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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1919
Page
4
The notice lists subscription terms for In City by Carrier, noting a 12 percent rate, a 60 unit period, and a price structure of 1.26 and 4.00 in unspecified units. It appears as a ledger-style excerpt without full context.
The piece argues for Hiram Johnson as a presidential candidate from California. It notes his California leadership, prior roles with Roosevelt, governorship, and Senate tenure, while acknowledging regional distance and the political scars from Hughes’s defeat. It hints at opposition and the likelihood of political echoes from recent contested races.
A study of desert and Santa Lucia mountain leaves shows rapid temperature shifts. Changes of 1 to 3 degrees Celsius occur in 20 to 60 seconds, and with wind the change can reach 5 degrees in about 30 seconds.
Observations at Mt. Wilson by Van der Bilt show that at high elevations the limit of unaided vision is around magnitude seven. Faint stars visible on the mountain are about two and a half times brighter than those seen at sea level due to dust laden atmospheric layers.
The article argues that true economy is not merely skipping necessities but using all resources including money to their best possible advantage. It emphasizes prudent allocation, minimal waste, and maximizing value in daily choices.
ABE MARTIN notes Grandma Pash has recovered from psoriasis as the neighborhood discusses daily life. He quips that buying a car might as well include a waste basket for circulars.
A reflective verse contrasts a hardworking man’s pride and fatigue with aging. The speaker notes the toll of continuous labor on body and mind, forecasting decline and the inevitability of failing strength as he imagines stopping to rest.
From Our Exchanges says over 700 soldiers lined up in Fairfield to receive county medals, including all Brighton enlisted men in Fairfield's Company M. The Brighton Enterprise notes the Rubio bank remains strong with an 8 percent dividend approved at the July 1 meeting and $1000 added to surplus. L. B. Luithly serves as cashier with directors Augustine Bailey Feltz Luithly Morgan Ramge and Sheetz.
S Hague rode one horse while Mr Wells’ trainer rode a sorrel that danced to band music. Under a trainer’s direction, later exhibitions at the park displayed intelligent horse stunts such as pivoting on a fore leg and playing dead, a welcome surprise for viewers.
The Brighton Enterprise reports road oil costs total $317.97 or 31 3¢ per front foot per lot. A 66 foot lot pays $2.20, corners $6.60. nonpayment within 30 days results in a property tax levy.
The Brighton Enterprise reports the final roll of honor for local service members. The list includes 190 names of soldiers and sailors from four neighboring townships, with 151 already discharged. Some names may be missing if not reported.
Brightons real estate surge spreads across farms with Joe Simmers big stock farm north of town selling to Joe Wolfe of Washington at 285 dollars per acre. Jim Thompson doubles on the W N Hyde farm north of Brighton, while C B Woodford sells 100 acres near the old C K Brown place for 510 dollars an acre. A Kansas buyer named Badger is expected to move to the area.
John Anwyl sold 140 acres on the Red Ball north of town to Will Crozier of V Washington for 400 dollars per acre. The W. G. Robertson estate, the old Walker place, sold to a Dakota buyer at 225 per acre. T. H. Barnes bought the Genkinger place 1 1/2 miles north of Ainsworth for 275 per acre. Harry Campbell sold his 50 acre farm north of town and bought the Frank Young farm, then resold it to Lytle and Moore of Washington.
The Crawfordsville Imprint notes Indiana crops are weaker than in the east with corn needing rain and thin small grain while Ohio reports a strong wheat oats and best small grain crop in years. Hay equals Iowa levels. corn stands cited as good in Ohio.
The most attractive feature was several fine riding horses owned by C. B. Wells of Riverview near Washington. Wells runs an extensive stable, five horses were secured to enhance the homecoming, arranged by 4. T. Davie and C. H. Gage and Mrs. A.
Two Charleston women were found aboard a train with 17 1/2 pints of liquor concealed in five belt pockets worn around the waist. Patrolman McIntosh and Chief Charnock ordered searches at Central station. the suspects were bonded $500 each to appear before the grand jury.
A Hawthorne quotation notes that inner dishonesty distorts all pleasures and concerns, making a person’s life resemble a staged performance. It underscores how authentic feeling vanishes when sincerity fails.
Government plans to place 4,000,000 veterans in better jobs after war training. Business interests back the effort to maximize earnings capacity and reallocate skilled workers to productive roles.
The War department via Col Arthur Woods coordinates 24 000 field reps and allied agencies to place ex service members back into civil work. Booklets aboard ships prearrange jobs, employment cards feed bureaus, and vocational guidance smooths transitions. The program aims to maximize the 4 million returning soldiers earning power.
Mrs E B McCutcheon leaves baby Betty in a buggy outside while Dan a white bull terrier stands guard. Pedestrians pause to admire the scene as Dan wards off approaches and the baby calmly feeds, with the owner confident in the dog's protection.
Miss Eldridge A. Niro of Yarmouth Massachusetts inherits between 50000 and 75000 from her uncle Fred Williams a 64 year old bachelor from Aberdeen Washington who died after a cancer diagnosis. Williams had lived as a recluse and saved money for over 30 years.
Sunbury Pa. introduces what is believed to be the first barber shop where customers can be shaved by appointment. A telephone installed by George Kilward Starner allows clients to consult at a set hour, similar to the doctor, at a small extra cost.
Stephen Pichon is depicted as France's foreign minister and leader of the reconstituted council of five allies. The portrait highlights his role in coordinating allied strategy and diplomacy during the postwar period.
The piece cites Bartlett by Wisdom featuring a Roman emperor story from the Gesta Romanorum Tale XVI. It describes workers unearthing a golden sarcophagus with inscriptions about expenditure possession and punishment, illustrating the paradoxes of wealth and memory.
Nostalgic tale of Ina, a young Swedish worker, who feels homesick not for her current place but for the home she lacks. Her mistress counters with praise of wages, light work, kindness, and friends, while Ina insists her longing is for a place she does not belong.
A soldier group staged a play where the hero aimed blank cartridges at bottles, while a concealed second soldier used a bayonet to break each bottle. Due to a misunderstanding the hero fired at the wrong end, while bottles at the opposite end were shattered.
The passage contrasts two types of malicious people active and passive. Actively malicious individuals take pleasure in belittling or injuring others through gossip or slander. Passively malicious people derive enjoyment from hearing negative information about others.
The notice lists arrival and departure times for multiple trains at Washington Branch stations including No 12 Express at 4 02 am and No 11 Express at 12 26 am, with numerous locals and freights daily except Sunday. It names agents H W Russel and J W Calvert and notes revisions corrected to December 8 1918.
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