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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1919
Page
4
An editorial argues for art on backs to adorn social figures at banquets and coming out parties with landscapes and animals as decorative themes. It contrasts artistic ambition with practicality, urging business interests to be given fair opportunity in new ventures.
A colloquial skit-like monologue mocks fashion obsessions and social pretenses in a Western town. The speaker notes evolving trends, such as the vanishing red nose, while poking fun at ill fitting trousers and public expectations. The tone stays light and observational.
Poet Walt Mason extols enduring virtues over fads praising thrift industry honesty loyalty and truth as guiding measures for the mortal pilgrim and condemning shortcuts to wealth or fame as failures in the long run.
The writer discusses using half of available space in Washington for Journal advertising and proposes bold slogans and art oriented campaigns. He argues for a fair 50 50 split between art and advertising to attract national advertisers and explores practical display concepts.
The piece notes rich ice harvests forecasting summer merchandise on ponds. Rabbits flood local meat markets with hunters delivering many daily, outpacing demand. Public laughs at high costs of living while eyeing beef and pork. Seasonal snow could bring sleighing yet modern amusements eclipse it.
The clipping cites editorials from the Oskaloosa Herald and Marshalltown Times-Republican debating work and effort. It critiques belief in more efficient work and notes a dissenting remark about enduring harsh weather.
The Vinton Eagle quotes a civic-spirited view predicting a next year presidential election will check the power of dishonest bosses and grafters as the nation seeks a safer Washington.
Lenox College has secured title to the Archie Livingston estate after three court trials. Judge Boise ruled the college entitled to the property as Monticello failed to meet terms of the will. Archibald Livingston, a reclusive farmer near Hopkinton, left the estate through codicils guiding benevolent aims.
The Livingston estate worth about 30,000 with 240 acres faces a family challenge to the will. Monticello waived its rights prompting Lenox college to raise 25000 to fulfill the bequest. James Livingston accepted 500 cash in place of 1000 legacy, triggering joint objection amid prolonged court proceedings and farm management impacts.
Iowa coal consumers lose over a million tons in November due to a miners strike with December potential losses toward two million. State mine inspector Edward Sweeny and secretary L F E Stamm note November has peak mine output and forecast December remains critical for coal supply and economic impact.
In business jargon the phrase red taupe traces to crimson dyed tape used to bind papers. The expression now signals excessive formality and routine in both public and private transactions.
Edwin C. Atkinson argues in a New York Times letter that capital and labor clashes harm all. He proposes a united public to counter strikes, citing Winnipeg's counterstrike where shoppers and services refused to aid strikers, ending the dispute. He urges similar action nationwide.
Des Moines reports a four foot coal vein uncovered at the southeast corner of the Capitol extension grounds. Engineers say coal lies 13 feet deep and can be mined with a stream shovel. Gov Harding and state officials inspect the site and estimate about an acre and a half of coal near the surface. The state may quarry with one stream shovel and up to three more on Wednesday to supply institutions.
A child named Dorothy questions sleeping through her mother’s kiss at night. She worries about being asleep or covered by blankets, but is reassured that the kiss will come anyway, as she remarks that her mother “is some kisser.”
In Anita Dec 4 Mabel Robinson to shoot three times fatally wounding Carl Millard a longtime blacksmith after Millard married Mabel's mother on Thanksgiving Day Sheriff W A McKee rushed to Anita to take the girl to Cass county jail Millard age described as about 39 and the widow Mrs John Robinson is 55 in Cass County stock dealer mother and father notable farmers are mentioned including Des Moines Cattle Loan Company references
A 19th century advertisement explains catarrhal deafness as inflammation of the Eustachian tube and offers Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a cure. It promises a cash reward for any case cured and provides circulars free through F. L. Cuaney Co. and associated druggists.
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