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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1920

Page

4

Nobel Prize to Wilson Reflects International War Endorsement

The Nobel prize to President Wilson honors his service toward ending the great war and cements his place in history. Wilson championed the fourteen points later embraced by allies, and this award places him among a rare trio of Americans like Theodore Roosevelt and Elihu Root for international peacemaking.

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President Wilson voices earthier plea for home affairs and fair tariffs

The president’s message to Congress emphasizes domestic priorities and economic reform. He argues for tax revisions to spur growth, warns against excessive debt payments harming future development, and suggests gradual mortgage relief with investment in fertilizer as a better use of surplus funds.

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Wilson earns Nobel Prize for ending World War

The article hails Woodrow Wilson as the Nobel Peace Prize recipient for achieving terms that brought an end to the world war. It notes John Root’s earlier award but argues Wilson’s peace efforts deserve greater recognition for halting what it calls the greatest slaughter in history, despite some debate over the armistice’s durability.

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Notice to Water Delinquent Consumers

Friday is the last day to pay water rent without penalty. Delinquent accounts will be strictly enforced and if rents are not paid when due water service will be turned off without further notice.

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Exposes Economic Woes

A humorous lament frames a man’s financial squeeze as his auto drains funds and buys own neglect. Credit troubles worsen as merchants scold late payments while everyday needs like food, fuel, and repairs strain his household finances.

Let Santa Claus Enroll a Christmas Savings Club

An advertisement promotes a Christmas Club that encourages weekly deposits to grow pennies into large lump sums by Christmas. It targets both adults and children, highlighting thrift, banking familiarity, and family participation to keep holiday spirit year round. Enrollment begins with the first deposit, making one a full member.

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