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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
4
A Cedar Rapids Republican editorial mocks the league of nations while the Iowa City Press jokes about the James boys. A Journal letter complains Washington lacks hotels, calling it a major handicap, and a reader recalls a fur coat tale read in a column.
A poet sits by a dwelling and yearns to write of the deep sea yet cannot hear tales from seasoned mariners. He seeks legends of reefs, lagoons, and battles, while mariners guard their secrets, save for mentions of War ren Harding and distant shores.
A collection of editorial remarks contrasts work effort with high living costs. It cites opinions from the Montezuma Republican and Boston Transcript urging universal employment, critiques on wages, and suggestions about housing and transportation. It also notes comparisons between Roosevelt and Coolidge and ponders the effect on the women’s vote.
In Burlington a newly married groom vanished shortly after his wedding while intent on finding a home. The missing man has not been seen since he left to search for housing, leaving a town seeking clues and police investigating his sudden disappearance.
Census figures reveal only 21,071 Iowans live in Los Angeles and note several other states contribute more residents to the city. The piece also likens pressuring the Republican party on Prohibition to a preacher declaring belief in religion.
Amusements note previews the screen version of Judah titled The Cheater starring May Allison as Lily Meany Vashti Dethic. King Baggott plays Judah with Frank Currier Harry Van Meter and others in a Metro production by Otto and Zeilner. The plot centers on faith healing and a redemption arc amid elaborate interiors.
The Sunday school at 9 30 a m will include a special musical selection the trio by Verdi Praise Ye the Lord Almighty sung by Mrs Ream Mr Thomas and Mr Work No preaching services for the next four weeks Epworth League meets Sunday evening at 6 30 p m Harry Thomas Minister of Music Mrs Arthur Torrey Organist
Sabbath School at 10 Public worship at 11 Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30 W G Robb Pastor.
The New London Christian Church hosts a Sunday school contest inviting all members to attend on time and participate in the morning service. Points are awarded for being present at the start, staying for preaching, and contributing offerings, with the largest class earning ten counts. The minister will preach both morning and evening, and all are welcomed.
A local notice lists a young people's meeting at 7 00 p m and evening services at 7 30 o'clock led by Rev C C W Klein pastor with schedule details for the church community.
Services will be resumed this Sabbath with preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. led by Pastor Rev Leslie Montford. Sabbath school starts at 9:45 a.m. and Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 p.m.
Public worship at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sabbath school at 9:45 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Special music announced for both services. Morning organ preludes and anthems by Meyerbeer and Wachs, soprano solos and postludes. Evening program includes Diggle Cradie Gong, Schubert anthems, and Gavotte Moderne. Rev. J. M. Wishart officiates with Carolyn Hamilton directing and Maurine McLaughlin at the organ.
In pastor's absence no public worship. Congregational prayer meeting at 11:00 a.m. Bible study session at 6:30 p.m.
The Baptist pastor Rev D I Coon and Mrs Coon plus their boys are back in town for a few days, with most of the community greeting their return and sharing a welcome. The message notes a cheerful reunion and possible plans to visit local families during their stay.
The church invites the public to hear Pastor Coon during his eight year pastorate here. A large attendance is expected for Sunday morning worship at 10 55 with Sunday school at 9 30 and B Y P A at 6 30. There is no evening preaching. He will leave next Wednesday for Iowa Falls to attend the State Summer Assembly for about ten days.
Grace Hill Moravian Church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. No evening service. A very important announcement will be made in Sunday school referencing the Sextette S. S. Rally. Pastor Rev. BE Drebert officiates at 12812.
Valley Iowa church bulletin lists Sunday school at 10:00 a m and services at 11:00 o clock led by Rev C W Klein pastor with parish activities announced for the day.
Waterloo July 16 evidence before arbitration shows the street car company faces a $600,000 loss in its pioneering work. If fares rise the company will give workers a 25 percent wage increase and immediately add twenty new safety cars. The proposal asks 10 cents to the public, 5 cents for workers, and 6 cents for schoolchildren. The board includes Dean W. G. Raymond and G. W. Dunham among others.
The account notes rice cultivation origins in India and Egypt. It states rice spread to southern Europe around 1468 and that in 1647 Sir William Berkeley planted half a bushel of seed in Virginia.
G W Gordon of Cedar Rapids, a long list of travels, testifies Tanlac relieved his eight year stomach pain and gas, calmed nerves, and restored sleep. He gained ten pounds after five bottles and calls Tanlac the finest medicine he has encountered. Sold in Washington by Sherman Bros. and in Wellman by Mac Gugin Drug Co.
Read the Evening Journal for Washington County daily news highlights and briefs from the region including local events, public notices, and community updates.
Monticello Ind July 16 William Vehnekamp was knocked unconscious by lightning during a thunderstorm and thrown about ten feet. He recovered hours later and his brother Ernest Vehnekamp, who was with him, was uninjured. A horse used on the farm was killed.
Davenport July 16 reports Greater Iowa plans to establish a presence in the capital area. Details on location scope and timeline were not disclosed in the fragment.
The Cargater Iown association will move to Des Moines on August 1. It will not take any Davenport employees who prefer to stay. A force of three to six clerks will be needed at the new headquarters in Des Moines. Secretary H. Js. Moessegard.
Mary, returning from Sunday school, complains a boy slapped her. The next Sunday, the mother asks if it happened again. Mary says she avoided the little site for a monkey today and that he didn’t slap her.
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