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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
4
Amherst College professor David Todd plans a April 23 attempt to wave to Mars from a balloon ascent to about nine miles. He and an assistant will record atmospheric data and air samples to assess possible Martian material while hoping for a distant reply from Mars.
Ted Binkley reflects on politics noting ex presidents and a defeated candidate. Tipton Bud jokes about building a rig but doubts workers will loaf, hinting at labor shortages and political fatigue in a small town.
The speaker describes poor hearing and resistance to hearing aids from cheerful patent sellers. He cherishes his deafness as a boon and recites how noisy urban life scarcely disturbs his sleep. He humorously contrasts imagined better hearing with a contented, easygoing mood.
The article ponders possible Martian contact and suggests establishing thought wave lines for mutual experiments. It notes the 23rd visit date and questions why Martians would seek Prof. Todd without notice while he proceeds with his work with permission from the Journal.
A collection of quips from figures including Mrs. Frank A. Vanderlip and Ed Howe. Quotes touch on social housing, work ethic, marriage contracts, and bold views from Captain Sherer Senator Pomerene and others. The Ex-Crown Prince of Germany adds a fatalistic line.
F J Alber of Des Moines visits Washington with Rep Wm Sutherland as he enters the race for state auditor as a Republican. The piece highlights his Polk county work, loyalty during WWI, and family ties, arguing his past service proves fitness for the state office.
Column presents remarks attributed to Colonel Eugene West John W Shell and Charlie Chaplin. Includes assertions on Edith Cavel fate under war laws League of Nations advocacy and Chaplin remarks on film earnings versus dealers. Reflects public sentiment and notable opinions of the era.
In the Sioux City Republican primary Lowden secured 60 of 88 delegates while Wood won 20. By noon country precinct reports in the region show Lowden holding a strong lead.
In Manila on April 16 two Filipinos Angel Umali and Tranquilino Paglinawan dueled with bolos in a vacant lot. Umali severed his opponent left hand but Paglinawan continued the fight. Umali fled but was captured by a policeman and Paglinawan was hospitalized in critical condition.
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