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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1920
Page
3
J. W. Teeter suffered a broken right arm near the shoulder and a dislocated right shoulder after an accidental fall from a ladder yesterday. The injuries cause him much pain and annoyance.
The Washington high school football team, after a strong week of practice and a pep rally, heads to Winfield for a crucial battle. Coach Dickinson keeps the Davenport lineup with Putnam at quarterback, two substitutes available, and a 9 37 a m Burlington train departure. Local fans travel by car as officials Beck Peterson and Kinsinger are assigned to the game. The squad shows fighting spirit and readiness for a hard fought victory despite high expectations.
Brown leather Davenport and two leather rockers head a sale on Saturday October 23 at 2 pm. Oak dining set kitchen cabinet and stove plus two rugs and utensils offered by Mrs Don Young auctioned by Macon Fr. Most bidders will travel to Keota for the district convention Monday October 25 with car departures at 1 pm and 6 30 pm. Members asked to confirm attendance with E G Fox for banquet planning.
Local notice requests all subscribers in West Chester Iowa to call at the office and settle accounts. Accounts are payable per month and must have money to do business. Signed by A Scabery secretary-treasurer.
Fred N Anderson warns readers to collect repaired tires and tubes or they will be sold. Public notice appears dated with an implied deadline, urging action to prevent forfeiture or disposal by the seller.
The article explains how water presence and altitude shape Arctic temperatures. It notes that higher altitudes toward the north lessen the impact of cold, reducing the discomfort caused by extreme weather.
In 1875 Captain Matthew Webb completed the Dover to Calais swim in 21 hours and 45 minutes. On September 5 6 1911 Englishman Thomas Burgess, living in Paris, swam from South Foreland England to Le Chatelet France in 2 hours 85 minutes.
Sir Gardiner Wilkinson documents an Ethiopian princess moving toward her chariot in upper Egypt. The chariot carries a canopy or umbrella as a shade from the sun, highlighting antique styling and travel customs.
R K E Schulty announces a $35 000 modern brick and hollow tile garage to be built on the Richer lot at North Iowa Avenue and street. The single story 52 by 155 foot structure will face south with large display windows and allow a future east expansion to full lot width. Construction starts soon with completion hoped in ninety days after a recent fire forced relocation.
A novel cycling race at Saint Cloud Paris ended with the last-place finisher declared the winner. The course featured a very steep hill and brakes were forbidden while riders were not allowed to set foot on the ground or tack across the course.
The passage argues that exposure to non children’s literature can benefit a child, and that homes with access to inspiring books promote a lifelong love of reading. It urges offering opportunities for children to encounter such works with minimal formalities.
The verses paint business as ruthless yet transformative, arguing competition drives progress. It contrasts harsh battles for advantage with the idea that business fuels growth, cities, and human striving, framing commerce as both brutal sport and idealized romance.
The Iowa Synod of the Presbyterian Church met in Shenandoah for its 39th annual session. Key topics included new service commissions, a debated unified program, and higher education funding for Iowa Presbyterians. The gathering featured Rev. Archibald Cardle and Rev. W. E. Fisher as moderator and several educational and revival addresses.
County Engineer W P Rawn is nursing a broken bone in his right hand after cranking a Ford car yesterday. The injury hampers his work as he recovers.
The county clerk and deputy complete the docket for the forthcoming November term. The term opens November 1 with Judge Charles A. Dewey presiding, signaling a busy session ahead.
Daniel Webster painted cattle faces in changing colors blue then red for amusement. He enjoyed the novelty and would switch color whenever he had spare minutes, amusing friends with the queer-looking herd.
Des Moines reports rising rents prompt talk of state regulation of renting. A Wisconsin law digest outlines a draft plan restricting high charges, creating a rent commission, and authorizing double damages, with penalties for evictions of tenants with children and for unreasonable lease terms.
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