A Christmas in Iowa and the change from sleighs to Fords
The 1920 Christmas in Iowa is described as white and typical with trees roofs and shrubbery covered in snow. The piece recalls sleigh riding livery stables and social sleighing parties, then contrasts the romantic past with the rise of the Ford automobile, speculating on a loss of romance but questioning whether cars may ever fully replace sleighs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Casey
Frank Webb
Henry Sanford
Nicotine
Starting the Right Way in Central Europe
The piece argues that Central Europe faces immense misery and lacks money to buy necessities. It calls for aid from wealthier nations, noting the need to finance readjustment of indemnities discussed in Brussels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Brussels
Secretary Tumulty Handles All With No Trouble
ABE MARTIN notes that Secretary Tumulty can work with anyone. Al Moon stays on the farm after returning from the school of experience. Elmer Swank, who voted for a change, was let out at the saw mill today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Moon
Elmer Swank
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mabon
A humorous verse laments accumulated debt in the old year. The speaker describes constant chasing by collectors and lawyers, the toll of bailiffs and debt, and resolves to repay what was bought, even at hardship, as the year ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Mabon
Des Moines Woman Credits Tanlac For Health Recovery
Mrs. T. P. Ballard of 1620 Locust Street Des Moines Iowa says she endured five years of illness with loss of appetite disordered stomach heart palpitations headaches dizziness and nervous tension. She reports Tanlac restored her appetite stomach digestion normal heart action easy breathing and steadiness guiding her to recommend Tanlac through Sherman Bros Washington Mac Gugin Drug Co Wellman and other leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taniac
T. P. Ballard
Locust Street
Des Moines
Iowa
Tanlac
Washington
Sherman Bros
Wellman
Mac Gugin Drug Co
Ady
A Sinless World Reformers Fight A Moral Crusade
A poem denounces reformers seeking strict controls on Sunday trains papers and entertainment. It predicts clashes with laws and backlash from worn down opponents, warning that reaction could surge as reforms advance. Poem contrasts moral posturing with impending upheaval and fireworks.
Wood weighing in Persia reveals frugal winter prep
A letter from Miss Margaret Cowden describes weighing 82 donkey loads of wood totaling 22.31 kharvars for winter in Persia. The narrative explains the kharvar unit, the steelyard weighing method, and the care taken to ensure accuracy. She notes cooking needs, stove repairs, and a detailed October 12 dinner, then recounts daily missions work and schooling duties in Sheverine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Cowden
Persia
Miss Cowden
Railway Timetable Corrections for November 21 1920
Corrected time table shows arrivals and departures for several trains on routes including Golden State Line, Westbound schedules, Washington Branch, and C B Q connections. Notable entries include No. 4 Golden State Limit, No. 12 Express, No. 29 Pass, No. 49 Pass, and local passenger trains with specific times and weekday notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oc. Rt & FP
Fae Pound
van Duasduagenne
Golden State
Washington Branch
Calvert Agro
White All Star Minstrels Parade at Graham Theatre
The Las White All Star Minstrels announce a high noon street parade and performances at the Graham Theatre led by Mr White. A lavish show features a “Moonlight Among the Moss” number with New York scenery by Joseph Physioc, costumes by Russel Uniform Co, and lighting by Theatrical Equipment Co. Spaeth and Company manage the tour. Also noted, Vassar College students receive a French government tank in recognition of Allied contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las White All Star
Graham Theatre
Mr. White
Moss
Louisiana
New York
Joseph Physioc
Broadway
Russel Uniform Company
Theatrical Equipment Company
Lasses
White
All Star Minstrels
Spaeth and Company
Vassar College
Conditions in Europe and Germany After War
The article discusses Germany seeking breath and possible liquidation after the war. Allies may grant terms for time to pay for folly and prevent a collapse in central European finances. It notes a general move toward better conditions in the United States, with European credit strains easing and industrial exhaustion easing as a rebound appears possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Central
Europe
Ad Man Apologizes for Ad Column Typos in Brighton Enterprise
The Brighton Enterprise column admits editing mistakes from last week with misprints in candy social, towel sale, and gift ads. It notes errors in Miss Sadye Ballard’s candy social, the Polish school event, and the Methodist ladies’ sale, plus misstatements in Roy Hinison’s gift ads and local merchants’ prices. An Italian aviator completed the first flight over the equatorial Andes from Guayaquil to Cuenca, covering 120 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Enterprise
Sadye Ballard
Prizer’s Clothing Store
J. 8B
Brier
Andes
Guayaquil
Cuenca
Uphill Pull for Polish Children in Winter Help Drive
The European Relief Council plans aid for 3 5 million destitute youths in central and eastern Europe as eight American groups merge under Merbert Hoover to form the council. The American Relief Administration American Red Cross Fries Service Committee Christ in America Jewish Committee Knights of Columbus YMCA and YWCA join to raise 35 million dollars for European children before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Poland
European Relief Council
America
Council
Merbert Hoover
American Relief Administration
American Red Cross
Fries’ Service
Comwmyll
Knighte of Columbus
Yo M.C. A
Y. W
Masonic and fraternal lodge meetings listed for the month
Regular meetings scheduled for Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M Damascus Shrine No 10 W O of J and other groups. Records show dates: first Friday Washington Lodge second Friday Cyrus Chapter third Friday Bethlehem Commandery second Thursday Washington Chapter last Thursday Damascus Shrine and Tuesday Covenant Lodge meeting weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Charles Freding
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cyrus
H. T. Carris
H. P
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
J. D. Glasgow
E. C
H. Richards
Washington
O. E
Mary Lavada Kerr
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shrine
Moose Hall
Rose M. Reid
H. P. Mildred Rice
Also Mentioned on This Page
Evening Journal
Elder
Shaun Bruce Cowden
Publishers City
E. Main Street
Abe Martin
Anybuddy
Sheverine
SVR
Sundar H.W Russel
Lasses White
ALL Star Minls
Katheryn Mills
Nooran
Virginia Fairfax
Nora Mont
R.mmangelo
Signor Marai
Lois Molton
Blanche
Harry
Amanda and
Andrew
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
PEON
Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Lemkey
Washington Lodge No
Loyal Order of Moose
D. L. Carbaugh
D. C. Russell
Covenant Lodge
O. O. F. Hall
Ray Boyer
Noble Grand
Roy Maple
North Lows
F. C. Koal
Elmer McFadden
J. E. Edgington
M. D
F. & M. Bank
J. D. Dayton
Westchester
Washin County
M. H
Kiein Klothing
Red
Austin Sutherland
R. A
Washington, Iowa
Obebby
Brookhart Bros. Law
Lou W
Opera House
Mutual Phone
Morrison & Morrison
Bawyers
Washington,owa
T. A. Michels
Temple Building
Black
Wilson
C. OC. Wilson
Wilbon & Wilson
Opfign
Hington
Offic
E. Mington
W. M. Keeley
Www
H. Butterfield
Courta
Craig’s
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