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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1920
Page
2
Market notes show estimated receipts for cattle hogs and sheep, with prices for heavy medium and light weights. Grain futures close mixed with Dec wheat at 2.03 and corn at 83, rye 1.656, oats 1.16, reflecting modest shifts as Toledo and St Louis cash markets list varied bids.
Seven year old Theodore Welsh died after being beaten by Clarence and Ernest Frize who then threw him from an eighth avenue bridge into Indian Creek for not stealing popcorn. He suffered critical internal injuries and a broken nose while pleading for help. His 13 year old brother Bennie was treated for lockjaw from a rusty nail. The Frize boys, and their mother, were returned from Kansas for trial.
Orchid hunting engages adventurers who seek rare varieties in remote regions. Success can bring large rewards as a single plant may be worth thousands of dollars.
The Automo bile Blue Book notes that Bowling Green in New York City, covering 517 acres, was ordered fenced in 1732. It was leased at one peppercorn for 11 years to three citizens as a private bowling green, with a renewal for another 11 years at 20 shillings annually.
An essay notes that Hindoos lack a direct word for friend and prefer the term brother to express closeness. The observation reflects cultural language usage and social bonds highlighted in the article.
Constantinople October 20 Guy Davis of Charleston South Carolina one of the Americans convicted of stealing from the American organization for relief In the Near East has been sentenced to four years hard labor. Four others received sentences from three months to two years with option to pay fines. All will pay fines. Charles Dolan and William Murray were acquitted.
Waldo Gelvin, a University of Chicago freshman and former high school and Grinnell College athlete, collapsed and died just after a short track run. He lived in Marshalltown and was pledged to Delta Tau Delta.
Mrs. Mortimer Delano disclosed the elopement of her daughter Miss Priscilla Alden Delano with Ta keo Watari. They wed in New York on August 5. Delano, a descendant of early Huguenots, studied dancing. Watari is described as from a high-ranking Japanese family.
Carl Lauer a messenger for the State Commercial and Savings Bank with 70000 dollars in currency and negotiable checks was robbed by three armed men in front of the Western avenue station of the Logan Square elevated railroad. The loot included 20000 in currency and 50000 in negotiable checks. The robbers fled in an automobile while several pedestrians witnessed the incident.
The column lists sales by Po land China breeders and others in Washington Iowa with dates Oct 25 26 and notes several consignments. It also covers corn husking price guidance for the county and a detailed measure rule for bushels. It discusses tractor industry growth the mortality rate of early companies and the benefits of tractor use for fall plowing and crop gains.
South Dakota farm bureaus report average herd profits rise by 540 dollars per 20 grade cows when purebred sires are used. statewide, 21 million dollars more profit would come from using purebreds, replacing scrub sires, across 946 breeding herds. Also notes that reduced dollar buying power hurts colleges and experiment stations, with cattle departments cutting herd sizes and labor, risking wasteful econ omy. Tractor orphan topic to follow.
Mason Transfer & Storage Co. urges fall plowing as essential for next year's crop. The dealer argues fall plowing destroys weeds and seeds, creates mulch for plant growth, aerates soil, kills pests, conserves moisture, and loosens packed soil to withstand freezing and thawing.
Mrs. Harvey Woodruff of St. Paul visited, then went to Washington to see her mother Mrs. Andy Brown. Dale Ebner arrived from Washington, guests at J. E. Booth home. Highland Center school work begins. Muscatine visitors join Charlie Davis project. Several families from Washington, Davenport, Olds visit or assist at local homes and meetings.
Clara Birney shopped in Washington Tuesday afternoon with her daughter Lola. Dewey Godlove and others attended the Swisher funeral Sunday. Sherd Stark had a second automobile accident Tuesday with a badly smashed car and minor injuries.
In the November 1920 term a court suit in Washington County Iowa lists numerous defendants including Ashby families, Baker, Cox, Kopp, Ritchey, Scofield and others. The suit targets a real estate description in SM Cox Subdivision East Washington and unknown heirs or claimants.
The petition of the plaintiff seeks to quiet and establish title in fee simple to the described real estate in Washington County Iowa. Unknown claimants are barred from any right or title and a default judgment may be entered if defenses are not filed by November 1 1920.
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