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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1920
Page
4
Commentary argues railway rate hikes, spread across thousands of shipments, will not burden consumers severely. Economist Lauck says alarm unnecessary if rates aren’t multiplied before reaching people. Justice Department vows to prevent rate misuse while outlining how higher costs affect all shipped goods.
B F Adams and Henry Matthiss of Wellman stopped at the Journal office on Saturday. Adams, a Washington County pioneer and former deputy sheriff under Abe Bunker, once lived in Rupert Idaho. He is a Civil War veteran from the 6th Iowa Company G.
A reflective piece describes a sudden tremor near a Cheap John lake. The author wanders amid nature, mocks vanity and fame, recalls past errors, then eases from fear as the quake ends and a bottle of cold drink beckons.
William H. Britigan, famed head of a 700 strong sales force, will lecture at the chautauqua Tuesday evening at 8 30 after a 7 30 concert by Kiltip's orchestra. The talk highlights modern salesmanship and Britigan's rapid six year growth to America’s largest real estate sales organization.
The Chautauqua assembly enters its second week after a half program last night cut short by rain. Magician shows and Dietrics music entertainments draw large crowds as Kilties orchestra and Britigan lecture promise another full day. Dr J Knox Montgomery sermon urged Christians to show their faith, while Mrs Mabel Stevens impressed with an Asian and European tour themed talk. The Sholless family orchestra offered a diverse concert, and Red Cross lectures on milk nutrition target parents and underweight children with weigh and measure data to guide health efforts.
The program runs Aug 24 to 26 with varied acts and lectures each day. Highlights include The Dietrics popular entertainers, Kilties Orchestra concerts, and lectures by Wm H Brig an Col W G Everson Judge Frank P Sadler and Fisher Shipp. Families welcome.
Dr. Montgomery spoke on the text from Ephesians 5 15th verse urging the church to be filled with the Spirit. He reviewed past lectures and emphasized each member functioning as the body. The morning theme was the Threefold Revelation of the Spirit covering meaning method and maintenance.
Governor Coolidge calls for a strong executive and a comparatively strong Congress that cooperate under the constitution. He warns a Republican administration after March 4, 1921 needs a Republican Senate and House with solid majorities to address major financial and economic issues and avoid opposition thwarting gains. He urges Iowa and Illinois to send a solid Republican delegation to Congress.
A note on why leap year is called leap year explains King Henry's decree uniting February 28 and 29. Father Time is depicted as leaping from February 28 to March 1 to mark the extra day.
Chicago reports rail rates rising August 26 push travel higher this summer. Vacationers rush to save 20 percent on fares and 50 to 60 percent on Pullman reservations before the increases. Railroads like Santa Fe and Chicago lines note record bookings ahead of the rate change and expect easing after August 26.
Critics say the product lacks expected vigor despite hype around its power. The Arkansas Gazette notes a flat taste and questions whether labeled strength matches real performance.
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