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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1919
Page
4
The essay celebrates the end of prohibition, praising the long campaign by temperance supporters. It recalls blue ribbon pledges and stage plays, notes lives harmed by alcohol, and declares booze banished though glimpses of minor revivals may persist. It argues the United States leads a universal taboo against intoxicants and questions future habits.
A faded figure once supreme king, Wilhelm, endures scorn abroad as rain and mist dampen memories. Once hailed with royal keys, he wanders a world that shuns him, fearing execution or exile as justice and contempt drive his lingering sorrow.
Governor Harding quotes a home as an anchor against evil in a legislative address. The Oskaloosa Herald notes Broek in Helland as the cleanest city, while Hoover’s German food delegates gain fame by comparison. Denver records 5200 deaths in 1918 due to influenza, reflecting a global trend.
The Burlington Hawk eye notes Ottumwa’s growing impact from long running community efforts. It reflects on towns inviting speakers and carrying on local work to gain results, praising Ottumwa’s solid beginning and suggesting learning comes from action.
Westerns star G. M. Anderson known as Broncho Billy appears at Fox theater Monday for matinee and evening shows in Red Blood and Yellow. The film marks his first multi reel production with a tale of frontier law and self reliance.
The text outlines a story about a son’s love for his mother and the sacrifice he would endure to bring joy to her dreary life. It praises the blend of humor, suspense, and emotion that define a successful film.
A 1918 Hampshire hog industry feature celebrates strong public sales with cash-only transactions, high averages, and profits for farmers. It notes record growth for the American Hampshire Swine Record Association, a new modern office, and widespread show success at the National Swine Show and Chicago International, with multiple breed records and high dressing percentages.
Edward Prunier of New Haven a private in the 102d infantry 26th Division reports Darmstadt civilians faced starvation while American forces were absent. Mangel soup made from mangels boiled in water formed the chief diet. he describes scarce food, guards, and Red Cross aid sustaining 35 American prisoners sent YMCA games equipment from the United States.
Differences between officers and workers at Jacob E. Decker & Sons packing plant in Mason City were settled and the men will return to work at 7 o clock. The deal ends a labor stoppage that halted operations.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide a calomel-free laxative solution for chronic constipation and torpid liver. The sugar coated olive colored pills claim no griping and promote normal bowel and liver action with one or two tablets at bedtime. Thousands endorse the remedy and it is sold at drug stores nationwide.
In the morning a work stoppage began after a statement of demands by the men. The men left work Tuesday morning and a settlement followed a conference between the workmen's committee and company officers. Six hundred fifty workers were affected.
The notice lists arrival and departure times for multiple local passenger and freight trains, including Nos 450 430 836 and 429 449 835 Sheldon agents. It notes daily service except Sundays and provides corrected dates as of December 8 1918.
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