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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1920

Page

5

Southeast Iowa breeders form Southeastern Iowa Breeders' association

A dozen or more southeastern Iowa breeders formed the Southeastern Iowa Breeders' association in Ottumwa and elected officers for a first sale planned December 21. The group aims to include breeders from Wapello and surrounding counties and northern Missouri to promote pure bred livestock, expand membership, and provide market access through multiple sales.

Ottumwa Iowa Southeastern Max Venator Blakesburg J. R. Swearingen Hedrick W. B. Bonnfield Sec’y Earl Girton Jefferson County Frank Rynas van Buren L. W. Barnhart Davia Raymond Marshall Keokuk Country Arthur Peterson Wapello County

Leviathan May Never Sail Again

Washington DC Sept 13 Shipping board officials say the Leviathan once the Vaterland may never return to sea. The liner lies aground in Hoboken and would need about 5 million dollars to be seaworthy again. No bids were received when offered for sale by the Shipping Board.

Washington, D. C Shipping Board William R. Hearst High Seas Hoboken

MacNider Declines Candidacy for National Commander

Hanford MacNider, newly elected commander of Iowa's American Legion, says he will not be a candidate for national commander. He has told the Iowa delegation of 45 members not to present his name at the Cleveland convention this month.

Mason City American Legion Hanford MacNider Iowa Legion Cedar Rapids MacNider Cleveland

Cradles Across Cultures Describe Unusual Baby Care

A quirky survey contrasts African Guinea’s sand cradle with a Lapp moss stuffed shoe cradle and a Chinese baby tied to a helper on the back. It notes how each culture uses simple, portable devices or practices to keep infants secure while parents work.

Guinea

Poverty blamed on indolence not intemperance in Waterloo

In Waterloo on September 13, F A Sporle, overseer of the poor, says poverty now stems from indolence illness and old age rather than intemperance. He notes work exists for those who will work and that widowhood is legally supported. He criticizes lazy men and praises Harding's practical approach to labor farming and government.

Waterloo John Barleycorn F. A. Sporle Sparle Roger Williams Mr. Sparle Harding

Harding's Course Aimed at Thoughtful Voters

The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes that certain actions can be taken now while others wait for adaptation to new ideas. It argues Harding's approach should appeal to thoughtful and sincere readers.

Harding Marshalltown Times-Republican

Community Outreach Includes Jail Hospital Street and House Work

Major and Mrs Sneath supervise a broad service program including jail hospital street and house to house visiting mission church work and visiting the sick at 101 North Marion Avenue contact phone 417 Green.

Sneath Marion Ave

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