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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
4
An analysis claims hospital strains show no frozen limbs this winter while liquor policy is blamed for harming societal warmth. It argues unrestricted booze once kept people warm and that abstinence worsens injuries, urging temperance over past policy.
Rippling verse portrays a carefree spender bragging of lavish living while predicting the day of need. He ignores saving as a cautious friend salutes his wealth and taxes, warning of poverty and a poorhouse fate.
A humor-filled note on Dr William Burt bishop elect of Rome known for calm cheerfulness. A child’s quip about his eating and mood illustrates how he avoids grumbling. A tale from Wilbraham academy links patience to a child’s witty critique of a growling father.
A clipped Times-Republican comment argues Congress should assign the wartime problem to returned soldiers and sailors for a quick and complete settlement. The piece frames this as a duty and cites the soldiers as capable implementers.
The Oskaloosa Herald notes with irony that the government lends a hundred million dollars in expertise to teach Americans thrift, yet administrative thrift remains a lost art. The critique highlights misalignment between funded guidance and efficient practice.
A Marshalltown Times-Republican editorial urges Europe to move beyond rhetoric and reduce excess consumption. It argues that aid should be matched with productive effort and faster action.
Washington sources consider Secretary Lansing likely to resign after the president reverses his Mexican policy. Yet Lansing has shown he can endure such pressure without quitting.
A new commercial club has been organized at Washington High School with all students in commercial courses as members. Miss Erna Wente leads the club which will hold regular meetings and invite local business speakers. Teachers desks for the high school are arriving and being installed after a late shipment. Schools will close tomorrow for a two week Christmas and New Year holiday. Superintendent Smith reports kindergarten teacher Edna Dolisi improving after Thanksgiving auto crash and will return in January.
A statement by a large coalition of railroad leaders pledges to present the fundamental facts and considerations to secure adequate transport. The aim is to engage the American public and secure broad support for improved railroad service across the nation.
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