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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1919
Page
4
The writer celebrates Picter as a capable journalist while poking fun at the toil of dishpan cleaning. They tease Orville about advancing into the position and hint at support for Woman Suffrage. The piece ends noting the struggle between dishwashing monotony and poetic effort.
Prince Lichnowsky, former German ambassador to Great Britain, appeals for a peace that avoids tyranny and mutilation. He argues for Germany to restore boundaries, pay debts, and participate in a league of nations rooted in hearts, not statutes. The piece presents his plea as a sane, humane alternative to punitive terms.
A reflective piece critiques rural road conditions and funding. It contrasts dry weather perfection with wet seasons that sap progress, noting repeated costly efforts to improve the highway and the frustration of weather changing outcomes. The poem laments recurring cycles of effort and failure.
The text lists twelve German aims reportedly ridiculed by critics, including removal of British forces, annexations in Belgium and France, control of coaling stations and colonies, and the harsh terms proposed for Britain, Russia, and new borders, framed as a warning against mercy.
A fragment notes German remorse over past sins and the nation’s struggle to salvage whatever remains from defeat. It laments the failure to achieve aims and depicts a focus on preserving assets amid ruin.
A short editorial urges building good roads as spring signs appear near Wallace school in east Washington while calling voters to action in upcoming city elections. It also highlights Armenian relief efforts with stark reports from Ravished Armenia and appeals for aid.
Clipped comment from Marshalltown Times Republic an and Des Moines Register notes on Taft and a buzzing presidential issue. The governor’s road proposal marks a notable shift in state public opinion, aligning with broader Florida style reforms.
Iowa legislature nears a possible advance on the road issue as the Iowa City Citizen notes. The Cedar Rapids Republican cites a German submarine tale to illustrate blind obedience and lack of independent thought following an armistice, contrasting it with the need for leadership.
Burlington union leaders report broad labor opposition to a proposed state public utilities commission bill. The Teamsters condemn the measure and urge Des Moines officials to reject it. Other local unions are expected to follow, while supporters say the bill will pass.
Nels Larson was reported killed in action on November 9 in France. A December 9 sighting contradicts the death notice, prompting withdrawal of probate on his will leaving property to his sweetheart. The War Department still records him as dead pending new information.
Attorney General H M Havner said Friday there is little chance of strict enforcement of Iowa blue laws unless repealed by the Thirty eighth General Assembly. He denied plans for enforcement if the legislature takes no action and noted no moves in either house or senate toward repeal yet.
A two year old session proposal resurfaced outlining strict Sunday closing for all establishments. The plan would ban running street cars and enforce closures on drug stores ice cream parlors restaurants cigar stores and similar venues.
Superintendent Mackin says the Knoxville inebriety hospital will close within weeks as the legislature creates a feeble minded children’s home. The Glenwood institution is crowded with 300 subnormal children already and 500 more in the state may be admitted to the Knoxville facility in two to three years. Mackin supports the change and remains head of the Knoxville hospital under the new plan.
Bishop Thomas Nicholson of Chicago unveils a five year campaign to raise 115 million dollars for a worldwide Methodist Episcopal program. He describes a policy of open Christian righteousness guiding government and commerce, with new hospitals, better schools, and improved housing for all.
White named Educational Director to oversee the Y M C A plan for educating American soldiers overseas. He leads a team with prior posts in Buffalo and San Francisco and experience with the World Committee, from basement to flagpole, guiding all phases of the department work.
A trusted antiseptic liquid claims to stop itching instantly and clear eczema, pimples, rashes, and blackheads. Available from druggists for 35 cents or a larger bottle for a dollar, Zemo is marketed as safe for tender skin by The A. Rose Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
An advertisement extols Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for kidney liver bladder and stomach troubles and related ailments. It asserts the product cleanses kidneys restores energy and health and advises daily use with continued treatment to prevent relapse. The copy includes warnings about kidney function and urges readers to buy the original product through their druggist.
The instructional secretary oversees correspondence course secretary and secretaries for extension lectures and library service, reorganizing administrative duties across the system.
Mrs. W. E. Scott of Peoria Illinois reports her husband suffered years with stomach trouble before using Chamberlains Tablets which cured him and saved him much suffering. The ad urges others to try them, sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
John R. Mott general secretary of the National War Work Council of the Y M C A is named a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor. He accepts the award as recognition of YMCA war work aiding morale and brotherhood between France and the United States, with hundreds of American Y workers in French armies and over 1500 Foyers du Soldat.
Washington reports Health Sunday has been moved from February 1 to February 23 to avoid conflict with Theodore Roosevelt memorial services. Surgeon General Ilue of the public health service notes many leading ministers will urge congregations on health Sunday to promote physical and moral cleanliness.
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