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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1919
Page
4
Amendments to League of Nations constitution debated
The text reports substantial revisions to the proposed League of Nations constitution since Wilson's draft. American senators who opposed the original form demanded safeguards for the United States and the western hemisphere before supporting any plan. The changes have sparked protests in English papers, implying concessions to U.S. concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Wilson
Europe
U. S
United States
League
Prohibition Fears Over Culinary Trends
Lib warns that while Prohibition may help, trouble looms as people fear people will pour hot cats into extract bottles amid rising goulash smells in many places.
Peace League Goal Amid Universal Support Captured
The passage asserts broad support for a League of Nations and aims to reduce war. It describes a peace conference challenge to create a league that preserves peace, serves all nations justly, and does not hinder global progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
County war records and sunshine for potato planting on Good Friday
The article notes rapid submissions of pictures and war records for county soldiers and sailors, asks if a local boy will be included, discusses railway depot issues and the need for building funds, and mentions a Washington traveler with phonograph records to be shared after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Milwaukee
Chicago
Dark Ahead in Sioux City Journal Says Merchants Remain Silent
A clipped comment from the Sioux City Journal notes uncertainty about the future as merchants who do not advertise may face unknown outcomes. The brief remark reflects concern over market prospects and advertising impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Nomination Idea for 1920 Presidency
A reader suggests avoiding a noisy campaign by nominating Col House for the 1920 presidency. The message from Ock elwein of Iowa expresses support for a less contentious approach to the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col House
Ock Elwein
Iowan
Bolshevism Seen Failing by Its Own Disease
A quote from the Marshalltown Times-Republican notes that bolshevism would likely perish from its inherent ills as epidemics like typhoid fever and smallpox have their defined runs and the illness runs its course, prompting a call for a doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Japan Policy on Chinese Immigrants Cited by Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Japan restricts Chinese settlement, stating Japan pursues the same policy toward Chinese as it does its own residents. The item frames this as a comparison of national immigration behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Cedar Rapids
Filipinos urged to stay under US protection for now
The Webster City Freeman-Journal argues that if Filipinos seek self interest they should not hurry to leave US backing. It warns that Uncle Sam will aid his children and that island residents may need the strong American army to defend them from territorial grabbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sam
Philippine Islands
Sammy
Webster City
Freeman-Journal
Governor to sign good roads measure for 6000 miles
Des Moines April 15 passage of the good roads bill was completed in the Town legislature with the house concurring in senate amendments. The measure allows counties to decide by popular vote on hard surface plans for intercounty roads designated as the primary system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House
Senate
Booze Vanishes From Fast Train Car in Iowa Spoof
California liquor moved around Iowa. In Clarion two barrels of wine and twenty cases of whiskey disappeared from a freight car. Barrels found empty in a field after soaking up with a sponge. Theft valued about $1,000 at contraband prices. Authorities question legality of contraband theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
California
Iowa
Lowa
Dorothy Misquotes Prayer In Family Home
Dorothy repeats her prayer ending line but amends deliver us from evil to deliver us from measles during a family moment reported by the Boston Transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Boston Transcript
Sheriffs Sale of J VanKampen Property in Washington Iowa
Writ of Special Execution directed to the Sheriff issues against the goods and lands of J VanKampen in Washington County Iowa. The sale is public in front of the Washington County Court House on May 10 1919 from 1 PM to 4 PM. Property is described as part of Block Four North Addition to Washington City with boundary lines and street alignments specified. Sale conducted by R M Smith and proceeds to satisfy the execution. Terms are cash. Sheriff R H McCarty lists dates A8 15 22 29
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Washington County
Iowa
J. VanKampen
Washington
City
Third Street
City of
R. M. Smith
R. H. McCarty
Civil Service Exams for Washington Iowa Post Office
An open competitive Civil Service examination will be held Saturday April 26 1919 at 9 a m for clerk and carrier positions in the Washington Iowa post office. Apply on the prescribed form from the local Civil Service Board or undersigned. Applicants must file blanks, provide a photograph within two years, and arrange for the exam with the examiner. J M Shoemaker See’s Civil Service Board St Paul Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington, Iowa
Rianistenentuk, Co
Ragan
Civil Service Board
Nebraska Would Steal Name Of Road
Mason City reports Nebraska seeks to claim the Pershing Highway name created for the New Orleans to Winnipeg route. The Iowa group plans to register the name to fend off the alleged theft. Officers include CC H Draper president and J S Lauer vice president with a Cedar Rapids group to organize incorporation and by laws at Cedar Falls meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Nebraska
New Orleans
Winnipeg
H. Draper
Wells, Minn
Winnipeg-Mason City
J. S. Lauer
Waverly
H. F. McDougal
Cedar Falls
P. C. Rude
Cedar Rapids
C. H. Draper
C. C. Stripper
Crookston, Minn
Gun of Grandson Kills Aged Woman
CLEARFIELD April 15 Mrs John Clarey living four miles northwest of Clearfield was instantly killed by an accidental shotgun discharge. Her grandson Joe Clarey had just killed a squirrel with the gun and handed it to her saying it was loaded when it fired the shot struck above the car and split her head. The accident occurred in the yard at her home.
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Clearfield
John Clarey
Joe Clarey
Want Column Clues Hidden in Plain Sight
A compact want column item hints at sought items and services with terse notes. The brief entry points to readers who recognize the target and respond with offers or requests for differing needs and opportunities.
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