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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
4
A Burlington Hawkeye note questions how women entering politics might alter smoking habits at campaigns and conventions. It contrasts traditional male smoking in political spaces with the potential for women to change routines, pondering whether smoking will fade or intensify during presidential years and in party headquarters.
Horticulturists warn lawn fruit crop remains uninsured while sugar prices rise. A Chicago landscape lecture prompts a local campaign for better Washington lawn decorations. Farm Bureau faces final pavilion decision with $16 000 pledged and a near square site debate. stockholders urged to attend.
For months drought left wheat brown and yards dry. Residents vented frustration at forecasts until Old Phaivus unleashed heavy rain. Night after night rain pounded the region and mudholes lined the road as relief came and gloom dissolved.
A local event invites residents to share views and offer proposals on ongoing projects. Participants discuss priorities and encourage civic input to shape future plans and decisions.
A brief Iowa City Press comment notes Armenians resemble Americans in appearance but differ in fighting style, implying cultural or tactical contrasts in a concise editorial remark.
The Mason City region plans a one million dollar eight story hotel to attract travelers and boost local commerce. Advocates say a larger, modern hotel draws trade, increases property values, and improves wages, benefiting workers and merchants alike as Denison residents are urged to support growth.
A short feature explores how ordinary town life quietly shapes community spirit. It highlights local traditions, everyday kindness, and the unspoken ties that bind residents.
Rev Bowers and wife moved to Haskins to serve as pastor for the year, settling in the vacated Twinam property. Other local notes include attendance at the A M EB concert, multiple visits among Washington residents, and a weekend flood that filled cellars and disrupted travel on the line near town.
Mrs. W. F. Welliver and her mother M. E. Sands visited in Washington last Thursday and Friday. Her sister Mrs. Loran Hazen joined the family and Mrs. Rodney Arnold. Vivian and Hazel Booth were among those traveling this week.
An advertisement explains that Chamberlains Cough Remedy keeps coughs loose helps expel mucus and reduces coughing fits in whooping cough. It claims best results in epidemics and notes the product contains no codeine or narcotics from Lemmon's Drug Store.
Public notice sets April 30 1920 as the special election date for the Consolidated Independent School District of Haskins Washington County Iowa. Voters may cast ballots at the Has kins School House from 1 pm to 6 pm on whether to issue 50000 dollars in bonds to build and equip a new school building and acquire a site.
School are hereby notified to appear at said time and place. This notice is given by order of the Board of Directors pursuant to a sufficient petition with the requisite signatures in accordance with Sections 2820-41 et seq of the Supplement to the Code of Iowa 1913. Dated at Haskins Iowa this 36 day of March 1920 B. W. COLE Secretary Board of Directors.
Crawfordsville April 22. W Carrick Fred Mitchell and P B Franklin visited in Washington yesterday. Mrs H B Graham and son Ma went to Burlington to visit relatives. Charles Hebner of Washington was a business visitor in town yesterday.
The toll from the 676 321 animals lost to France is partly reversed with 125 560 animals restored. Officials cite efforts by military and civilian agencies to locate verify and return the livestock.
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