Controversy Over Women’s Fortitude Sparks Tears and Scorn
A Chicago convention discussion ends with a woman crying while others scold her for showing emotion, while a 17 year old Bolshevik girl is cited as a stark contrast. The piece argues women should retain tender hearts despite modern expectations and condemns extreme female violence.
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Chicago
Pauline
Russia
Lady MacBeth
Lucretia Borwin
Bloody Mary
Kate Bender
Soldiers Memorial Rumor Sparks Labor Solidarity Refusal
Faced with rumors that organized labor opposed the Memorial Building, officials state the claim is unfounded and urge unity for the project. Local leaders emphasize collaboration with workers and the community to complete the memorial.
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Memorial Building
Rippling Rhymes Defies Retirement in Poetic Rally
A speaker proclaims commitment to writing despite critics and age. The verse mocks retirement and the lure of easy life, vowing to keep the lyre active and produce lines that rival Shakespeare, even as neighbors advise rest. The narrator refuses to quit and champions ongoing poetic work.
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Bill Shakespeare
Memorial Hall Vote Urges Support for War Heroes
A public appeal calls for backing a memorial hall to honor Washington's soldiers from G A R Spanish-American and American Legion ties. Local labor groups pledge support for the new city hall fire station and memorial to the valor of the dead and living, urging citizens not to abandon veterans.
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Community of Nation
Washington
American Legion
Crawfordsville Social Notes Mention Visitors and Ill Resident
Crawfordsville February 16. Elwyn Davidson Miss Lillian Holmes R C McCreary and J D Martin were visitors in Washington Saturday. Relatives report Howard Huston of Columbus Junction ill with pneumonia and friends hope for a speedy recovery.
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Crawfordsville
Elwyn Davidson
Lillian Holmes
R. C. McCreary
J. D. Martin
Washington
Howard Huston
Columbus Junction
Children’s cough remedy praised for safety and effectiveness
A long advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as ideal for children. It emphasizes safety, pleasant taste, absence of harmful drugs, and proven effectiveness based on extensive experience, noting Lemmon's Drug Store and many druggists stock it.
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Lemmon’s
Advt
Stomach Trouble Linked to Gastric Acidity Says Authority
A well known authority explains stomach indigestion stems from excess hydrochloric acid rather than lack of digestive juices. He recommends Jad Selita four ounces daily in water before breakfast for a week to neutralize acidity and reduce gas. The preparation is described as a harmless grape and lemon juice salt with lithia and sodium phosphate, used by thousands with excellent results.
Washington citizens recall World War escort to train
Citizens remember how residents gathered to escort the troops to the train for departure to the front. They cheered and supported the service members as they left to defend the flag and homes, performing all they could for the war effort.
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Washington
Washington County Daily Evening Journal Item
Washington County's Only Daily reports local news with brief items on politics weather and community events across the county.
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Evening Journal
Washington County
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