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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1920
Page
4
The paper asks regular and occasional contributors to attach names to all communications and to keep submissions concise and in character. It notes many long letters overwhelm the linotype and press, and explains limited space prevents publishing every item while inviting community news from regular correspondents.
Des Moines Capital portrays Colonel William J. Bryan as seizing control of a leaderless Democratic Party and poised to win the presidential nomination. It notes his fortitude against saloon opposition and his broad public reach and appeal, especially among women, while acknowledging Senate opposition to the peace treaty.
A humorous remark notes a woman leaving a car door open and ponders what makes a man successful who can quote poetry. The exchange hints at social stereotypes and witty banter.
A poet urges thrift over upheaval praising steady work and saving small sums to support stability. He highlights homeowners, tradespeople, and clerks as exemplars of prudent living, condemning agitators and reckless spending while urging calm, law, and order as national medicine.
Colonel Bryan declares against strikes in all large industries and demands labor adjustment boards. No other presidential candidate has adopted this stance.
At the Presbyterian church gathering Mrs. Sam Forman was chosen first vice president, Mrs. C. S. Lemmon second vice president, Mrs. A. M. Cowden corresponding secretary, Mrs. W. W. Wilson recording secretary, and Mrs. Fred Neiswanger treasurer. The president position remains to be filled. Cards of mission reports and a China focus were shared, and a plan to send clothing to a home mission in South Dakota was approved. Fifteen dresses toward Armenians were completed as part of a sewing project.
Dubuque reports Dr. Jeanette Throckmorton of the U S Public Health Service warns young women against promiscuous kissing and spooning with men of unknown health. She condemns the shimmy and tight short skirts and urges simple dress and modest makeup.
Twenty five states have ratified the federal women suffrage amendment. Five more have planned special sessions or are set to call them. Iowa joined July 2, 1919, and the Thirty-eighth General Assembly granted presidential suffrage.
Opals stand out among gems for color arising from its internal structure rather than mineral staining. Tiny cracks reflect light at various angles creating brilliant tints. Amethyst is a quartz variety containing 5 to 16 percent water.
Directors of the Iowa Motor Trades Bureau met at Des Moines and endorsed the Townsend Highway bill while pledging to back prosecutors of car theft under the federal law. They urged national registration simplification, law enforcement cooperation, and planned state meetings with a Cedar Rapids convention.
Chicago dealers report low price suits start at 45 dollars while higher priced lines push profit. Manufacturers warn sharp competition keeps costs tight despite demand.
In Syracuse New York a new treatment for rheumatism is touted as miraculous by hundreds of users It says the remedy neutralizes uric acid and lime salts in blood and relieves soreness stiffness and swelling After trials the benefactor offers a free full size package upon mailing this notice with name and address and 10e for postage to F H Delano Square Building Syracuse Griffin Jean
An advertisement states catarrhal deafness cannot be cured locally and must be treated through the bloodstream. It explains that inflammation of the Eustachian tube causes hearing loss, and promises Hall's Catarrh Medicine can cure most cases with a $100 reward for any uncured case. Circulation letters and druggists are noted from Toledo Ohio.
Train list shows eastbound westbound departures arrivals for multiple lines including No 12 Express No 30 Lo Pass No 50 Lo Pass No 80 Lo Frt No 88 Lo Frt and No 11 Express No 49 Lo Pass No 29 Lo Pass No 87 Lo Frt No 89 Lo Frt with times from 4:02 a m to 11:30 a m and a Washington Branch section outlining local passenger and freight schedules with daily except Sunday notes and a December 8 1918 correction by agent H W Russell and Calvert agent including No 92 Local and No 8 Passenger schedules with day restrictions.
Washington Lodge No 96 A F and A M meets first Friday each month under W M L D Langworthy with Glenn E B Mace as secretary. Cyrus Chapter No 18 RA meets second Friday monthly under LD Langworthy H P J W Morton secretary. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT meets third Friday monthly under J D Glasgow E C and H Richards recorder. Washington Chapter No 08 IO B meets second Thursday monthly under Mrs Richard Walker W M and Mrs Robe Reid secretary. Visiting fraters are welcome.
A National Geographic Society bulletin notes Arcturus shines with deep orange color and first order brightness, radiating about 500 times as much light as our sun, a comparison highlighting its prominence in the night sky.
A brief quotation urges endurance through life’s pain and trouble to foster thoughtfulness and resignation while keeping cheer. Attributed to J. H. Newman.
A mother recalls her daughter bringing home a dirty friend after school. The child explains she tags along to appear cleaner by contrast, a humorous reverse admiration that amused the household.
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