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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1920
Page
5
Lucile Hixson of Kansas City weighed 79 pounds before starting Tanlac and has since gained 46 pounds. She says the wonderful medicine has been the greatest blessing of her life.
Mrs. Lucile Hixson of 2032 Broadway, Kargas City, Mo., says Tanlac restored her health after seven years of weakness and digestive troubles. She reports weight gain of 36 pounds, relief from headaches and back pain, and renewed energy enabling her to do housework. Tanlac sold in Washington by Sherman Bros. and top druggists.
Iowa Insurance Commissioner Arthur G Savage released results on the March 18 1920 examination of the Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Company and the Iowa Automobile Mutual Insurance Company both Cedar Rapids based and led by C J Duncan. The report shows substantial surpluses and no shortages in assets or securities. The Iowa Mutual had assets 416877.91 and surplus 182466.12 while the Iowa Automobile Mutual had assets 118843.07 and surplus 32094.06. The probes follow Duncan’s resignation as vice president and general manager amid embezzlement rumors linked to C J O Donnel of Duluth.
Orison Swett Marden argues that self doubt erodes success. He warns that recognizing weakness or lack of ability undermines confidence and weakens the foundation of all achievement.
The piece outlines the Iowa nominating path for United States president, noting Democrats lead with 26 delegates and Republicans begin April 14 caucuses in 2,548 precincts. It details county conventions, state convention in Des Moines, and national delegation formation with district caucuses and at large picks.
Mason City April 5. Articles of incorporation for a new $200,000 amusement park to be built at Clear Lake are expected to be filed in Des Moines soon. Backers include Frankel president of River View Park Des Moines and Kenyon manager of Riverview Park. A. H. Blank of Des Moines is named president and Jolly Jones of Palace theater will oversee management. Plans call for a large building housing a cafe soft drinks parlor on the first floor and a ballroom on the second.
A reflection attributed to Bill Irwin on how many conflicting street reports arise from accidents and rumors. The piece notes the difficulty of obtaining first hand information and the challenge of producing daily columns.
A young person reflects on how the world treats others and argues it mirrors one’s own appearance and attitude. The world is a looking glass that returns the face you show it, sour or merry, depending on how you engage with it.
A brisk quotation frames poets as guides who lure travelers with sweetness and craft. Sir Philip Sidney praises poetic power to entice all ages, likening lines to a vineyard cloister and a tale that halts children and elders from routine comforts.
Iowa City April 5 Improvements on Iowa field are again under study by the University of Iowa athletics board. After a strong financial year, they may spend on permanent upgrades next year. A new east bleacher section would add about 3 200 seats, with a 6 500 current capacity plus temporary seating. A proposed bridge gateway at the west end would include a concrete loading platform by the interurban tracks and direct ticket office access. Automatic pumping system planned as part of facilities upgrade.
A plan proposes pumping and piping to remove floodwater from a rising field and raising the dyke along the Iowa river with additional dykes at the field’s north and south ends to keep out river water.
Tam the owner owns two dogs a black cocker spaniel and a white long haired Scotch terrier. A Mitte girl visiting to play with them studies the pair then comments that the dogs do not resemble their owner.
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