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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1919
Page
4
An editorial argues current Iowa municipal election law risks turning city governments over to inexperienced newcomers. It warns against a total “clean sweep” and favors retaining experienced officials to avoid waste, noting democracy can still harm if it encourages needless upheaval and costly mistakes.
Poem comforts readers as April arrives easing cold hardships. It contrasts harsh winter with spring joy, noting birds sing, farmers sow, and ailments fade. The verse celebrates rebirth and renewed spirit, urging cheer after bleak months.
The remark frames frugality as virtuous, arguing waste can fund a man’s honest livelihood, provide for his children, and sustain his household, casting careful spending as beneficial rather than sinful.
Frosty mornings fade as warm rain arrives aiding garden growth and seasoning. Secretary Allen and John Barleycorn exit July 1 after findings of incompetence and inefficiency. A mass meeting at 7:30 PM tomorrow at the old Methodist church aims to rally support for a Washington hotel project despite years of delay.
Washington announces that disabled soldiers sailors and marines formerly deemed noncompensable by the War Risk Insurance Bureau may now receive free vocational retraining funded by a $150000 Elks grant channeled through the Federal Board for Vocational Education. The program waives technical restrictions and aims to place trained veterans in wage earning jobs with $65 monthly support and dependent allowances.
Rock Island officials toured the Washington union depot during the morning rush hoping the visit prompts an improvement. The weather is warming, easing the urge to stay indoors, offering some consolation to locals despite the pressing need for fixes.
Officials estimate that interest on War Savings and Thrift stamps held to maturity will total more than 9 million dollars for Iowa in 1918. With nearly 47 million stamps sold statewide, continued thrift could push government payments past 10 million in 1919.
The Iowa War Savings committee enlarges a budget plan for individuals and families to foster a savings system that could lift War and Thrift stamp sales this year. Newspapers publish sample budgets showing how much households should save based on local costs, guiding wage earners toward thrift. State headquarters at 208 Sixth Avenue, Des Moines, reports daily inquiries about the budget system and sample budgets for incomes from 900 to 4000 dollars.
A naval officer who created a camouflage system argues that reversing camouflage could reveal subjects for peace development. He notes studying opposite color applications to make distant objects conspicuous, aiming for a standardized visibility system.
A mock dialogue advises Mrs Arris Yer and Mrs Green to treat a cold by mixing ukerneline from the chemist in boiling water and inhaling the steam while keeping the head over the jug. The tone parodies early 20th century medical chat and offers a humorous home remedy.
The Chicago American argues that thought gains value only when turned into action. It urges readers to translate uplifting music or inspiring writings into concrete, modest deeds that align with the mood or elevate routine.
Fern Howard states that environment shapes vitality and life span. Surrounding himself with young, enthusiastic people, he feels renewed energy and a strong zest for living. He believes proximity to driven individuals wards off difficulties and maintains youthfulness.
Experiments in Norway show success in extracting salt from ocean water using electricity. Two salt factories will start soon, each set to produce 50,000 tons annually with potential to double output. By products will also be produced.
An advertisement touts Gets-It as a painless corn remover. It claims the corn will peel off easily without irritating flesh or causing toe soreness after just two drops.
A vintage ad touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil as a cure for kidney liver bladder and stomach troubles. It claims oils penetrate kidney cells, remove poisons and restore vigor with a regimen of three to four capsules daily. It promises new life and health and urges continued use to prevent relapse.
Railway schedule update lists eastbound and westbound trains with arrival and departure times for Nos. 123 30 86 8 11 49 29 87 89 and local Washington Branch trains. Note corrected to June 1 1918 and routes include daily except Sunday operations under C B Q lines.
Regional papers debate peace enforcement, road laws, and political actions. Comments praise the Mine Workers refusal to strike in support of Mooney and Debs, while others urge continued reform. The Marshall county land and stock sale hype is contrasted with local views.
The article describes a system in which water transports fine coal through pipes and a plastic air stream loads hay in freight cars in Oregon. A deck or float beside the car receives hay, a crane lifts it to the platform, and a gasoline engine blower hurls the hay into the car, packing it more efficiently than hand forks.
A Guinea butter bean, grown for family meals, is reported in a Los Angeles market. The unusually large bean measures nearly three feet in length and nine inches around and is described as excellent eating similar to eggplant.
Frank J. Cheney a senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears a Toledo based firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The affidavit dated 6th day of December 1886. Advertisement notes internal use and blood system action with testimonials offered. Hall's Family Pills for constipation also advertised.
Washington lodges announce regular meetings for LODGES No. 26 No. 13 No. 45 and Washington Chapter No. 08. Meetings occur on the first second and third Friday or Thursday nights each month. Officers listed include W M Secretary and J W Morton. Visiting brethren welcome.
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