Peace at Last as Germany Reaches War End Pact
The piece argues that a peace treaty with Germany is formalized Saturday, noting the US was not present at the ceremony. It asserts Germany will pay reparations, recover quickly, and that Europe faces ongoing reconstruction and shortages. The writer contrasts US influence with Europe’s distress and foresees a cautious path to lasting peace and readjustment.
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Germany
United States
Senate
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Abe Martin Considers Th e Flag and Oil Drillers
A funny local item notes a new 14 per cent alcohol tincture at Elite Drug Store priced at one dollar while it lasts. Con stable Plum muses aloud on whether the flag should follow the oil well driller as he quaffs the can.
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Plum
Thrift as a Path to Security and Debt Avoidance
The piece argues thrift as the sanest choice, urging workers to save as demand rises and wages grow. It warns that debt and bailiffs threaten stability, urging prudent spending now to secure a rainy day and a peaceful old age.
War’s Demoralizing Impact Across World Society
The author reflects on the vast mobilization of tens of millions to arms and the ensuing mental distress for civilians including women and children. The piece asserts war causes radical social disruption and suggests a long road to recovery, potentially lasting decades.
Great Year of Business and Advertising Noted
A 1919 summary notes unprecedented business and advertising activity, highlighting the Sioux City Tribune’s claim that no prior year matched the volume seen that year. The clipping emphasizes record commerce and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Tribune
Whisky Everclear Contrast Warned by Des Moines Register
The Des Moines Register notes a wide gap between legitimate whisky and wood alcohol. It warns that consuming wood alcohol can dull the senses and prevent safe ascent, emphasizing dangers in an ironic quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Small Advertiser Outlasts Big Spenders in Market War
The exchange notes a thrifty merchant who maintains steady ads in small space outlasting a larger rival who sporadically spends a quarter to a half page and then vanishes from public view, withdrawing behind the scenes.
Notice of Incorporation Washington Securities Company
Washington Securities Company of Washington Iowa cert number 28341 is incorporated under Iowa law. The firm will loan and invest money buy sell notes mortgages bonds and other securities and may issue debentures and hold property. Authorized capital stock is 50000 dollars in 100 dollar shares with board determined calls. Corporate period funding and terms to be set by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Securities Company
Washington, Iowa
Washington
Iowa
Code of Iowa
Washington County
Board of Directors
Washington Securities Co. Articles and directors notice
Articles filed January 5 1920 set terms from 1939 termination and board size five with annual meetings on the second Wednesday in June at eight pm. F R Sage D J Ross and C M Keck initially serve as directors with two vacancies. Sage as president, Ross vice president, Allen secretary. Washington Iowa notice dated January 1920 by Washington Securities Co. and incorporators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
F. R. Sage
D. J. Ross
C. M. Keck
A. E. Allen
Recorder
Washington County
Iowa
Washington, Iowa
Washington Securities CO
The Cross Roads by H. A. W A rural snapshot of highways and schools
A reflective piece by H. A. W on crossing roads and changing mobility. The author ponders future changes as autos proliferate and wonders if entertainment or commerce will dominate. He recalls a local orchard feud with Grimes Golden and Ben Davis and a willow twig.
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Corn School
Hoss Shay
Old Grimes Golden
Ben Davis
Musterole Relief Promises Ease for Aches and Colds
Popular want ad touts Musterole as a versatile ointment for bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma rheumatism and lumbago. It claims doctor and nurse recommendations and lists 30c 60c and hospital size jars with wide daily use.
Olive Tablets Promote Normal Bowel Action
An advertisement extols Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy for constipation and biliousness. The copy claims the tablets soothe the liver and bowels without forcing unnatural action and promise quick relief and better digestion.
Mary Be Clarke of Keota Obituary Remembered in Keota
Former Keota resident Mary Be Clarke died December 30 at her daughter’s home in Lincoln Nebraska. Born in Bath New Hampshire in 1834 she moved with husband John C Clarke across the Midwest to Wisconsin Illinois Iowa and finally Keota. She helped start the Keota public library led local literary and music efforts and wrote poems and prose published in local papers. Survived by three children seven granddaughters and two grandsons her life spanned farming teaching business and civic leadership in Keota. Funeral services were held in University Place Lincoln and burial followed in Keota.
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Alexander and
Mary Cogswell Carson
Bath
New Hampshire
M. E. Clarke
John C. Carke
Mary Carson
Mary
New England
West
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Peoria
Ill
Mr. Clarke
Iowa
Mississippi River
Johnson County
Mercantile Bee
Sigourney
Keota
James Ferdinand
Genevieve
Harry
S. K. Leacox
Bird
Motron
Keata
Eastern Star
Clarke
University Place
J. F. Clarke
Ottumwa
J. B. Schreckengast
Lincoln, Nebr
Harry Clarke
Kansas City
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Hair Color
Sage and Sulphur Compound, sold as Wyeth's Lace and Sulphur, darkens gray hair to a natural glossy shade. A downtown druggist touts its even color, with one or two applications yielding a darker, youthful look.
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Jyeth
Wyeth
Golden Rods in Iowa Lanes Verse Note
A clipped verse evokes autumn fields in Iowa with references to golden-rod and Tyrian asters along rural lanes. It contrasts cultivation and fashion of crops against lingering ornamental blooms while noting grain fields filling the land.
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Iowa
Railway Time Table for c. BR J P Corrected May 1919
Schedule of eastbound and westbound trains from Washington and Calvert stations with arrivals, departures, serviced numbers, and exceptions. Notes include special days Tuesday Thursday Saturday and Sunday service changes, and lines indicating local passenger and freight movements.
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W Calvert Agent
Iowa Lanes and the Land’s Food Call
The poem recalls the prairie bloom and wild beauty of Iowa as dawn brings bread for the world. It contrasts the land’s nursery of wild life with the harvest demands that reshape the fields and limit the lanes for human toil.
Acerra Transforms From Marsh to Health Resort
From Marsh to Health Resort in Acerra Italy the town became famous as a health retreat after marsh drainage. The area once suffered extreme unhealthfulness before improvement.
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Acerra
Italy
Masonic Lodges and Fraternal Orders Meet Monthly
Regular meetings announced for LODGES Washington Lodge No 96 Cyrus Chapter No 18 Bethlehem Commandery No 45 Washington Chapter No 8 and 10 O F Covenant Lodge 101 with meeting nights and officers listed Visiting fraters welcomed and cordial invitations extended to visiting members Carl Schneider noble grand and R B Keller noted.
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Washington Lodge
A. M
L. D Langworthy
W. M. Glenn B. Mace
Cyrus
L. D. Langworthy
H. P. J. W. Morton
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
J. D. Glasgow
E. C
J. W. Morton
Washington
O. B
R H Walker
W. M
Rose Reid
O. F.—Covenant Lodge No. 101
O. F
N. Lown
Carl Schneider
Noble Grand
Keller
Corcoran Warns On Sunlight For Oil Paintings
The Corcoran art gallery cautions that hanging oil paintings near windows or beside stoves radiators can speed sun exposure and heat drying the oil causing cracking and damage to the artwork.
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Corcoran Art Gallery
Necessary Pugilistic Turn Proposed for Minutes
Mr Rafferty argues that sometimes a boxing match is needed to make minutes worth reading. He suggests starting a bout to liven up a dull prior meeting and justify its lengthy record.
Women endorse Lydia E. Pinkham remedy in Bayonne notice
Bayonne readers report health recovery after using Lydia E. Pinkham medicine for female ailments. A testimonial from Mrs. Anna Sleva of 25 East 17th Street claims strength returned after taking the tonic. The notice invites others to learn about the product and its benefits.
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N. J
Jeal
Elao
Anna Sleva
East 17Th Street
Bayonne
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E.kham
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Miller
Iseptic
Gil
Sherman Grothera
The
Dr. Edwards
Mary BE. Carson Clarke
Washington Ee
H. W. Russel
Iona
Brighton
LO. C. F
North
Iowa Cuewmens
Clair Booth
Elmer McFadden
Lydia E
Physicians and Surgeong
A. John Droz
Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Lemkey
Washington, IA
8. H. Bateman
Blair
J. E. Gton
M. D
F. & M. Bank
Chiropractors
Southeast Corner
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Cordelia E. Klopfenstein
M. Bank Bldg
G. W.meyer
Keota, Iowa
M. B. Sartor Mra. M. H. Sartor Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Gouthenss
Attorne
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
T. A. Michels
Temple Building
Black
Cc. J. Wilson
Kte
Cc. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Journal Office
Morrison & Morrison
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
Abstract Department
W. M. Keeley
Jashington
W. H. Butterfield
Crail’s
Austin Sutherland
Tate
J. D. Dayton
Westchester
Perms
Rome
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