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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1919
Page
4
The piece argues that despite victory in war prohibition and prosperity do not bring peace. It notes widespread unrest, social experiments like prohibition suffrage and labor unity have mixed results, and figures such as Sylvia Pankhurst push radical changes. It ends urging constant action and movement in all aspects of life.
The piece notes General Gordon's defense of Khartum lasting 117 days, nearly matching Sevastopol's length. It laments the delayed relief expedition that arrived too late to avert disaster and salvage the situation.
The verse rails against liquor and drinking culture from a satirical stance. It recalls summer heat and barroom excess while imagining a future where Rum is mocked in the afterlife. It contrasts past indulgence with the idea of sobriety and a life without red poison.
Des Moines bankers warned of dangers beyond the land boom. They cited heavy promotion activity draining profits from agricultural communities and noted loans on farm land are limited, with prices climbing to as high as 600 dollars per acre and first payments often unaffordable for buyers.
Iowa railroad commissioner Dwight N. Lewis reports Chicago hearings on Illinois rate hikes may force higher Iowa freight tariffs. He notes a railroad administration witness urged Illinois increases, threatening Iowa low rates. If Illinois rises, Iowa tariffs east of the Chicago corridor could climb 16 to 25 percent, with further higher adjustments possible.
A nostalgic notice describes a former guitarist who now has four sons and keeps a phone call plan with his sweetheart. The piece blends old fashioned courting with modern city life and a visit to a drug store meeting point.
The article notes that about nine hundred eleven regular army officers above captain rose from the enlisted ranks, including 3 major generals, 18 brigadier generals, 322 colonels, 408 lieutenant colonels, and 160 majors. It highlights the Infantry as supplying the majority of those who started as doughboys, and cites Robert Alexander and William Purnham as examples who began as privates and rose through staff education to high commands.
Major General James G Marberd leads a roll of enlisted men who rose to high commands in World War I. The piece notes the paths of several brigadier generals who started as privates or lower ranks in infantry units such as the Fourteenth Regiment and details how the Army’s rank-to-commission avenues, including West Point appointments from the Army, expanded opportunities as forces were reduced.
Maj. Edwin E. Lucas of Iowa assails regular army officials over guard appropriation. He predicts a separate guard bureau and branch status, arguing the guard’ s war record justifies superior prestige to the regular army. He cites pride in the guard’s World War record and opposes being merged under regular forces.
A compact note quotes Oliver Wendell Holmes praising unity with the lines One flag, one land, one heart, one hallon evermore. The verse emphasizes national solidarity and enduring patriotism.
Sally and Cicely share seaside conversations about love as two men vie for Cicely with Sally naming them the gloomy and conceited. A wise man hints at true feeling while Cicely remains reserved and the sister plans to reveal a story before departure. The tale ends with a hopeful admission of love if it would make him happier.
The Washington County Board of Supervisors invites sealed bids by August 12 1919 for furnishing and installing two 12 Kewanee fire box boilers at the Court House and County Home and moving one 6 boiler. Bids must be separate per item with plans on file for inspection. A 5 percent certified check is required with each bid and liquidated damages apply if not executed. Bids may be rejected. bonds equal to 100 percent are required from successful bidder.
Railway time schedule lists eastbound and westbound arrivals and departures for multiple lines including No. 12 Express No. 30 Lo. Pass and No. 80 Lo. Frt with times around 4:02 am to 11:30 am. Washington Branch local and freight trains shown with daily and Sunday exceptions. C M & ST P and other lines provide additional passenger and freight timings with notes on annulled trains and special stock extras.
LODGES Washington Lodge No 26 Regular meeting 1st Friday night monthly L D Langworthy WM Glenn EB Mace Secretary Cyrus Chapter No 18 Regular meeting 2nd Friday night monthly L D Langworthy HP JW Morton Secretary Bethlehem Commandery No 45 Regular meeting 3rd Friday night monthly J D Glasgow EC JW Morton Recorder Washington Chapter No 08 O B S Regular meeting second Thursday night monthly Mrs R H Walker WM Mrs Rose Reid Secretary Visiting members welcome
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