This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1920
Page
3
Sigourney prepares for a Saturday morning game at 10 oclock against Washington after adjustments to travel plans and kick off time. Coach Dickinson pressures players with stiff workouts as Washington, wary of the scheduling, looks to avenge a 21 to 0 loss last year.
Friends of Mr and Mrs Paul MacKachron now in Techow China urge local support for famine relief. P J Ross of Commercial Savings Bank will collect contributions and forward them to Mr MacKachron. Those wishing to help are urged to contribute promptly.
The Volunteer Rescue Army formerly the Slum Army requests clothing such as shoes hats and coats for charity. People in need can call 417 Green or visit 429 S Third Ave. Major and Mrs Sneath are officers in charge 228e.
D F Macon of Washington Iowa acts as auctioneer for a local sale listing contact details at phone number 261 Red. The brief notice notes the auctioneer and location in a compact community classifieds item.
J L Brownlee of Ridgway Dynamo and Hogine and a Kentucky visit follow the successful start of Iowa Gas and Electric’s new turbine. The turbine, directed by J B Tuttle, now handles night load, replacing older dynamos, and features a spray pond cooling system with 2800 gallons per minute pumped by a 40 hp motor. The plant serves fifteen towns after Winfield addition, with further improvements underway.
A company has just opened its business in this section of the country signaling new commercial activity. The move suggests potential job creation and local market expansion as the enterprise begins operations.
The Washington band has been engaged to play for the Armistice day celebration in Ottumwa hosted by the American Legion on Thursday. Their Shrine meet performance two weeks ago drew strong praise from Ottumwa residents who urged a return. The only other band at the event will be Ottumwa’s First Cavalry band directed by Cleveland Dayton.
County Red Cross leaders lay plans for the annual roll call from November 11 Armistice Day to November 25 Thanksgiving Day. Former service men will canvass door to door, with a large share on November 18. Films on Red Cross work will be shown in county theaters and churches host special drives on November 14. Prof. Wyckoff will speak in Washington about relief efforts in Europe. The drive aims to boost global relief needs and county membership. Falk Motor Co. advertises Ford cars tractors and service in the county.
A farmer notes the herd endures wild weather swings from flood to drought and hail to sleet yet the cattle persist, producing dairy despite ill timed seasons and harsh conditions, with hopeful leads of steady sales and no excuses.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.