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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1919

Page

4

Evening Journal publishes local postal rate notice

The Washington Iowa Evening Journal lists its city editor and office details at 19¢ postage, East Main Street, noting second class matter status and carrier rates. It shows metered post office information and pricing such as 6.00 and 4.00 in the notices.

Washington Iowa Cisco Aris Etic Asolt Wolf Cao Curney Ettinesis Sherman Brothers McKenzie & Shilling W. J. Wilkinson Riverside Iows

World end forecasts debunked by stargazing and caution

The writer notes no world ending on the 16th 17th or 18th and recalls repeated doomsday predictions. They urge readiness for any moment, downplay astronomical fears after passing comets and emphasize skepticism toward prophets while embracing steady descent into the future.

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Indian Summer

Poem praises the Indian summer days as a balm before winter. It asks to honor the inventors of this gentle season and to reward the hardworking figure behind its warm, tranquil spell with a fitting, useful tribute.

Unclear fragment inspires steadfast view of world

A fragmented line ponders the idea that despite minor shocks the world remains firmly built, suggesting resilience of foundations and the subject’s confident outlook.

No-Change Calendar Idea Faces Landlord Backing

A Sioux City Journal report notes landlords with rental property backing a proposed shift to a thirteen month year. The stance mirrors broader debates about educational and civic planning while local commentary questions feasibility.

Sioux City Journal

Want Another One While We Have Been Talking About It

A Cedar Rapids Republican editorial warns that many men are eager to renew conflict with Mexico, arguing for readiness despite calls that this may be the last war. The piece frames ongoing tensions as a pressure point for military action amid public debate.

Mexico Cedar Rapids

Congress Courage and Farmer Fear in Economics Debate

Amid quotes on 11 cents a day for living and work ethics, the Cedar Rapids Gazette urges Congress to overcome fear of farmers and laborers. It calls for courage to address major national problems and to fear only God.

Wiley Wileys Marshalltown Republican Congress Cedar Rapids

Mind the Paint Girl features Anita Stewart at Fox Theatre

Anita Stewart plays a slum shop girl and a stage hopeful in First National's Mind the Paint Girl. She battles rough neighbors who seek kisses and uses her late father’s death as a chance to escape to the stage, seeking better life amid hardship.

Anita Stewart Fox Theatre

Mind the Paint and Beware the Sneezes

A health bulletin warns the public to avoid sneezing coughing or spitting in public during winter and lists ten directives from the city health department. It warns that germs from sneezes can spread illnesses including consumption influenza pneumonia diphtheria meningitis and colds and urges covering the mouth and nose with a handkerchief not to spit and to join anti spitting efforts.

City Health Department

Christmas Music At Washington Churches Sunday Programs

Washington churches plan Christmas themed music next Sunday with special offerings from First United Presbyterian and Methodist churches and a white gift service at the Baptist church. Programs feature carols, anthems, solos, and duets performed by named choirs and soloists across morning and evening services.

Washington First United Presbyterian Methodist Baptist Church

80 Years Old-Fit as a Fiddle

An elderly person claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy relieved years of stomach and bowel trouble after four doctors failed. The advertisement promises removal of catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation, claiming all stomach liver and intestinal ailments improve. Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists offer a money back guarantee.

Mayr Althe Lemmon Ipdvt

Thousands Proclaim the Merits of PE-RU-NA

A stream of testimonials from diverse U S readers touts PE-RU-NA as a cure for catarrh of the stomach and bowels deafness head and throat rheumatism and general ailments. The letters portray strong relief and daily vitality after using the medicine.

Martha C. Dale Cannon Del J. Bayer Glendale Oregon Austin Minnesota W. H. Edgar Sooper St Atlanta Georgia Leona Dodd R. No Medon Tennessee

Song selections for church program

Soloist Mr Hedges performs From Far Away We Come to You. Carol features The Song of the Angels, a Traditional 18th Century piece with solo by Mrs Fifer. Interlude Cradle Song accompanies the program.

Pietro A. von Sen J. EK Miss Lyon Fifer Bethlehem Havens Paul Wachs Herald Angels Guiseppe Dinelli J. E. Lemmens Jesus Eee Pietro A. von Noel Adolphe Adam Mr. Thomas Ee Stainer Clarence Dickinson Hayden Hedges Harry Thomas Miss Mary Hunter Pearl Peterson

Freshen Up Inside with Hot Water and Limestone Phosphate

Physicians urge a daily morning drink of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels, claiming internal cleanliness outweighs exterior wash. The regimen aims to remove indigestible material sour bile and toxins and improve breath tongue and complexion.

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