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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
4
The community mourns John McLaughlin a Christian gentleman whose modest steadfast faith and helpful quiet presence left a lasting influence. Neighbors recall his unostentatious character and the positive example that ripples through generations. He lived a good life and offers tender memories to his family.
Robert G. Cousins will speak Wednesday afternoon August 18 as part of this year's chautauqua. The talk aims to be patriotic and inspirational not political. The program seeks to uplift boys and girls and inspire them to worthwhile work.
A reflective poem warns dreamers who chase future plans that never start. It contrasts those who act now with those who procrastinate, noting Time's swift passage and the ease of aging for dreamers versus the satisfaction of those who seize the present.
The passage extols the value of inspiration over restraint and notes a chautauqua program illustrating how diligent work creates skill and public demand. It urges readers to hear Cousins and buy season tickets now.
W S Falk, Ford Station proprietor, claims Henry Ford has perfected a motor fuel to be produced in large quantities and piped nationwide to distributing points. Retail price could be eleven cents a gallon. Falk says Ford may push a Washington pipeline once ready. He adds that building up a town requires supporting home enterprise and local workers.
A Brighton Enterprise note suggests a man with beard and chewing tobacco may reach heaven but would appear better without those traits.
The Oskaloosa Herald notes Los Angeles has begun proceedings to annex more of Southern California, signaling a plan to consolidate nearby towns into a single entity.
A soaking rain would be welcomed now and would not dampen the Washington County Fair prospects. The favorable weather is expected to boost attendance and activities planned for the event.
In a rural exchange, Mr. Putterby remarks grocers here may let sand drift into sugar. The narrator notes rapid automobile traffic through Chiggersville from sunup to dark as a backdrop to the casual claim about sugar and coverings.
Senator Harding attends the state fair ceremony honoring agricultural leaders and farm bureau officials. Local officials noted praise for farmers and community contributions at the event.
Harding, the Republican governor candidate, will deliver the keynote on Farm Bureau Day at the Iowa State Fair on August 30, addressing farm leaders and agricultural policy. Kendall will speak on old soldiers day in a patriotic address. state day follows with lawmakers present. The event draws national attention from farm bureau officials and Republican campaign managers.
H Brandes of Des Moines Iowa says he gained twenty pounds in thirty days after taking Tanlac. He suffered long from indigestion and weakness, stayed bedridden, then recovered and feels like a new man. He praises Tanlac and notes local druggists sell it.
Democratic candidate for governor Herring schedules speeches in Redfield New Market Pilot Mound Elston Davis City Allerton Ruthven Jessup Seymour and other towns Aug dates including old settlers reunions chautauqua and fair events as part of code revision discussion and state fair events with state officials invited to estate day.
A cemetery monument in Cedar Rapids honors the forty two victims of the May 1919 starch works explosion. Funds of 3500 were raised by popular subscription for the memorial. The destroyed starch plant is being rebuilt at an estimated cost of 6,000,000, with the cause of the blast undetermined.
A short quotation argues against despotism, praising freedom while noting people resist governance imposed by force. It reflects on consent, responsibility, and the perils of steering a shared vessel against individual wishes.
Alfred M. Bailey of Iowa City a 1916 University of Iowa taxidermy graduate is named by the government to head several Arctic reindeer stations in Alaska. He will be based in Juneau and serves as chief warden for three large ranches. Vilhjalmr Stefansson, an Iowa alumnus and Arctic explorer, first urged the reindeer plan to feed the nation.
London Aug 6 Phyllis Bedells famous ballet dancer says there is one way to stay fit and that is to dance dancing will cure colds ward off influenza and bolster health for the body and mind through regular movement and rhythm.
Iowa has received nearly two and a half million dollars worth of war machinery for road construction from the war department. Fred M. White, chief engineer of the State Highway Commission, says distribution to states with ongoing road projects is underway.
The King and Queen of England held their first conurt since the war began at Buckingham Palace. The ceremony took place inside the royal residence with attendees noted for formal royal duties and public pomp.
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