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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1921
Page
3
Coach Arthur Dickinson voices concern over his line for Saturday's game with Fremont pere. He notes backfield strength but worries line depth and consistency though drills and practice aim to build a tougher forward wall. Second team coach Lloyd Edgar gauges scrappers who may push into the first unit.
After a prolonged wet spell many streams overflowed and crop damage from constant rains worries Washington county residents. The return of drier weather is welcomed as the back bone of the wet spell appears broken and rain ceases yesterday and today.
At the Leon Beatty post American Legion meeting plans were set for the Liberal of Leon Beatty first Washington county soldier killed in action in France. The funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Methodist church with Dr. W W Bowers and Rev A R Oates officiating and music by the Legion quartet. Burial is in Woodlawn cemetery with a 16-man firing party and taps by Bugler Freshwater. The Wellman Legion post plans to attend and several hundred veterans are expected.
John Haight expresses appreciation for the Queen Insurance Company of America settling a lightning loss on a valued cow insured by him. The company paid the full amount despite the cow not being on his premises at death, with prompt payment through its Washington agency and the Washington Loan & Trust Company's Insurance Department.
At the fall meeting the Advertising club approved a 16 lesson study course in advertising prepared by the associated Advertising clubs of the World. Each lesson will be led by a club member, with over twenty attendees present. A 6:30 dinner followed at the Commercial Club and J. W. Enslin spoke on merchandise display amid a brief program. The next meeting is scheduled for the first Tuesday of next month to launch the course.
The Ainsworth Methodist congregation hosts a reception in honor of their new pastor and family on Friday evening in the church basement. All members and friends are invited to attend.
The judges have agreed on the second and the first place. They urge speed as the day passes. A lack of trucks forced calling Tom Kyle and three of his Max well trucks to haul enough material for a while.
J. F. H. Taylor offers a new modern residence on South Second Avenue Washington 77 by 124 corner lot near public square and high school. Seven rooms plus porch bath basement attic two fuel rooms and built in features with automatic pumps and two car garage. Also 40 acre dairy farm adjoining the city with small cash payment and flexible terms.
The court orders George Dewey Livesey confined to the county jail for three months and to pay the costs of prosecution. The grand jury returned no bill, the defendant is discharged, and sureties are released.
A judge praises two men: the first is a good fellow and “salt of the earth,” the second is even finer. The judge calls him “the very oxygen of the air” in a contrast that elevates his companion.
Quote from Judge notes the new village band skipped rehearsals and went straight to performing in living room style concerts. It highlights an improvised start and immediate public performances rather than formal practice sessions.
Poor road conditions and heavy rain forced the Lexington church ladies to postpone the annual Harvest Home dinner and bazaar from Tuesday to tomorrow. The event will proceed with the same program and preparations are under way, with a possible Washington delegation in attendance.
A private exchange in a courtroom features a judge and a speaker discussing attire with a witty line about a pretty girl wearing anything. The remark reflects a lighter moment amid legal proceedings and public interest in courtroom decorum.
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