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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1920

Page

2

Political Adver tising for Washington County Voters

A reader urged voters to demand transparency and accountability in county government. He calls for a three-member investigation committee into the County Home, 1918 land deal, and employee hours, arguing salaries must reflect work performed and taxes kept fair. He notes prior offices should rotate and criticizes an 1918 Board appointment linked to uncovering county actions.

Washington County Board of Supervisors Iowa Committee of Safety Coun Henry County Steward Jefferson County Louisa County J.cheuuo J. W. Parrow J. D. Glasgow Ed Jackson Sam Anderson

Market Roundup and Local Election Endorsements

Chicago markets report estimated receipts for cattle sheep and grain futures with prices and open interest. The piece also presents endorsements by SAM T. DONAHEY urging voters to support specific county officers and notes wage and agricultural forecasts.

Chicago

Confusion Over Ballot Circle In City Election

Des Moines reports confusion as the ballot head circle for straight party votes is restored. Voters may mark the circle above a ticket and then select individual candidates on other tickets by cross marks, voting the straight ticket except for those named on other tickets.

Des Moines W. R. C. Kendricks

Notice to Electric Consumers for Brief Power Interruption

Notice to electric customers that service will be off from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow Sunday Oct 24 due to connecting new equipment at the plant. The interruption will be as short as possible. Iowa Gas and Electric Co.

Iowa Gas & Electric Co

Youngest Freshman: 12 Year Old Edward Hochle Hardy Enters Columbia

A 12-year-old New York student Edward Hochle Hardy, known for speaking twelve languages and liking batting averages, qualifies as the youngest freshman to enter Columbia University.

New York Columbia University Edward Hochle Hardy

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