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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
4
An editorial urges Washington readers to support Father and Son Week planned for next week. It argues the event benefits mothers and daughters as well, stressing interdependence of all sexes and inviting women to back social and educational activities while fathers participate and engage with their sons.
The speaker describes slipping on icy sidewalks and injuring head and neck while passersby rush to help with kindness. He notes the contrast with their possible amusement and ends with a wry reflection on human sympathy and a line about O. KY.
A vivid excerpt from Tayi describes a long unhurried kiss where eyes meet and barriers fade, the world and heavens compressing into a single gleaming moment, challenging conventional restraint and celebrating youthful affection.
The article urges Washington to participate in Boy Week with events organized by the local Y M C A led by Secretary Huxford and the Y M C A board. It emphasizes father figures and family support, urging men to join sister and mother focused activities for a broader world impact.
Des Moines Register notes on Lansing delaying cabinet meetings. Iowa City Press calls the figure the clown prince for proposing a world acceptance of 900 men.
The editorial argues the president is the people's employee not a sovereign ruler and may not suspend all government by leaving the country without explicit congressional approval. It condemns Woodrow Wilson’s actions as dangerous to the republic, urging continued operation of government and noting possible partisan vetoes.
To remove mildew stains rub with lemon juice and salt. The same treatment will remove peach and all fruit stains, providing a simple household cleaner technique.
District Court of Washington County Iowa records the petition for administration of the estate of Frank Vorel absentee. The filing names Lewis Vorel and William Vorel as petitioners and notes Vorel left Iowa around 1890 and has since not been in contact with family as his mother Frances Vorel died in 1919 leaving two sons Lewis and William.
Blanche Sweet appears in the Jesse Db. Hampton Pathe feature Competing Cressy coming Saturday for two days at the Fox Theatre. The Bret Harte story centers on Cressy the daughter of a Tuolumne County clan and her romance with a cousin. she resolves a boundary dispute and buys the land.
A Des Moines Register remark suggests Dr Grayson may suffer nervous exhaustion before his distinguished patient recovers.
The Davenport Democrat notes the people look to Mr Hoover even if not a candidate and believes the call to larger service may reach him before the convention adjourns.
The piece argues Congress enacted a succession law after assassinations but notes timid drafts resemble wills. It cites President Wilson’s temporary removal due to incapacity and urges clearer rules for declaring inability to govern. It warns the country cannot run without a president and calls for preparedness for future contingencies.
Mrs Mary A Reed mother of U S Senator James Reed of Missouri and John A Reed of Cedar Rapids died in Cedar Rapids. She was born in Washington County Pennsylvania in 1828 and had lived in Cedar Rapids since 1865.
The quote frames defeat as education and a first step toward something better. It emphasizes learning from loss and using experience to pursue improvement. Wendel Phillips presents a constructive view of setbacks guiding future progress.
Frances Vorel died owner of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter in section 32 township 77 north range 8 west of the Fifth P.M. Washington County Iowa. Frank Vorel would inherit one third if he survived his mother. Lewis Vorel and William Vorel are his heirs if he is dead. The court set March 5 1920 for hearing in Washington Iowa and will grant relief if no defense. Attorneys Richer Livingston Richer represent. Jan 9 16 23 30 and Feb 6 13 20 27
An old advertisement proclaims eczema and skin eruptions as caused by impure blood and touts S S S as a thorough blood cleanse. It urges readers to begin treatment now, promising results and offering full advice from the Swift Specific Co in Atlanta Georgia.
This vintage ad promotes Musterole as a clean ointment with oil of raust a claimed to relieve neuralgia sore throat bronchitis stiff neck asthma and various aches. It markets hospital size jars priced at $2.00 and notes not needing a doctor.
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills for biliousness headaches indigestion and constipation. It claims the medicine cleanses the system and helps bowels move smoothly with a 25 cent price at druggists.
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