Point Senate Schools Committee Newberry State Senator Newberry

Amusements Smash Drama of The Challenge of the Law

The Fox Theatre showcases The Challenge of the Law with William Russell as Capt. Bruce Cavanaugh. A Royal Northwest Mounted Police officer foils smuggling near Fort Qu Appelle, loves a smuggler leader’s daughter, who helps her father escape. After pursuit and desert peril, love survives to end in reconciliation at the fort.

Ington Fox William Russell Bruce Cavanaugh Royal Northwest Fort Qu'Appelle Mexico Bruce

Four in a family have appendicitis at Iowa Falls

Iowa Falls reports an apparent outbreak in the Worth Newton family. Ten children, four operated for appendicitis in two months, two deaths within two weeks, two recovering, and two more showing symptoms.

Iowa Falls Worth Newton

District Court Want Ad Summary in Iowa Filed Case

In Washington County Iowa the district court lists a case caption involving plaintiff Genaugen and defendants JR W Marten Mary M Burton and James with unspecified claims. The fragment suggests a civil action or guardianship style filing typical of district court dockets.

Washington County Iowas Genaugen JR. W. Marten Mary M. Burton James

Monumental Fraternal Memorial Designs Offered

A supplier promotes refined yet affordable monumental designs for societies and fraternal organizations. They offer intricately lettered granite inscriptions carved in colors, suitable for lasting memorials and claim to perform skilled work at a lower cost than typical.

Legal notice in Washington County Iowa case quieting title

Notice to defendants and unknown claimants that a petition has been filed in the District Court of Washington County Iowa by the plaintiff asserting fee simple ownership of described real estate Lot six and west six feet of Lot seven in block eleven Original Town of Ainsworth and seeks quiet title and relief. If you fail to appear by noon of the second day of the January 3 1921 term at the courthouse Washington Iowa your default will be entered and decree issued. LIISTON BICHER attorneys for Plaintiff. Oct 25 nov 18 16

Ainsworth Town of Fifth Street District Court of Washington County Iowa Caid District Court Washington Liiston & Bicher, Torneys

Japan Leads World in Silk Production

Japan remains the top producer of silk, surpassing other nations. Analysts note its strong sericulture sector and export demand driving continued leadership in the global market.

Japan

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