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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1919
Page
4
The piece argues that public sympathy for regulating utilities has grown since wartime controls. It notes railroads being government run with rising costs and dwindling efficiency, while street railways in smaller Iowa cities struggle under higher expenses and lower fares, risking bankruptcy. It says rates must rise or services be cut or government takeovers expand.
A reflective verse critiques Prohibition era temptations and jail threats for bootleggers. It touts water as a cooler, pleads against gin and beer, and contrasts clean pumps and brooks with dirty alleys and serpent dispensed liquor.
The passage argues that railways must be protected for stockholders and that government intervention will impose rates if needed and tax payers will cover deficits. It notes that even those who have not used railways recently may indirectly pay for deficits, a principle seen as applicable to all public services and raises questions about equity in financing such systems.
The Cedar Rapids Republican warns that six hundred thousand new voters could flood the state in the next election. He predicts ballot boxes will be stuffed and that judges and clerks may need two days to count.
Farmers report lawns green again after last week rain and cows enjoy dustless pastures. Apple crop expected light but orchard offers enough green fruit for a stomach ache. Washington Band sees some voluntary subscriptions. more support urged with a light contribution per concert.
The Oskaloosa Times opines that though home rule for Treland matters, England should also champion Filipino rights, suggesting Britain risks overstepping by meddling in others’ affairs.
The article notes that the canal was completed under Theodore Roosevelt’s leadership, blocking Colombian obstruction to allow swift transit. It argues the canal should bear an American name and rejects paying tribute to Colombia.
Only a few days remain to buy season tickets for the chautauqua which opens a week from tomorrow night. Any bank in town will sell them now and organizers urge early purchase to prevent opening rush. Last year over a thousand season tickets were sold and sales so far this year are strong.
It costs much to travel so stay home for a vacation with Chautauqua starting next week. Tenting spaces remain and tents can be rented for a normal sum making it cheaper and potentially more profitable than typical fishing or sightseeing trips.
A clipped comment from the Des Moines Register reflects on a past debate over the price of potatoes. The annotation notes that the original rationale has since been forgotten.
Six dreadnaughts of the Pacific fleet rocked by a double earthquake off Colima near the Mexican coast. No damage reported. The New Mexico rolled as if striking a reef and the crew went to collision quarters while masts swayed.
Newton News notes there are enough crashes involving older drivers to prompt concern without raising risk by allowing younger drivers on the streets.
In early Amberson era the family’s wealth grows as Midland, a town expanding from frontier to city, becomes crowded with grand houses, streetcar memories, and ornate manners. Major Amberson builds a grand estate, fountains, and statues, while thrift and social gatekeeping define the era’s tone.
Tradition holds that a morning rainy bow signals rain while an evening rainbow indicates fair weather. The adage links celestial colors to daily forecasts and persists as folk wisdom in local culture.
Train schedule lists arrivals and departures for No 12 Express No 30 Local Pass No 80 Local Freight and No 88 Local Freight with times for both Washington Branch trains and westbound services. It notes cancellations No 92 and daily except Sunday designations and flags agent signatures H W Russel and J W Calvert with correction date December 8 1918.
Lodges Washington Lodge No 26 meets first Friday night monthly. Cyrus Chapter No 18 holds regular meetings on the second Friday night. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 convenes third Friday night. Washington Chapter No 0 B S gathers second day night monthly. Visiting fraters are welcome.
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