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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1923

Page

3

Court to Resume Monday Morning in Iowa City

Judge Henry Wagner returns from Sigourney to preside Monday at nine o'clock for non jury trials. First hearing set is Fred L. Stewart and James Duffy versus P. G. Beal. The court disposed of several matters including two jury trials Dougherty versus Miller and Roberts versus Libe with various orders issued on costs and continuances.

Henry Wagner Sigourney Fred L. Stewart James Duffy P. G. Beal Dougherty Miller Roberts Libe Commercial Savings Bank Des Moines Perry W. Moffett J. C. Cannon W. R. Cannon Pauley T. Brown William M. Leeper Charles 8 Rhodebeck H. W. Benn R. G. Shaver P. Cc. Brenneman C. A. McCreedy Shaver Brenneman Perry Hayes City of Washington A. J. Droz Iowa Clay, Products Co Delyn Young Howard Young

Prehistoric Jaw Bones and Large Tusks Unearthed in Miles City

Miles City Montana archaeologists report discovery by railroad crew of jaw bones and a tusk from a large extinct animal. The tusk measures 22 inches in circumference. The specimen includes only two teeth, each over six inches long and three inches wide with thirteen crosswise cutting-edge rows. Nearby, shells of mussels about a foot and a half long were also found.

Miles City Mant

Thrift Message Warns 64 of 100 Leave Little

A survey by Joseph J. Devney shows 64 of 100 average adults leave little or nothing upon death while others leave estates producing small monthly incomes. The piece urges personal financial discipline and continued thrift as a safeguard for future dependents.

Joseph J. Devney Devney United States

Fairfield speakers highlight Jefferson County soldiers reunion

Speak at Fairfield Col. D. J. Palmer and Alex Miller of Washington were in Fairfield yesterday to address the annual Jefferson county soldiers reunion as guests of honor. Miller returned home yesterday evening while the Colonel remained over until today.

Col D. J. Palmer Alex Miller Washington Fairfield Jefferson County Mr. Miller

Burham Boy Recovering After Schoolyard Accident

Harvey Burham son of Mr and Mrs Cloyce Burham is sitting up today after being run down by a car near the high school. He suffered severe bruises and scratches and will need several days to recover. No bones were broken and his bicycle was wrecked.

Harvey Burham Cloyce Burham

Children Lack Sense of Proportion in Early Years

Miss Stella McCarty of Goueher College reports on a three year study of 40 000 drawings from four to eight year olds. The test found four year olds show little sense of proportion, eight year olds about a quarter develop it, and only one eighth show perspective.

Chicago Stella McCarty Goueher College United States Committee On Conservation and Advance of The Methodist Episcopal Church

Better Year for Farmer Than 1921

Dr. L C Holmes head of the agricultural economics dept at Iowa State College says 1923 will bring a better year than 1921 but not as good as 1922 for Iowa farmers. He notes 1921 was the worst generation for Iowa agriculture and cites price trends for hogs beef corn and regional differences between southern and northern farmers.

Associated Press Ames L. C. Holmes Iowa State College Holmes Hhs Iowa Beieve Chicago The College Towa

Time Yellowed Picture Center of the Stokes Trial

A 1906 photograph of a girl at the wheel of an antique electric car becomes the focal point in the state attorney’s probe into Mrs. W. F. Stokes charges. The case concerns her husband, a wealthy New York hotel owner, and alleged conspiracies.

Associated Press Chicago States Attorney's Office W. EF. Dp. Stokes New York

West Chester Raises 69.63 for Washington County Relief

Two West Chester women mobilized a local drive for earthquake relief, collecting 69.63 from residents. The county fund total reached 766.42 with 283.88 still needed. other towns like Ainsworth and Crawfordsville have contributed, and more towns are urged to participate.

West Chester Washington County J. D. Dayton I. E. Coffey J. l. Glasgow L. P. Jackson Red Cross Des Moines Glasgow Brighton Wellman Kalona Riverside Haskins Ainsworth Crawfordsville Washingdon

Bright prospects for Egypt as Britain steps back

Cairo observers hail a calm Egypt with a clearer political atmosphere after Britain commits to stay out of direct rule. General Allenby watches events while Egypt prepares to govern and develop. Zaghoul Pasha returns to Cairo amid debates over leadership and future authority.

Cairo Egypt Great Britain Allenby England Zaghoul Pasha France Zagioul Kevin Malta

Miami University Couple Flee For Mexican Wedding

Carolyn Cushman Murphy 15 and Roy Silvestre Wiegand fled Miami University Ohio last June after parental objections to marriage. They traveled 2500 miles by foot and boat ending in a wedding in Mexico City. Murphy, of Brooklyn New York, reported her journey from New Orleans to Vera Cruz with a freighter posting and working as a journalist.

Associated Press Mexico City Carolyn Cushman Murphy Roy Silvestre Wiegand Miami University Ohio Brdie New Orleans Vera Cruz Brooklyn, N. Y

Jury Case Seeks Identity Of Woman In Divorce Picture

The NY divorce action opens October 1. A photo labeled Helen Norwood or Helen Underwood, claimed to be a former inmate of a notorious club, is said by Stokes to identify the present Mrs. Stokes. Two witnesses Lorraine Woods and Bernice Hoyt testified they were shown the image and asked to identify it, but both refused.

New York Helen Norwood Helen Underwood Stokes

Butterfield Named to District Bar Executive Post

Attorney J. W. Butterfield of Washington was chosen as a member of the district executive committee at the sixth district bar association annual convention held yesterday at Sigourney. Washington attendees included Judge Charles A. Dewey Col C J Wilson C Bieber Marsh W Bailey W M Keeley J L Brookhart and Mr Butterfield. Judge Lewis of Montezuma the district’s oldest attorney attended and Judge W H McNett of Ottumwa gave an address.

J. W. Butterfield Washington Sixth District Bar Association Sigourney Charles A. Dewey Col C.J. Wilson C. Bieber Marsh W. Bailey W. M. Keeley J. L. Brookhart Mr. Butterfield Lewis Montezuma W. H. McNett Ottumwa

Germany May Seek League of Nations Membership

Geneva reports that Germany may apply for membership in the League of Nations as reparations and admission questions loom at the assembly. Delegates note Germany could be elected easily if it applies, with discussions spanning council activities, covenant amendments, economics, armaments, and refugee issues. The assembly runs three to four weeks with debates, translations, and elections of officers and a court judge successor.

Geneva Germany League of Nations League Assembly Erle Drummond League Aspium Isene Assembly Council Hardine United States International Court of Justice Ruy Barbosa Brazil Assembly and Council Old Hague Judge Barbosa

Tuberculin tested dairy proclaims no reactors found

John Simmening's Dairy reports a second tuberculin test by Dr. M. Fe Dicken showing no reactors in the herd. Milk sold at Johnson's Grocery Lyon's Bakery Nicola's Restaurant and the Chocolate Shop with city delivery from morning and night.

M. FE. Dicken Johnson's Lyon's Nicola’s Chocolate Shop John Simmening

Berquist Family Ties Highlight Morgan Park Boy Scout Leader

Mr and Mrs Frank O Berquist of Chicago visit the home of his parents and Mrs John Bergquist as Frank 48 works in Chicago. He has found success as a Boy Scout executive in the Morgan Park district.

Frank O. Berquist Chicago John Bergquist Frank

Havre Social Club Meeting With Mrs Will McBride

Havre Social Club plans a Thursday afternoon gathering chaired by Mrs Will McBride at 18st3. The event invites members to attend and participate in seasonal activities.

Havre

Baptists Name Kern Moderator at Washington Association

At the Washington Baptist Association convention near Columbus Junction Rev. Johop Kern was elected moderator for the coming year. Mrs. John Dodd was re elected secretary and Rev. George Worrad Keota was chosen vice moderator with J A Marsh Ainsworth treasurer and T C Reeves Prairie Power board member. Next year’s convention will be in Keota. Attendance was low due to rain with ten delegates from Washington.

Washington Baptist Association Louisa Center Columbus Junction Johop Kern John Dodd George Worrad Keota J. A. Marsh Ainsworth T. C. Reeves Prairie Plower Tne Washington John D. Sons Joan Dodd Will Sickles J. W. Bishop J. W. Baker Tom Hopkins Frank R. Sure Stanley Thompson Mr. Sisson Burma G D. Mitchell Des Moines Stockholm

Iowa postmasters receive Harding memorial stamps

Des Moines reports all Iowa postmasters have a limited supply of the two cent Harding memorial stamps and substitute them for regular stamps. The issue runs September 1 to December, with the supply strained as Des Moines distributed one million stamps on September 3 and orders for two million. Washington curtailed many local orders due to printing limits.

Des Moines Iowa Harding Post Office Department Soue Venir Washington

West Burlington Sees Major Housing Boom Emergence

Burlington September 22 city loosens era of growth as Chicago construction firm readies three hundred homes for Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad shop workers. Thirty foundations laid and 120 men to work before winter with ready cut materials. Railroad cooperation boosts employee home ownership options and surveys ask workers about preferred home types.

Associated Press Burlington Sept West Burlington Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad Chicago Construction Company Pla Burlington Real Estate

Flyers to Search for Missing Surveyors

Acting Governor R E McGillan of Alabama urged the war department to send an airplane to scan the canyon driven Colorado river flood area. The U S Geological Survey voyage party tasked to chart the river is missing after waters rose and a rock boat marked U S G 8 was sighted near Katherine mine about 200 miles from the party’s presumed location.

Associated Press Phoenix Ariz War Department Colorado River U. S. Geographical Survey Washington R. E. McGillan Alabama Katherine Mine

New panelled wedding stock printed at your order

An ad mentions paneled wedding stock and notes printing or engraving services available at your order through The Journal. It emphasizes custom work for wedding announcements or related stationery.

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