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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1919
Page
4
A short notice from the Evening Journal Beene Publishers at 108 East Main Street discusses the Mutual at 66 with limited readable context. The fragmented text mentions office details and location in a simple local notice style.
The piece argues coal shortages and labor disputes hurt the public and calls for legal safeguards and a world court to resolve capital and labor conflicts. It urges the public to organize and demand the elimination of destructive movements while seeking justice without bloodshed.
An unclear note describes a man who left town after a dispute about leisure and business matters. The fragment hints at a departed speaker and a distant telephone connection, with no firm names or dates available.
The piece rails against perceived treason and anarchic forces, urging stern measures and a return to strict law and order. It condemns vandalism and calls for hardline punishment to curb crime and restore order.
A speaker urged establishing a court to resolve conflicts between laborers and employers. He argued such a court would earn public respect like existing courts and reduce miscarriages of justice caused by pervasive disputes affecting the whole people.
Elsie Janis returns to the Fox on Wednesday and Thursday in Selznick Pictures A Regular Girl. The photoplay follows a fun loving American girl aiding returning soldiers and seeking husbands, with circus scenes Luna Park and a yacht party.
Mrs. L. E. Soutter of 1366 East 12th Street Des Moines Iowa says at age sixty four she gained twenty pounds using Tanlac after nine years of stomach liver and kidney trouble. She details pain relief improved appetite and renewed mobility noting she can shop travel and dine without discomfort. The ad lists Sherman Bros Crawfordsville Samuel J. Stites G. W. Dash M. J Wilkinson CO. L. Rogers and A. B Sands as distributors.
William Kelly, 159 pounds, longtime quarterback, was elected captain of the 1920 Iowa Hawkeyes at a university banquet. From Newton, he was praised for headwork and leadership despite prior illness keeping him from parts of last season. Davenport’s Robert Kaufman was a close rival for the captaincy.
A moral exhortation praises living up to duties and paying bills. It emphasizes the satisfaction of doing one's best and avoiding shame. The text argues that consistent responsibility strengthens character and earns society’s respect despite occasional burdens.
Sailors have long held that whistling can summon favorable winds during calm seas. From ancient times, rituals to placate storm spirits include offerings such as meal and water poured over rocky promontories to gain favorable gusts for vessels.
Des Moines reports Governor Harding outlines Iowa’s stance on state operation of coal mines amid the national strike. He cites two choices: resist Garfield’s 14 percent offer or yield to Wilson’s wage plan, urging cooperation with the federal government while urging local action to conserve fuel and inform federal authorities.
A outdoor wedding on September 2 featured elaborate floral decorations and a church procession led by the minister. The family dog joined the procession and lay at the altar during the ceremony, amusing all.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery cough syrup as safe and effective for grippe cough cold and chest congestion. It promises throat relief and no bad after effects with pricing shown as 60 cents or 1.20 dollars per bottle at the druggist.
An old style advertisement urges readers to take Dr Kings New Life Pills to relieve biliousness sour stomach indigestion and constipation. It promises smoother bowels and mentions a 25 cent price at druggists.
Land prices climbed from 8.09 per acre in 1859 to 269.00 by August 1919 per figures from Town State College farm management. The 10 year surge exceeds 180 percent with 1910 at 96.00 and 1909–1910 gain of 121 percent. Protect young fruit trees from mice and rabbits with grass-free cultivation and lime sulfur trunk paint.
Eastbound and westbound timetable updates list train numbers arrival and departure times for express local freight and passenger services on the B and Q C M ST P and other lines. Notes include service suspensions Tuesday Thursday Saturday and Sunday operations and agent names J W Calvert H W Rubsel with dates and corrected entries.
Local fraternal groups announce regular gatherings for LODGES Washington Lodge No.20 A F and A M Bethlehem Commandery No.45 KT Washington Chapter No.08 and related bodies. Meetings run monthly on the first second or third Fridays and Tuesdays with visiting members welcome at each hall in Iowa addresses and officer names listed.
Last year most damage occurred the first of April and if sulfur wears off in spring the trees may need a third coat. Apply the solution with a cloth wrapped on the end of a tool for even coverage.
Odd ancient beauty remedy notes a hair tonic used in 400 B C for an Egyptian queen. It lists dogs paw, asses hoofs, boiled in fat with dates, reflecting obscure cosmetic practices from antiquity.
An old home remedy now sold in drugstores promises to darken gray hair naturally and evenly. Apply with a soft brush, one strand at a time, and after a few uses hair becomes darker, thicker, and glossier, making the user look years younger. It notes the product is a toilet cosmetic, not a disease cure.
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