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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1927

Page

5

Open Campaign for Second Liberty Loan in County

A 1917 county record notes the Second Liberty Loan campaign opening in Washington county with a $1,000,000 goal. Other items include Sheriff McCarty testifying in federal court in Davenport, a 399 to 0 Washington high school win over St Ambrose academy, a burglary scare at J. L. Fifer home, and Ad club members in Muscatine.

Washington County McCarty Davenport Washington Brighton Washington High School St Ambrose Academy J. L. Fifer Ad Club Muscatine

The Car Owners Scrap Book Highlights Oiling System Tips

Practical automotive guidance from G W Donald covers diagnosing engine overheating causes from oiling and cooling faults to worn pumps and valves. It also offers do it yourself repairs for axle breaks, rusty rims, cylinder head removal, headlight frames, door bumpers, wiring protection, and grind pastes for valves.

Bostik

Iowa State News Roundup Highlights 1927 Events

State events include a Iowa China game banquet and party in Des Moines. Weather chief notes last week’s rain slowed corn maturation. Webster City hosts the 1927 Iowa corn husking tournament. Iowa Good Roads plans a 100 million bond for highways. WSUI to broadcast all major intercollegiate events. Council Bluffs liquor raids arrest 75. Jackson County voters to decide on road bonds. Captain Giles flies from Detroit to Australia stopping in Davenport and Iowa City. Marion Talley in Des Moines concert. Health warnings issued for sore throat cold and influenza. Postmasters consider submitting 100 million road bond to voters. Des Moines Hotel Savery to host annual convention. Walker Exchang e Bank doors closed. Lyle Messner 14 sentenced to life for murder. University of Iowa campus accused of dirty politics in Daily Iowan. Coal strike end noted.

Global news recap spans flights failures to political shifts

The report covers Junkers flight diversion via the Azores to Lisbon, a banquet collapse in Detroit for Edward Schlee and William Brock, and Coolidge’s diplomacy at the international radio telegraph conference. It notes Republican plans, Birger’s death sentence appeal, Lowden support, Marie and the boy king, and Mexico City revolt. It highlights AFL conventions, flood control, inland waterways, and regional weather impacts.

Edward F. Schlee William S. Brock Schlee Detroit

Theatre and Sports items Move to Page Four

Theatre announcements and sporting reviews slated for this page will be continued on page four. The note indicates the section continuation and directs readers to the following page for more details.

Washington County News in Review Oct 2 8 Highlights

A broad survey of local events includes YWCA gym classes led by Miss Eoma Clemens and a large petit juror list for the U.S. district court. Notable items cover football results, school and church activities, new appointments, and civic cases across Washington County during the week.

Washington County U. S. District Court Ward Crandall Brighton S. W. DeLong West Chester Richard MecCleery Washington

Community Marriage of Miss Gibson and Mr Carr

Miss Eather Gibson and William K. Carr were married on Wednesday afternoon. They will reside at home in Charles City Iowa.

Eugene Thomas Charles Thomas Irene Pierce Gerald Bailey Chicago C. E .Polis Andy Polis Presbyterian Church Brighton Eather Gibson William K. Carr Charles City Iowa

Chandler Cars Urge Cleanliness and One Shot Lubrication

Weekly notes advise clean windshields and dusty headlights reduce visibility by up to 75 percent. Regular brushing of upholstery prolongs life, while dirt on fenders damages finish. Chandler cars use the One Shot automatic chassis lubrication eliminating grease cups. Hepburn wins 75 mile race with Studebaker Commander Sport Roadsters at Charlotte Speed way.

Chandler Chandlers Hepburn Atlantic City Studebaker Commander Sport Roadsters Charlotte, N. C Ralph Hepburn Eddie Hearne Commander Ab Jenkins Commander Sport Roads American Automobile Association

Tractors Replace Oxen as South African Power Unit

U. S. Trade Commissioner P. J. Stevenson reports tractors are supplanting oxen in South African farming. They cut production costs and speed up work during the short crop season, despite higher prices. Tractors arrived in 1920 with heavy initial sales followed by a long lull, with limited stock imports that year.

South Africa United States Stevenson P. J. Stevenson U. S Washington

Electric resistance welding advances Ford engineering aims

The article explains how electric resistance welding, developed by Ford engineers, uses a heavy electric current to fuse metal under pressure. Butt seam and spot welding join components as a strong, unified piece, offering a solution to fasten forged and stamped parts efficiently.

Ford Engineers

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