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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
4
In Fort Madison and Oskaloosa commentary, editors urge proceeding with caution in investments and praise railroads reforms, while poking at diplomacy and leadership. They cite McAdoo on railroads, question alliance wit and humor, and ponder Wrangle in Russia amid global tensions.
Community expresses strong support for a county fair yet notes organizing it requires substantial effort discussion and financial backing. Calls for volunteers to lead the effort and get the project over the line.
F. P. Mann cites a town retailers secretary claiming 40 percent of state commerce flows out due to insufficient advertising by small merchants. He notes a Devil's Lake North Dakota department store with 6,000 residents doing 600000 dollars in last year sales, excluding autos or costly machinery.
Abe Martin quips that a screen door spring is about the only thing that stays on the job. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hanger have sold their home and installed a doorbell on their closed car.
A narrator recounts reading misleading almanacs and drug ads from Hooper's pills. He describes illness fears from dubious remedies, blows through savings on tonics, and finally rejects the dependence, finding relief by discarding the useless potions.
A humorous anecdote describes a child asking his mother the middle name of lemon meringue pie. The tale contrasts a business overview with daily press circulation and ad spending, ending with a playful exchange about naming.
Iowa City July 15 One hundred twenty courses will be offered at the University of Iowa for the second term of summer school. The five week term runs from July 28 to August 31. Registration for the term and first term enrollment exceed last year, with about 1250 students registered for the first term and more than 200 supervisors of schools among them. Courses span chemistry economics sociology commerce education English German Greek history manual arts mathematics philosophy psychology physical education physics political science public speaking and stenography. Twenty five states and five foreign countries are represented, including China Japan Java Norway and the Philippine Islands, with students from eastern and western U.S. regions. Among foreign students are four Chinese one Japanese three Japanese one Norwegian and eight Filipinos.
Al len Foster, 31, of 412 North Sixth avenue, a coal shoveler for the Iowa Railway and Light Co, was electrocuted in the boiler room yesterday. He seized a live elevator chain and died almost instantly, his body found beside a coal car with hand still gripping the chain. Workmen last saw him about five minutes earlier.
The district attorney argues that a man is innocent until proven guilty but notes that after being found guilty three times his amateur standing is affected. He thanks the jury as the Louisville Courier Journal records the summing up.
A Dallas observation notes a wearying dynamic where a wife tires of a husband who values national life or politics over personal life and clothing demands, reflecting social tensions in marriage and gender roles.
NEW YORK July 15 War on powder and paint has been declared by the same women who helped pass the prohibition amendment. About 1400 Kings County WCTU members will lead an anti cosmetic campaign. Mrs. Geo F Pashley announced the new platform and urged efforts to save girls from demoralizing influences.
Fire at mid night Friday destroyed an elevator owned by D F Strawbaker in Oakville. Six bushels of corn stored inside were lost and bridge materials nearby were damaged. A rainstorm helped dampen nearby structures, limiting further damage. Estimated loss ten thousand dollars, partially insured.
Chicago July 15 Federal agents charged James Galbaugh manager of the Morrison Hotel and Tama Iowa guest William Sexton with violating prohibition laws. Agents say Galbaugh sold a pint to Sexton and $10 changed hands when they raided a room. Two pints of whisky were seized including one found in Galbaugh's pocket. They are to be arraigned today. Sexton was jailed after saying he had no friends in the city and could not obtain bonds.
In a crowded dining car the narrator sits opposite a quarrel partner. People nearby know both parties. The waiter, mistaken that the man is the narrator’s husband, presents both checks to him for payment, creating a moment of public embarrassment as the exchange proceeds.
The pigeon branch of the navy trains AO birds and Monty for forest patrols. Ongoing experiments aim to increase bird efficiency in duties, with constant work to improve capabilities and effectiveness.
Duncan abandons a banking job to study art after his mother funds his efforts. He buys sold paintings to boost success, but a young woman reveals the works were hers. She forgives him as her mother reunites with the painter, renewing his belief in his talent.
A debate about an ideal couple reveals one observer noting their thoughts align. The other questions which partner tends to think first, suggesting a gendered bias in perception.
A fierce hail storm damaged crops across northern Scott and southern Clinton counties, causing about a quarter of a million dollars in losses. The storm followed two narrow paths, with Princeton area worst hit. Cornfields were wiped out and fruit stripped from trees. hail filled the interurban track space north of Davenport.
A note from the New York Medical Journal urges keeping a hobby as a faithful servant. It cautions that if the hobby begins to ride you, it is time to seek another steed.
May Allison stars in The Cheater a two day engagement at Fox Theatre beginning next Saturday touted as a photoplay sensation of the year The drama follows Lily Meany healer of fake cures who faces a moral wake up at her ancient home as Judah Lord Asgarby seeks healing for his incurable sister Eve The story centers on faith truth and a dramatic turnaround
Screen adaptation of Gaston Leroux's novel will play Friday and Saturday. Realart release features a locked room mystery in a French chateau with intriguing attacks on a girl. Emile Chautard directs with strong photography and Lorin Baker stars as the clever reporter solving the case.
A historical timetable fragment lists passenger and freight trains for the Washington Branch with departure and arrival times. It notes local passenger trains No 429 and No 449, local freight Nos 836 and others, several departures from early morning to late evening, and amendments such as No 92 annulled and stock extra at 7 46 a m.
Announcements list regular meeting nights for Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M and Cyrus Chapter No 18 R A M with officers and secretaries. Also Bethlenhem Commandery No 45 K T, Washington Chapter No 98 O E S and Damascus Shrine No 10 W W S of J schedule monthly dates. Covenant Lodge No 101 invites visiting members to 1 O O P hall Tuesday evenings.
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