High School Class Colors Spark On Street Corners
The article notes high school class colors appearing on street corners and high places as students mark traditions. It also mentions a boy in Oskaloosa being arrested for smoking cigarettes, with a cautious note on possible long term impact of police action. Blackhawk County voters approved paving roads, carrying a hard surfaced highway plan to pave seventy six miles, despite muddy roads. Local ads urge readers to mention seeing the Journal’s ads to merchants for added attention.
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Blackhawk
Tea rooms rise after July first says Burlington Hawk Eye
The Burlington Hawk Eye predicts tea rooms will gain popularity after July first with fewer second rounds than in the old brew style.
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Burlington
German war aims and expected indemnity after peace
The piece notes that Germans view the peace terms as punitive, expecting to annex about a dozen times what they have lost and to extract indemnity far larger than asked. It reflects a public mood of resentment toward the postwar settlement.
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Waterloo
German President Criticizes U S Over Peace Fair Play
The German president accuses the United States of not living up to its pretensions of fair play in the peace Germany must swallow, asserting a sharp stance on Allied conduct in postwar diplomacy.
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United States
Germany
It's a lot o' satisfaction to know you won't buy more shoes
Uncle Ez Pash, nearing his ninety ninth birthday, celebrates by noting the community has little need to purchase shoes. The Buds have their davenport and closed their parlor, while Myrtic's feller owns an automobile.
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Ez Pash
Myrtic
Rippling Rhymes and the Calm Path of Civic Wit
An old style admonition on public performance and decency, warning performers to respect neighbors and rights. It extols quiet, discourages loud declamation, and urges consideration of others as essential to social harmony and respectability.
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Deuce
Fair play urged to preserve the nation in Sioux City Journal
The Sioux City Journal quotes warning that without fair play there would be nothing left of the nation, stressing the stakes of integrity and civic virtue for the public.
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Sioux City Journal
German Assembly Recommends State Takeover Of Railways
The constitutional committee of the German national assembly urges the government to seize control of the entire railway system for two years. The advisory note warns Germany to ensure full funding and avoid sharing with impoverished relatives to prevent economic risk.
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Constitutional Committee of the
German National Assembly
Germany
Vinton Eagle
Farming Realities Describe Harsh Odds for New Growers
The piece notes that farming is hard and not suited to easy setups like a roller top desk and a gum-chewing stencil close by with golf sticks in the closet. It emphasizes that success requires enduring the tough work under the hot sun, following the old gray mule, which discourages many hopeful farmers.
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Vinton Eagle
Three Gordon Cap. Comedy Pleases with Familiar Swing
The review praises the film Three Gordon as a safe bet for audiences and cast, noting Kerrigan’s performance and his resignation stunt. Lois Wilson shines as the heroine, with supporting turns by Jay Belasco Stanhope Wheatcraft Charlies French and Walter Perry. Kerrigan regains popularity as the story progresses.
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Kerrigan
Phree X
Lois Wilson
Warren
Jay Belasco
Stanhope Wheatcraft
Charlies French
Walter Perry
The Mortgaged Wife comes to Graham theater
Gloria Carter confronts a tangled marriage plot in Dorothy Phillips new Special. The Mortgaged Wife screens at Graham tomorrow Friday with a tale of guilt and romance, as a husband’s security to a former lover leads to scandal and suspicion.
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Gloria Carter
Dorothy Phillips
Graham
Youll Find Fpr There In The Want Column
A brief note marks the location of FPR in the want column. The line hints at a listing or notice but provides no further details or names.
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FPR
Heal Skin Diseases with Zemo Quick Relief
Advertises Zemo at drugstores for 35 cents or one dollar for extra large bottle. Claims instant relief from itching and fast healing of eczema blotches ringworm rashes and similar skin troubles. Describes Zemo as a penetrating non greasy liquid soothing to delicate skin and affordable. The E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland, O
Boy Scout Week Set For June 8 to 14
The Seventh District including Michigan Indiana Wisconsin and Illinois declares Boy Scout Week from June 8 to 14 with a national drive for one million associate members. William McAdoo leads the campaign with local district directors and calls on parents and citizens to support scouting and recruit leaders and troops. Governor Harding proclaims Iowa Boy Scout Week and urges statewide organization with emphasis on community involvement and volunteer leadership.
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Chicago
Michigan
Indiana
Wisconsin
Illinois
Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Organization
Scout Movement
Citizens’ National Committee
William G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve
Liberty Loan Organization
Charles H. Schweppe
Liberty Loan
Boy Scout Movement
War Savings
Red Cross
Filrth Efnroll
National Council
United States
Vitalige
McAdoo
America
Boy Scout Cause
Congress
Iowa
Citizens’ Committee
Homer A. Miller
Des Moines
W. G. McAdoo
New York
W. L. Harding
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules for Kidney Relief
An advertisement urges immediate care for kidney symptoms, touting Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a quick remedy. It claims the capsules purify blood and strengthen kidneys, imported from Haarlem laboratories, with a promise of money-back satisfaction if not effective.
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Haarlem
Gould
Rains Damaging Iowa Fruit Crop Report
In Des Moines June 5 heavy weekend rain continued through Sunday and Monday and again last night. The downpour was widespread except in extreme northwest Iowa and was causing heavy damage to fruit crops while other crops benefited. Railroad traffic remained delayed with no new washouts reported.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Gray Hair to Natural Color
An old time remedy known as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised to darken dull or gray hair to a natural, glossy shade. The product claims to restore color by morning after easy daily use with a damp comb or brush and is advertised as a beauty aid not a medical cure.
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Wyeth
Masonic Lodges Schedule Meetings in Washington Area
Regular meetings set for LODGES Washington Lodge No 26 on Friday nights. Cyrus Chapter No 18 meets on the second Friday. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 meets the third Friday. Washington Chapter No 8 O B S holds meetings on the second Thursday. Visiting brothers welcome.
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Washington
H. W. Russel
Washington Lodge
A. P
A. M
L. D Laneworthy
W. M
Glenn Eb, Mace
Cyrus Chapter
L. D. Langworthy
H.P. J. W. Morton
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
J. D. Glasgow
E. C
J. W. Morton
R H. Walker
Rose Reid
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City Editor
East Main Street
Mutual
Oskaloosa
Abe Martin
Gordon
Graham Picture News
Allen
Webster's New International
Papes
G.&c. Mipaiam CO
Springfield
Mass
U.S. A
National B Company
N. B.C
Che
S Nee Giscul
Bouillon
Ycia
National Biscuit Company
Senter
Drug Sherman’s Store
Washington, Iowa
RL & PB
Washington Branch
J. W. Calvert
Midley E. Lawrence & Co
Monroe
Covenant Lodge No. 101
Hall
Iowa Ave
Carl B. Schneider
Noble Grand
Keller
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
Irvin
Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Lemley
Washington, IA
H. Bateman
Blair Bldg
Stutsman
F. & M. Bank
Red Mutual
Chiropractors
M. H. Sartor Mra
M. H. Sartor
Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Square
Klein Kiothing Ko
Red
J. J. Foley
J. D. Dayton
West Chester, Iowa
Washi County
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
Washington, Lowa R. R
T. A. Michels
Temple Building
Black
Cc. J. Wilson
CO. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
Morrison & Morrison
Morrison Bide
North Bide
Washington, Lowa
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
W. M. Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
Crail's
Morgan
Miss Blossom
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