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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
4
A partial OCR shows the Evening Journal content listing office address at 108 East Main Street Washington Iowa and ad rates for a newspaper subscription including per week per month per year options with numbers like 44 NN and 6 and 54. The text is fragmented but indicates standard classified ad pricing and mailing details.
The author argues nations should develop physical strength as a parallel to mental strength. Citing China and the United States, the piece warns pacifism while urging readiness and a strong patriotic military as a social stabilizer and safeguard for a safer healthier world.
A young Polish girl named Mabel was asked in English by Lena if she wanted candy. The child answered yes, prompting Lena to remark that she knew the girl could talk English.
ABE MARTIN notes Lemuel Mead died last week leaving two hogs to a nephew in Illinois. Heirs contest the will. Mrs Lafe Bud is weaning her baby so it won t have a mouth like a sun fish.
A playful poem contrasts two salesman types. The lecherous mockery targets the lukewarm seller peddling books trees or sky while praising the sprightly, ebullient hawker who sells with zeal and belief. The punchline: conviction sells even quirky wares.
Fairfield Journal cites Woodrow Wilson in The New Freedom arguing that a strong democracy needs many critics and public discussion. It praises collective council over reliance on a single leader and urges citizen-like protest and consultation.
The Boston Transcript presents a humorous weather verse mirroring daily events. A woman’s powder puff signals continued fair while stormy hints appear from domestic squalls to a lover’s abrupt exit. The playful piece links small acts to meteorological terms.
Transcript notes a birthday gift of cigars from a wife followed by a humorous claim that the husband repurposes them for friends. He jokes the gift saves him money as friends recall the “horror” of early cigars and later accept better ones.
An American motorist, halted for speeding by a Scottish constable, hints he might pay to be spared. The exchange escalates as the officer insists on limits and the driver awkwardly backtracks, prompting a tense, ironic exchange.
A noted former politician tells a young aspirant that a career in politics brings high offices and trust but leaves behind many warm enemies and cold friends, reflecting on years of service and the fragility of influence.
Eastern Mediterranean sponge harvesters from the Levant cut pieces from large sponges replant them and tie to stakes to anchor against currents. The fragments soon mature and multiply at a remarkable rate.
Iowa railroads filed 1918 data showing total state earnings after tax of 4.6 million dollars and net earnings of 4.41 million. The Chicago Burlington and Quincy led with 2.29 million profit, Northwestern 1.97 million, Rock Island 1.22 million, while Milwaukee posted a loss on its town lines.
National League results show New York 2 Chicago 1 and Cincinnati 6 Brooklyn 1. American League games include Washington and Cleveland both posting wins, Boston 6 Detroit 5, St Louis 7, and other scattered results. Several city teams and minor scores appear with incomplete details.
Colonel Ralph P. Howell of Iowa City is commissioned colonel of the newly formed Fourth Infantry, United States National Guard of Iowa. He previously commanded the 54th Infantry and a Iowa cavalry squadron. The roster lists officers and companies from Des Moines to Ottumwa, Council Bluffs, Sioux City, and other cities with names and ranks for each unit.
A film by Famous Players Lasky Emerson Loos presents postwar life as veterans return. It blends comedy with reality showing farmerettes motormen postwomen and other returning soldiers. The picture emphasizes community adaptation and will be shown at the Graham Theatre tonight and tomorrow.
A merchant reports his wife’s decade long stomach illness improving after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims it clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation linked to stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis. Lemmon's Pharmacy is listed as a place to obtain it with a money back guarantee.
Rev P B Fitawater presents reflections on Bible study from the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. The article emphasizes clear English rendering of biblical texts and practical lessons for readers and students.
A lesson on the Institution and meaning of the Lord's Supper draws from Matthew 26 26 to 30 and 1 Corinthians 11 23 to 26. It covers the bread and cup as symbols of Christ body and blood, memorial and prophecy, forgiveness, and unity in the church, with notes on participation and proper conduct.
The passage reflects on how habitual thoughts shape character and urges steady focus on God. It emphasizes that staying centered on faith aligns responses to life’s circumstances.
The readable text asks about buoyancy of MBo Red or years and whether you would remain young a unclear fragment. No coherent event or named entities present.
Health advisory promotes an inside bath using hot water and limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels. It claims clear skin improved health and vitality for those with pallid complexions and digestive woes, urging readers to obtain the powder at a local drug store.
The notice lists corrected eastbound and westbound railway times across multiple lines. It names schedules for No. 12 Express No. 30 Lo Pass No. 50 Lo Pass No. 80 Lo Frt No. 88 Lo Frt and local passenger and freight services on the Washington Branch and B. & Q. and M. & St. P. lines with daily and limited runs, notes an annulment of No. 592 on certain days, and provides agent signatures H W Russell and Vert Agent.
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