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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1919
Page
3
The Journal runs an informal four issue ballot asking Washington citizens to express opinions on the Proposed Soldier's Memorial. Voters choose among granite monument, a standalone city memorial building, a combined building with city hall and firemen's hall, or any memorial form. Ballot results will guide plans for a possible bond election.
A local notice urges the public to cast ballots and deliver them to J B Craig immediately, stating decisions should be made before action. Voters are asked to mark and send or deliver ballots without delay.
Mrs T E Hullinger of Mansfield Ohio suffered three months with stomach trouble described as constipation She tried Chamberlains Tablets and after the first dose felt more relief than with prior medicines Two tablets fully cured her records Lemmon s Drug Store ad.
Persian mission in Paris reports no details of the British Persia treaty beyond a telegram notice. A delegate says Persia seeks independence, one of three demands presented to the peace conference, but the delegation has heard no action and awaits the supreme council's response.
Cedar Rapids postal clerks and letter carriers join a national effort to petition the federal government for a 35 percent salary rise arguing that current wages fail to meet the standard of living and threaten efficiency and service.
A subscription pitch advertises magazines available through the Journal. Prospective readers are urged to call 50 Red or write in care of the Journal to obtain a price list and arrange purchases via Nita Kelle Mekoon, an agent.
The Council of Defense plans a fundraising sale of Welcome Home buttons for soldiers on September 11. Buttons cost one dollar and will be worn until that date. Third Ward canvass begins Wednesday August 20 at six pm with captains and youths visiting homes to collect funds.
Lieut Fernando A Robertson of Clarksburg Virginia was instantly killed and Norman Roddy a mechanician suffered a broken leg when an airplane they were flying in crashed to earth near Laredo Texas late today.
City council sets a 45 mill levy for the next year an increase of 7 percent over current. Four mills go to sewer fund half a mill to park fund one mill to bond fund and two mills for a new grading fund. The tax ordinance and fund allocations are published separately. The meeting awarded coal contract and tarvia supply for street paving while city water quality was reported pure by the state chemist.
Ed Fox and his party who toured Yellowstone Park in August are returning home with high praise for the trip and the hospitality they received. Family members include Mr. Fox, Mrs. Will Hemmings, Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Burham and daughter Vida, and others visiting Stratton, Denver, and Boulder on the way back. The excursion included Colorado Springs, Cripple Creek, Crystal Park Drive, Manitou, Cave of the Winds, Salt Lake City, and the Royal Gorge.
The article notes diamonds occur in a wide range of colors from red and yellow to orange green and blue while clear stones are considered first water.
Washington reports a rapid rise of the United States as a naval power over two years. Figures from the navy department place Britain first, the United States second, and Japan third in fighting strength, with Germany dropping to fourth. Ship counts, tonnage, and future building plans are detailed.
The passage notes totals by country with 118 vessels of these types. United States has 30, Japan 28, Germany 37, and France 19. It also states two major naval powers, besides Germany, were at least temporarily eliminated as a result of the war, with Russia and Austro-Hungary sea forces demoralized, while the Turkish fleet remains insignificant and under Allied control.
Supply Was one Short. The twins, Harry and Henry, have always had toys exactly alike. The other morning as father came hastening downstairs he met Harry, saying to see the new brother. As Harry looked at his new brother, Henry cried that his own new brother was missing.
Historical note traces sneezing as omen from ancient times. Forebears tied sneezes to luck and misfortune with rules about shoe ties and burial places signaling fate.
A quotation from Llattitt asserts that those who deserve a monument are those who have already earned lasting memory in the minds of people rather than seeking a physical tribute.
A reflective note urges fearless joy and self ownership, calling readers to regard themselves as keepers of happiness rather than its creators, gifting a quiet philosophy about personal contentment and well being.
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