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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1920
Page
4
A 25 year old woman sues a 60 year old Dakota man for 75000 in breach of promise after falling in love with him. He counters for several hundred dollars claiming she keeps his car assets. The piece laments the affair and hopes for her recovery while noting his wealth and the questionable romance.
A nostalgic reflection notes that past critics mocked spending on appearance, citing a revived trend as barbers revert to bowls for haircuts. The piece uses humor to compare past and present fashions and the persistence of social judgments.
A speaker laments a cold and fever that spoils his cheerful routine. He jokes that habit compels him to grin and perform, even as his head aches and breaths sound like snoring. He recalls years of bright songs and a lesson that persistence of cheer can override gloom.
Crawfordsville Imprint notes a lighthearted take on social status as people comment on being in the “small potato” class. The column reflects local wit and everyday humor about modest means and community stature.
Des Moines Register notes Mr. Hoover shows good judgment by backing the party viewed as having the best chance to win this year. The endorsement reflects strategic support amid the political landscape.
The St. Louis pastor argues the change is inevitable and urges respect for women choosing their attire, reflecting a long acquaintance with the issue. The remark appears in the Oskaloosa Herald as a cultural viewpoint.
A visitor asks locals what kind of town Dwight Morris County Kansas is. One man calls it rotten while another proclaims it the bulliest little ranch. The piece invites readers to judge their own town and respond.
The text extols trade marks and branding as essential to trustworthy markets. It argues that names distinguish goods and animals, reducing gambling in purchase decisions by ensuring advertised merits are honest and clear in credible publications.
Part of the reconstruction program of the British Y W C A involves establishing a Working Woman's college to stimulate personal interest and enjoyment of life rather than practical training. The curriculum will cover literature history elementary science hygiene psychology and religion.
The petition filed in district court by plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in Washington County Iowa described as parts of sections 15 22 and 23 in townships 75 76 north and ranges 8 9 west. Multiple defendants and unknown claimants are named with a request to bar any adverse claims and grant general relief. The next term begins September 6 1980.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa H T Carris is plaintiff and a long list of defendants includes David Stuecker Alty Stucker Mary Stucker Elijah Stucker G L Stucker Timothy Stucker Elisha Stucker Gilbert L Stucker Larkin Stucker John W McNulty Sarah Jane Mel McAulty Wm Dodds Mary A Dodds Clementine Ferguson Sarah J McAnulty J S McAnulty William I Williamson E B Scofield Mrs Amanda M McClure Mrs Amanda M Kingsman Orin Kingsman Amanda M Kingman J W McAnulty J McAnulty J McNulty Sarah J McNulty John Dodds John Young Alta Stucker and John W McNulty among others who remain unnamed in Washington County.
Time table corrected to May 19 shows Eastbound trains including No 12 Express and No 60 Pass with routes through Washington and No 11 Express and No 29 No 87 and 89 Freight links. Westbound departures and arrivals list No 4 Passenger and several locals with daily service and notes on Sundays. J W Calvert, Agent, provides details for C B Q and O M T P lines with March 1 1920 corrections.
Regular meetings listed for Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M. Cyrus Chapter No. 13 R A M. Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 K T. Washington Chapter No. 08 O E S. Damascus Shrine No. 10 W S of J. All specify meeting nights each month and officer names. Visiting fraters welcome at the O E S session.
Lo O F Covenant Lodge No 101 meets every Tuesday at 7 30 in the 10 O F hall N Iowa Ave. Visiting members are invited to attend M D Lee noble grand R S Keller
Day of September 1920 set for hearing at the Court House in Washington City Iowa judgment will be entered against you unless you appear. Kicher Livingston Kicher Attorneys for Plaintiff A17-24 M1-8
A brief feature notes a discussion on teaching children money value on a radio show. The host and caller debate parenting approaches as a boy shifts from ten cents to demanding a quarter. The exchange illustrates practical lessons in budgeting and discipline.
A quip from the Leadville Herald Democrat features a wife and husband trading lines about openness in marriage. The widowly joke frames wives as open books and husbands as open lockets.
Quote from Detroit Free Press notes a debate over word choice in a passage about women near a location. The exchange focuses on whether the term setting or sitting is correct, implying a potential disturbance or rumor brewing among onlookers.
A respected judge, seated in honor, paused to praise a young woman's beauty. She overheard the remark, turned, and replied with a radiant smile, calling him an excellent judge. Chronicle-Telegraph reports the brief exchange at a social gathering.
A rumor outlines a scheme by two men to rob a marine store dealer of his wealth. One conspirator would be hidden in a bag amid sacks of iron and wait until midnight to seize the opportunity.
A fragmented narrative describes a failed plan involving a sack and a deception that backfires. The speaker reflects on the mishap with humor, blaming the improvised scheme and decision to pose as iron for the setback. The tale ends with a rough, colloquial verdict.
A Memorial Day address in Northfield Falls Massachusetts warns of a rising East Bolshevism described as a crouching lion threatening the republic. The speaker urges unity and decisive action to crush this menace for the nation’s safety.
An old colored woman recalls a conversation about progress and a man named Rastus Johnson spending a dollar at a place, noting the contrast between his actions and had. The fragment presents dialect and a quoted exchange from the Boston Transcript.
Cromwell Savings Bank in Creston robbed of 500 dollars in cash. Bandits blew open safes, taking bonds and securities whose exact amount is unclear. E N Dougherty heads the bank and says insurance covers all losses.
Great quantities of opium are reported in the Balkans with large holdings in Saloniki Serbia and Bulgaria. January end counts show hundreds of thousands of pounds in each area and Turkey is believed to hold about 1.5 million pounds.
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