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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1919
Page
4
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A town-wide mood remains muted as plans for exploring the North Pole by air fail to excite. Washington County’s War Savings effort buckled only with late push led by Marsh W. Bailey, while quarantine controls and crowding at the union depot reflect cold weather strains and increased travel.
The Iowa legislature faces a permanent highway plan after the Illinois bond measure of 60.6 million dollars. Construction is projected on 4809 miles with work starting in spring. The issue is hot as states move toward better roads and Iowa watches Illinois’ plans.
Poem urges an end to fights and slams on war and aggression. It contrasts Kaiser Bill and rulers with the goal of peace, urging calm behavior and avoidance of quarrels, while promising a hopeful start to the year. It appeals to restraint, kindness, and constructive action over hostility and conflict.
Peking reports a formal rebuke from Entente powers criticizing China’s war efforts and recent actions. The note lists nine points including use of funds, railway banditry, representation at the peace conference, and oversight of enemy property, urging prompt compliance.
The U S Census Bureau places Los Angeles at tenth among U S cities, with a July 1 1918 population of 568 493, close to passing Pittsburgh and Baltimore. War work boosted Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco populations, while Washington grows to 401 681 from wartime workers.
Charles E Hughes publicized letters with Mayor Hylan showing Hughes refuses to serve on the troops welcome committee because William R. Hearst is a member. Hylan counters that personal feelings should not block duty to soldiers.
Miss Julia Lathrop, head of the children's bureau, calls anew for education as the main tool to control child labor. She outlines a plan with state cooperation for uniform reporting of work certificates to shed clearer data on child labor. The bureau reports over 6.5 million children weighed and graded in a drive aiming to save 100,000 babies from preventable diseases and to improve public health through nurses and adequate care.
The bureau urged care for mothers and infants while juvenile delinquency increased in many cities due to wartime strain. Notably more cases of carrying concealed weapons surfaced, and Chicago reported a surge of immorality among young girls driven by adoration for soldiers and sailors.
Jewelry taken from Boyson Jewelry Company in Higley building valued at 1854 includes watches rings lavaliers diamonds and pens. Break in occurred before 8 15 am when clerk found damaged door plate glass removed and goods stolen. cash register untouched. Night watchman had last checked at 6 am with no clues yet.
This ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable laxative alternative to calomel. It claims liver and bowel stimulation, improved appetite, pink skin, bright eyes, and buoyancy, with no dangerous after effects and pricing at 10c and 25c per box. It urges nightly use and notes wide sales.
Norman Allen, former Ottumwan and member of the Creston company of the One Hundred Sixty-eighth Infantry, severely wounded in August in France, arrived in Ottumwa yesterday afternoon with his father Superintendent N. F. Al.
An ad touts a well known cough and cold remedy for all ages. It claims fast relief and urges stocking a bottle in the home medicine cabinet. Sold by druggists everywhere at 6c and 1.20. It also promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for constipation with a 25 cent price.
The Omaha native, once Burlington trainmaster and Creston division superintendent, Norman, has largely recovered from wounds. His right arm requires operation at Fort Des Moines and a bone graft will be taken from a leg to repair the injured arm. He has many Ottumwa friends from school years.
A judge recollects a quip about seeking help from a rich uncle who offered only a copy of the city directory as assistance. The remark highlights ironies of social leverage and outward references in aid.
Railway time table corrected to June 1 1918 lists arrivals and departures for multiple lines. Includes Washington Branch trains No 450, 439, 429, 449, 835, 836 with daily service except Sunday and various freight runs. Agent signatures J. W. Calvert and others.
An advertisement urges expectant mothers to prepare for childbirth using Mother's Friend from the Bradfield Regulator Company of Atlanta Georgia. It claims the product softens muscles nerves and cords to reduce pain and discomfort during labor, and advises obtaining a bottle today.
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