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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1920
Page
4
Experts warn gasoline may become a luxury as kerosene and fuel oil rise in price. Alcohol, produced from farm scrap and crops, could become an inexhaustible fuel source. If extraction can be cheap, farmers could raise their own alcohol at 10 to 15 cents per gallon for tractors and cars built for alcohol.
Governor Harding designated April 20 as Arbor Day this year and urged planting trees. The missive notes farmers face high potato prices but promises relief and hints at using dandelion greens as a fallback. It also highlights the value of sturdy farm help and the ability to operate without outside labor in some cases.
Folklore tone notes Miss Fawn Lippincut making a near sprint to the post office when she suddenly misplaced her eyebrows causing a brief delay. The odd mishap adds local color to a routine day.
Poet Walt Mason laments spring’s arrival amid farm troubles. He notes birds harm crops, winds blow soil, floods overflow, and farmers mourn as streams swell and damage fields and livestock. The verse blends whimsy with rural hardship.
Complaints from Journal subscribers about late deliveries rise as papers are mailed regularly from the office each evening. Rail service and second class mail mishaps are blamed, with other papers sharing the issue. Town Press Association officers plan an investigation to seek a remedy.
In Georgia the anti administration candidate Tom Watson led with 51 305 votes against Palmer 47 000 and Smith 44 644 as statewide delegates were split. The Georgia electorate showed strong opposition to the league without reservations by a large margin and a Watson Smith alliance could yield an anti administration national delegation.
In a clipped note the Indianapolis News says production is zero and prices at 110 in the shade, signaling an impending turnover. November 2 is the date set for the turnover according to the Oskaloosa Herald.
The Ft. Madison Democrat notes that after recent booms the public should expect many defective or unused weapons and munitions left behind once the election dispute subsides.
The Cedar Falls Record laments cost inflation and speculative fever. It argues the nation has been riding a house of cards toward collapse and urges a deliberate two year period of hard times as a remedy.
Mrs. M. Parker of 423 West Third Street Los Angeles says she spent years invalid due to stomach issues and rheumatism. After finishing four Tanlac bottles she reports restored strength, appetite, sleep, and ability to perform housework including family washing.
The Waterloo Times-Tribune notes Iowa’s steadfast voting pattern in national conventions. The state’s delegation remains loyal to its preferred candidate and resists influence or bribery until a suitable nominee emerges.
An advertisement claims Tanlac cured rheumatism for a customer and credits the improvement to the medicine. It notes Sherman Bros. in Washington and leading town druggists as sellers.
Washington reports more than 300000 firms and individuals failed to file honest returns over two years. A six months drive ended February 1 yielded 19.051 million dollars in delinquent taxes and 7.9 million expected to pay this year. Delinquents include 121386 who paid no income tax and 44260 who underpaid. Discovery shows luxury taxes were short of received amounts by 164590 firms. Enforcements force full payment plus penalties.
State of Town Washington county in District Court March term 1920 to all whom it may concern you are hereby notified that an instrument of writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Henry Mentz deceased having been this day filed opened and read Monday the 3rd day of May 1920 at 1 30 P M is filed for hearing proof of same dated April 26th 1926 J D Glasgow Clerk District Court
The government purchased the Hog Island shipyard at the price paid by the original corporation, finalizing the transfer of ownership and funds.
The report notes tax slackers and an average of 24 200 persons will carry on the government investigation of suspected delinquency.
The University of Iowa lists the 1920 commencement events with Governor Harding reviewing the ROTC cadets on June 11, the Senior Hop that evening, a senior class breakfast Saturday, Rev. John Howard Melish delivering the baccalaureate, class and alumni day on Monday, and graduation on Tuesday with George Evan Roberts giving the address. The alumni banquet closes the program.
The city of Buenos Ayres finishes a statue of Christopher Columbus, a project totaling a decade of labor by local artisans and officials. The dedication marks a long effort to honor the explorer with a public monument.
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