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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1919
Page
4
Practical Sug gestion: a kitchen tale of domestic planning
A reader replies to a newspaper suggestion about dishwashing by recounting a fictional day in the life of a housekeeper. The verse humorously contrasts a man’s plan with the real chaos of chores and family interruptions as dinner nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Journal
Washington builds new sale pavilion and union depot
The notice discusses adding a sale pavilion to Washington's 191 percent building plan and mentions a new union depot. It notes possible gains for Kaiser and comments on railroads taking over, implying broader wartime strategic stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sale Pavilion
Union Depot
War thrift fades as peace sparks renewed hoarding
The speaker recalls wartime thrift and self denial but, after news of victory, admits a craving to spend saved money. He observes others rushing to trade and buy luxuries, lamenting the return to wasteful habits as peace follows war.
Government action needed on releasing detainees
The passage argues the government should release detainees and notes then discusses hunting licenses as a metaphor. It mentions soldiers writing home expressing a desire to be home and reflects on policy and public sentiment.
Skunk Jibe and Packing Shift Touch Noted Across Papers
A clipping roundup notes editors remarking on a Kaiser label mischief, Busch beer entering St Louis packing, and a push to diversify meat processing amid concentration. It cites Des Moines and Cedar Rapids papers predicting conference friction and a cold spell effect on readers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Busch Beer
Cedar Rapids
Lightning losses heavy in Iowa during 1918
In Des Moines on January 10, reports show hundreds of thousands of dollars in food value and thousands of bushels of grain lost to severe lightning in 1918 across six major farming states. Fire marshals urge proper lightning rod installation on farm buildings to prevent further destruction and warn of high grain prices and ongoing need for safety measures into 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Middle West
Nc En
Wauwate
Wisconsin
Europe
America
Tribute by Major Mercardier to American Committee for Devastated France
Major Maurice Mercardier of the French army praises the American Committee for Devastated France. He recalls their rapid relief work in the Aisne sector, erecting huts, providing canteens, clothing, and food for refugees. He notes the gratitude of locals who blessed the "bonnes dames Americaines" and commends American women for saving lives under harsh conditions. France thanks their effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Mercardier
France
Aisne
Aisne Department
Bonnes Dames Americaines
America
Committee For
War drives Oregon schools to use papers as texts
In Portland and across Oregon the war boosts interest in current history and geography. Newspapers are used as textbooks in schools. The state issues a standard citizenship study, with free instruction for applicants and classes formed where demand exists. County superintendents receive guidance to inform teachers.
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Portland
Oregon
Ade Today Promises Interest for Readers
A brief note hints at items of interest in the Ade daily issue. Readers are urged to check the edition for engaging features, notable notices, and local updates.
20 000 Strikers Riot in South America
Buenos Aires reports a 24 hour general strike in protest of state force. 20 000 strikers at Tasenu Iron foundry surrounded workers to remove strike breakers. Streetcars and taxicabs overturned. Five metal workers killed and thirty wounded Tuesday. Over 100 000 laborers affected as unions join. Government uses mounted police to escort workers. Big downtown firms close as transportation halts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Vasena
Tasenu
Mant
National Mounted Police
Regional Labor Federation
Fifth Labor Congress
Titus Area News Briefs Include School Reopenings and Sales
Miss Nellie Kleese resumes teaching at Montezuma after vacation. Franklin Centre school opens after Spanish influenza break. Will Ingham seeks a January 14 closing out sale. John Atkinson ships hogs from Titus. Jim Combs ships corn to Missouri. Mrs. Bentley Craig dies. Titus expected to host a new store. C A Brook ships cattle from Titus.
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Titus
Nellie Kleese
Montezuma
J. L
V. V. Lemley
George
Wellston
Franklin Centre School
Lucy Pierce
Will Dea
Will Ingham
John Atkinson
Bentley Craig
Isabelle Davis
Winifred Carris
Jim Combs
Missouri
C. A. Brook
Community Scenes And Farewell From Weest Chester
Modest winter evenings bring sledding moonlight and social visits as Edgar Porter and neighbors host gatherings. Hogs delivered to Washington buyers. Claud Rhodebeck and Ora plan to move to a farm northwest of Weest Chester. Neighbors assist with corn deliveries to town for shipment to the western state amid a light crop year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Edgar Porter
Lloyd Humeston
Raymond Lloyd
Sam McKee
Washington
Walter Nicholson
Edgar Porters
Walter Nicholsons
Edwards
Lewia Smith
Chester
Ches, Cherry
J. N. Phillips
Army Handles Big Mail
Paris announces the central post office for the army in France handles more than 600000 pieces of mail daily. The American doughboy in France has become the world s most prolific letter writer and the Y M C A will spend over 2006000 for writing paper and envelopes for soldiers.
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Paris
France
Railway Time Table Corrected to June First 1918
Railway timetable notes eastbound and westbound arrivals and departures for multiple trains on the No 12 Express No 30 Lo Pass No 60 Lo Pass No 6 Lo Botan No 6 Lo Frt No 8 Lo Frt and local passenger and freight services. Entries show daily except Sunday operations and agent signatures H W Russel and J W Calvert with dates corrected to December 8 1918 for Westbound and related notes.
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Bot. Onan
H. W, Russel
Ohio College Girl Recounts Health Return by Vinci
An Ohio Urbana college student Miss Adelaide Carter describes recovering from nervous run down illness with Vinci gaining appetite and strength. Sherman Bros. and druggists advertise Saxol Salve for eczema with money back offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
Urbana
Ohio
Adelaide Carter
Miss Carter
Sherman Bros. and
Blood purifier advertises Swift Specific product
In this health ad the Swift Specific Co promotes S. S. & ., a blood purifier and strengthener sold by druggists. It claims to cleanse the blood and strengthen the whole system, urging careful heed to impure blood and sluggish circulation. Free information on blood supply is offered by Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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