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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
4
The article admires Senator Harding for outspoken simple language and strong American stance. It highlights his world peace views, rejecting military alliances that limit U.S. freedom, and emphasizes preserving independence while pursuing peace and responsibility in world affairs.
A poem contrasts carefree leisure with hardship and war era anxieties. The speaker rejects toil and poverty, enjoying beachside idleness while glimpsing distant suffering such as gas shortages, evictions, burning towns, and sick children, noting the price of leisure from a detached vantage point.
A reflection on democratic rights in foreign policy, stressing that the people and their representatives must decide the nation’s duties to the world. It cites Senator Harding’s pledge for peaceful relations with Germany if elected and notes Colonel House’s view that peace with Germany was possible in 1918. It urges avoiding missteps and ensuring future participation in international deliberations. It endorses tariffs to shield U.S. workers amid global competition and notes a legal notice regarding real estate title disputes in Washington County Iowa, with a court date set for September 6, 1920.
Joel Hoskins files a petition against Samuel Russell Elizabeth Ing ham Harry Ingham Robert Russell Martha Paul Matty Paul Alva Paul Robert Russell executor of Samuel Russell deceased John R Ingham executor of Samuel Russell deceased Jessie A Paul Willam P Israel and unknown claimants of the real estate described as northwest quarter and west half of southwest quarter of section 24 township 74 north range 9 west in the 5th P M seeking to establish ownership in fee simple and alleging errors and omissions in the record title to the property.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa John A Mooney E A Wallace and M J Wallace Plaintiffs Simon P Teeple and Richard Moore Commissioners claim that they are absolute owners of real estate in Washington County Iowa described as Lot ten in Crandall Subdivision Outlets nine and ten East Washington and the west half of the north half of Outlet seven East Washington against unknown claimants defendants. The petition is filed in the Clerk of District Court office of Washington County Iowa seeking relief.
The county auditor announces the report favoring widening highway No. 25 by 10 feet on the north side from 12 rods east of the southeast quarter of sec 30 to intersect road No. 45, with ob jections or damages due by noon September 11, 1926. otherwise the change proceeds. A. L. Griffith, Auditor of Washington County.
Sarah Margaret Isenhart Isenhart of Des Moines Iowa born April 16 1851 in Mercer County Ohio died July 19 1920 at her daughter Mrs H D Treimers home 1251 13th St Des Moines She married J R Isenhart September 4 1878 at Brighton Iowa She leaves two children Nannie Verne Treimer and Elmer Verle Isenhart four grandchildren Edwin Victor Myrna Raymond Treimer Funeral services were conducted by Rev Ballinger First Methodist Church She was active in the First M E Church Rebekah lodge and Woman's Cracker Relief Corps Guests sent many floral tributes Gideon Male Quartette sang at the funeral
Waterloo council plans a special meeting Thursday to decide on Citizens Gas and Electric Company petition seeking gas rate increase from 1.25 to 1.70 per thousand cubic feet. Mayor Frisbie urges citizens to attend and share views.
The editor chides a writer for overcolored narration. The author asks how, and the editor explains every character uses a color to express a strong emotion. The exchange highlights comic exaggeration in dialogue about mood and tone.
A playful note describes filing in an office with a punch for evenness and scattered confetti. A bird carried confetti home to the Mardi Gras carnival where it was enjoyed, sold as one cent bags at the exchange.
OHN H. PACKER of Liberty Missouri, once near death from severe stomach trouble after a raw egg diet, says Tanlac restored his health and added forty four pounds. He was hospitalized five months with little hope before treatment and credits Tanlac with a full recovery.
Westbound trains listed with arrival and departure times including Nos 30 60 11 and 12 express and local freights. Washington branch arrivals and departures noted with passenger and freight services, daily except Sunday, plus corrections as of July 1 1920. multiple trains shown with varying schedules and operative days.
Regular meetings scheduled for Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M on the first Friday night monthly with W M Charles Freding and Secretary Arthur Goodin. Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M meets second Friday. H T Carris is H P. Arthur Goodin secretary. Bethlenham Commandery No 45 KT meets third Friday. J D Glasgow E C. H Richards recorder. Washington Chapter No 08 OES meets second Thursday. Mary Lavada Kerr W M. Myrtle Speer secretary. Damascus Shrine No 10 W B S of J meets last Thursday at Moose Hall. Rose M Reid W H P. Mildred Rice worthy scribe.
John H. Parker of Liberty Missouri says Tanlac helped him reverse a poor appetite and lose weight, then gain forty four pounds in two months. He claims he regained strength to resume work and notes the testament is from a well known electrical engineer. Tanlac is sold by Sherman Bros Washington Wellman Mac Gugin Drug Co and other leading druggists.
The Philippines hosts more than 200 women’s clubs with active community involvement across the islands, reflecting a growing network of organized women’s groups.
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