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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1920
Page
4
The Journal pays tribute to J C Richardson longtime editor of the Keota Eagle. His death in mid life is linked to war work stress and illness after years of devoted service to his town and newspaper. He valued typographical neatness and community interests. The Journal mourns a conscientious editor and citizen.
The Washington County Board of Education invites bids by February 9 1920 at the Court House in Washington Iowa for text books and supplies for schools. Readings grades 1 8 arithmetic grades 1 8 spelling grades 4 8 geography grades 4 8.
Walt Mason satirizes prohibition and wood alcohol in a New Year pledge poem. He contrasts safe substitutes and warns that people fall for noxious spirits, ending with a quip about the law shutting off gin and rye and deaths along the road.
The Washington County board announces bids for textbooks and various subjects for 1918 1919 attendance levels totaling about two thousand students. Samples must stay in the county superintendent's office. Board sessions run February 6 7 and 9 1920 with final bid decisions by March 6 1920. The board may reject all or parts of bids. Kathryn Z Montgomery president Minnie R Conner secretary.
Notice from Washington Securities Co announces the board of directors and officers pending successor elections. F R Sage is President D J Ross Vice President and A E F Allen Secretary with two vacancies. Articles on file in Washington County Iowa Recorder's office dated January 1920.
A Paris general discovers his former cook is a war hero, a nurse who earned the red ribbon for bravery at the front. After the war she became a cook, wearing her decorations only on Sundays, and the general warmly embraces her amid culinary mishaps.
Notice of incorporation for Washington Securities Company of Washington Iowa certificate 28341. Describes business activities including lending, investing, mortgage security, property management and transfer, authorized capital stock 560000 dollars, five member board, annual stockholders meeting June second Wednesday, duration 1920 to 1939, indebtedness limit two thirds of capital stock.
Paris L information accuses cab drivers hotel men coffin dealers and grave diggers of exploiting mourners of fallen soldiers. The worst cases occur in Champagne and Somme where up to 65 francs charged for six mile rides and graveside services. Coffins cost 300 to 400 francs and exhumation fees add 60 francs plus 40 francs for 20 minutes work. Authorities are urged to act against these predatory practices.
The greatest cataract in the world is on the Yuaga River between Brazil and Argentina. The 210 foot precipice surpasses Niagara at 167 feet. The falls span 15 128 feet and move vast water volumes estimated near 100 000 tons per hour, with Iguazu Falls estimated at 140 000 000 some unit.
The congregation worshipped in a remodeled First Church with a nearly new modern structure though final pip organ work remains. Dr Wishart preached on future glory, urging humble trust in God as the church plans eight services in town and eight more in the wards during the dedication week led by Dr W T Wishart of Pittsburgh.
Notice from County Superintendent Kathryn Montgomery announces regular teachers' examinations to be held at the Court House on January 28 to 30, 1920. Eligibility requires twelve weeks of normal training or six months' regular or provincial certificate experience. Schedule outlines subjects by day with morning and afternoon sessions.
In a playful reference from the Seattle PostIntelligencer a quip about announcing the Lay of the Last Hen suggests that such a reveal would trigger widespread panic, echoing older worries about sensational literary works.
A Cleveland based ad promotes Zemo as a clean antiseptic liquid for skin troubles including eczema pimples blackheads blotches and ringworm. It claims penetration without stickiness or staining and offers a 35 cent bottle or one dollar extra large size. The E. W. Rose Co. markets the product.
Miss Mary Anderson, director of the U S women's bureau, reports that average candy wages fall short of 500 dollars yearly. She notes water prohibition could boost candy consumption. In 1914 U S candy output valued at 170 million dollars with a payroll of 25.5 million dollars across about 2,391 factories and 53,000 wage earners.
On the Mauretania voyage from Cherbourg to New York, a baby girl Frances Ast ley was born to Mrs. William F. Ast ley who emigrated from Scotland. Passengers presented a purse totaling $2,201 to the newborn as a gift aboard the liner.
More than 250000 tons of foodstuffs and raw cotton have been sent from the United States to Poland since last February. At one point supplies arrived at a rate of 5000 tons daily.
Four writers in turn report eczema cases unexplained by health prior to learning of Rasch's local poison irritation from a specific safety matches brand. Most patients developed burns on the thighs where match boxes were kept in trouser pockets.
Railway timetable notes Eastbound and Westbound arrivals and departures for multiple lines. Lists express and freight services with times, noting daily operation except Sunday and Tuesday Thursday Saturday adjustments. Station agent signatures and line abbreviations included.
Washington Masons and related bodies announce regular meetings on specified Fridays or Thursdays each month. L. D Langworthy serves as W M and L. D Langworthy as H P J W Morton. Rose Reid and Mildred Rice stated as secretaries or officers. Visiting fraters are welcome at Damascus Shrine No. 10 and other groups.
O F Covenant Lodge No. 101 holds weekly meetings Tuesdays at 7 30 PM in the I O O F hall on Iowa Avenue N inviting visiting members to attend. Schneider serves as noble grand and R S Keller assists.
Robert Roeckling administrator of mines at Karlsruhe and his brother Herman Ludwig received severe sentences for pillaging eastern France factories in 1918. Roeckling faces ten years confinement, 15 years exile, and a 2 million dollar fine for organizing the destruction and theft of machinery from Briey Micheville Longwy and other plants.
In Murcia province Spain there are several sulphur deposits. The La Surata de Lorca deposit near Lorca town is among the most important. Its bed extends about ten kilometers in length and one to two kilometers in width.
A child at Fred die's house leads to a playful moment when asked for a name for his newborn sister. He answers with earnest humor that they will name her Mrs Throckmorton after his mother, a remark heard at a kindergarten.
An old advertisement touts a cold remedy claimed to prevent deterioration of health, suitable for adults and children, promising safe treatment for colds grippe coughs and croup with no after effects. Available in bottles priced 60 cents and 1 20.
A vintage ad touts Dr Kings New Life pills as a gentle smooth acting laxative that treats bowels without harsh purgatives. Priced at 25 cents a bottle and available at all druggists.
An advertisement touts S. S. as a safe vegetable remedy to cleanse sluggish blood and treat pimples and skin irritations. It claims no minerals or chemicals and offers two bottles with free medical advice from a Medical Director in Atlanta Ga.
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