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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1919
Page
3
Local business men push for extending Saturday hours to 8pm due to coal and kerosene use. Officials weigh Webster orders while heat is cut at 3pm in offices and stores to conserve fuel. Sheriff and county fuel admin monitor compliance as residents adapt with wood heating and shared resources.
The region logged 20 below zero as of December 10 with some thermometers at 22 below. By 1 PM it rose to two above while winds shifted southwest. Trains nationwide ran late with No. 29 eastbound three hours late and No. 2 westbound about six hours behind schedule.
In spite of severe cold over fifty Bethlehem Commandery Knights Templar gathered for last night’s annual inspection. Rev E W Holler pastor of New London’s Presbyterian Church served as inspecting officer and district inspector for southern Iowa. An afternoon instruction session preceded a turkey dinner hosted by temple wives from the Eastern Star.
The writer questions why troops are sent to Silesia Siberia and Fiume to protect foreign nationals while Americans in Mexico are not similarly protected. The piece notes misunderstandings about the treaty and asks for clarification.
The county treasurer reports 459 licensed motor vehicles to date with 87 682 license fees collected and 7 682 total revenue. With about 5 000 vehicles in the county only 459 are licensed and 4 500 remain for 18 days. Nearly all revenue would stay local to fund road improvements after four percent deducts for administration.
The shipment of dishes and other utensils for the cafeteria at the new high school has been received after months of delay. Officials hope to have the dining room ready for operation when school reopens after the holidays to serve a large number of students with warm lunches daily.
The Burlington Hawkeye asserts that striking is a constitutional right yet warns that strikes that raise living costs and threaten public welfare conflict with public policy, emphasizing the republic’s right to exist and to endure.
The Davenport Democrat reports that while Iowa and other governors meet in Chicago to end the coal strike, Kansas Governor Allen not present moves the state executive headquarters to Pittsburg and directs coal mining.
The excerpt asserts that picture lovers aid truth and poetry, calling image a divine invention. It describes picture as silent, ancient, and constant, framing art as a universal habit aligned with wisdom in poetry.
Christmas Red Cross seals and health bonds are selling briskly in Washington and surrounding counties with 29 bonds totaling 300 dollars. Seals are sold in 5 to 50 dollar denominations and school children are distributing them widely. Health talks were given in Washington and nearby schools by local doctors and pastors, with rural and townships contributing sales at booths and on packages.
James Francis Trotter born Sept 25 1910 in Bennett Iowa died Dec 4 1919 at Tipton age 9 years 2 months 9 days after nephritis. He spoke of heaven and said goodbye to his mother and father with hopeful faith. He leaves parents a brother Robert Bucene and extended family. funeral held Dec 7 at grandparents home with Rev. A W McBlain services and interment at Ainsworth cemetery.
The Stage Ab event anticipates William H. Kibble's large scale revival of Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin at Graham Theatre. A company of over fifty, plus a full wagon of scenery, ponies, horses and bloodhounds, will mount the production, touted as one of America's most elaborate shows.
Fortnightly Club Evening Section postpones December 9 meeting and dinner to December 11 at Mrs. Ralph Dougherty home. Rural Women's club meets December 11 with Christmas topics. various groups reschedule due to heat, fuel rules, or rummage sale. Charity sale and bake sale planned for December 13 with proceeds for girls’ education. donations requested.
Mason ic Fraternity Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M issues notice of a called meeting on Wednesday evening December 10 for work on three or four candidates in the first degree. Secretary Glenn E Mace urges good attendance. Presbyterians School of Missions classes delayed at church due to fuel short age but reopen at alternate locations Weds 7 30 PM Women at 1 E Main St Frank L Wilson residence Men at 106 E Washington St Winfield Smouse office Young People at 106 1 2 E Main St Claire Dewey home All classes at 7 30 PM special effort requested Pastor Arthur R Oates remarks 54 12
Notice from Farmers Union calls a county convention of local unions in Washington at Woodman Hall 1:30 PM Saturday December 13. All members urged to attend and each local to be represented. Presented by President Wm. Lathorn and I B. Rabenold, 5214.
The Fighting Yanks Quartet offers a varied program with quartet music v solos piano pieces and monologues. All members are veterans from France and perform army life sketches and war era songs to lift spirits. They perform Saturday night at the old Methodist church on the lecture course.
A brief quip notes the struggle between grand theories and sticking to three meals a day as the practical habit. The line mocks overcomplication, favoring simple routines amid scholarly talk.
Secretary W F Huxford announces no Boy Scout meeting this week due to a fuel situation. Tests for scouts may be taken Thursday or Friday after school at the Y M C A office. The HI Y meeting is set for this evening at 7 30 at the Y M C A office.
Private first class Behnke of the army recruiting service will be at the Congress hotel today and Thursday. Bring your discharges and get your Victory Buttons. A special effort is being made to secure men for the signal corps. Enlistment periods are one year and three years. Men can enlist for Panama Philippine Islands Hawaii and Alaska in this branch of the service. All other branches of the service are open.
Agnes Rosamond Vastine aged two died at 7 30 this morning at the home of Mrs J C Swift the cause a weak heart She was born July 22 1917 She is survived by her mother and a sister and two brothers Marion Cedric and Merle Vastine Funeral services will be held Thursday at nine at the residence conducted by Rev M J Hartigan St James Catholic church Interment will be at Riehlanad
An English chemist develops a synthetic milk that can be condensed or dried sourced from peanuts and soy beans with sugars and mineral salts added. The note highlights a real milk-like product using plant bases and processing.
Dr Clarence True Wilson asserts no drunkenness tied to whisky before 11066 A D noting biblical and historical accounts describe wine or beer as causes Noah Egyptians and Alexander died drunk on wine not whisky Leypt and Rowe attributed dogged decline to wine and beer not whisky All denouncements reference wine and beer rather than whisky
An Anaconda Standard note reports an Ohio man was said cured of rheumatism by a lightning strike but provides no details on when or where a funeral was held.
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