16 Oct 1922
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1922
Page
1
Convention held in historic New Orleans draws attendees from multiple posts. Leaders announce sessions and committee elections as the Legion scales events in the historic city amid tight scheduling and security measures.
Iowa farm lands and buildings are valued at about 29,941 per farm, far above the U S average of 12,684 and double Texas, while per acre values reach 227.09 compared with 69.38 nationwide. Illinois is the nearest competitor, with Iowa surpassing it by nearly two billion dollars in total farm valuation.
Cleveland reports three hundred million gallons of ice cream consumed in the United States last year. Figures from the Association of Ice Cream Supply Men and the National Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers show per-person consumption rising from pre-Prohibition levels. An Agriculture Department exhibit notes 82 percent favor ice cream with 8.2 percent fat contents.
The passage paints a nostalgic walk through a former Spanish and French regime area. It recalls time worn cobblestones and a Spanish military headquarters arch where kings troops once entered. The text evokes ghosts of prisoners and cavaliers joining World War I veterans in reminiscence and dance.
David Blankenhorn of Crawfordsville spent Saturday in Washington engaging with local officials and exploring opportunities for civic involvement.
Police kill three more in Rock Island after a midnight quarrel. Officers James Green and Edward Minor died at scene while Robert Scott later died at hospital. A rifle and revolvers found in Scott's home suggest a gang activity, raising fears of further unrest and possible state troop intervention.
Peoria officials announce the federal grand jury will open at two this afternoon with an inquiry into Rock Islands wartime conditions. Federal agent R C Gost, who previously investigated the Rock Island situation, has arrived to provide evidence.
Mr and Mrs T J McElhinney arrived home this morning after about four weeks away Visiting their daughter Mrs William Nelson in Hastings Neb their son Andrew in Arthur Neb and their son Rev J Hoy McElhinney in Burlington They report a delightful time and good health throughout their journey.
International trade relies on consumer buying power and finance, as Brazil hosts the Cotton Conference. W Irving Bullard notes U.S. and Brazil share a long cotton-manufacturing history and that world demand for cotton goods will grow despite higher costs, with South America projected to contribute raw cotton in years ahead.
Iowa’s two state prisons Fort Madison and Anamosa operate large self supporting programs. Anamosa runs apron shoe tin and printing with 40 workers producing $256,430 in two years and Fort Madison focuses on chair making and tailoring with profits nearing $7000 monthly. Both farms supply meat and vegetables for inmates. Plans to phase out cooperage at Anamosa and shift to a more profitable line are under consideration.
The speaker praises Brazil for tariff concessions to at least 16 U S manufacturers and sees South America as a major economic opportunity for the century. The era’s handicaps will pass as the world regains order and prosperity and cotton goods grow in demand.
Sweden reports nearly balanced migration in 1921 with 1950 emigrants and 8551 Swedes returning home. About 65 percent of emigrantshead to the United States while more women left than men. Sweden narrows immigration and refusals rise for Russians and Germans.
More than seven thousand gathered in Iowa City to greet the victorious Iowa football team arriving from New Haven after a 6 to 0 triumph over Yale. The medical school led the parade, horns blew, and whistles sounded as coaches wheeled the squad to rooms amid limited access for the cheering crowd.
In Keota on October 16 a sleeping man fled through an upstairs window after his wife woke him from a nightmare. Charlie Brown Jr. sustained a broken arm and minor injuries while Mrs Brown pursued him, ending with her capture as he slept at home.
Police discovered the body of ER. Erickson, manager, at the Regent News stand after a gun report. A pistol lay at his feet. Erickson was father of Pia Erickson, previously a leading moving picture theatre usher.
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