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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1919
Page
4
The Rail Road Situation and Wage Disputes
A discussion on freight rate increases as a response to government railway management costs. The piece notes rising labor expenses, debates fairness of wage distribution, and potential broad price inflation if current scales persist. It contrasts prewar conditions with present labor dynamics and questions impacts on teachers and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
United States
Rippling Rhymes Reflect on Peace Time After War
The poem laments postwar calm and returns to familiar topics. It notes auto fans, fashion, and shop talk alongside lingering wartime memories. It critiques politicians and social chatter, wondering if old wartime themes will recur.
Rail shipping limits and rail management raise wartime prices
The writer notes port closures and shipping shortages pushed stock high and that prices will adjust after shipping resumes though not to prewar levels. They condemn railway control as leading to an intolerable tangle and autocratic power in the manager general, questioning its capacity to handle the burden.
Community Center as Soldier Memorial Grows
The piece notes John L. Sullivan’s temperance lectures and intrigue over Bolshevik debt repudiation. It observes ships carrying grain to hungry Europe, the Kaiser and crown prince smoking, and rising support for a community center memorial building to aid returning soldiers and improve postwar organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coun
Memorial satisfaction rests with those most affected
The remark notes that those directly involved are most pleased with a memorial, underscoring the personal dimension of remembrance and the value of honoring the affected parties.
Humorous Clip Snippets From Iowa Papers
A collection of snide remarks from Des Moines Register Sumner Gazette and Cedar Rapids Republican remarking on Bolshevists cigars beards and a jest about the ex Kaiser and ex crown prince. The lines mock consumption manners grooming and royal vanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Editor Receives An unsigned North English Letter Criticizing Harding
The Sentinel and Democrat editor replies to an unsigned North English letter criticizing last week’s remarks on Gov. Harding and the Ida Grove case. He mocks the writer as a libertine and moral leper, while inviting reader reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel and Democrat
North English
Gov. Harding
Ida Grove
Mareng Sentinel- Democrat
France and Germany pay and prices debate in Aisne report
The French High Commission cites that American soldiers earned five times French pay, arguing profiteering by merchants is not France's fault. It details Germany’s wartime destruction valued at 120 billion dollars, with France bearing threefold tax increases and massive agricultural losses. Monsieur Tardieu urged speed to aid reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
French High Commission
Department of the Aisne
Amer
Committee
le Petit Journal
Monsieur Tardieu
America
Notice of Will probate for Mrs McConaughy
There is a will on file in the District Court of Washington County Iowa purporting to be the last will of Mrs McConaughy deceased. The hearing to determine and probate the will is set for Monday January 27 1919 at 10 o clock a m in the January term 1919. J D Glasgow Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Washington County
Iowa
8. P. McConaughy
J. D. Glasgow
When Soft Answer Fails in a Classroom Tale
A schoolteacher asks Willie what amuses students and Willie’s soft reply does not satisfy her. The scene shows little wrath turned away and hints at the mischief in the desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Willie
Willie
It Is Done by Graceful Aging Said to Change How Women Age
A witty line asserts contentment with aging leads to a natural gray grace. The remark frames aging as personal choice and style. It emphasizes dignity over youth and hints at self acceptance.
U S Wheat Program To Be Announced Soon
Chicago reports Frank G. Crowell of the Food Administration Grain Corp says the full program will be released this week. He notes no changes to 1918 crop policy and outlines plans to sell reserve wheat to millers where needed at about 12 cents above base prices. Distribution will depend on milling capacity and February needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Food Administration
Frank G. Crowell
Food Administration Grain Corporation
Congress
Crowell
Middle West
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Toledo
Cleveland
Rocky Mountains
German Propaganda Still Very Active
The article discusses persistent wartime rumors in America claiming France is rich now while American troops were exploited by French merchants. It questions U S aid and criticizes the idea of rehabilitation programs for devastated France and its families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
France
Germany
American Committee
Grain stocks lift wheat prospects as July draws near
The article notes Dlone with 27,000,000 bushels and Sinneapolis near 30,000,000 bushels. Analysts predict 100,000,900 bushels more wheat from the 1918 crop will be held over by July 1. Mr. Crowell spoke on the wheat situation and dismissed rumors that the government canceled 1,000,000 barrels of flour contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlone
Sinneapolis
Crowell
Food Administration
Child and Grandfather Discuss Imaginary Adventure Tale
A seven year old boy named Enoch describes an imagined voyage with dangers at land sea and air. He says his sister Jean would be left at home after a playful quip about kissing her before departure. The exchange centers on safety and bravado in playful storytelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Enoch
Grandfather
Chistle
Applause Machine Proposed for Film Studios
A quip on cruelty to actors suggests a novel invention, a clamp of cast-iron hands with percussion caps to provide constant applause for movie studios. The joke frames invention as a remedy for the lonely silence when actors are unseen beyond the camera.
GOLD MEDAL MARIEUO Capsules Promoted For Disease Relief
An advertisement extols Gold Medal Marieuo Capsules as a long standing remedy for indigestion insomnia rheumatism and back pain. It claims the product is imported from Holland and offers a money back guarantee for genuine Cold Mydat packaging sold in stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flollend
Joan's Liniment Promises Quick Aches Relief
An advertisement touts Joan's Liniment for external aches and strains. It claims rapid soothing relief for back cramps stiffness and sore muscles without rubbing in and emphasizes clean economical use and easy dr irritant penetration through non frictional application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
Railway timetable corrections for 1918 eastbound and westbound trains
United timetable notices list corrected schedules for eastbound and westbound services including No. 12 Express No. 30 Lo. Pass No. 50 Lo. Pass and No. 86 Frt with 6 10 p m 11 30 a m etc. Washington Branch local and freight trains detailed with daily operation notes and Sunday exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Branch
Lo West Lim
Pelee
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John L. Sullivan
Atlantic
Europe
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U. S
Man Bros
Pioneer Drug Store
Dene Syrnes
Eng
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Winifred Jones
Stockton
Sloan
B&q
Parssenger
H H. W. Russ
J. W. Calvert
Physicians and Surgeons
A. Joan Droz
Irvin BE. Huston
Lemsey’s
Washington, IA
Office
DR. S. TL. Bateman
Blair Ridg
Chiropractors
M. H
Sartor
Sartor Chiropractors
Klein Klothing Ko
Red
Washington, Lowa
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Ashington County
Austin Sutherland
C. J. Wilson
C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Journal
Morrison & Morrison
Washington, Iowa
Beicher, Livingston & Richer: Law
Abstract Department
W. M. Keeley
W. IL
Butterfield
Crail
Wash'ngton
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Ralph L. Bunce
W. M
J. W. Morton
R. H. Walker
Rose Reid
O. O. F.—Covenant Lodge No. 101
Iowa Ave
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Noble Grand
Keller
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