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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1922

Page

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Jobs for All Unemployed inState Now in Iowa

Des Moines reports unemployment virtually wiped out due to revived building and bumper farm crops. Corn huskers are scarce while 250 road crews in 83 counties pull workers. pay runs 3 to 4 cents per bushel near Des Moines, enabling daily earnings of about 3.50 to 4.96 dollars. City building permits exceed 7 million dollars in Des Moines and will finish within a year.

Des Moines Iowa George B. Albert Albert

U S steamships barred from carrying or selling liquor

Federal Judge Hand ruled that American steamships cannot carry or sell liquor anywhere in the world. The decision dismissed actions against two steamship companies.

The Associated Press New York American Steamships

Crawfordsville Man Walter Orris Dies in Colorado

Walter Orris, formerly of Crawfordsville, has died in Colorado Springs. The body will be brought home for burial and funeral services are expected Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church.

Crawfordsville Walter Orris Colorado Springs

Bobbed hair craze hits Mexico City in youth trend

Mexico City reports a growing fashion as young girls prefer short hair. The trend began when several students returning from the United States popularized the look, challenging the belief that bobbed hair signaled immorality.

Mexico City Associated Press United States

United States Court of Claims reconvenes with large winter docket

The Court of Claims reopens with a vast winter term calendar. World War I related actions totalling up to three billion dollars are filed against all government departments. Claims include requisitioned ships and railways, patent infringements, torpedo and radio exports, anti aircraft engines, base contracts, and war surplus disputes. A savings bank seeks liability on government bonds, while other suits cover mail truck injuries and land loss from mail plane operations.

Washington United States Court of Claims Court of Claims

Humane Association urges focused charity work in clubs

Chicago headquarters of the American Humane Association advises member societies to concentrate on tasks within their scope and avoid outside meddling. They cite examples of charitable efforts across the country that funded shelters,救 welfare, and animal rescue, stressing ongoing activity over one off actions.

Associated Ideas Chicago Chicary American Humane Association Soc Helal Pacific Coast Pn.5 Animal Rescue League New York Omaha

Hapsburg Properties Turned Into Cash in Austria Sale

The liquidation of vast Hapsburg holdings in Austria progresses toward completion. Valued at milliards of crowns, the property sales and leasing of former court buildings fund war invalids. Private possessions reduced. items gifted by Europe’s monarchs and famed art pieces sold largely to Italians. Major buildings and estates included Old and New Court Palaces and royal villas.

Associated Press Vhenna Hapsburg Austria Government of Francis Joseph Elizabeth Karl China Japan

Resume work on Hall Mills murder in New Brunswick court

Court officials resumed no new investigation in the Hall Mills murder case after reviewing the file with Wilbur A. Motts. No decisive action was reported on Jane Gibson the eye witness, and no new facts emerged from the day’s proceedings.

New Brunswick Hall-Mills Wilbur A. Motts Jane Gibson

Nebraska to Meet Iowa in Football Showdown

Officials of Aksarben Nebr. Exposition have arranged a football game between Iowa and Nebraska on December 9. Nebraska shows willingness to play. The first meeting was in 1919 with Iowa winning 19 to 0. Nebraska leads 12 wins to 3 with 3 draws in 18 games. Charles Gardner sails to Iowa City to discuss Big Ten rules.

Associated Press Omaha Nebr Aksarben Nebraska Exposition Hawkeye University Nebraska Iowa Charles Gardner Iowa City

Hold Up in Downtown Jewelry Store Nets Diamonds

Two men staged a hold up in a Minneapolis jewelry store and escaped with two unset diamonds valued at 1200 dollars after firing shots at passersby who attempted to intervene. No injuries were reported.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minn

Farm labor pay shows a decrease in day wages

Des Moines reports a drop in the day rate for manual farm labor across the United States. On Oct 21 the average with board stood at 28.97 dollars a month, while the year 1921 average without board was 280.14 dollars. Comparisons show lower day wages with and without board versus last year.

Associated Press Des Moines United States Agricultural Department

Uncle Sam enters the guide book business for western tours

The U S Geological Survey releases a new guide detailing Colorado scenery Utah plateaus and desert routes from Denver to Salt Lake City It highlights geology mining history especially Leadville and the Roy al Gorge war between Denver and Rio Grande and Santa Fe Railroads and notes reclamation timber conservation and railroad development along the route The guide may be bought for one dollar from the department.

Associated Press Washington Uncle Sam Golden ‘West U. S Colorado Denver and Rio Grande Western Denver Salt Lake City Department Golago Utah Leadville Forest Service Denver and Rio Grande Santa Fe

Moral choices and global influence amid great trepidation

A national reflection on duty and sacrifice urges softer power over Ottoman leadership, arguing the United States must balance aloofness with a clear stand when moral issues loom large and risk catastrophe across Asia and Europe. It stresses the need to influence events responsibly rather than pursue self interest.

Evanston Itl American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Edward C. Moore Cambridge Dr. Moore Europe Turkey Near East Constantinople Asi Minor United States Moore Ottoman Empire Asia

Minister Leonard Christlen Shot Dead by Wife Then Kills Self

At Havre Montana Leonard Jacob Christlen pastor of St Marks church was shot dead in his home by Mrs Carleton wife of former district judge Frank Carleton. She then killed herself when found by a family member. The couple had hosted her that evening and discussions followed before the fatal shooting.

Havre Mont. Get Leonard Jacob Christlen St. Marks Montana West All Outdoors

New Record Set for Panama Canal Traffic

The Panama Canal saw a record inter-ocean travel in September with 63 vessels passing from Pacific to Atlantic and vice versa. Thirty-four ships were westbound and twenty-nine eastbound, according to official reports from Washington.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Panama Canal Pacific Atlantic

County Church Sunday Services and Attendance Update

The county church reports Sunday school at 10 a m with 69 in attendance last Sunday and a $3 00 offering. A week earlier 62 attended and gave $3 50. A previous week 30 attended with unknown offering, aiming for 100 attendance by Christmas and $5 00 or more in offerings. The pastor A F E Aldrich announces preaching at 11 00 with the topic The Hiding Soul from First Samuel 10 22 and the evening subject What think ye of Christ from Matt 27 22. Music by the choir. Sunday school at 2 00 led by H J Mangold. Evening service at 3 00 on Baptism. They will meet at Bro and Sister Rathmel's and invite all to attend.

W. A. Leet Christ Matt A. FE. Aldrich

Haskins Presbyterian Service and Picture Show

The Haskins church advertises Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning service followed by a 7 30 p m picture service titled He is Rising enhancing the progress of the American Negro led by Pastor Frank R Casselman.

Frank R. Casselman

Bethel Presbyterian Sunday Schedule and Local Visits

Bethel Presbyterian lists Sunday school at 10 15 a m and public service at 1 30 p m Frances R Casselman and James A Embree traveled to Ottumwa for a day trip and plan to visit Ames tomorrow to see grandson Leo Brown employed at a local bank

the Christian and Politics Frances R. Casselman James A. Embree Ottumwa Ames Leo Brown

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