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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1921

Page

3

Bar Association Meet Here Friday for Sixth Judicial District

Washington attorneys host the bar association of the sixth district comprising Jasper Mahaska Ke okuk Powesheik and Washington. About 50 to 60 lawyers attend with a morning courthouse session and a noon club luncheon. Justice Byron W. Preston speeches follow and an open forum closes the program.

Sixth Judicial District Washington Bar Association of the Jasper Mahaska Keokuk Powesheik Court House E. B. Hammer Commercial Club Association Marsh W. Bailey Washington Bar Association O. P. Myers Newton Byron W. Preston Iowa Supreme Court H. C. Kort Jasper County District Association R. J. Smith Powesheik County

County Plans Bond Sale to Pay Warrants

The county will issue $20,000 in bonds within two weeks to fund warrants stamped not paid for lack of funds. The move aims to clear outstanding debts and stabilize finances until tax collections improve in March. Bonds will be repaid over five years, with expectations of normalcy and lower levies in 1922.

Board of Supervisors Harry McCall

Executive committee members named for treasurer position

J E Cross from Jasper County L E Corlett of Mahaska H L Snakenberg of Keokuk J R Patton of Powesheik and Mr Bailey of Washington County comprise the executive committee alongside the treasurer.

J. E. Cross Jasper County L. E. Corlett Mahaska H. L. Snakenberg Keokuk J. R. Patton Powesheik Mr. Bailey Washington County

Three Hundred Miles Out Beautiful Trip

A radiogram from the passenger ship Matsonia to Orville Elder reports the voyage three hundred miles from port. The message says the trip is beautiful and notes calm seas, while observers wonder if the calm is genuine or a camouflaged condition. Further details are awaited.

San Randhisco Matsonia Orville Elder Pilgrim Hawaiian Islands

Nicola and Harmon Book Store Break-In Reported

The Nicola and Harmon book store on the north side of the square was entered last night. About five dollars in change and some postage stamps were taken after a rear window was broken. A window was broken in Wes Ragan's room above the store but nothing was stolen. Investigators suspect local youths carried out the crime.

Nicola & Harmon Book Wes Ragan

Corn Yield Drops in Washington County Field Inspection

William Ruebsam inspected corn in a field owned by his son in law Fred Mitchell. He estimates about 75 bushels per acre earlier, but now foresees only fifty to sixty due to rain wind and mould. Many ears lie on the ground and sprout. overall crop not a failure but below earlier expectations because of September weather.

William Ruebsam Fred Mitchell Ruebsam Washington County Mitchell

Mason Fraternity Washington Lodge to Meet October 7

Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday evening October 7 at eight o'clock. Regular order of business with petitions to ballot upon and receive, and closing with work in the Third Degree. Oat Ellitt Grayson W M.

Washington Lodge No. 26 A. F A.M Oat Ellitt Grayson W. M

Paul Sale Posts A 40 Dollar Average On Polands

The EF J Paul sale of Spotted Polands yesterday averaged about $40.00 with strong demand and brisk bidding. The sale drew a good crowd and was rated one of Mr. Paul’s best offerings at the market.

Mr. Paul

Note of Appreciation from Karl Edmondson

Mr and Mrs Karl Edmondson express sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends for loyal help during a house fire. They credit the saved contents to those efforts and apologize for not thanking each individually.

Karl Edmondson

Notice of Debt Responsibility by Husband

Statement disclaims responsibility for any debts contracted by wife Mrs. Joey Matthews. Signed Henry Matthews. 9713.

Joey Matthews Henry Matthews

Insurance men and their wide coverage claim

This note praises insurance men now in town saying they can cover life, house, barn, car, or cow though some may feel overwhelmed. It warns of being insurance poor when many policies come due at once, noting resilience and belief in insurance.

Delegates Attend Mission Meet Here in Large Early Registration

The Dees Maines Branch W F M S convention nears opening as registrations reach 350 with expected growth. Events include a youth banquet at the Baptist church, meals by local churches, and a postponed large children’s rally due to quarantine concerns.

Dees Maines Society

Departmental Meetings and Special Program Schedule

The program lists 1:15 departmental meetings with officers and committees. 2:10 a double processional. 3:30 Yesterday and Tomorrow by Mrs Dudley. 3:45 Good News from a Far Country by Miss Ella Manning. 4:20 conference delegations. 5:00 Young People's Reception followed by banquet with Mrs Leland in charge. See Special Program.

Lory Dudley D. C. Perry Alvina Robinson J. EB. McPherrin Beall W. W. Bowers Henkle W. M. Dudley Ella Manning Leland

Delegates Arrive for Methodist Foreign Missionary Society Meet

Welcome to Washington as 300 delegates and potentially 100 more gather in the Cleanest City in Iowa for the Methodists foreign mission convention. Four newly enlisted missionaries will receive credentials and sail soon to join the society's foreign work with strong home support backing.

Washington Methodist Foreign Missionary Society Iowa Foreign Missionary Society Methodist Church Methodist Society

Masonic Inspection in Washington by Des Moines Custodian

Frank Cramer custodian of the grand council J and S Masonic bodies from Des Moines is in Washington today to conduct an inspection and school of instruction for Zeredatha council a local Masonic body.

Frank Cramer Des Moines Grand Council Washington Zeredatha Council

Sour milk polish claimed for silver shine

A recipe suggests using sour milk as a silver polish. Submerge the object in the liquid for twenty to thirty minutes and then rinse. The item should appear polished and renewed afterward.

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