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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
4
Sioux City Journal notes the usual large harvest of deer in Minnesota as hunters prepare for the season. The piece references northern woods and the familiarity of the annual deer harvest.
A Waterloo Times-Tribune reminiscence recalls old kitchen practices when water froze overnight in a bucket and in a pitcher on the washstand, reflecting on simpler days and present times.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette excerpt argues that mass layoffs due to coal shortages may trigger a necessary inquiry into citizen duties to country. The piece suggests such a study could yield meaningful definitions of patriotism and obligation during industrial distress.
A fragment stresses Americans want no more war and warns against intervention in Mexico. It contrasts timid invasion language with a fear of public patience breaking, citing Mt. Vernon Hawkeye sentiments on wartime policy.
The Cedar RapidsRepublic confirms that a Quality Army Baker defends his references to quality and quantity of troops. He faces questions about whether the army met both standards amid wartime expectations and American contacts.
A fragmented note hints at a light winter due to scarce squirrel nuts and suggests examining nests. It mentions Santa Claus aiming to keep households happy with practical gifts and describes busy business men adjusting to slower holiday mornings while the system gains traction with morning workers.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason laments ongoing troubles and fears yet notes a stubborn smile amid distress. It recalls past hardships under different threats while urging resilience over constant fretfulness.
Sam L. Rogers, census director, releases a leaflet detailing the upcoming fourteenth decennial census. He urges clergymen editors and teachers to correct misconceptions about taxation or legal risk and asks citizens to assist in orderly enumeration beginning January 2 with Census Day January 1.
The text explains the U S Census for Statistical Purposes, stressing confidentiality and nonuse for taxation or law enforcement. It lists questions on age literacy birthplace parents birthplace language citizenship, home ownership, occupation, and farm details including tenure, acreage, value, and machinery for agricultural respondents.
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