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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1920
Page
4
A Journal reporter spoke with robins outside the Journal office about Easter weather. They complain of cold toes and discuss migrating from Louisiana to northern climes, noting long journeys to Canada and Alaska for temperate summers and plentiful earthworms and forage.
In Germany the government changes rapidly as new leaders rise and fall. The old Ex Bill laments a throne as a symbol of stability while fearing German longing for monarchy despite calls for republics. He warns Germans might take unlikely steps if it unsettles foes who misled them.
A humorous exchange has birds asking a newspaper to run a notice about caring for bird life during a harsh dry season. The reporter notes readers should prepare to aid birds this summer and mentions the birds fear fatalities from cold. The birds joke about evolving better signaling and then hurry to an Easter service.
In a letter from Baltimore dated April 5 Cardinal Mercier praises the American people for disinterested war support and private aid in food clothing and money. He notes visits to Cardinal Gibbons and to Baltimore Chicago and other cities and admires the public display of religious devotion in the United States.
The article recalls a snowy April day when the C B and Q passenger train stalled in a snow drift near Crawfordsville. It contrasts April showers with an April blizzard and notes the community’s pride in a new high school building now complete and in use. The piece reflects on long term curiosity about the incident.
A clipped comment in the Shenandoah World claims modern ballroom dances sprang from Indian steps, suggesting the idea arose just after spirits were circulated.
A Newton News item notes the widespread wind storms across the country as a reflection of the ongoing presidential election season. The short remark links weather patterns to national political activity and voter sentiment.
Marshalltown Times Republican notes the belief that the American tactic relies on proximity and relentless advance. The editorial references the Argonne as an example of aggressive assault and warns against distant gunfire from long range.
The June primary list includes candidates for United States Senator from Iowa. Col W Brookhart of Washington County is urged by supporters as a strong candidate, praised for character intellect and public service. The piece endorses his entry and predicts success in the nomination and election.
Mildred AW Harris Chaplin, star of The Inferior Sex, says divorce courts become outdated if courtship romance is carried into marriage. The film features a young wife and a husband who prioritizes business after marriage, shown at the Graham theatre on Monday and Tuesday.
Mildred Harris Chaplin, star of The Inferior Sex, is accused of flirting to stimulate a sweetheart or husband in the film. The picture centers on how girls win a man’s love and keep it once won, with the stunt seemingly succeeding.
In Maryland a turkey is not roasted but boiled and served with thick creamy oyster sauce. The note contrasts this method with a more common dry roast, likening it to a contrast between tenderloin and chuck steak in a tongue in cheek line attributed to FB. W. Howe's Monrhits.
A used text outlines a model citizen who follows all laws and assists in enforcement, showing honesty fearlessness and loyalty to home and friends. It emphasizes contributing to the moral, intellectual, and physical welfare of the people.
The article notes Representatives Denis son of Illinois warn Americans about wartime extravagance and waste. It claims the government spent over 36,000 million dollars, much of it as premiums for haste incompetence experiments and blundering during the war.
The Greeks saw a full moon as favorable for great deeds and modern science confirms lunar influence on the nervous system. Periods of heightened physical and mental energy raise the potential for success in undertakings.
Helen greets her grandmother after a long separation and remarks on her youthful appearance. The elderly visitor arrives for a visit and appears stylish and vibrant, surprising the family with her preserved youth.
The sea otter pelt is today the most valuable fur, while ordinary freshwater otter skins hold little value. Once abundant along Alaska's coast, the sea otter is now nearly extinct.
Inspection of the old walls of the Louvre shows reinforced concrete was known and used in Paris in the sixteenth century, indicating early understanding of durable masonry techniques in the era.
An antique note discusses reading as invention, urging readers to blend creative reading with creative writing. It claims true wealth from books requires inventive effort, citing the Indies as a metaphor for knowledge gained through invention and study.
Master Edwin Davidson celebrated his ninth birthday on a stormy Saturday at the T. L. Young farm southeast of town. Guests hunted Easter eggs indoors, played games, and enjoyed a piano recital and supper with a pink and white cake in the center. The party ended with gifts for Edwin and warm hospitality from his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Davidson. Later, mysterious April Fool invitations circulated in West Chester inviting children to a Foolish Party to the Ferguson home, but Mrs. Ferguson was unaware of the event.
Railway timetable shows arrivals and departures for multiple trains with notes on exceptions. Includes local passenger trains No 460 No 480 and freight trains Nos 836 429 445 and 450 with Sunday deceptions and week day revisions. Shows Westbound fastbound Nos 26 38 91 and No 92 local schedules with specific times and days. J I W Calvert agent notes adjustments and cancellations.
Regular meetings held monthly by Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M Damascus Shrine No 10 and related bodies with noted officers and visiting fraters welcome Covenant Lodge No 101 meets Tuesdays at 7 30 pm in the I C O F ball N Iowa Ave cordial invitation to visiting members M D See noble grand R S Keller secretary.
Refreshments were served and the younger attendees enjoyed the party as they wished Harold many more happy returns of the day. The brief notice captures a warm community gathering with Harold as the guest of honor.
George K. Bishton a 15 year old high school junior and son of Mr and Mrs George A Bishton shot himself on Center Point road six miles from town after school. A note found in his pocket blamed laziness and disbelief in religion. He wore a cadet R O T C uniform and carried about $20 in cash and collected bills for Stuff Brothers Coal.
The American Forestry Magazine notes cattle will not allow young hazel oak and most trees to survive in pastures, but thornapple bushes with sharp thorns will flourish as they deter browsing livestock.
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