This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1921
Page
3
An engine pulling an eastbound Milwaukee freight train broke down just west of town this morning. The damaged part near the front allowed the pilot to drop toward the rail. The engine was moved to the yards by the passenger station as Ottumwa workers repaired it. by 3 PM it was not yet back in service.
Tesuel Bangmen of Rock Island and Ruth McCutcheon of Washington receive a marriage license. Louis Nath of Columbus Junction and Laura Salladay of Ainsworth also obtain licenses.
The October teachers examination is held at the courthouse today with Miss Clara Wallace county superintendent in charge. Several teachers from rural schools are taking the tests.
The storage house at Reister's egg and poultry plant nears completion and should be ready for occupancy within thirty days. The seventy two by forty eight foot concrete block building sits behind the main structure between North Iowa and North Second avenues with exterior walls finished.
Local W R C members solicit contributions this week for temper, underwear and night garments for Perkins hospital children. Volunteers meet Friday at Mrs Scott Reister's home to sew and prepare donated materials. bring lunch as none is provided.
William Birka, detained earlier in the week, is to live with a brother after a county commissioners of insanity hearing found no cause to continue confinement. The case stems from Birka family troubles and the mother and sister sought the arrest. The incident appears less serious than street reports suggested.
Sheriff Denison relocates items from the former USL battery station to the solary building on East Second Street per owner W. W. Wilson to clear space for a new tenant. A Greek shoe-shining firm is reported to occupy the room. The text notes that twenty percent of workers in the United States are women.
Mrs Charles Schulty of 733 South Iowa avenue died yesterday at the county hospital after an operation for prolonged illness. Funeral services are set for Thursday at three at the residence, with interment in Elm Grove cemetery. She was born May 12 1867 in Cedar township and married Charles Schulty in 1886. She leaves a husband son Orville two grandchildren and several siblings.
Funeral services for Mrs. Minerva L. Stotts were held in Ainsworth. The Riverside and Ainsworth resident, widow of Ozias Stotts, died at her son William Stotts's home in Gibbs Missouri after living with a Chicago doctor son. Burial took place in the Ainsworth cemetery. Emma Roberts of Macon Georgia, a singer, is noted as a Rotarian member.
A gas firm urges customers to use gas efficiently to reduce wasteful consumption and lower bills. It argues waste leads to complaints, investigations, re checks, delayed payments, and higher costs for all, emphasizing customer satisfaction over revenue.
Alex Miller addressed about fifty Hi Y club members at a six o'clock dinner in the high school cafeteria prepared by Mrs. Jennie McGee and served by teachers. Postmaster A R Miller spoke on service and shared experiences from Eldora state training school for boys and the local high school. James Work, club president, presided over the event.
The old Christian church seats are being knocked down and prepared for shipment to Bloomfield. A church of the same denomination near that place purchased them. W. W. McFarland who bought the church building at auction last summer plans to remodel it into a residence, possibly starting this fall.
Harry Shrader and workers start installing a new modern front at the Fair store after a recent fire. The redevelopment will improve the south side and provide better windows for display.
The Tri-County reunion held in Washington on October 14 1921 prompted I G White Post 108 G A R and Tri County officers to adopt a resolution thanking the Commercial Club Ad Club Rotary Club and many individuals for financial help music address welcome recitation names taking veterans and wives coffee and meals and gate offerings that made the reunion a success.
Adjutant W P Moothart notes that Sarah Bernhardt, age 77, appeared for the fourth performance of La Claire a new play by Maurice Rostand. The production features heavy dialogue and showcases her vocal charm and diction.
The text notes unusual activity at the egs house with Hal absent most of the day. Scott and Claude leave near noon, suggesting a possible upcoming wedding. Market reports mention Chicago market telegram and poultry prices lowering, with Reister's likely to adjust prices and hens and springs down for Thursday.
Announcements list box suppers candy socials church programs and meetings across Cedar Center Prairie Flower and surrounding towns. highlights include box suppers at Cedar Center and Prairie Flower schools, various church socials, bake sales for Armenian orphans, youth group gatherings, and a Delta Alpha Methodist class event scheduled around Oct 27 28.
A rummage style sale is planned for next Saturday in the Stew art building on the square's south side in the former Orr grocery space. The Brotherhood of American Yeomen will host about thirty Ottumwa Yeomen Friday evening October 28 with F P Gilbert and Earl D Frink attending. The Ottumwa party will include an eighteen member degree team to perform initiatory work and Gilbert will install officers for the year. Local members anticipate a rare treat from the Ottumwa delegation, regarded as the best in the order.
The Detroit News notes eye health requires cautious lighting. Sudden brightness changes harm the eye and those with weak vision should keep a soothing room color to rest the eyes.
Motorists should stop after hitting a pedestrian to reduce trouble and show courtesy. The Kansas City Star notes pedestrians almost always expect a stop as a basic courtesy and safety step.
Des Moines October 26 the state executive council began an inquiry into the affairs of W B Barney dairy and food commissioner and others after an eleven month delay. Verne Marshall Cedar Rapids Gazette publisher favored charges while Barney was represented by George Cosson. Thirty witnesses subpoenaed for the prosecution Barney may summon a similar number. The hearing was kept secret at Barneys request amid charges of selling tubercular cattle inefficiency neglect of duty and oath violation.
A man laments his wife’s extravagance. He says her thrifty parents taught her only to save money and not how to spend it wisely. He expresses sadness over the financial habits formed in her upbringing.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.