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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1920
Page
5
The National Kindergarten Association at 6 W. 40th Street New York issues the third series of articles on training young citizens. They appear weekly in these columns.
Eva March Tappan argues that teaching history to children should focus on engaging biographies of people rather than exact dates. She suggests reading simple, well written stories about notable Americans, grouping them into four broad periods, and guiding discussion to build familiarity with key figures, ending with a positive outlook on history.
Ottumwa April 6 F G Dickson of West Grove Davis county wealthy farmer was found guilty by a federal court jury after thirteen hours of deliberation on seven counts indicted but convicted on one. Sentencing deferred ten days while a new trial motion is prepared.
Mrs. Benjamin F. Blake of Decatur Alabama lauds Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best medicine for colds and coughs. She recalls giving it to her children for croup and uses it herself, noting the family’s long positive experience with the remedy. Lemmon's Drug Store endorses the ad.
The lakatols are a picturesque New Guinea craft built from five to ten dugouts lashed side by side with a deck and superstructure. No nails are used, and the vessel uses home-grown paddles and sails.
The Southeastern Iowa Teachers Association convention in Burlington on April 6 endorsed American ideals and patriotism in schools, opposed alignment with non teacher groups, supported the Smith Towner bill and school consolidation. E. C. Lynn of Donnellson was named president, Myra Blake of Burlington vice president, Miss McRath of Iowa City secretary, A T Owens of Farmington treasurer, and C F Garett of Fairfield chairman of the executive committee.
A light powered device applies sun fade for twenty hours to test color fastness. It can test forty samples at once, each partially covered so faded colors compare directly with originals.
A mother and daughter spend a quiet summer on a farm. Helen mourns when a pet rooster dies when a minister visits for a meal. Later she warns the minister away, fearing danger from the mysterious tan that killed her father.
Washington city administration opened the year with reports from city officials and new appointments for year. The council met as board of health and board of review and approved the annual appropriation ordinance and bond payments. Multiple committee assignments were updated with H M Dodder replacing G L Petters.
In Rock Island on April 6 plans emerged to open an eco cooperative store within a month. National organizer BD Tanner reported strong local support and that 100 members contribute at least two shares of $50 each, securing a $10,000 start. He will address Davenport and Moline carpenters unions as organizers aim to set stores in each city.
A quotation attributed to Bischoff on women and brain size is challenged by a posthumous note that his own brain weighed lighter than the average woman's. The piece argues that intelligence or superiority rests on quality, not size or sex.
A compilation of women milestones and figures across nations and fields. From the 1894 French lodge Masonic rite for women to Australian billiards champion Mike Ruby Roberts touring the United States, notes on women’s labor, education, emigration, aviation, and public roles appear alongside profiles of bank officials, nurses, lawyers, and politicians.
A survey notes Caroline and Joan Kenworthy as Philadelphia lawyers in consideration for the railroad labor board. It cites women witnesses in England, Hoover’s mother as a potential candidate, and women filling roles from orchestra strings to porters and hoisting power abroad.
Des Moines reports show Iowa dominance at the 1919 Iowa State Fair with 58 of 666 horses, 921 of 1298 cattle entries, and 3481 of 3774 swine. Iowa winners captured 55 percent of premiums in horses, 65 percent in cattle, 89 percent in swine, 81 percent in sheep, and 72 percent in the stock department.
Advice blames aging on digestion and liver health and suggests Chamberlain's Tablets to correct indigestion and sluggish liver. An advertisement from Lemmon's Drug Store promotes liver and bowel care and related remedies.
The fragmentary notice reads as a purchase inquiry for EAB en items with unclear formatting and partial product codes. No clear buyer or seller names, dates, or locations are discernible from the text.
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