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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1919
Page
4
Publisher City Editor Mutual lists rates of 44 per week and 60 per three months in advance. It shows 1.25 per year in advance and 5.00 per year by mail, with 4.00 in another option. The fragment indicates pricing for subscriptions or ad space.
Judge Ben Lindsey recalls an interview in Germany with Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg during the Great War. He delivered Roosevelt’s invitation to Germany, noting Roosevelt would defend Belgium and the Lusitania as crimes. The piece portrays Roosevelt as a decisive leader who faced mobs in Cripple Creek and Denver while advocating gold standard.
The speaker laments cold weather worsensing rheumatics gout and other pains while praising science as a remedy against germs. He notes winter’s paradoxical health effects, vows to endure aches, and urges reliance on scientific understanding.
The text praises Teddy Roosevelt for unwavering stance on the gold standard and leadership qualities. It recalls his New York assembly days and his role with Major Gardner and General Wood in urging preparedness, arguing earlier action could have saved vast property and lives.
The Toledo Chronicle quotes a Marengo Sentinel Democrat notice noting folklore and weather myths and warns publishers have not raised prices to cover higher production costs. It says newsprint is only enough for six weeks and mills have not expanded in a decade, risking imports from abroad.
Senate conferees reach agreement on taxing war excess profits of corporations for 1920 and beyond, estimated to raise about 1.6 billion annually. Decision on 1919 rates deferred. The 50 percent war profits levy extension in 1920 applies to remaining war contracts.
A clipped composite quotes various editorials mocking inflation and wartime rhetoric. It pairs derisive jokes about egg and chicken prices with satirical lines on milk and a quip about European wartime outcomes.
In San Francisco on January 20 a street car ran out of control on a steep hill, jumped the track and crashed into a residence injuring sixteen people, three seriously. Passengers say the controller caught fire two blocks above a curve as the motorman jumped.
In Tottenham hospital wounded veterans from French and German fronts await Christmas hospitality as Red Cross volunteers, led by Denver unit nurses, plan small comforts. Sir Thomas Lipton hosts a party for the recuperating troops while bracelets, cards, and friendly visits help ease pain and restore spirits.
The Editor and Publisher reports 2166 English dailies with 519 morning and 1647 evening papers. New York leads in both morning and evening circulations. Daily newspaper reach is wide, with one copy reaching nearly every English speaking home. Advertising is cheaper than other paid media. 1918 saw 1178 publications discontinue, about 5 percent, and over 2300 consolidations. The Times grossed over 7 million in 1917. ethics and wartime performance cited as strong. Des Moines Capital notes.
An advertisement explains how sluggish kidneys fail to filter poisons, causing aches in joints and muscles. Foley Kidney Pills are promoted to strengthen and relieve kidney and bladder trouble. Lem mon's Pharmacy.
Promotion of Mother's Friend for external use to ease pregnancy discomforts and prepare the body for childbirth. Claims to relax and soften muscles, reduce pains, and promote restful nights, with a free motherhood book from Brodfeld Regulator Co. in Atlanta.
Notice of incorporation for Titus Co operative Company to be located in Titus, Washington County, Iowa. The charter outlines business in livestock and farm products, real estate, contracts, and finance with capital stock of 3000 dollars. Board of Directors to consist of five members serving one year with duties starting January 1919. Witnessed January 6, 1919.
Dr F M Edwards treated many women for liver and bowel issues for 17 years and developed a vegetable based olive tablet remedy. Marketed as a safe calomel substitute, the product promises normal bowel action and toxin removal. Sold by all druggists in 10c and 25c boxes.
Local passenger and freight train numbers list arrivals and departures with daily except Sunday notes. Corrected to December 8 1918 shows Nos 835 836 88 89 freight and Nos 429 430 450 passengers, plus several others with varying times and days.
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