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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1920
Page
6
The article argues the world’s urgent need is productive work. It contrasts abundant labor with misapplied effort, cites ancient civilizations ruined by poor governance, and warns that modern machinery and knowledge can sharply raise output. It links higher production to lower costs and relief for Europe’s starving millions.
A poem humorously laments the mismatch between poultry dreams and reality. The speaker buys fancy pens to grow profits, but his hens refuse to lay eggs, making a joke about high costs and failed schemes. The piece ridicules optimistic tales of easy farming profits.
Iowa Gas and Electric Co applies to Washington County Board of Supervisors for permission to erect and maintain poles wires and fixtures on the south line of section twenty two for light heat and power. Hearing set for March 1 1920 at 10 a m with notice to object by that time. County Auditor A L Griffith endorses.
In 1887 on November 23, the Crompton loom patent was issued to William Crompton of Taunton Massachusetts. The invention enabled machinery weaving of intricate cotton patterns replacing hand weaving previously used.
The District Court of Washington County Iowa receives a petition for administration in the estate of Frank Vorel an absentee. The notice names Frank Vorel Lew Vorel and William Vorel as interested parties and informs all to whom it may concern that the matter is on file in the clerk’s office for probate. The petition outlines Frank Vorel formerly resided near Wellman Iowa and left the state around 1890 with his wife dying there in 1892 and his subsequent absence from his family.
A terse epithet links sin to death and labor strikes in a brief, period voice. The fragment suggests moral accounting tied to labor or protest without detailing events or participants.
Frances Vorel died unmarried around April 16 1919 leaving two sons Lewis Vorel and William Vorel and possibly Frank Vorel. She owned the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 32 township 77 north range 8 west in Washington County Iowa. Frank Vorel would inherit one third if he survived. Lewis and William are claimed as sole heirs of Frank if he predeceased Frances. Petition asks for letters of administration.
An old time advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe alternative to calomel for liver and bowel relief. The copy claims gentle action, avoids dark tongue and bad breath, and notes the tablets are vegetable with olive oil. Two sizes 10c and 25c.
Do not neglect a cold or cough. Dr King’s New Discovery relieves cold, cough, grippe, and croup quickly. Its proven quality remains high, popular for over fifty years, priced 60c to $1.20 at all druggists.
A peculiar old line touts Dr King’s New Life Back as cleansing the system and improving bowel and liver function for a strong body. The ad urges readers to try the product, noting availability at druggists.
The record lists arrival and departure times for multiple westbound and eastbound trains, including local passenger and freight cars, with specific numbers and stops. It notes daily service patterns, exceptions on Sundays, and corrections as of December 8, 1918, under agent Calvert.
The District Court of Washington County Iowa fixes March 9 1920 for hearing an application to determine legal heirs and their interests in the estate of Frank Vorel. Notice advises appearance to contest and warns of full relief if not defended. Attorneys Richer Livingston Richet represent Lewie Vorel and William Vorel.
Local lodges publish regular meeting nights including LODGES Washington No 96 first Friday. Cyrus Chapter No 18 second Friday. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 38rd Friday. Washington Chapter No 98 second Thursday. Damascus Shrine No 10 last Thursday. Covenant Lodge No 101 meets Tuesday at 7 30 in I O O F hall with Carl B Schneider noble grand and R S Keller.
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