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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1920

Page

3

Internal Revenue Returns Guidance for 1919 Filings

The Des Moines Capital outlines that information returns must be filed with the Commissioner of Internal Revenue in Washington. It covers Form 1099 and 1096 usage, thresholds, and specific categories to report for salaries, rents, interest, and other payments, with deadlines and formatting instructions.

Des Moines Commissioner of Internal Revenue Washington Internal Revenue Bureau of Internal Revenue Eibanaten

Burlington Surges Past Fairfield 22 20 for Iowa Title

Burlington high school defeats Fairfield 22 to 20 in a fast, hard fought southeastern Iowa basketball game. Patrick tops Burlington with four free throws while Gardner and Yount lead Fairfield with 16 points. foul trouble narrows Fairfield’s chances late.

Burlington Burlington High School Southeastern Iowa Fairfield High School Fairfield Patrick Kelly Gardner-Yount Reine Brown SE Ccs Ps Cede Wee Yount Eee Eee C Gardner Dogg van Rias Aeak Rogers

Veteran Grinnell publisher dies after long career

George W. Cowden former Grinnell school superintendent and newspaper publisher died Tuesday at Grinnell. He led Grinnell schools for eleven years and later published the Grinnell Herald with W. G. Ray before continuing solo in journalism. He had been an invalid for ten years.

George W. Cowden Grinnell Cowden W. G. Ray Grinnell Herald Mr. Cowden

The Boomerang on Graham Theatre Screen

A seven reel drama The Boomerang stars Henry B Walthall with Melbourne McDowell Nina Byron Helen Jerome Eddy Nigel De Braillier and Lloyd Whitlock It centers on labor discord and romantic intrigue and runs for a limited engagement at the Graham Theatre.

William Hamilton Osborne Sterling Henry B. Walthall Melbourne McDowell Nina Byron Helen Jerome Eddy Nigel de Braillier Lheyd Whitlock Graham Theatre

Wife of Old Time Shoemaker Dies in Missouri Valley

Mrs Margaret KE Briges died yesterday at Missouri Valley Iowa. Her body will be buried in Washington beside her first husband George Hull a shoemaker at the Wilson store and buried in Woodlawn cemetery. Her son D W Hull of Missouri Valley will accompany the remains. Her husband died here about 35 years ago.

Margaret KE. Briges Missouri Valley Iowa Washington George Hull Wilson Store Woodlawn D. W. Hull

Retribution Haunts the Inventor of the Slide Trombone

An old man who invented the slide trombone is pursued by a neighbor who nightly practices on the blamed instrument. The passage declares that an evil deed is repaid with another evil deed.

Legion Endorses Memorial Building

At a meeting of the American Legion yesterday evening the group endorsed a combined soldiers memorial building and city hall to be voted on next week. The service men seek a gathering place for meetings and club rooms rather than personal gain and urged support for the project. Discussion of post finances followed the endorsement.

American Legion Post

Illness Disrupts Town Schools Amid Swelling Ailments

Despite no influenza cases reported to the board of health, a wave of illness grips the town with hundreds having severe colds and many with the grip. Pneumonia cases rise and about a thousand people are ill. Schools suffer with around 200 pupils absent and three teaching vacancies. Kindergartens close for the week due to sickness.

Altho Board of Health

Society News Highlights From Local Gatherings

An oyster cupper honored Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Stevens guests at their home with several attendees including Mr. and Mrs. George Brinton and Miss Laura Incham. Louise Cunningham hosted the Afternoon Bridge club with Mrs. Fannie Carrier as guest, four tables played and a luncheon served. Home Economics section one of the Fortnightly club met with twelve members due to illness. papers on Hygiene of Clothing and Symmetry and Character of Hats were presented along with garment storage discussions. Fortnightly club leader Mrs. Frank L. Wilson hosted the February meeting with limited attendance, featuring papers on Hygiene of Clothing and Process of Manufacturing Textiles. Social club meeting at Mrs. Robert Maxwell's postponed officer elections, but attendees enjoyed a social afternoon and dainty refreshments. next meeting at Mrs. Pred Palmer’s.

J. S. Stevens W. T. Stevens George Brinton John Ingham Laura Incham Louise Cunningham Fannie Carrier Newton Elizabeth Bell Will Dupuis A. B. Schmoellier Charles Blair Kerr Frank L. Wilson Earle Corbin Robert Maxwell Pred Palmer

Local school and club announcements fill February events

Box suppers and programs slated at Stringtown No 5 Eureka schoolhouse with teachers Lillian Holmes and Kathleen Bruty. Rural Women meet with Mrs. J N Phillips. T O B S regular Bible study at Mrs. J A McCall home. S S S club and Ladies Aid meet. dues and supplies requested. Uncle Jerry Eckerman shares postcard from Naples detailing visits to Florence Rome Naples Pompeii and ancient sites.

Stringtown School Lillian Holmes First U.P Jerry Eckerman Charles France Naples Florence Rome St. Peters Mt. Vesuvius Pompeii Paul Damascus Nero

Washington banks close on Lincoln's birthday observance

Washington banks will be closed Thursday February 12th in observance of Lincoln's birthday rather than Washington's birthday. Booth Transfer Line advertises truck or team service at any time with quick reliable long distance hauls and pricing. Phone 48.

Lincoln Washington Booth Washington Steam Landry Office

Joe Mention of 348 at Bo Sitler Yard

An unnamed speaker notes not hearing Joe mention 348 lately and recalls seeing it at Bo Sitler's Bone Yard while advertising McKthinney's furniture and Bo Sitler's junk yard along with butter.

Joe Bo” Sitter McKthinney Bo”Sitler

Royal Pathfinder Sells for Big Sum

The prize Duroc hog Royal Pathfinder, owned by R. G. McDuff of Monroe Iowa, was sold to Hanks & Bishop of New London. Ernest Carlson bid up to £15,000 but failed to buy. the hog is described as the best of its breed and the grand champion two year old Duroc of the world.

Royal Pathfinder R. G. McDuff Monroe Iowa Hanks & Bishop New London Ernest Carlson

Shakespeare Folios Fetch Enormous Sum

A newspaper note recalls four Shakespeare folios selling for $28,000, arguing posterity will still judge Shakespeare as a standard for later drama. The piece contends contemporaries undervalued him, yet time has elevated his status above peers.

Shakespeare

Will McCall Visits Centerville Cousin Ill in Hospital

Will McCall of Bt Pan ND traveled from Centerville to see his cousin Mrs W M Montgomery who is ill in a Centerville hospital. He reports she is presently better and will return home tomorrow morning.

Will McCall Bt. Pan N. D Centerville W. M. Montgomery

Democrat in the Closet Scare Sparks Family Political Talk

A frightened child overhears family politics as Danger Everywhere describes Republican roots. Millie whispers of a Democrat in the closet, reflecting tense election anxieties and partisan climate in a household.

Millie

Raining Cats and Dogs Expression Origin in England

A historic note explains the phrase raining cats and dogs arising from a rainstorm that scatters the blossoms of willows, once called cats and dogs in England. The expression emerged as a colorful metaphor for heavy rain and winds.

England

Bobby's Definition Sparks Dinner Debate

A humorous quote from Bobby redefines lunch as the meal you eat when your father is away, sparking light debate over meal naming in a family setting. The remark highlights how household routines shape language and food rituals.

Bobby

The Times Chronicle's Early Names and Rebranding

A note traces The Times origins from John Walter founding in 1788 and its precursor The Daily Universal Register first appearing in 1783. It explains initial naming changes, the emergence of The Times, and the March 15 official adoption of the name.

The London Times John Walter Daily Universal Register Times

Side Line on Women Working at Home

In a New York Evening Telegram excerpt a columnist argues women should not be ashamed to work at home. They say honest labor has dignity and that women who contribute at home feel stronger, provided their families are not harmed.

New York Evening Telegram

Character and Nose Shape Define a Person

A reflection notes that a man’s character mirrors his nose’s size and shape. It argues facial features reveal inner traits and that the nose offers a key clue to personality. The piece treats physical form as a map to character.

Newspapers Run by Women

More than a score of daily newspapers in the United States are owned and actively managed by women, reflecting a widening role for female leadership in journalism.

United States WORE

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Evening Journal Clinton Clinton Refrigerating Co Towa Abraham Lincolne Farmers & Merchants State Bank Graham Theatre Tonight Legion Endorses Memorial Eureka Kathleen Bruty Rural Women's Club J. N. Phillips W. Co T. UL J. M. Taylor S. 2Nd Ave O. B.S Masonic Hall Mary Kerr W. M S.S.S J. G. Cherry E. Washington St Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Black R. E. Thornton Journal Concord H. HH. Richards Ainsworth Washington Steam Laundry Virgil L. Brown Kirksville Manohardt Bros Phono Davenport Globe Center Call South Ninth Avenue Iowa Ave Ron Sale Poland China G. H. Harmon Walter L. Johnson Wed & Sat Cook's Bakery East Second St N. Ta. Ave R. L Red Cockerels Harry Krakaw West Madison Street L. Bauer West Chester Mutual W. M. Darbyshire Keating Bros Toulouse Peese A. J. Fuller, Ainsworth Will Farrow Db C. Griggs Joe McKethianey DODGE Crawfordaville Journal Office A. R. Smith Ashby & Work the London Times
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