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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
4
Public notice lists mailing details for the Washington Iowa newsroom and office address at 108 East Main Street. Rates shown include year in advance and year by mail with 13 percent and 60 cent charges.
The document argues that coal is essential for daily life and heating, warning of famine if mines stay idle. It stresses citizens must organize, strike, boycott, and ostracize to pressure mine owners and restore coal production, warning of rising costs and societal strain without fuel.
A stark social poem depicts a world torn by conflict between capital and labor. The Ultimate Consumer endures amid wrecked mills, idle trains, and widespread turmoil as parties clash over rights and profits. The piece laments the burden on workers and families while production grinds to a halt.
The coal shortage limits services to morning worship only at the Ainsworth Methodist Church with Sabbath school at 10:00 a m and preaching at 11:00 a m Epworth League at 6:30 p m at the parsonage Mid week prayer meetings held at various homes place to be announced Sunday morning Church notes on page 7
Sunday school begins at 10 00 am with service at 11 00 am. Children practice this Saturday at 1 30 pm and will meet Sunday afternoon thereafter. Parents urged to send children regularly. All welcome to attend.
The passage calls on the public to unite to guard against exploitation by mine owners and miners, warning against being the "great American Goat" and insisting collective action is needed after recent weeks of hardship.
For decades a large coal pile on E. D. Ridnour’s farm near Anbus, northwest of Perry, is finally mined for fuel. Despite a crusty outside layer the coal is in fair condition and is being hauled to Perry to supply local neighbors at a reasonable price, ending years of idle access.
The county commissioner viewing highway 29 from 66 to 50 feet has reported in favor of the alteration. Objections or claims for damages must be filed in the auditors office by noon January 19, 1920 or the width change will proceed without reference to them. Auditor A L Griffith signs the notice for Washington County Iowa.
A Sioux City Journal item questions importing Bill Hohenzollern to end a coal strike by supplying wood to the public, presenting a provocative public-shift idea and its potential impact on energy sufficiency.
Prairie Flower Bible school begins at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Prayer meetings are held Wednesday evenings in homes. Mission Circle meets the first Thursday monthly. No evening service until fuel is provided. possible evening services in homes. Public welcomed by Pastor E. A. Anderson.
A Des Moines Register remark notes Col. House’s possible rift with President Wilson occurred without fanfare, reflecting his characteristic restrained approach. The quote suggests no one heard the supposed backlash.
The Marshalltown Times Republican notes Dr Garfield claimed people would not pay more for coal and now say they are paying nothing because there is nothing to pay for.
The Waterloo Courier notes the current tariff is not pressing but predicts it will become prominent within a couple of years. The full impact on trade and prices remains to be seen as markets adjust.
The article argues that candidates for office favor their own policies over those suggested by outsiders who did not experience abroad life. It emphasizes independence and self direction rather than external dictates.
Women’s clubs back an annual interest exhibition titled The End of the Road by Dr Katherine Davis. The film on venereal contamination is set for presentation at the Graham theater, drawing wide discussion.
Friday and Saturday showings on December 22 and 18 draw attention across cities where the picture is shown. Women's Clubs ministers and physicians have praised its purpose. Produced for the War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities it now spreads warning about venereal disease with a cast led by Claire Adams and Richard Bennett.
Cosmo Hamilton's Scandal, a three act comedy, brought unprecedented Chicago box office success to the Garrick and now appears at the Graham for an early presentation Monday evening December 15th. Walter Hast, producer, chose an ideal company for the production.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports humorous exchanges between apes and a beachgoer. A female ape vocalizes “Moohoo” and a male answers “Wahoo” while a late night dialogue turns to playful miscommunication as a passerby questions ownership and a girl offers a coy reply.
Railway timetable update shows eastbound and westbound arrivals and departures with multiple trains including express locals and freight notes. Corrections to December 8 1918 and May 19 1919 specify times for No 12 Express No 30 Lo Pass No 60 Lo Pass No 80 Lo Frt No 88 Lo Frt and westbound No 11 Express No 49 Lo Pass No 29 Lo Pass No 87 Lo Frt No 89 Lo Frt along with local passenger Nos 450 430 429 449 835 and freight Nos 836 836 88 89 and service days. Agent signatures RUSSEL and W. CALVERT.
Washington Masonic bodies list monthly meeting nights for Lodge No 26 Chapter No 18 Bethlehem Commandery No 45 Washington Chapter No 08 and Washington Lodge chapter visitors welcome. Key officers named include L D Langworthy H P J W Morton J D Glasgow E C Mra R H Walker and Mrs Rose Reid.
Covenant Lodge No. 101 meets Tuesdays at 7 30 p m in the I O O F hall on N Iowa Ave inviting visiting members to attend. Brighton Encampment No 58 meets Mondays at 8 00 p m in the same hall inviting visiting Patriarchs to join.
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