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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1920
Page
3
Des Moines hosts the State Y M C A Convention November 26 to 28 to shape a county program for religious activity among men and boys ages 18 to 26. Ministers Y M C A members and business leaders from the county expected to attend as churches prepare to extend Y M C A work statewide for 3 000 expected attendees.
Judge Charles A. Dewey began instructing the jury in the case of First Savings bank of Crawfordsville versus W. J. Edgar over two promissory notes totaling $4,000. Trial has drawn crowds amid witnesses and lengthy arguments,涉及 1918 land deal by Daniel Hayes company agents and allegations of bank conspiracy to defraud.
The Volunteer Rescue Army formerly the Slum Army requests clothing shoes hats and other items for charity work. Those in need may call 417 Green or visit 429 S Third Ave to receive aid. Major and Mrs Sneath are officers in charge.
Washington High School football squads and the second team drilled with emphasis on line play and passing before a long scrimmage. Coach Dickinson signaled more hard work next week as the Junction game looms and freshmen and sophomores played a tied scrimmage before darkness.
Mrs. Nettie Bickford Bryson, 70, died at the county hospital after a prolonged illness. Born November 29, 1850 in Fairfield, she was the widow of William Bryson, had lived in Los Angeles, and was the last of her family. Private funeral services will be held at the homes of Mrs Cavander and Mrs Junkin Monday afternoon.
Arrangements for a special evangelistic campaign are set at the New Haven Baptist Church west of town under the Washington Baptist Association Missionary committee. Meetings begin in December with Rev. Riddington of Worth doing the preaching, who recently conducted successful meetings at Louisa Center.
Des Moines November 19 There is talk Major Guy Brewer a longtime Republican worker may become revenue collector. Brewer has been active in party work as an assistant to the state central committee and was an elector at large. He served overseas with the 168th Infantry and earned the Distinguished Service Cross and is a Spanish war veteran.
The Fortnightly club evening literature department gathers Monday at 7:00 at Mrs F L Wilson's home with an 8:15 high school auditorium program. Mrs David McLaughlin leads discussion on missions Amos Hosea and related political and social themes.
A church workers school underway at the Baptist church began yesterday and continues today. Attendees from the area include Janet A international trader and others. Prof J A Lapham of Pella and Miss Boyd of Des Moines lead the program with Dr White outlining model young people meetings.
In Chicago on November 20 twelve Chinese restaurant owners were summoned to city hall to explain why chop suey costs 50 cents and chicken chop suey 1.25 dollars. Alderman Max Adamowski led a committee questioning owners about living costs and business practices.
In Topeka Kansas industry court testimony mills report operating at two thirds capacity due to slack demand for Kansas flour. They cite high overhead costs and loss selling to eastern markets as reason to curb production amid cheap Canadian wheat.
Des Moines Nov 20 The official canvass of the recent election will begin at the statehouse next Monday Nov 22 and is expected to finish in a few days. County canvass returns are arriving in large numbers and rush calls may be sent to delinquent counties if they are late.
The study finds accidents occur more often in the final hour of morning work and the final hour of afternoon work, compared with other times of day.
Henderson the store manager questions the originality of an advertisement. The note defends the ad as genuine and explains the effort involved in writing it. It states Washington Butter is manufactured locally and invites customers to try a pound in hopes they will buy more.
In Coblenz the 20,000 strong American colony continues daily exercises as fall maneuvers proceed near Kaiserlautern, amid rumors of a possible recall by President-elect Harding. Troops push intensive training for modern warfare in the Rhineland area.
The text notes German residents prefer continued American presence over withdrawal. It says Germans are hostile to French and Belgians and favor British troops if Americans leave. It adds that the marriage ban on soldiers is no longer effective, with some men marrying German wives and being sent to America from Antwerp.
Burlington officials announce bread prices are falling with a new ten cent loaf at 14 ounces and a nationwide shift toward larger low cost loaves. Bakery managers expect to standardize sizes after a Masters Bakers meeting while higher priced fifteen and twenty cent loaves remain in production.
Beavers have been reintroduced in New England after decades, with many upland meadows now formed by damming activity that halted forest growth years ago, according to local observations. The note mentions that Lim saw an advertisement related to the topic.
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