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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1920
Page
3
Private sale at residence 621 South Iowa Avenue features furniture including dresser a combination book and writing desk dining table and six chairs three piece living room set two rockers gas range solid walnut drop leaf table refrigerator coal stove screen and bureau. Phone 782 Green 24018 Mrs Aldarbyshire.
The store will be closed all day Thursday November 25 for the 38th annual Thanksgiving observance in Washington Iowa.
Wardrobe Cleaners will be closed all day Thanksgiving Day. Customers needing cleaning and pressing before the holiday should place orders early tomorrow to ensure service. Phone 300.
The fire department was summoned to the Newt O Laughlin residence on East Second Street where a chimney burned with a large flame and sparks, raising fears the home could catch fire.
The proposed Noble school consolidation will be decided by voters in the new district on Saturday November 27. The election date has been officially announced by the county superintendent of schools.
Washington high is poised for Thanksgiving at Columbus Junction as eight seniors face graduation. The squad, led by Lemley Duke Neill Reed Carson Jones Swift and Kiesey, vows a fighting sendoff in a potential lineup with regulars. Officials include Major Hill Barnes and Jackson. The town braces for a heated showdown and coach Bby has the squad ready.
Carpenters Local Union 1298 announces a special election at the hall on Thursday November 25 1920 from 4 to 6 pm to ballot on the general officers of the International. Recording secretary Albert Simpson urges members to remember the date and hours.
All lumber yards will close on Thanksgiving Day for the holiday. Businesses urge customers to plan ahead and note that normal hours will resume the following day.
The Jane Chilcott Library will be closed for the entire Thanksgiving Day. No services or hours will be available.
A jury was impaneled for L A Guy in a Rock Island railway damages suit over alleged crop losses from drainage issues. Trial is scheduled for next Monday at ten. Plaintiff seeks 3000 dollars. The list includes Ant Malicky and John Heaton among jurors.
The Journal will publish a noon edition Thursday and asks those with announcements or advertisements to submit by Wednesday or very early Thursday morning to ensure inclusion.
The Volunteer Rescue Army formerly the Slum Army requests clothing shoes hats and other items for distribution to those in need. Contact 417 Green or residence 429 S Third Ave to donate or request help. Major and Mrs Sneath supervise operations.
Mrs. Rachel Collins 70 attempted suicide after authorities labeled her son former Lt Keith Collins the mastermind of a Burlington mail robbery. She was rushed to a hospital in serious condition. No trace of Keith Collins found. postal inspectors recovered 7800 in currency at Fred Paffenbarger’s home.
The first college scholarship established by the Pennsylvania Railroad to be won by a woman has been awarded to Miss Dorothy Holloway of Williamsport.
Iowa City will host the second annual Iowa Bankers Association short course at the University of Iowa on December 20 to 22. About 611 bankers from last year are expected to attend. Topics include income tax, general banking, and the federal reserve system with speakers like Clayton B. Stivers.
The Democratic National Committee released a campaign financial report showing receipts of 1 321 655 84 and expenditures of 1 308 007 39. Wilbur W Marsh signed as national treasurer along with signatures from Cox and Roosevelt each giving 5 000. Other named donors include Baruch Ryan Chadbourne Guffey Dohepy Peale Crane among others with varying New York and Pennsylvania contributions.
In Tokio Japan the telephone company reports a shortage of female operators and offers a payment of 1.50 dollars for each recommended applicant who joins as an operator. The article notes the labor tightness and the incentive reflects the demand for AR Opets sir 2.
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