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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1921
Page
5
A survey recounts numerous dirigible disasters from 1908 to 1919 across Germany Britain and the United States. It covers Zeppelins destroyed or wrecked in war prewar mishaps including L-1 L-2 Deutschland Schwaben and others and notable civilian and naval incidents in Oakland Brigantine and Chicago with fatalities and rescue actions.
In Chicago two ex prohibition enforcers, James Hagearty and Clay Wilson, were arrested near Summit, Illinois, as Special Agents Roche and Donovan pursue a gang tied to extortion schemes. The operation allegedly sought up to $100,000, with at least five more arrests expected, including two saloonkeepers.
The thirteenth annual session of the Layman's Association of the Iowa conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will convene in Mt Pleasant at the Presbyterian church on Sept eight and nine. A. N. Jarvis of Burlington opens with addresses on Religion in the Home and Church Loyalty. Several speakers from Ottumwa Wellman Fairfield Muscatine and Ft. Madison address topics including The Family Altar in the Home Literature in the Home and Church Advertising. A banquet Thursday night and Friday sessions cover committee reports unfinished business and officer elections.
In Knoxville a life insurance adjuster paid Mrs. Ralph Fry a $20,000 claim after her husband was fatally kicked by a horse on his farm. The policy, taken June 9 by Ralph Fry as a $10,000 plan with double indemnity, benefited his widow and five children. He died a little over two months later.
A testimonial promotes Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a safe cure for indigestion gas tritis constipation and related ailments claiming relief after four doctors failed. It states the preparation removes mucus and inflammation and offers a money refund with availability at Lemmon's Pharmacy and other druggists.
In Chicago on September 2 experts say three kisses a day keep happiness and the figure. Mrs. Lillian Cummings, wife of a six foot policeman, sought divorce after losing 44 pounds from daily kisses, weight dropping from 145 to 101. Dr Harold Moyer says three daily kisses, morning noon and night, suit temperament. Excess kissing may harm health and nerves.
A terse claim asserts that no person of mixed white and Seminole heritage is counted among Florida's Seminole community, distancing mixed ancestry from the recognized tribe.
George B Wahl of Muscatine is named secretary and treasurer in the Brighton records. The designation lists Wahl holding both positions for the local organization.
Amusement review praises a recent production for its direction, casting, and Western scenery. Russell Simpson dominates as the stern Fort Sheridan commandant, with Robert McKim and Dorcas Matthews in key roles. The tale blends love and revenge with Indian fighting and post cavalry, delivering solid entertainment for Washington viewers at the Fox Monday and Tuesday.
Amyl Spider Johnson, a local youth, to be sentenced Thursday for a linked charge after pleading guilty before Judge Jackson in Muscatine. Detected by Milwaukee detective T. O. Holland, Johnson and Ivan Stebbins were tied to six tires stolen from autos in transit. Stebbins got a suspended sentence, Johnson’s case is continued.
The Elmina berthed at Liverpool with a lively menagerie from Gambia bound for London Zoo. Two hyenas had escaped twice during the voyage and had to be urged back on board with pitchforks as crews kept the ship steady and passengers amused.
On the voyage the porcupines and ostriches were not aired together. Passengers showed strong interest in the menagerie and kept several souvenirs in the form of scratches when the vessel docked.
Chicago wholesale clothing house advertises knickerbockers for women for business and street wear. The ad promotes knickerbockers as practical attire for women in daily work.
Carl Ruble was arrested at Ottumwa for stealing a barrel of wine from Sheriff Robb and brought to Des Moines by Patrolman Walter Ruckman. Ruble and W S Sampson allegedly spied the barrel near the county jail, hid it under a viaduct, and moved it with a truck to Carney.
An advertisement extols Green Arrow laundry soap from the Palmolive Co. highlighting olive oil content and naphtha to dissolve grease. It touts two bars for the price of one, free samples, and coupons, claiming powerful whitening with less rubbing and a week long family wash potential. The seller invites households to test the product.
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