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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
4
The piece argues that government ownership of railroads on a profit sharing basis would not be instantly popular and questions how government control affects travelers and shippers. It discusses funding, wages, rates, and the need for fair pay for workers and fair shipping costs, noting the public bears the burden as a “goat.”
Abe Martin notes a man who once set them up now asks for more. Mrs. Lafe Bud hosted a surprise breakfast for her husband this morning as his cafe burned yesterday.
A reflective verse on enduring distress through feigned bravery. The speaker contrasts a rabbit heart with a lion heart and urges facing fear with a cheerful front. It explores pretending strength and masking grief to persevere despite inner turmoil.
Reports indicate higher lumber and building materials costs for the upcoming season. Coal dealers warn fuel may become scarce next winter as buyers delay orders until scarcity appears.
A Washington man quips that even if anti-tobacco efforts end the tobacco habit, chewing gum remains a fallback. He speaks from a street level location while noting smoking cessation trends and public health campaigns.
Local sentiment favors forming a Washington County Association to stage a county fair. Producers express pride in livestock and note current exhibitors must travel to Burlington Omaha or Columbus Junction. Supporters urge someone to start the association soon.
Mason City Globe-Gazette notes a question of whether local girls can admire a soldier who trades his uniform for working overalls. The brief item reflects on identity and public perception as a public figure shifts roles.
Sigourney residents puzzled by a thief entering a local meat market and taking the cash box while leaving the meat untouched. The incident suggests a juvenile first attempt, according to the Oskaloosa Herald.
The Waerloo Courier recalls the dramatic heat of the Hindenburg disaster anniversary and the daily columns of detailed reports that followed, noting how extreme warmth and steady news coverage shaped public recollection.
A Davenport street car strike story notes a motorman in uniform asking an automobile owner for a ride. The autoist refused with a sharp reply, illustrating payback in kind during the strike.
A short OCR fragment quotes a Bible verse about chastisement for our peace and healing by His stripes, with no clear context or identifiable sources or names. The readable text presents a religious citation fragment without surrounding article details.
In Chicago at the Coliseum the Hotel Men's Exposition will feature dehydrated foods as a cost saving method for year round storage. The exhibit demonstrates drying fruits and vegetables to remove water and rehydrate later, claiming lower costs than canning and less space than jars. It highlights labor saving devices and domestic expense reduction for hotels and restaurants.
The Newton News notes Iowans fear crop failure despite generally good yields each year. The piece observes crops vary by year but total failure remains unknown, with worries tied to too little or too much rain.
The W C T U calls members to meet one week earlier this month due to chautauqua with a 2 15 pm start on Thursday at Mrs Herenutat 434 East Main St They urge dues payment before September 15 and remind about year end August closing Leader Mrs Eliza Beard asks dues be given to state treasurer to avoid loss of credit
Des Moines Aug 5 State agents fear a rapid rise of vigilante groups among Iowa motor car owners. Officials say these organized bands stretch around the state in a belt from Rock Rapids to Burlington. They claim the groups intend to finance prosecutions and gather evidence but warn they may trigger an epidemic of unexplained hangings.
The Hotel Manning in Keosauqua Iowa plans reopening after being closed for wartime. The city council may authorize heating the building with exhaust steam from the power plant at no cost to the city, restoring a major visitor draw.
Molybdenite, mainly sourced from Tasmania, is valued for many uses but its chief importance lies in steel production. It imparts hardness and toughness, enhancing shaft, gun, and boiler steel.
synopsis recalls Major Amberson's 183 fortunes and the four acre Amberson avenue with roads statues and a mansion touted as the era's finest in Midland City. The text notes the 18:3 fortune and the lavish development sparked by Amberson wealth.
In a heated office remark, Major Amberson’s costly dog purchase and the idea of paying high sums for pets prompts comments on wealth and style. Old Aleck recalls even drowning a dog for small pay and questions whether Amberson’s spending signals trouble for the family.
Margaret Hamil and others sue heirs of Nancy Hamil deceased for partition by sale of lot three and part of lot two in Marr's Addition Ainsworth Washington County Iowa. W R Crawford administrator answers claim assets insufficient. court to grant sale and one referee. defendants urged to appear by Sept 4 1919. Attorneys Eichers for plaintiffs.
Town residents describe the Amberson mansion as a stone faced, arch crowned showpiece with the first porte cochere in town. They recount sixty thousand dollars in woodwork mahogany floors and a three story skylit hall and ballroom. The mayoral aura, Europe visits, and a lavish display drive visitors past the side yard greenhouse and brick stable as locals claim Amberson wealth is lifting the town’s social pace.
The Board of Supervisors of Washington County Iowa invites bids by August 19 1919 at 1 PM for labor and materials to construct a heating plant at the County Home. Plans are on file with the County Auditor for public inspection. A 5 percent certified check with bids is required. Sealed bids must be plainly marked.
The document outlines bid acceptance or rejection by the Board with certified checks returned within 15 days if no award is made, and a 20 day limit before proposals are rejected. The successful bidder must furnish a 100 percent duplicate bond from a responsible surety. The county may waive defects and reject any or all bids.
Westbound No 25 Passenger low speed timetable corrected to December 8 1918. Eastbound No 26 Passenger limited time 1 27 a m. No 8 passenger at 6 47 p m. No 91 local 12 01 p m Tuesday Thursday Saturday. No 92 freight Monday Wednesday Friday. J W Calvert agent.
LODGES Washington Lodge No 26 Regular meeting 1st Friday night each month L D Langworthy W M Glenn E B Mace Secretary Cyrus Chapter No 13 Regular meeting 2nd Friday night L D Langworthy J P J W Morton Secretary Bethlehem Commandery No 45 Regular meeting 3rd Friday night J D Glasgow D C J W Mortom Recorder Washington Chapter No 08 O BK S Regular meeting 2nd Thursday night Mrs R H Walker W M Mrs Hose Reid Secretary Visiting fraters are welcome.
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