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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1919

Page

4

Mutual 44 ee 12 percent 50 1 26 6 00 4 00

The fragment presents numeric values and percentages unclear in context. No identifiable people or organizations are present. The readable data suggests financial figures or rates without a clear event or outcome.

Elisabeth Finlay Esther Rader Nell Hebner Ed Squire Pola Schroeder Kate Koehler Myrtle Kendrick Bessie Wyse Mamie Thompson Persis Beal Alice Hodson Ee Leila Wilson Bessie Longer Olive Roberts Lucile Martin F. W. Bandy W. Brindley Mrs. Otis Brookhart Graham's Department Store General Supplies Oliver Gray Emily Hays Gas & Elect. Co Gas Elect Disc Etienne Keating Lemmon's Pharmacy Lyon Baking Co R. L. Lytle Pearl Mann George Mann V. Masson J. F. McNamara & Non Mills Seed Co New York Nicola & Harmon Oriez & Speer Ream & Carson Eens & Supplies Red Cross Drug Co Harry Shrader Sun John Simmering Sherman Ros Lucy Sloat Stichter L. L. Neiswanger W. R. Davison Ora Davidson Frank Welte BE. McFarland E. BE. Barnett Labor E. McFarland J.B. Maxwell Labor Coger UAT W. A. Sanydie

Mr Ford in Literature and the Rubber Stamp Page

A critique argues Henry Ford used a hired writer and a rubber stamp to publish articles under his name. It claims Ford opposed war but did not author the pieces, fueling a legal dispute with the Chicago Tribune and leaving readers unsure which thoughts were his.

Henry Ford Henry Mr. Ford Chicago Tribune the Tribune Ford International Weekly

Rippling Rhymes of Patience in a Muddy Ride

An old verse about enduring trouble with cheer, comparing hard times to a flooded road. The speaker recalls driving eight hundred miles in a tin car, rain coming in fifty styles, and a boat sinking in mud. Patience wins as a granger helps and the speaker plays a lyre.

O. K

Break-in Report Tarnishes Cedar Rapids Sunday

Clipped copy notes an epidemic of breakings and enterings in Cedar Rapids on Sunday. It suggests burglars targeted basements with many breweries, claiming a 50 percent population impact. Marshalltown Times-Republican notes the incident.

Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Times-Republican

Democracy Defined By Informed Citizenry

A Sioux City Journal quote notes that democracy relies on citizens believing they can govern better than those in power, reflecting on civic participation and governance.

Sioux City Journal

Woman Suffers Arm Break While Training For Weigh-In

Myrt Grimes broke her arm today while attempting a somersault to become lighter and more willowy. Miss Fawn Lippincut spoke for three hours before the women team practice, mentioning the Swedish wafer.

Myrt Grimes Miss Fawn Lippincut

American Hog Reflected in Bluffs Nonpareil Opinion

A Polk County note quotes the idea that the American hog is not a gentle creature, yet social ties require a man of means to associate with him, per the Counceil Bluffs Nonpareil commentary.

Food Enough to Feed Europe Till Harvest Assured

Quote from St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes the official claim that Europe has enough food until its fall harvest but suggests grocers and butchers should be informed. The remark underscores skepticism about supply assurances and real-world availability.

Europe St. Louis Post- Dispatch

Delayed heat precautions spark caution in public discourse

A Chicago Daily News note warns readers to avoid discussing the League of Nations with individuals whose views they detest to prevent heat stroke or heated exchanges in public spaces.

League of Nations Chicago Daily News

Beef trust plans retail bargains to entice buyers

When the beef trust prepares to offer select bargains in retail markets it will not need to urge anyone to buy. This note reflects a World newspaper opinion on market tactics and consumer impact.

Beef Trust New York World

Why Tyler Was Rebuked

Senator Sherman of Illinois quoted President Wilson in the Congressional Record noting the Senate’s rejection of a secretly negotiated treaty Tyler made with Mexico. Wilson described the 16 to 35 vote as a partisan and irritated stand against surprise diplomacy before open diplomacy became the norm.

Sherman Ilinois Congressional Wilson Senate Tyler Mexico Ottumwa

GAVE UP LIBERTY FOR 32 DOLLARS IN IOWA FORGERY

James Gray a France veteran twice wounded and gassed was sent to Anamosa to serve a ten year indeterminate sentence after pleading guilty to forgery. He cashed two checks totaling 32 dollars in Anita using C D Robinson's name and later returned the money. Gray claimed Val entine Nebraska as home and was 22 years old.

Atlantic James Gray France Anamosa McKee Rockafellow Gray Anita C. D. Robinson Robinson Des Moines Rocka Valentine Neb

Dive broke his neck at Lake Manowa in carousal incident

In Council Bluffs Fred Runyan who broke his neck diving at Lake Manowa was under indictment for murderous assault. His cousin Fred Wade remains in hospital. The spring incident at the Runyan home ended when Runyan died instantly in shallow water.

Council Bluffs Fred Runyan Lake Manowa Fred Wade Runyan Nunyan

Farmer John Kucera Ends Life in Cedar Rapids

John Kucera a 58 year old farmer in Cedar Rapids hanged himself in his barn after brooding over his wife who had been committed to the state hospital for violent insanity last week. The tragedy occurred in the barn where he placed a rope over a rafter and jumped.

Cedar Rapids John Kucera Kucera

Proceedings of the June 1919 Washington County Board

The Washington County Board of Supervisors metJune 2 1919 with all members present. They ordered notice and a hearing for the Southwestern Richmond Electric Co to occupy highways in English River Township and set June 20 1919 at 10 AM. The June 3 1919 session reviewed numerous claims and vouchers and approved vacation of highway widths and drainage contracts. On June 4 the board raised land valuations in Cedar Crawford Jackson and Franklin townships and approved a highway width change on No 7. They authorized drainage bond contracts with Bechtel Co and approved a bridge contract with Iowa Bridge Co. A final session on June 20 approved a drainage district in English River Township No Six and granted a franchise to Iowa Gas & Electric Co for twenty years with public hearing set for July 7 1919.

Southwestern Richmond Electric Company English River Township al Cross Cedar Crawford Jackson Franklin Board of Supervisors Washington County Iowa Agnes Krotz Geo. Sojka Sec. 15 Geo. M. Bechtel & Co Davenport C. E. Adams Marion Township Iowa Township John Bulger Iowa Gas & Electric Company Richmond Said English River R. V. Manatt Jacob L. Figgins B. F. Allen M. G. Snider GC. RL LL & P. Ry, Co Geo. W. Figgins Magdeline Schilling

Triple Wedding in One Evening at Fremont Nebraska

Mrs Albert Kruger of Shelby county attends a unique triple wedding where sisters Mary and Ann Book wed Harry Johnson and Arnold Kuehn, and brother William Book marries Bertha Brothwell. Rev Father O Sullivan officiated at St Patrick's church Fremont. The couples honeymooned at Portsmouth and will return to Fremont to reside.

Atlantic Albert Kruger Shelby County Fremont Neb Mary Book Harry Johnson Ann Book Arnold Kuehn William Book Bertha Brothwell Father O'Sullivan St. Patrick’s Church Portsmouth

Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound for Gray Hair Restored

Grandmother used Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken faded gray hair. A druggist notes its popularity for natural color and shine, applied with a comb and used nightly for best results. It claims no disease cure.

Wyeth

Railway Timetable Corrections to May 19 1919 Eastbound and Westbound Lines

Corrected timetable listings show eastbound and westbound arrivals and departures for multiple trains including No. 12 Express No. 30 Local Pass No. 50 Local Pass and freight trains. Washington area schedules note Local Passenger Nos. 450 430 429 449 and freight Nos. 835 836 88 89 with daily or limited operations and Tuesday Thursday adjustments. Agent RUSSEL notes changes and a December 8 1918 corrective timestamp.

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