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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1920
Page
4
The quote says they are praying in Maryland to stop taxes from rising further, calling it the supreme test of prayer while noting editor and contributor tensions.
The Ft Dodge Messenger asserts prosperity boosts happiness and population growth, arguing a prosperous city uplifts its residents and overall well being. The piece emphasizes money as a factor but frames prosperity as essential to cheerful, thriving communities.
Marshalltown Times Republican reports the House approved a resolution declaring the war over. Republicans and Democrats alike supported the measure as war fatigue rises. The paper notes hope for peace before veterans age or lose mobility.
Des Moines April 14. The Iowa Republican organization plans an uninstructed delegation to the national convention in Chicago June 8. Governors and farm leaders favor Governor Frank O Lowden of Illinois, seen as a native son and the preferred candidate among Towans and agricultural groups.
Gran man Pash recalls a time when boys would not glance at a girl unless she resembled a truck horse. A new waitress has arrived at the Little Gem, according to butter thumbprints.
A narrator laments high costs and fuels a campaign for cheaper food by eating cheap fish and critiquing profiteers. He rejects certain species while vowing to endure unpalatable fare to lower living costs and curb price gouging.
Mrs. Kr. T. Butts of Kansas City says two years of misery ended after starting Taniac. She reports she is now in excellent health and has gained twenty pounds.
New York April 14 The Salvation Army annual report shows 7 038 334 of 14 167 693 contributed to the 1919 home service fund went to purchase or erection of hospitals rescue homes and other facilities The army reduced mortgage debt by 1 881 193 and officer salaries were improved according to the report.
Mrs. R T Butts of 1924 Troost Avenue Kansas City says Tanlac alleviated two years of nervous indigestion gas pains dizziness and headaches. She gained 20 pounds and now eats well sleeps soundly and plans to recommend Tanlac to friends. Sherman Brothers sell Tanlac in Washington and at leading druggists.
Earl Caddock won two straight falls over Wladek Zbyszko in Des Moines. First fall timed at 1 minute 56 seconds with head scissors and wrist lock. Referee initially ruled Zbyszko out, but he returned and was thrown again in under two minutes.
Word reached here on the death of R. R. Cox of Hindsboro Illinois who passed away March 29. He had lived in Washington for many years and served in Company Thirteenth Iowa during the Civil War.
Louis Martinek of New Hampton won first prize at the academy's annual exhibition in Philadelphia. He studies art at the Philadelphia Fine Arts school, and the award was reported by the Philadelphia Daily Press.
In Cedar Rapids on April 14 thieves hijacked a truck loaded with potatoes. The robbers, who used a truck belonging to strangers, disappeared after leaving the freight car, taking about $500 worth of spuds.
Fourth Ward Republican voters hold a caucus Wednesday evening April 14 at eight at city hall to select delegates for the county convention.
Des Moines Capital notes no quarrel among Iowa Republicans as Lowden Wood and Hoover seek the presidential nomination. The essay praises their education self-education and family focus. It highlights each man's efficiency and executive ability and calls Lowden a great worker.
As Governor of Illinois General Wood has shown form and leadership from frontier campaigns to Cuba and the Philippines. Hoover aided relief in Belgium with quiet efficiency. The speaker notes their Iowa origins and urges support for a capable president, praising the trio as intensely patriotic.
The G A R post will meet the court house at 3 00 p m Thursday to attend the funeral of J L Corpman D D A Boyer P C
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