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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1919
Page
4
City Editor note lists post office framing in Washington Iowa as second class mail matter. Subscription terms show rates for in city carrier and mail options including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly prepaid prices.
The Des Moines Sunday Capital proclaims itself the largest Sunday paper in Des Moines history. The editorial praised its dignity and potential to become a fixture in Iowa homes while stressing responsibility to readers and the state.
A weather note predicts a good May bloom if April rains help pastures oats and garden seeds. It warns farmers who missed timely oat planting may not be as hopeful. Dubuque visitors in town push ahead with a packing plant project.
ABE MARTIN notes the satirical contrast of Dr. Mary Walker and a rugged man who can hide drinking prowess. The piece humorously pairs visual seemliness with hidden strength, highlighting frontier wit and tall tales.
A nostalgic verse celebrates spring sounds from roosters to streams and winds. Farm life flows with farm animals, tools, and chores, portraying a cheerful, rural chorus that heals winter’s wounds.
Officials say sewage disposal plans are moving and an engineer offered recommendations. While excited about veterans returning, the town faces a strong need for skilled labor as carpenters and painters cannot meet demand. Returning soldiers may not all qualify, so locals seeking work should inform authorities for prompt assistance.
Poem recounts an aging woman and a boy with a twisted knee playing hide and seek under a maple tree. The verdict is quoted as chop suey cide, framing a bittersweet scene of memory and affection. The speaker notes the old lady and boy, half past three, sharing a quiet twilight game.
A clipped comment notes the ex emperor’s limited role in the German government. The Washington Post quotes William J. Bryan claiming sharp eyesight for peace in the league, likening it to predicting rapid mobilization of a million men.
The Kansas City Times notes high demand for census positions in Washington. It questions whether more deserving applicants are still awaiting assignments or if incumbents are being redeployed.
A corner man claims the Go-To Church billboard erected two years ago has not brought expected crowds to the church. He also worries construction may collapse when the wind blows.
The Davenport Democrat notes that if the German execution of Captain Fryatt is proven illegal, the Allies would have the right to execute any German commander who transgressed the laws of war, a prospect described as deadly and significant.
Four year old James sounds contrite at prayer asking blessings for each family member. He omits his mother from the list and declares victory with a sly line about her absence. The backup motive is a playful revenge prank after a day of misbehavior.
A late dependent collapses on a sidewalk and dies. The coroner orders the crowd back and checks for a cause. He notes a nearby Chinese restaurant and confirms the deceased had dined there before collapsing soon after leaving.
In Iowa City on April 9 a closing out sale sold John Brown's former carriage though his body rests in a grave. The fine prewar vehicle once carried Brown across the region and stopped at the Crummy house on downtown Iowa City streets. Charles Seelman acquired the carriage at auction yesterday.
The text traces perfumery roots to biblical incense and Latin roots, noting ancient practices. It mentions early Egyptian use of the still to extract odorous principles from plants and the reliance on natural gums like camphor, curer wyrrh, and myrrh as ancient fragrances.
An advocacy piece arguing a town should invest in upgrading its hotels as the key to growth. It claims a modern hotel attracts outside capital, boosts civic image, and outshines booster campaigns, stressing self-improvement and funding for hotel modernization to prevent capital flight.
A classic remedy marketed for colds offers relief from coughing bronchial irritation and sore throat. The ad promotes faster recovery with a trusted formula, claiming it loosens phlegm soothes irritation and provides comfort. It highlights a long history and two price options 60 cents and one dollar.
The fragment hints at guidance on making dowels behave and function with precision. It references regulation of diet, drugs, and a curious price note of 25 cents, suggesting a quirky, historical advertisement style.
A traveling man in a Pullman smoker uses talk to advertise towns with good hotels. A town’s hotel shapes outsiders and locals alike as a social, political, and business hub. It serves as a democratic stronghold where functions, meetings, and banquets unite diverse groups for community improvement.
The Coast and Geodetic Survey defines mean sea level as the surface the oceans would assume at rest without wind or tidal effects from the moon and sun. The level surface is everywhere perpendicular to a free swinging plummet.
Railway timetable corrected to June 1 1918 lists eastbound and westbound arrivals and departures with multiple train numbers including Nos 12 30 60 86 88 and more. Washington Branch trains 439 450 835 836 and local freight services detailed along with daily except Sunday notes and agent stamp from H W Russell.
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