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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
4
A reading highlights Elbert Hubbard on balance, using a horse shoe tale to warn that excess in education, money, labor, play, or rest ruins value. Dr. Wickham notes the parable’s lesson: too many horse shoes are junk and a balanced life remains worthwhile.
The poem argues that wise government can aid daily life but cannot replace individual effort. It stresses self-reliance, work, and prudent thrift as the true path to security, while noting laws and aid cannot pay monthly bills or grow food.
Harding and Cox celebrate the suffrage win and vow to court the 27 million new voters. The entry notes reactions to political coverage including commentary from editorials about bonds and public sentiment.
A conscientious father asks his son why he punished him. The boy responds with indignation, saying the beating was for a purpose the father no longer recalls. The exchange reveals strained family discipline and misunderstanding.
The Huston family reunion at Dr. and Mrs. S. W. Huston’s Crawfordsville home drew about 606 attendees for a large dinner. A year record, readings by Hope and Joe Huston, a violin solo by Hayden Huston, talks by Beryl Shearer and Lee Huston, and races were enjoyed. Next gathering set for the C. R. Miller home in Olds.
Aug F. E Young and Charles Silla oers returned from a Kansas visit Tuesday evening. G W Nickolaus of Ft Worth Texas reported his wife's ill health and plans to move to California. Mr Cochran of Clearfield spent the day with his brother in law G G McElroy. Our chautauqua runs the first three days of next week with an attractive program. Mrs Will Fishburn and daughter from Winfield visited relatives Tuesday. Mrs T M Holmes and daughter Irene spent yesterday in Burlington.
A flag first raised over Fortress Ehrenbreitstein in January 1919 is now part of the display at the state historical building in Des Moines. It was presented to the state by Captain H. R. Harrison of the 17th Infantry Artillery, Second Division.
Kansas City MO August 18 anti Wilson Missouri democrats led by Senator Reed fear a rupture with national nominees if Cox calls the senate oligarchy and Roosevelt calls anti league men crooks. Local leaders cite Priest anti league vote and widespread discontent over league stance.
After the primary, supporters here display strong backing for Breckenridge Long the successful candidate for senator and a leading figure in the Wilson league praised for his stance and influence in local politics.
A group of thirty five Chicago children from diverse backgrounds toured Keota and surrounding farms on an outing. Miss Kate Glover organized placements and cares for four of the youngsters, saying she is also having the time of her life.
Notice from the secretary of state of Iowa presents a joint resolution to repeal Article Two Section One and replace it with a new provision. It defines eligibility to vote as all United States citizens aged 21 or older who have resided in Iowa six months and in the county 60 days before an election.
The document records a 1919 Senate Joint Resolution directing an amendment to be submitted to the Legislature at the next general election. It requires publication for three months prior to the election and certifies the copy with the secretary of state seal at Des Moines on July 7, 1920.
A correspondent promotes Hale County Texas land near Hale Center as a strong investment with low prices and growing immigration. They cite rising train traffic to Plainview, several large purchases by Graham Bros and others, and a wave of sales totaling nearly half a million dollars. The push invites readers to join a Saturday night trip to inspect farms and meet Iowa settlers.
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