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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1919
Page
4
Town women from Washington Improvement League Fortnightly Club and other groups form a cleanup campaign alliance. One lady from each ward will assist the General Staff with coordination. Ward appointments include Mrs Dave Mc Laughlin in the first ward and others in remaining wards.
The piece urges a steady, year round effort to keep streets and neighborhoods clean. It argues against treating cleanliness as a single event and emphasizes persistent action to prevent regrowth of dirt and litter. It uses wartime imagery to stress ongoing discipline and community involvement.
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