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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
4
A Washington politics column argues that the United States should refrain from meddling in Ireland's affairs. It notes England's greater stake, the complexity of the Irish split, and warns that US agitation will not help Ireland or peace between nations.
The poem reflects on the Christmas season, noting temporary cheer that fades after heavy feasts. It muses why goodwill wanes, mentions indigestion from turkey and pies, and ends with a cheeky tip to eat bumble grub and give away costly foods to preserve true spirit.
A London commentary critiques England's interference in Irish affairs and questions the drive for absolute independence. It argues that lofty ideals must translate into real policies and warns that ideals may mislead without practical progress.
The Cof fer-Miller company of actors will appear at the high school on Wednesday January 18 in The Rivals a comedy. A fifty cent admission price is charged with proceeds supporting the school annual production next spring. The group travels from Grinnell College and will also visit Cornell and the state university.
Christmas festivities begin tonight with a sophomore girls' pageant at the high school auditorium. A free will offering to the Red Cross will be collected at the close. Tomorrow a junior high carnival at the building funds a piano and relief causes. Admittance is small and many stunts are planned. Grade school and kindergarten programs are set for next Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
The Washington town schools plan a Christmas break beginning next Wednesday with final sessions on Tuesday afternoon. Classes resume after two weeks on Wednesday, January.
Noble’s newly consolidated district selects Co. W. Earnest Peter Graber Jr C K Liechty Ed E Eicher and D W Nebel as board of education members with J H Wittrigg named treasurer. Election held Tuesday with 43 votes cast. board to organize next week.
Mrs. M. Crowley of 1041 South Hill Street Los Angeles declares Tanlac revived her after two years of decline including sour stomach gas pains and weight loss. She notes improved strength appetite and sleep after starting Tanlac and credits the medicine with ending her troubles.
An old Tanlac advertisement touts gradual health gains and gratitude for improvement. It notes Washington sellers Sherman Bros and Wellman’s Mac Guern Drug Co as distributors and ends with a reader prompt to recall the ad in the future.
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