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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1920

Page

3

Finest 160 Acre Howard County Iowa Farm For Sale

One of the best Howard County farms is offered for sale with fair improvements and land quality unmatched in the county. A caller can reach J. W. Warner at Room 307 Farmers and Merchants Bank Building in Washington, Iowa for details as promoted by The Evening Journal.

Howard County Iowa Farmers and Merchants Bank Bldg J. W. Warner Washington Snipe Lake Saskatchewan Canada Soo Line John Carris Keota CC. H. Bower Rouleau Sask Sull-fitt

Por Board of Supervisors Candidate Announcement

Li J W Parrow announces candidacy for Member of Board of Supervisors for term ending Dec 1 1921 and starting Jan 1 1922, subject to Republican voters at June primaries. Dayton Co reports 79tu-fr-t6 as source notation.

Board of Supervisors County Board of Supervisors Co. O. Dayton

Wash ington county supervisor candidate in June primary

The writer announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for supervisor of Washington county, subject to voters’ decision at the June primary. An advertisement for Chamberlain's Liniment claims relief from rheumatic pains and muscle stiffness, urging use on affected parts to ease pain and aid rest, via Lemmon's Drug Store.

Washington County Chamberlain Lemmon's Drug Store

Postal charges threaten London Paris aerial service success

High postage for the London to Paris air service endangers the venture's viability as charges burden passengers and hamper demand. The service faces financial strain amid costly operations and uncertain traveler appeal, prompting carriers to reassess pricing.

London Paris

Brighton Girl Crushed Under Heavy Drag Tragedy

At Brighton, nine year old Anna Stout died instantly when she was crushed beneath a heavy field drag after a tractor incident. Her sister Mary freed her but the injuries were fatal. Survived by parents six children and thirty grandchildren, funeral set for tomorrow at Brighton cemetery with county coroner reporting no inquest.

Anna Stout Amos Stout Brigitton Anna Mary Mary Wiest Alvna Mary Ethel Amos Taylor Ralph Brighton

Washington Buster 59 ers for sale at all groceries

A brief classified note announces Washington Buster 59 ers available for sale at all groceries. The item appears in a concise insert, indicating broad retail availability with no additional details or pricing.

Washington

Memorial service honors World War I dead at Elm Grove

Elm Grove cemetery hosted a World War I memorial with a cross mound for county soldiers, prayer by Rev. A R Oates, a memorial address by W H Butterfield, and a focus on sacrifice, unity, and loyalty to government amid unrest. Colonel Lowell of Massachusetts, killed in battle, was cited in a letter urging citizens to live as good men and fulfill civic duty.

Bowers Washington Grant New York DD. H. McLaughblin Carolyn Hamilton R. L. Livingston H. H. McCleery Gladys Williams A. L. Griffith Frank R Sage Carl Hedges Leslie Mountford America Attorney Morrison J. Palmer Woodlawn FE. D. Morrison Mr. Morrison Lowell Massachusetts Elm Grove A. R. Oates W. A. Cc Eugene Parks W. H. Butterfield Butterfield O Ur

Obedience Pledge Reveres Lawful Authority Quote

The fragment urges pledging obedience to lawful authority and honor for the departed, claiming their spirits would see that the living’s deeds were not in vain. It reflects a ceremonial tone stressing duty, remembrance, and continuity of work through discipline.

Danish wedding ring custom explained to a bridegroom

The maidens of Denmark do not receive a diamond engagement ring. A plain gold band is worn on the left hand third finger. On the wedding day the ring is moved to the right hand third finger, the marriage finger, in that country.

Denmark

Real Help for a Hurting Fellow on the Road

A speaker argues that giving money comforts the moment but fails to address deeper need. He urges offering a steady hand and steady support rather than a one time gift, noting the road ahead is rough and the heart needs real aid.

Why a Chisel Must Be Wet While Sharpening

John, a bright physics student, explains in Boys' Life February issue that a chisel should be kept wet with cold water during grindstone sharpening. Without the cooling water the blade overheats and loses its temper, reducing hardness.

John

Weathered Integrity: Flo's Struggle Ignites Fortitude

A terse cartoonish line from the Cincinnati Enquirer compares a man to a dog, noting Flo would rather shiver and stand idle than remain idle, choosing to hustle for warmth and survival in a stark, blunt voice.

Flo Cincite Nati Enquirer

City Dwellers Show Higher Vision and Foot Defects

Army physicians examining draftees during the war found more defects of vision and flat feet among city dwellers than country residents, highlighting urban health disparities observed in enlistment screening.

Wireless telegraphy travels farther at night, says Eagle

A Brooklyn Eagle report notes wireless telegraphy performs more effectively and travels farther in darkness than in daylight, attributing the difference to light's effect on wave behavior. It mentions researchers Sees and Stites in connection with the observation.

Brooklyn Eagle

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Frank L. Wilson & Co Evening Journal Por Board of Supervisors J. W. Parrow Chambers ORG R. E. Tobin Riverside, Iowa DeBord Alex DeBord F. & M. Bank Bldg John Applehgateh Rep Graham DR. Bowers Veterans OF Civil War W. W. Bowers Graham Theatre White House Senate Ruth Turkington Wyman Ruth G. W. Hay Bruce Cowden W. S. Reister & Sons Kim Grove the Chocolate Shop F. W. Diller Journal Office Cout WIN Jones Auto Co Dodge Bros J. L. Brookhart Sora White War Jou C. A Ruebsam Kearly Calti- Co C. A. Ruebsam Oriez and Speer Journal North M. G. Campbell Haskins Mutual Bevins Motor Co H. L. McCleery Herrick Refrigerator H. B. Askea Ron Sale Godfrey & Eldridge Ford Delivery Car New Tire First House Opera House ADACK Overland Garage Muscatine Geo. Evans East American Bank Tage Stites
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