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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1920
Page
4
A editorial urges voters to decide between competing principles in the upcoming primary. It stresses open-minded study, conviction grounded in solid reasoning, and sacrificing for the public good, asserting democracy rests on thoughtful action after voting and legislative representation.
A clipped exchange ends amid fatigue over public discourse. The piece notes overblown chatter and calls for concise communication to address Mars-Rolfe Arrow discussions and move toward productive dialogue.
The Des Moines Register notes that the vice presidency has failed to gain popularity since it was imposed on Theodore Roosevelt, reflecting ongoing discontent with the role and its authority.
An Iowa girl earned second prize in a hog judging contest reflecting practical experience. She may have prior exposure waiting on city men who visit the area, suggesting a background shaped by service roles and local social dynamics.
A satirical poem argues for Grimes as president with mocked promises and harsh jabs at opponents. It envisions economic boom for the industrious and a poorhouse fate for the idle, ending with a declaration of continued self-reliance regardless of outcome.
Burlington Hawkeye argues it odd for the Supreme Court to decide against taxing salaries of presidents and judges, while asserting equality among American citizens and no classes in the United States. The letter reflects tension between judicial rulings and constitutional egalitarian ideals.
Nellie T Eower born April 20 1879 at Ainsworth Iowa died June 1 1920 at her farm in Prairie Flower Washington County Iowa age 40 years 9 months 11 days Survived by husband infant daughter Thelma Ruth daughter Bessie Lucile Love father and mother Mr and Mrs A N Eower Washington Iowa three sisters Mrs Sarah Fulton West Chester Iowa Mrs Mary Stewart Pleasanton Kansas Mrs Grace Ervin Cincinnati Iowa one brother Matthew Buwer Denver Colo two stepchildren Mildred and Rolland Benson and many relatives She joined United Presbyterian Church later Prairie Flower church active in Sunday School choir and youth work Felt deep gratitude for prayers during illness and died of heart failure related to childbirth Funeral at Prairie Flower church Rev FE A Anderson burial in Ainsworth cemetery
Theda Bara appears in La Belle Russe Fox screen version of Belasco play. It enjoyed a capacity run but ends tonight. The piece is praised as a drama of tremendous force and a must for motion picture fans. Also notes a 60 member dry faction in the French Chamber and Max Hoeltz a former movie theater lecturer.
A Cedar Rapids Republican piece argues campaign spending is vital for informing voters and notes the Iowa Republican primary features four gubernatorial candidates. It cites figures from Hoover Johnson and Wood campaigns, emphasizes the cost of outreach, and urges support for Major Fred S. Holsteen, presenting him as loyal and capable for Congress.
A signed statement by W. F. Kopp denounces Col. Brookhart and ties him to political misrepresentations while attacks sweep candidate Holsteen. The piece alleges covert campaigning, questions loyalty, and urges voters to back Major Holsteen for Congress in the June 7 election, portraying Kopp as evasive and linked to Brookhart.
New York June 5 Immigrant arrivals from Europe rise while few women seek domestic work. Supt P A Baker at Mills Island reports aliens entering by the thousands and many prefer factory labor in well paid urban settings. Prohibition and wartime draft keep many men abroad, delaying domestic service relief. Italy supplies most entrants and unskilled workers flood big cities.
Poland faces a wave of nationals at the consulate seeking passports. About eight thousand passports were issued last month, with similar numbers in prior months since the year began. Homesickness and concern for relatives in war zones drive the trend as departures slow.
Harold Begbie states William Booth the Salvation Army founder was of Jewish descent on his mother’s side. The text mentions Johnsons and Andrew Johnson’s White House path, Chauncey Depew’s role in Lincoln’s 1860 convention, and his wish to attend four more national conventions.
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