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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1920
Page
4
Washington Iowa paper enters post office as second class mail matter at 108 East Main Street. Subscription terms list city carrier rates and mail rates with prices for 1, 6, and 12 month periods.
The piece notes Clemenceau’s political victory in France and his daughter’s stance that suffrage is unnecessary for women. It cites English and American feminists who opposed or nuanced support for suffrage, arguing that women’s role and obligations differ from men’s and that civilization has advanced through male and female contributions.
The Y M C A will use the Commercial club gymnasium for three months January February and March under a contract with the Commercial club. The gym class will meet evenings and use the floor and showers with towels required. Boys below high school age may use the facility 4 to 6 pm daily under supervision.
Secretary W C Ramsey announces a refund plan through the Iowa Motor Trades Bureau for car owners who paid higher registration fees based on later manufacturer price lists. Vehicle owners may file affidavits showing the list price at purchase, then seek adjustments via the executive council which can authorize refunds from the secretary of state.
A brief editorial note questions whether Sunday papers will print enough copies for relatives and friends, suggesting limited distribution and concern for those near Marshalltown.
The Minneapolis Journal notes both figures are mentioned in passing with Johnson described as talkative yet lacking substantive statements while Col. House remains silent. The piece reflects a tainted portrayal that emphasizes diffusion over decisive content.
The author argues that nature assigns women a heavier burden and responsibility for human continuity, making them unable to compete with men in the market. Despite this, women are praised as the soul of society and essential to its beauty, warning that merging genders would dull life and degrade society.
The county board of supervisors named today the County home physician and examiner of the blind Dr E T Wickham. County home steward F C Beatty. County home matron Mrs F C. and County engineer W P Rawn.
A Washington businessman notes his New Year resolution to smoke better tobacco. The piece laments an ice famine expected next summer and recalls last season’s unprofitable artificial ice trade. Now natural ice is abundant and locals hope producers act to meet demand.
The Athenian Literary society at Shorter Chapel A M E church will debate the subject Resolved that the Negro should be returned to Africa Tuesday evening at 8:00 oclock. Everyone is invited.
80 acres of good corn land in Washington county near a market and school. Fair improvements and flexible terms. Will trade for good city property. Dempsey Real Estate Co. 742.
The Farmers Mutual Insurance Association will meet at the Woodman ball in Washington Iowa on Friday January 9 1920 starting at eleven o clock. Reports of Secretary Treasurer and Auditing Committee will be given. Afternoon session will elect directors for Dutch Creek Jackson Cedar English River and Oregon townships. 7412 SIDNEY COON Secy.
The poem extols a hundred dollar Liberty Bond bought from Uncle Sam amid wartime suspense. It mocks speculators who tempt the bond holder with cash, cars, or land while affirming faith in the government and the bond's enduring value.
The county board of supervisors organized for the new year with Burrell Foster sworn in for a second term. A J Morgan was elected to the chairmanship, succeeding Foster who presided last year. The board met to transact first year business and will reconvene next Monday.
Yesterday a fire consumed the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Fulton in Fairfield. Relatives report heavy losses. Mrs. Henry Stichter visiting when the fire occurred. sale of the Stichter property on January 10th is cancelled while the family considers future plans.
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Walker and children and Mrs. Geo. Martin and nephew returned this morning to Des Moines after visiting the home of Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Martin’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Green.
May Allison in the play Fair and Warmer at the Fox theatre Monday and Tuesday uses a stage cocktail scene to craft fancy drinks with Eugene Pallette. She shares thirst tips and jokes about Prohibition and wartime morale with studio friends and audiences.
A period advertisement urges readers to avoid meat to protect kidney health. It claims uric acid builds up from meat, suggests four ounces of Rad Salta daily, and attributes kidney relief to a lithia-based mix marketed as Jad Salts for flushing and neutralizing urine acids.
The article details several New Year events at local homes. Guests enjoyed three course dinners, holiday decor, and musical selections. Women hosted social time while men smoked, with games and stunts for entertainment.
Dr. Swift draws crowds as he urges Christ acceptance in sermons at 11:00 Twice-Born Men, 3:00 Ma's Meeting for Women How To Be Happy When Married, and 7:00 An Old Love Story. He warns against neglect and the danger of selling Christ for trifles.
The event featured a farmer's wife and a bride-to-be pairing with an Italian count in a playful menu, with music pleasing attendees. The girls then spent time visiting over their embroidery and fancy work.
Perry Chief notes that poverty is not a disgrace at Christmas, but neither is it something to brag about, urging humility during the season.
Washington theatergoers praised Flo Flo at the Graham last night praising the lavish costumes and scenery. Hazel Alger as Flo Pio gave a capable if not remarkable performance with strong support from Rhea Norton and a clever pair of crook comedians delivering the night’s big laughs. The two act show featured stylish choruses and fashion parades but was marred by the absence of programs and noisy patrons rushing to depart before the curtain fell.
The Iowa Falls Citizen notes the nation welcomes the dissolu tion of the packers' trust praising the change as a move toward orderly prices that will rise compared with prior levels.
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