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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1919
Page
4
The piece argues that the high cost of living stems largely from war. It notes millions of producers killed or rendered incapable, destroyed property, and cut global supplies, leaving many nations to live hand to mouth. It calls for frugality, conservation, and increased production to restore balance.
The speaker proclaims ownership of a simple shack with pride and humor. He notes a leaking roof and creaking gate, the absence of mortgage, and his creative focus despite modest surroundings. The verse contrasts pride in possession with the faults of the home.
A clipped comment from the Sioux City Journal urges ex-emperor William to send condolences to Bela Kun as Kun faces extradition and trial by the people he robbed.
A Kansas City Star quotation notes that reducing expenses by quitting work and simply discussing the issue is a proposed yet impractical solution, illustrating public frustration with inflation and job pressures.
In a letter from the Oskaloosa Herald readers attack the Packers conduct as a monopoly in the bone collar button trade, accusing them of exploiting scarcity and inflating prices and calling for public concern.
The Waterloo Times-Republican recalls life just after the Civil War with high prices for calico at 85 cents a yard and scarce coffee. Despite hardships, people went to work and the era improved, ending with a sense of relief that things came out all right.
Quote from Vinton Eagle praising work as an energizer and motivator, calling it a cradle of self-respect and incubator of purpose while noting a personal commitment to fishing.
The speaker notes riots and strikes follow the peace conference and sees work to do in the country, criticizing profit motives and the League of Nations. The observation is attributed to H. A. W.
J D Dayton writes from Huston Missouri describing eight weeks without rain, burned crops and parched grass across the Ozarks from Kansas City to Texas County. He notes rocky hills, timber, incoming paved roads funded by state bonds, a 2000 population town with two banks and four hotels, meals at 85 cents, beds 50 cents, and a three day county picnic drawing all residents.
J. D Dayton notes vast Iowa land gains in value from cheap rates to 400 and 500 dollars per acre while contrasting modern homes and road networks with old farmstead conditions. He urges buyers to visit this farmland and consider purchasing, citing potential for feeding the nation and expanding agricultural output.
In a sharp exchange, George dismisses the Amberson mansion as a bum house while Lucy questions taste. He criticizes city expansion notes and riffraff moving into town as he and Uncle Sidney discuss a local country club and social climbing.
George and Lucy tour Amberson land near the town when a misjudged curb and a broken sleigh runner send their cutter into a ditch. The crash injures none seriously though a minor scare disrupts their ride as they see the aftermath of a malfunctioning horseless carriage and a lively roadside scene.
Henry Ford wins a libel suit against The Chicago Daily Tribune over an editorial calling him an anarchist. The jury awards Ford six cents in damages, a symbolic sum, while the paper faces minimal costs. The case underscores caution in editorial labeling and public perception of preparedness debates.
There are sizable submarine coal deposits off the British Isles though they see limited use. Whitehaven tunnels extend about four miles from shore under the Irish Sea, with additional submarine mining at Tulness near the Firth of Forth and at Monkwearmouth in Durham.
George regains presence of mind as Lucy Morgan sits up uninjured after a snowy mishap. He is momentarily confused by the strange kiss of fur and snow and the scene hints at more to come as the chapter ends with a prompt to continue.
Rail timetable notes list multiple through and local trains with numbers and times. Entries show departures and arrivals, freight and passenger services, daily patterns, and corrections dated December 8 1918 with agent signatures.
Lodges and chapters in Washington announce regular monthly meetings. L redeems as Laneworthy W M and Mace as secretary. Cyrus Chapter 18 IA M meets 2nd Friday with Langworthy and Morton. Bethlehem Commandery 45 ET meets 3rd Friday with Glasgow and Morton. Washington Chapter 6n OB S meets 1o Thursday with Walker and Reid. Visiting fraters welcome.
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