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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1919

Page

4

Irregular Listing For Mutual at 100 Main Street

A fragment lists Mutual at 100 Main Street with 46 week terms and an 18 percent rate, calendar month references unclear. The OCR text shows contact hints like email and phone style but no full details.

They Disagree Too AA Editorial on Labor Strikes and Leadership

A recent Eagle editorial warns labor factions to slow strike actions and respect established leaders. It contrasts Gompers and Foster with radicals, stresses the need for production, and argues against harming the public by abrupt work stoppages.

The Eagle Thester Frank Hering Sami. Gompers Wil Z. Foster Steel Strike Federation of Labor A. F. of L Foster Gompers Thold

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Time of Trial

Walt Mason laments water and coal shortages in a restless city. The poem paints a dim scene of lack, electric outages, and reliance on a grease candle. A long probate style notice follows naming many individuals and heirs related to a property in Washington County Iowa and a petition to quiet title in district court.

District Court of Washington County Iowa City of Washington Washington’ County

Autocratic Measures in Failed Forcing of Point

A concise note reports on the use of autocratic means in an attempt to compel a point, detailing the coercive tactics and the lack of consent or legitimacy, with emphasis on the power dynamics and the resulting response.

The Pullet's Lay

The lay of a pullet these days is more valuable than the lay of a poet.

Sioux City Journal

Hangover of strike ends for now in Marshallstown

The Times-Republican notes the strike is paused for a period but cautions the crisis remains, likening it to a lingering hangover in Marshallstown. Hardships and unresolved tensions persist as workers and officials watch for a longer-term settlement.

Marshallstown Times-Republican

Automobiles Tax Reminder Cited as Burden by Perry Chief

Perry Chief criticizes the duty of paying a tax on an automobile deemed not worth the license fee, labeling the extra charge a disagreeable duty among other burdens.

Sun Core Temperature Estimate Shocks French Scientist

A French scientist estimates the sun center at 30632 degrees in a contemporaneous remark. The Des Moines Register notes a seasonal shift in communication, suggesting contact now with only the sun’s outer edge.

Des Moines Register

A Lesson This miners strike is a lesson to the people

The editorial argues miners deserve fair wages and safe conditions, but warns that workers should not hold food from the public. It emphasizes an economic necessity and social obligation for citizens to recognize both sides in the dispute.

Waterloo Times-Tribune

Trained nurse backs Tanlac as remedy for nervous prostration

Mrs Isabella Rowe of Des Moines Iowa a trained nurse with wide experience says Tanlac saved her from nervous prostration and aided digestion and liver and kidney troubles. She describes year long pain in the stomach back and chest and weight loss before turning to the medicine.

Isabella Rowe West Walnut St Des Moines Iowa Rowe

Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh Opens Nostrils Fast

Advert says Ely's Cream Balm clears nasal passages in one minute. It claims instant relief from catarrh, headaches, and dryness by applying a little healing antiseptic cream in the nostrils. The note urges purchase from druggists and promises quick breathing and comfort.

Ely

Tanlac credited with restoring health and vitality

A testimonial claims Tanlac cured long standing indigestion and nervous fatigue. The speaker reports restored appetite, weight gain of ten pounds, and the ability to walk long distances without distress. Advertises Sherman Bros in Washington and several local distributors including Samuel J. Stites and G. W. Cash.

Washington Sherman Bros Crawfordsville Samuel J. Stites Brighton G. W. Cash Riverside M. J. Wilkinson Kalona O. L. Rogers Ainsworth A. E. Sands Advt

District Court Notice in Winfield Smouse vs Ashby et al

Original district court notice lists plaintiff Winfield Smouse and multiple defendants including Jesse Ashby Jessee Ashby Fanny Ashby Fannie Ashby Wm H Allen Mary H Allen George C Anderson Lizzie H Anderson W C Brewster Samuel Culbertson John Curry Susan Curry Perry Crippen D J Dew-

Thomas Richey Eldwin M. Richey W. H. Beausehka Wm. H. Rosseau Wesley Ritchie L. A. Reeves J. S. Reeves J. E. Ross Bessie Ross Bessie I. Ross William Simonton Elizabeth Simonton Isabell Simonton Isabela Simonton Isebella Simonton Isabel Simonton J. S. Stevenson Eliza E. Stevenson Ealza E. Stevenson Elza Stevenson Elvira Stevenson Washington James Watters Nathan Ier Samuel Culbertson Washington County Iowa D.C

University of Iowa Cuts Coal Use in Wartime

The University of Iowa reduces coal consumption with government fuel administration approval. Five buildings closed total, including gymnasiums, while hospitals, dormitories, and library remain in use.

Iowa City University of Iowa

Government tightens coal supply and university operations

Fragmented report notes government actions on coal logistics and university operations. President Siri Jessup comments that the government controls coal, and the university will continue in session as directed, with hours and schedules affected.

Siri Jessup Sis Uiversity

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