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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1920
Page
4
A historical note claims Joachim, the kaiser’s youngest son, went broke and chose death by his own hand. The piece argues that many men face financial failure, often viewing bankruptcy as a step toward success, citing the emperor’s family as a cautionary tale amid calls about wealth and power.
Poem extols choosing verse over politics describing the joy of writing rhymes rather than serving as a statesman or office holder. The speaker prefers limeade and poetry to high office, noting politicians quarrel while he stays in shade, crafting lines and morals.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes staff shortages at stores around the square amid hot summer days. Remaining workers struggle to concentrate, while the paper muses that returning to normal offers a decent chance to live again, which would be welcome.
The text argues that a well written ad is news because it conveys what, where, and price. It emphasizes mutual benefit for reader and advertiser. It compares wealth and education as valuable when used wisely.
A minister asks his congregation to rise if they can pay debts and to stand if unable. All rise except one man, a hungry publisher who reveals his plight with reluctance. The minister cuts short the tale and calls for prayer.
The article argues literacy is higher in South China. It claims nearly all Cantonese children read, except in the large boat population, while in the north few families have all children in school.
The Peppy Constance Talmadge drama by John Emerson and Anita Loos opens at the Graham Wednesday and Thursday. It features a married heroine seeking excitement, with a plot twist that sends her through four reels of spicy comedy amid unusual film angles.
Emmetburg July 19 John Williamson of Lost Island township fell sixteen feet while shingling a barn. He landed on his back breaking his spinal column. He was taken to Estherville hospital where recovery chances are not encouraging.
In 1785, amid passion at Versailles, Queen Marie Antoinette spurred a fashion reform. Louis XVI issued a decree mandating right angle edges on pocket handkerchiefs, converting diverse shapes into a uniform style that has persisted since.
Karl Lehmann, longtime Christian Endeavor figure and southern general secretary, retires to farm life in Lake County Florida and assists at Montverde agricultural school. He presented the southern campaign report, noting 2566 new societies and 250000 youths added in twelve states, with denominational missions contributions of 27422. Successor Charles F. Evans expected. other field secretaries named for Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama.
An O1-Fashioned American Way down in the land of cotton defends independence in views on the presidency. He rejects foreign fixation and appeals for a plain American leader, favoring Harding or a like Democrat, stressing government focus on Uncle Sam over international affairs amid the election. The Jellicoe Carry-On in Tennessee publishes the opinion.
Red squirrels thrive in chestnut and oak woods and visit fields and orchards in summer. They do not store large food caches. apples are a favored delicacy.
To remove grease spots from car pets mix fuller's earth and magnesia in equal parts by scrap ing and pounding. Form a paste with hot water and spread on the spots. The next day brush off and repeat if needed.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa plaintiffs William Havel and Joseph Kallaus sue a long list of defendants including Lewis Bradford Elizabeth Bradford D P Sturges David P Sturges Maria Sturges George C Vincent M L Vincent Benjamin Johnston Martha L Vincent Benj Johnson Mary Johnson Louis Bradford and many others all tied to the real estate parcel in the west half of the northeast quarter of section six dying west of the center of the public highway known as the Washing-
Advertisement claims local applications cannot cure catarrh and that the condition is constitutional. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and works through the blood to mucous surfaces. It is described as a blend of tonics and blood purifiers with proven results, offered by F. S. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio.
The notice lists eastbound and westbound train arrivals and departures, Washington Branch shuttles, and service adjustments. It notes corrected timings for No. 12 Express No. 30 No 60 No 80 No 88 and local passes, plus branch Locals and freight services with days of operation and exceptions.
Lodges and chapters in Washington announce regular meetings with dates and officers. Regular gatherings include LODGES No 26 A F A M first Friday. CHAPTER No 13 RAM second Friday. COMMANDERY No 45 KT third Friday. CHAPTER No 08 CFS second Thursday. Damascus Shrine No 10 WOSJ last Thursday. COVENANT LODGE No 101 Tuesday evenings. Brighton Encampment No 58 IOOF Monday nights. Visiting members and fraters encouraged.
In the district court of Washington County Iowa a petition for administration of the estate of William Ramge an absentee has been filed by Jacob Ramge. The notice names several named absentees and concerns his prior residence in Dutch Creek Township and his long unexplained absence since 1888. The document requests legal action to administer and settle the estate.
The district court notes the William Ramge estate in Washington County Iowa seeks administration as though dead with heirs listed. The court sets September 7 1920 at 2 PM in Washington Court House for hearing. defenders must appear or default and judgment will follow. Names include John Ramge Louisa Keifer Dorothy Ramge Jacob Ramge Edith Leibrand Elsie Overstreet Geneva Sebring Ira H Stein Kate Schmidt Mary F Redlinger George Klett and others. The undivided one third of real estate described as northeast quarter section 29 township 76 north range 9 west of the St P M except railroad right of way.
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