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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1920

Page

7

Candidates All Rally For Better Roads Across Nation

Candidates from Hoover to Bryan voiced support for improved highways. They cite organization, defense, and economic growth as key aims, with lowden urging rural to urban migration checks and Harding warning that insufficient transport stalls progress. Bryan calls for a nationwide memorial road to celebrate peace.

League of Watsons Fach Travel and Transport Bureau I. FP. Goodrich Rubber Company Herbert Hoover William G. McAdoo William J. Bryan Union

Sugar Found in Hundreds of Plants Beyond Common Sources

Sugar exists in about one hundred ninety plants and trees beyond cane, beet, and maple. researchers note widespread natural sweetness across diverse species.

Woman Claims $100 A Year Enough For Clothing In Nine Days Era

Detroit April 2. Replies from sixty questionnaires sent by the Visiting Housekeepers association show a man in average circumstances can dress for about $100 yearly. Budgets list coats, shirts, trousers, underwear, socks and sundries totaling $100.59 with variations for a salaried man and a common laborer, noting family expenses and living costs.

Detroit Mich Visiting Housekeepers’ Association Bessie CG. Lee Lee Bhimself

Wealthy Father-In-Law Cuts Off Son in Law

A young man married to a rich man's daughter vents about his wife. The irascible father-in-law warns he will disinherit him if more complaints surface. Thereafter there are no further troubles.

Primaries June 7 Aims in Public Finance Law and Economy

The record notes Jean Primaries to be held June 7 focusing on public finance and economy. Born in Webster County and educated at State University Drake University and Humboldt College. Practiced law 14 years and served as County Attorney four years. U.S. Army three years from private to major in world wars. Endorsed by all judges in the judicial district. Herbert E. Hadle of Nevada Ia for Attorney General.

Jean Webster County State University Drake University Humboldt College U.S. Army Herbert E. Hadle Nevada

Missionary Salaries Raised One Third Amid Cost Rise

The Women's General Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church approves a one third raise for all home and foreign missionaries. The increase affects 105 workers in India Egypt and the Sudan and extends to home missionaries and freedmen's board staff. The five year budget calls for 210 900 to boost salaries for 105 women workers and 844 960 for 202 more workers once funded.

Egypt India J. D. Sands Pittsburgh Women's General Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church Africa Asia America Sudan Freedmen's Board Women’s Missionary Society New World Movement Wisaka

Ghurgh Plans Egypt Africa Community Centers Drive

The Women's General Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church aims to build fifteen community centers in Egypt over five years at up to 20000 each as part of the New Word Movement. The plan includes five girls boarding schools, a sanitarium, training for native women, and a Cairo center with others in Benha and additional towns.

America Pyramidia Egypt Women's General Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church J. D. Sands Pittsburgh Reynt Interchurch World Movement

The Story of Ruth and Ruth's Wise Choice

A religious study section traces Naomi's return from Moab after famine and death, Ruth's decision to stay with Naomi, and the blessings that follow. It highlights Ruth's renunciation of heathen gods, her embrace of Jehovah, and the eventual marriage to Boaz along with later genealogical significance.

Bethlehem-Judea Naomi Moab Ruth Orpoh Orpah Charet Naomi P Boaz Christ Israel

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Alternative To Calomel

Dr Edwards developed Olive Tablets as a vegetable blend with olive oil to treat liver and bowel complaints without calomel. In 17 years of private practice they reportedly ease heaviness without pains griping gum injury or acid danger while stimulating liver and bowels. Available 10c and 25c boxes.

Faith Strengthens Faith Through Humble Tasks

A Phillips Brooks reflection declares that faith grows stronger with every humble task aided by God. Each small duty becomes necessary to fullness of faith, making the believer's confidence and devotion firmer and more solid.

God Phillips Brooks

Millions of Tiny Germs Cause Your Catarrh

A vintage medical ad claims catarrh is in the blood and tolls S. S. S. as a cure. It touts fifty years of use, promotes blood cleansing, and offers free medical advice from an Atlanta address for treating the condition.

S. S Swift Laboratory Atlanta, Ga

Loom of Life Never Stops Theme

The quoted reflection notes that life’s weaving continues beyond a setback and will resume tomorrow, attributed to Beecher. It frames resilience and ongoing cycles of effort despite recent declines. The line emphasizes persistent labor shaping fate.

Tomourrow Beecher

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