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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1920
Page
4
The Evening Journal announces publication details with city editor names Shannon and Cowden and lists mailing information from Washington Iowa. It shows subscription rates for three months and one year in advance and annual mail options.
The article reports Senator Borah’s opposition to any League of Nations while Governor Lowden, a Republican contender, favors ratification with Senate style reservations. It notes public support for Lowden, calls for modest concessions from the administration, and argues Senate reservations will preserve U.S. independence and leadership in world affairs.
ABE MARTIN quips that being immensely rich as a Democrat is the funniest mix with amiability. Private Milt Bud, home on furlough, laments the fickleness of the country while recalling friends who once smiled and spoke to him during the war.
A mournful ode declares John Barleycorn dead and urges acceptance of the alcohol’s demise. The speaker renounces old drinking scenes and clubs, notes the grave of Barleycorn, and invites a final drink from the hydrant, urging restraint and finality.
The writer notes inventories underway and merchants facing tax or extension decisions. Washington hosts a lively social season with many events and growing thrift with new savings accounts. Despite optimism, supply concerns emerge as sugar prices fall while coal stocks improve, reflecting tight postwar times.
A clipped comment raises the query who won the coal strike. The Perry Chief reporter prompts readers to supply an authentic reply, inviting discussion on the outcome and parties involved.
A brief note confirms pep costs have not risen recently, offering one consolation amid the high cost of living per the Sioux City Journal.
A Des Moines Register editorial laments the mine operator’s fear that there is no route to prevent higher coal prices for consumers, portraying the prospect as a bleak inevitability and warning readers of rising costs.
The report states that life ran smoothly while Wilson could use Col. House in his own way, but when Col. House tried to use Wilson the situation failed. The piece attributes the friction to Col House overstepping and the resulting disagreement is framed as a political affair in Council Bluffs.
An Atchison man in the Globe reaction complains after paying $13.50 plus war tax for a $4 pair of shoes. He says the shoes make him sound like a new harness when he walks to his seat in the Amen corner and seeks either his money back or a fife and drum corps to drown the noise.
Mrs. Minette Mandelko of Fort Dodge Iowa describes months of severe pain headaches and fatigue from age 13 onward. She credits sixteen bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health and urges others with similar troubles to seek treatment.
James Kirk and two sons unearthed hundreds of Indian arrow heads and relics on Goose Lake shore in Worth county. Scholars link the finds to a precolonial Sioux Winnebago clash known as Shimkadie, led by Giskin eki and Black Eagle with the Broken Wing. Educators convene in Des Moines January 9 and 10 to discuss sex education.
Iowa trust company resources closed at more than 90 million dollars, totaling 92,822,904 for the state, up 21,377,081 from last year. National trust company resources reached 11,150,446,087, up 1,769,560,000 or 18 percent, with War efforts and thrift promoted by firms postwar in the 1919 report by John W. Platten of the United States Mortgage and Trust Company.
Des Moines weather bureau relies on rainfall telegrams and water gauges to predict floods across Iowa. Observers monitor streams statewide as November rain caused record volumes and rivers spilled over banks never seen before in that season.
A brief Life magazine quote contrasts a dramatic accusation with a calm denial as a man allegedly pressed for marriage rather than violent passion. The exchange highlights differing perceptions of romantic pursuit and propriety in social courting.
An advertisement touts S. S. S. as a blood cleanser claiming to cure eczema and relieve persistent skin tortures. It promises renewed vigor and vitality, notes four years of tested merit, and urges readers to adopt the remedy with a money back guarantee.
Fox Theatre schedules a William Russell photo play Eastward Hero arriving Friday. The adventure story follows a western manhood hero who defeats New York gangsters, saves a girl, and brings dangerous gun methods to the city with thrills, fights, and romance. Co A Pratt, Fox Theatre manager, endorses the film.
A Washington Star quote about Seth Slicker highlights his view on doing business with strangers and his long residence in the community, where a stranger is seen as the only type he can fool. The remark stirs discussion about trust and local identity.
Jud Tuntins quits letting his cows roam onto tracks to avoid losses as pickers pay as much for beef as a railroad company and with less debate. The note reflects railroad and agricultural concerns and the Washington Star report style.
A bride, asked to take her groom as husband, answered with modest grace "If you please" adding charm to the moment at the ceremony.
The 1919 timetable shows corrected May 19 entries for fastbound and westbound trains, with listed arrivals and departures for No 12 Express No 30 Local Pass No 60 Local Pass No 80 Local Passenger No 88 Freight and others. Washington Branch and B Q lines note daily services and suspensions with notes on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday adjustments.
Lodges Washington Lodge No 26 A P A M rerulae meeting last Friday night each month L D Laneworthy W M Glenn E Mace secretary Cyrus Chapter No 18 KK A M regular meeting Zod Friday night each month L D Langworthy Hw P J W Morton secretary Hethichem Commandery No 45 K T regular meeting 3rd Friday night each month J D Glasgow GE C J W Morton Recorder Washington Chapter No 08 O E K regular meeting Second Thursday night of each month Mrs R HM Walter W M Mr Rone Reid Secretary Visiting brothers welcome.
Atta 1.0. O. F. Covenant Lodge No. 101 meets Tuesdays at 7 30 p m at the 1 0 0 hall N Iowa Ave inviting extended covenants members. Brighton Encampment No. 58 LO O F meets Monday at 8 00 p m in hall 215 North Iowa inviting visiting patriarchs to meet with Cloff Nooth Chief Patriarch Elmer McFudden Scribe
Mr and Mrs John Sands and daughters Vivian and Hazel Booth spent Saturday with Charley Davis and Juanita Rabinold. Rodney Booth and Ola Foster returned to college and teaching posts after the holidays. Ethel Booth resumed school in Davenport while others headed back to Washington area classes. Watkins Elriver recovers from severe appendicitis and is up but unable to return to work.
The Boston Post notes that ancient astronomers linked jewels to celestial bodies. A ruby signified Mars, sapphire for Jupiter, diamond for Saturn, emerald for Venus, amethyst for Mercury, with gold for the sun and pearls for the moon.
Cactus Joe declares he will not play penny ante games, arguing the stakes should be high enough to keep minds on the issue and reduce quarrels. He aims for a larger, more serious game to focus attention and settle disputes.
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