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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1919
Page
4
Classified ad rates show 44 month and three months in advance options. Prices listed include 12 percent and 50 in advance, with annual and mail options, totaling 6.00 and 400 in unspecified units.
News dispatches report the death of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt at his Oyster Bay New York residence after a long illness and a prior ear operation. The text lauds his action oriented nature, political skill, and leadership from Spanish American War days through his presidency and early World War I era stance. Roosevelt is described as a controversial but revered figure whose early call to arms and progressive ideals defined his public image.
Uncle Niles Turner recalls paying with old legal tender and trading hides for goods in a colorful reminiscence. ABE MARTIN style voice evokes rural barter and memory of tilting coins, coons, and skunk hides in a bygone era.
A playful lyric yearns for a brighter era after grim war years. The speaker contrasts past bloodshed with a wish for peace and joyful months ahead, addressing the reader with hopeful lines and rhythmic verses.
The tribute recalls a statesman and orator who saw early Germany's aggressions. A Christian man guided by faith, he combined writing talent with political skill, versatility, and conviction. His career is praised as emblematic of American character and achievement.
A column of opinions argues about theatre seating fairness and road definitions in Iowa. It jokes about sinking German ships and mentions a secret service idea, Foch timing, and a temperate take on car safety and fashion noting the National Shoe Travelers Association.
Notice of incorporation for Titus Co operative Company to operate in Titus Iowa with livestock dairy grain and other farmer goods. Capital stock 3000 and business to begin February 1 1919 under a six member board of directors with a two thirds debt limit and real estate powers. Signed January 6 1919 by board members.
Thomas J. McMahon, returning from the central Pacific, reports natives on former German holdings including Nauru and the Marshalls oppose restoration of German governance. He notes German neglect of development, Japanese industrial progress, and the islands as a midway link to San Francisco and Japan.
State Railroad Commissioner Charles Webster of Waucoma says the public favors resuming private management of railroads after war time government operation. He cites rate disruptions, delays, and governance as arguments for privatization and repealing the Sherman act, noting broad midwest support for a vote on the change.
A clipped comment from Iowa papers laments Turkey’s bankruptcy and notes Germany as its creditor. It argues peace talks will treat nations as creditors at a bankruptcy hearing and recalls Germany’s war losses including 2 million soldiers and many civilians.
In Crawfordsville Imprint, a former student recalls daily Bible readings and communal songs at a ward school in Ohio. The piece laments the removal of these practices, suggesting modern youths seek secular means to hide faults rather than seeking purity.
The passage argues that over a billion years the world’s population could write all possible 26 letter transpositions, assuming each person writes 40 pages daily with at least 40 transpositions per page.
Men of the three allied nations have contributed to the work and hastened the final agreement. It is expected all nations will be ready when he arrives in Paris and there will be little delay in addressing the chief points at the high court.
A reflection on inner life shaping outward looks from Bulwer and Alexander Smith. The piece argues that every person carries life on their face, revealing beauty or ugliness based on the goodness or evil of their life.
The E. W. Rose Co. advertises Zemo as a fast acting antiseptic liquid for eczema tetter pimples rash and similar conditions. An extra large bottle is $1.00 and a 35 cent druggist supply is available. The remedy is described as non greasy non staining and effective for clearing the skin.
Iowa factory leaders say the transition from war to peace will be smooth without state aid. George Wrightman notes minimal disruption risk and stresses keeping tax labor and insurance legislation stable while cooperating with union labor on worker compensation reforms.
J F Harper of 416 Navarre Street San Antonio endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough remedy. He cites quick action and lasting relief for colds coughing and croup and notes it contains no opiates in Lemon’s Pharmacy advertisement.
Dr. Beach, woman warden of the new state reformatory for women, told Burlington police matron Mrs. W. O. Ransom that Burlington Davenport and Muscatine are the three Iowa cities where authorities are lax in dealing with wayward women.
Medical advertisement urges expectant mothers to use Mother's Friend ointment to ease pregnancy strain. It claims the external remedy relaxes nerves and ligaments, reduces bearing down pains, and helps muscles expand for a safer birth. Bradford Emulation Co. markets the product through Atlanta, Georgia.
An old advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Discovery for relieving colds and coughs. It claims decades of use with no after-effects and notes it is carried by druggists in 60 cent and 1 dollar 20 cent sizes.
An Ohio physician promotes olive colored tablets as a gentle liver and bowel tonic to prevent sallow complexions dull eyes and pimples. The remedy, marketed as Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, claims to improve vitality and publish prices of 10 cents and 25 cents per box available at all druggists.
Eastbound and westbound schedules listed for express and local trains with arrival and departure times. Washington Branch services detailed with local passenger and freight trains, daily except Sunday. Agent signatures indicate corrections and station names, with dates in 1918.
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