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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1919
Page
4
Help to Build Washington Hotel Through Stock Drive
Residents urged to buy stock to fund a modern Washington hotel project. Call to action emphasizes city growth, expected annual hotel receipts, and collective responsibility. Friday night vote will determine the project's fate and the town’s future development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rippling Rhymes On Akron Tires Desire
A speaker longs to visit Akron to see tire makers and the rubber industry in daily life. He muses on whether Akron differs from other towns and imagines locals, grocers, editors, barbers, bootblacks, and shops along its streets. He plans to travel when savings allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Grim reunion stirs plea for help and escape
A haunting discord of voices describes a wife in extravagant clothes calling for help as a grim scene unfolds. The speaker urges someone to come out and assist, depicting a sudden, dire moment.
German stance on British praise noted in clipping
The clipped item records a terse remark that Germany will provide nearly all asked of it except three cheers for England, attributed to the Minneapolis Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
England
Minneapolis Journal
Skylights to be eliminated to prevent disaster
Sioux City Journal warns that skylights must be removed from buildings to avoid dangerous accidents caused by careless airplane mechanics dropping tools through them, risking injury to occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Germany urges strong army amid bolshevik fears
The Marshalltown Times Republican notes Germany pleads to keep a large army to counter Bolshevik fears, while warning history shows big German forces have harmed the world more than the Bolsheviks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Creel Criticism Draws Fire From Press and Editors
Editorials from Stars and Stripes and Des Moines Capital attack George Creel for overstating propaganda gains and claim his remarks miscast the armistice on November 11. Writers mock his logic, question his sanity, and joke about awarding him an Iron Cross for gullibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Creel
Committee On Public Information
Stars and Stripes
America
Public Information Bureau
Everybody’s Magazine
Creel
Des Moines
Tight Skirts Spark Public Alarm in Town
A Grinnell Register quip notes that a man stepping into both legs of his trousers and parading downtown would trigger police, jail, and then asylum, contrasting the behavior with tight skirting by women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell Register
Burleson Criticized Across Parties Over Post Office Handling
Republicans have long accused Postmaster General Burleson of incompetency. Now Democrats join, allowing critics to echo the refrain I told you so. The Newton News notes that if he had been an Iowa resident, the legislature might have investigated his actions.
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Burleson
Iowa
Newton News
Con Men Arrested in Illinois Confidence Scheme
Two con men targeted merchants in Elgin and other cities including Madison and Dubuque, posing as organizers of an independent baseball team. One fugitive escaped. the other, Harry H. Kimmel, confessed and faces charges of obtaining money under false pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Dubuque
Ill
Aurora
Davenport
Madison
South Bend
Decatur
Harry H. Kimmel
Milwaukee Brewers Quit Under Prohibition Test
Milwaukee brewers announce they will cease brewing under the new federal law and will not contest the prohibition. They plan to help fund the field but avoid local fights, ending beer production tonight to align with the New York led test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
New York
Figld
Michigan opts for Florida road plan to end mud
The Michigan legislature votes a fifty million dollar road bond program modeled on the Florida plan. Critics question why Michigan rejected the Illinois approach. Supporters say the move signals progress toward better highways and out of the mud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Illinois
Iowa
Florida
Tona
Federal Court Upholds Rev Schumann Five Years
The federal court of appeals sustains Judge Reed's sentence of Rev Wilhelm Schumann pastor of the German Evangelical church at Pomeroy Iowa to five years in Leavenworth prison for espionage act violation. He was sentenced last June and is out on $5000 bonds living with friends at Pomeroy. He may appeal to the federal Supreme Court.
Watch Your Blood Supply Don’t Let Impurities Creep In
The piece promotes a vegetable blood purifier sold for over fifty years as 8. 58. 5. It claims strong results and reliability for cleansing blood. It offers free medical advice from the Swift & Co. Medical Director at 23 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crege Hy Nous
8. S
Swift Bpeatie Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
German Pastor Schumann Gets Five Year Espionage Sentence
Fort Dodge Iowa April 50 The federal court of appeals sustained Judge Reed's five year prison term for Rev Wilhelm Schumann pastor of the German Evangelical church of Pomeroy Iowa for espionage act violation He was sentenced last June and is out on 5000 bond living with friends in Pomeroy He may appeal to the federal supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Federal Court of Appeals
Reed
Wilhelm Schumann
Pomeroy
Iowa
Leavenworth
Schumann
Wpomeroy
Federal Supreme Court
Ads Today Hint At Items Of Interest
A brief line notes that today's advertisements contain notable items likely to attract readers, suggesting shopping and offers across multiple categories. The readable fragment implies curiosity about promotions and new goods.
Vinol Breathes Life Into Overworked Women and Men
In Budett New York and nearby towns testimonials tout Vinol as a cure for nervous fatigue and anemia. Mrs. H H Goodwin of Dukedom Tennessee reports renewed strength after using Vinol, while Mrs Loyal Palmer of Littos West Virginia credits it with restoring appetite and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dukedom
Tenn
Vinci
H. H. Goodwin
Burdett
N. Y
Vinel
Loyal Palmer
Gnat Adds Musky Scent to Australian Bush Air
A common Australian gnat releases a musk that blends with the bush air at times, adding a distinctive odor to the environment.
Railway Time Table Corrections Through June 1 1918
Railway schedule update lists arriving and departing times for multiple lines including c., R. L. & P. and West and Washington Branch trains. It notes daily except Sunday operation for several local passenger and freight services and provides agent H. W. Russel and CALVERT Agent signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Russel
Masonic and Royal Arch Regular Meeting Dates
Washington Lodge No 26 A Fr A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday night monthly. Cyrus Chapter No 18 B A M meets on the second Friday night. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 K T meets on the third Friday night. Washington Chapter No 98 O K S meets on the second Thursday night. Visiting fraters are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
A. Fr
A. M
L. D. Laneworthy
W. M. Glenn BE. Mace
Cyrus
L. D. Langworthy
H. P. J. W. Morton
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
J. D. Glasgow
Ee. C
J. W. Morton
Washington
Mra
RK H. Walker
W. M
Rose Reid
Covenant Lodge No 101 Meeting Notice
10 CO. F. Covenant Lodge No. 101 meets Tuesday evenings at 7:30 in the 100 F. hall on N. Iowa Ave. A cordial invitation extended to visiting members to meet with us. Carl B. Schneider noble grand R. 8. Keller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CO. F
Covenant Lodge No. 101
F. Hall
Iowa Ave
Carl B. Schneider
Noble Grand
Keller
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