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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1919
Page
4
Government rail policy and efficiency in management
The piece argues that public ownership and government administration of railroads will trend to the same level of efficiency as other public sectors. It notes discontent with private rail service and wartime strains, but warns that loose government governance at all levels could produce similar inefficiencies in railroads and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on Work and Speech
Poet Walt Mason critiques modern industry and political rhetoric. He contrasts fathers who toiled with today’s eloquent yet idle discourse. The piece laments inadequately addressing real needs like coal for warmth and peace, urging focus on tangible labor rather than endless talk.
Railways and Public Efficiency in Government
The author argues that incompetent appointments and high spending by Congress lead to inefficient public enterprises. While theoretically public ownership could reduce costs, no government has achieved peak efficiency. ending political interference in railroads is urged to improve management and benefits to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
The Stage Presents W B Patton in His Friend The Widow
W B Patton appears at Graham Theatre for December 30 in a new play His Friend The Widow a fashionable summer resort setting in upper New York promises lively comedy and strong audience response The Empire State Producing Co has acquired serial rights to the story and Patton makes his annual appearance in the new vehicle tonight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Patton
Graham Theatre
Empire State Producing Co
New York
Patton
Widow
Flo-Flo opens at Graham Theatre with lavish costumes
Seat sale starts tomorrow for John Cort's war time musical comedy Flo-Flo coming to Graham Theatre Friday January 2. The production features the Bride Shop of Mosh er and Simpson with a Broadway style comedy chorus and Perfect 36 models plus Pinky and Aloysius supporting characters. An augmented orchestra adds to Silvio Hein's melodic score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cort
Graham Theatre
Pinky
Aloysius
Angelina Stokes
Oshkosh
Journal Announces Advertising Rate Increase for 1920
Beginning January 1 1920 the Journal raises advertising rates due to higher print paper costs and overall expense. The note cites a daily paper cost rise and year long projection, explains comparative industry pricing, and lists new rates for contracts local and classified ads and the per line and per word charges.
City Council Holds Regular and Special Sessions in 1919
City records show the November 8 1919 regular session led by Mayor Bovee with six councilors present approving numerous claims across funds including Contingent Water Sewer and Light accounts The October 1919 treasurer report balanced at 27045 71 and a special session on November 18 1919 discussed but deferred action on acquiring additional fire apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Bovee
Work
McCleery
Maxwell
Squire
Fetters
Libe
S. J. Kellogg
Ores
A. L. Dusenberry
Wallace Bidwell
Ceph Dodds
Eberly Donovan
Booth Transfer Line
John Little
Water Fund Co. RT. & P. Ry. Co
Ream & Carson
Dick Bidwell
Raymond Lead Works
Dearborn Chemical Co
Hersey Mfg. Co
Bidwell Coal Co
Eee
Chas. Sloat
St. Clair Lewis
J. D. Buckley
Seymour Bidwell
Wooiun Sa Sian Hee Ak
Alex McCulley
Clay Welch
Matt Casey
J. Fields
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
C. EB. Richardson
Rararate Pantshem
Cin
Vewees
Bowman & Wilson Lumber
Clay, Welch
Bowman & Wilson Lumber Gillies
Gettie
A. J. Fields
Ralph Shuman
J. Kellogg
Council Chamber
Er Ghair
Y McCleery
Pgo
Ss. J. Kellogg
Drink Hot Water and Limestone Phosphate for Internal Sanitation
A wartime era health advice column promotes drinking a glass of real hot water with limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels. It claims benefits include better appetite and elimination of toxins though notes minimal cost.
Slow Justice Delays Emma Goldman’s Exile
The article notes that changing the accusation against McKinley took decades and a war to finally expel Emma Goldman from the country, reflecting long delays in justice and immigration actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Emma Goldman
Marshalltown
Republican
Rural Isolation and Telegraph Woes Highlighted by Journal
A Sioux City Journal note contrasts past isolation with rural life now, showing that modern hardship is the failure of the telephone line rather than being snowbound. The line outage emphasizes communication challenges for farmers and families in country areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
On To Cuba Whiskey Cargo Heads To Cuba
A cargo valued at 1,090,000 dollars loaded with whiskey sails toward Cuba amid public enthusiasm. The Cedar Rapids Republican notes many Americans wish to join the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Cedar Rapids
Capper proposes prison for profiteers amid guard shortage
A Burlington Hawkeye quotation questions the practicality of imprisoning profiteers as a Senate figure, United States Senator Capper, plans. The remark notes potential staffing gaps for guarding the incarcerated and assisting shut-ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Capper
Burlington
Paper Shortage Hits Newspapers Nationwide
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes a nationwide paper shortage that forces newspapers to condense content. Some papers are printed on wrapping paper with limited relief expected in the new year amid broader industry difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Cedar Rapids Republican
The Blue Bandanna at Graham Tomorrow
Jerry Jerome travels west to Yancys ranch and lands a job through Ruth Yancey. Mysterious robberies and a blue bandanna reveal a real outlaw, ending with Jerry uncovering the bandit and winning Ruth in this Robertson-Cole melodrama starring Bill Desmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Jerome
West
Yancy
Ruth Yancey
Jerry
Altho
Graham
Robertson-Cole
Big Bill Desmond
Mamma Lacked Experience Says Ruth on Entertaining
Hazel and Ruth discuss entertaining a beau with Ruth offering two cents to TV entertain Kilmer while Hazel handles the dishes. Ruth asserts their mother lacks experience and would not know how to entertain him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma
Hazel
Ruth
Kilmer
Twins Share A Dog On Fifth Birthday
Everett and Evelyn, five, receive a small dog from their father. The dog growls at first but then wags its tail, prompting Evelyn to quip that Everett can shave the head and she will take the fall, framing the playful moment as a shared ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Evelyn
Good to Be Done Promptly, Yet Bordered by Integrity
The remark stresses that timely action is good but must be guided by proper discretion. It reflects a cautious approach to duties and responsibilities, warning against rushing tasks that require careful preparation and moral consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mant
The Easiest Way and the Line of Resistance
The Boston Transcript quotes a saying that following the line of least resistance shapes rivers and terrains, reflecting on natural and social consequences of choosing easier paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers and
Tien
Boston Transcript
Triumph Over Necessity in Carlye Essay Fragment
A brief reflection on male maturity defined by accepting and reconciling with Necessity. The text argues that truce or surrender is common, but true triumph comes from joyful reconciliation and a sense of freedom within constraints.
Archie Muffed It at Australian Cricket Match
A tense cricket moment in Australia saw Archie miss the ball as a spectacular skyer was struck. A spectator shouted a dare about kissing his sister if Archie could not make the catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Archie
Masonic and Royal Arch Meetings Schedule
LODGES Washington Lodge No 26 A B A M regular meeting first Friday night monthly L OD Langworthy WM Glenn H Mace Secretary Cyrus Chapter No 18 RA M regular meeting second Friday night monthly L D Langworthy HP JW Morton Secretary Bethleehem Commandery No 45 KT regular meeting eighth Friday night monthly J D Glasgow EC JW Morton Pecorder Washington Chapter No 08 OBS regular meeting second Thursday night monthly Mrs R H Walker WM Mrs Rose Reid Secretary Visiting fraters welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
L. OD. Langworthy
W. M. Glenn HB. Mace
Cyrus Chapter
L. D. Langworthy H. P. J. W. Morton
Bethleehem Commandery
K. T
Covenant Lodge Meeting Notice
Covenant Lodge No 101 meets Tuesdays at 7 20 in the IOOF hall on N Iowa Ave Visiting members are invited to attend Carl B Schneider noble grand R 8 Keller
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covenant Lodge No
I. O. OO
Iowa Ave
Carl B. Schneider
Noble Grand
Keller
Brighton
North
Iowa Coes ~ Avenue
Clair Booth
Elmer McFadden
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J. EK
Patiate
S.J. Kellogg
T. J. Little
Casey
L. R. Schilling
Harry Springman
Ee Eae
W. A. Vinton
W. J. Little Road Fund
Solomon
Carlye
Hill
THE
Aanilen
Holland
Wilhelmina
Eatonic
Storce
Fie
Fatonic
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Lemsey
Washington, IA
DR. &. H. Bateman
Blair Bidg
Bramiana
J. E. Edgington
M. D
F. & M. Bank
Southeast Corner
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Washington, Iowa
Cordelia E. Klopfenstein
F. & M. Bank Bldg
G. W.meyer
Keota, Town
M. B
Sartor
M. H
Sartor Chiropractors
Juare
Klein Klothing
Red Washington, Iowa
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
T. A. Michels
Temple Building
CG. J. Wilson
Cc. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
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Morrison & Morrison
Rawyers
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
Abstract Department
W. M. Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
Crail
Wash'ngton
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
J. D. Dayton
West Chester, Iowa
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