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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1919
Page
4
Iowa Road Bill Seen Likely Passed by Senate
The Iowa road bill will be brought up in the senate on Wednesday and is expected to be readily handled. It may emerge with several amendments but a hard roads program is considered practically assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Senate
Veterans urged to keep uniforms for future reunions
The message encourages military veterans to preserve their service uniforms as they may be needed for future Washington reunions or commemorations. It frames the garb as valuable memorabilia and practical attire for potential ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Easter Fashion Fuels Town Busy Saturday Retail
Easter sentiment boosts demand for bonnets suits and finery as men buy silk shirts ties and hosiery. Ice shortages threaten summer supplies with nearby crops down and factories unable to meet demand. residents may rely on liquid butter and sour milk meanwhile.
One Reason for High Cost of Living Cited in Gazette
The Burlington Gazette notes the cost of living rises partly because people are ashamed to wear affordable clothing. The comment argues social pressure pushes demand for pricier attire.
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Burlington Gazette
Rich Hungarians Ordered to Surrender Jewels
The Sioux City Journal reports that wealthy Hungarians must turn in their jewels to the communist government as the regime collects taxes in cash.
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Sioux City Journal
Two Cedar county men sue for damages in United War Workers dispute
Two Cedar County residents sue for 100000 dollars claiming the United War Workers organization treated them as slackers. The Times-Republican notes the case may hinge on wartime labor status and local sentiment as the trial proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar County
United War Workers
Marshalltown
Republican
Governor Cleared as Legislature Releases Vindicating Evidence
The governor is vindicated by evidence from the legislature investigation confirming no wrongdoing. Officials emphasize the findings clear the administration of misconduct and restore public trust in state leadership.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Keeping Tab
A poem where the speaker scolds workers for idleness and praising diligence. The boss is keeping tab on every move, rewarding those who work hard and counting those who loaf. The piece contrasts night-time folly and day-time zeal to urge steady labor for reward.
Pardon Believed Rathbun Innocent Despite Opposition
In an Eagle Grove Eagle report, the pardon is tied to a belief Rathbun was not guilty with no financial or political motives. The piece notes only his enemies doubted the action and asserts the pardon stood despite criticism.
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Rathbun
Eagle Grove
Eagle
Railroads in England Cost Taxpayers a Million Daily
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues government operated railways in England drain taxpayers while private owners could run lines at lower rates yet still provide investment returns. The piece questions who should bear railway costs.
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England
Cedar Rapids
Fragmented Quoted Snippets From Unknown Publication
A collage of stray lines includes phrases about a doctor a shoe a life insurance a pure food law and a greeting to Aunt Nancy. The scattered OCR text offers no clear narrative or event and lacks identifiable people places or organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria
Farmer’s dream hints at debts and editor payment
A Missouri paper recounts a dream of a farmer who sells 1000 bushels of wheat at a dollar each to 1000 people who do not pay. He wakes to resolve debts, telling his wife he will go to town to pay the editor for his subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Rebecca
Dolar
Bluebeard Reflects on a Notorious Past
Bluebeard muses on his history as a notorious suitor and a man with a past. He boasts of being “something of a lady killer” while stroking his cerulean facial ornaments, in a tone that marks him as an exceptional rogue.
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Bluebeard
The fisherman Corrects the Joke About a Big Fish
The Washington Star quotes a fisherman who argues that with current food prices the fish that escapes is no joke but a calamity for those seeking sustenance.
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Washington Star
Week and Day Wedded in Western Town
A western town witnessed a marriage of Mr. Day to Miss Week, sparking regret over lost time. A country editor with a poet’s bent dispelled sorrow with verse that echoes the sentiment that days and weeks alternate, and more are to come.
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Mr. Day
Doctor hints at nerves in old joke
A Chicago Post joke recounts a patient asking the cost of medicine and the doctor altering a prescription. The bill drops from about 60 cents to a dime after scratching out nerves, implying the patient did not need additional nervous remedies.
Candy Counter Exchange From a Busy Chicago Street
A fragment from the Chicago Tribune captures a playful dialogue between two girls at a candy counter and a ribbon counter girl. The quirky back and forth features playful mispronunciations and quick banter about Christmas gifts and social chatter in a bustling shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakum
Zima Stanninear
Gurlova
Swatshesedd
Tomman
Aintacoddin
Imus
Somus I
Chicago Tribune
No Trouble to Show Goods in Favorite Fiction
In the fiction piece titled No Trouble to Show Goods the author explores merchant scenes and curious behavior. The narrative reflects on reporting habits and audience expectations through witty dialogue and social satire.
Poets Inspire Teens on Autograph Album Worries
A youthful speaker credits great poets with easing life while Mr Com rox notes poets prevent writer’s block for autograph pages. The dialogue shifts to wedding plans as a daughter jokes about inviting her father, reflecting old customs fading in modern times.
Poker and bridge reveal family loyalties in Washington Herald
A fragment from the Washington Herald quotes a child saying Perdy loves me and notes how the father lets him win at poker while the mother shames him at bridge, illustrating household dynamics in a domestic scene.
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Perdy
Washington Herald
Grace Cunard Stars in After the War at Pax Theatre
Grace Cunard, famed as The Serial Queen, appears in After the War a photoplay by Harvey Gates from Kingsley Beneid.story about Gerve a Paris prima donna who sacrifices herself to a German officer to save her lover Philiippe and unborn child after the war faces a bleak future for the child and lovers The plot follows the moral dilemma with a strong supporting cast at Pax Theatre Tuesday afternoon and night.
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Grace Cunard
Harvey Gates
Kingsley Beneid
Gerve
Opera Comique
Paris
Pax Theatre
W C T U Jubilee notes on temperance and progress
Elizabeth A. Perking outlines the W C T U role in Prohibition Jubilee work. She highlights unity across faiths, child welfare, moral education, Americanization, and international reach, stressing ongoing duties beyond total abstinence and the need to champion World Prohibition through a global network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Frances E. Willard
Iowa Clay Products Company Incorporation Notice
Notice of incorporation of Iowa Clay Products Company of Washington Iowa under Chapter I Title IX providing name address main business object authorized capital stock and initial board of directors. Dated March 15 1919 signed by incorporators B N Jessen W S Elton and W G McMillan and officers.
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Iowa Clay Products Company
Washington
Iowa
Washington County
Board of Directors
Secretary of State
B. N. Jessen
W. G. McMillan
W. S. Elton
Recorder
Washington, Iowa
Iowa Clay Products CO
W. 8
Elton
Daily Thought Quote on Belief in Great Men
A reflective remark from Carlyle notes that doubting great men reveals a person’s own smallness. The line highlights humility and respect for notable figures as a measure of character.
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Carlyle
Dad in Khaki: A Soldier’s Tribute from Corpl BE Dawson
The poem contrasts wartime heroes with the unseen labor of fathers at home. It honors fathers who fund bonds, endure poverty, and support sons in France while mothers and sweethearts provide daily cheer. Corpl BE Dawson notes his dad’s steady work and sacrifices behind the scenes.
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Dad
Mother
Pal
Sweetheart
Sammy
Daddy
France
Corporal BE
P. Dawson
Fourth Engineers
Antwerp commerce and art rise linked by Rubens and Matsys
The era of Antwerp's great commercial growth coincided with its key artistic output. Rubens is strongly tied to the city, though not born there, unlike Teniers, elder, and Van Dyck.
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Antwerp
Quentin Matsys
Rubens
Teniers
Elder
van Dyke
Railway Time Table Highlights Local Passenger and Freight Services
The timetable lists departure and arrival times for multiple lines including the Washington Branch with local and freight trains. It notes daily services with exceptions on Sundays, and includes agent details and corrections as of December. The entry references No 3, 9 and 10 passenger trains and Nos 35 36 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 freight trains with varying schedules.
The Whisper That Comes in the Night
An old advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a preparation for expectant mothers. It claims the product softens the abdomen, relaxes muscles, and reduces pain at delivery, promising safe usage throughout pregnancy and offering a book from the Bradford Regulator Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M
Bradfeld Regulator Company
Dept. D
Lamar
Atlanta
Georgia
All Traces of Scrofula Cleansed from the Blood
If there is any trace of Scrofula or impurities in your blood you cannot reach full physical development. The wonderful blood remedy S.8.S. cleanses and removes disease germs in the blood and gives new life. Sold by all druggists. write Medical Director at 89 Whit Laboratory Atlanta Ga for free expert advice.
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Wit Laboratory
Atlanta
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland, O
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Publishers City Editor
East Main Street
Mutual
Abe Martin
Nobuddy
Walt Mason
Law
Aunt Nancy
Chicago Post
Detroit Free Press
W.C.T. U
The
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Ers
Health and Morality
Woman's
United States Dept. of Labor
WC. T. U
Organization of the World
Elizabeth A. Perking
Jubilee Committee
Jubilee Publicity
Commerce and Art United
Washington Branch
W. Russel
St. Pr
Waethoynd
Lim
Lo'west
Washington Lodge
A. BP
A. M
L. Langworthy
W. M. Glenn
EB. Mace
Cyrus Chapter
BR. A. M
L. D. Langworthy
H.J. J. W. Merton
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
J. D. Glasgow
E. C
J. W. Morton
K S
R .l. Walker
W. M
Rose Reid
I. 0
C. F.—Covenant Lodge No
Hall
Iowa Ave
Carl B. Schneider
Noble Grand
Keller
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner
Lemley
Boone
Washington, IA
Fl. Bateman
Blair Bldg
General Practice of Medicine
Stutsman
F. & M. Bank
Red Mutual
Washington, Towa
Chiropractors
M. H
Sartor
Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Square
Klein Kiothing Ko
Red
J. J. Foley
J. D. Dayton
Westchester
Cshington County
Austin Sutherland
Cc. J. Wilson
CO. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Journal
Washington, Lowa
Morrison & Morrison
Ficher, Livingston & Richer: Law
Amsteast
W. M. Keeley
W. HT. Butterfield
Special Collection Department
Crail
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