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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
4
The piece argues leading candidates should meet shake hands and contest the convention in a sportsmanlike way. Governor Lowden is said to favor an early handshake before any clash. After the bout, rivals should reconcile and unite, aiming for a worthy, capable Republican nominee.
A clipped comment notes that rich men who desire poverty should try running for the public generally. The remark frames wealth as a peril and hints at political or social critique about public office. The source uses sharp, provocative wording.
The Rapids Republican notes that coffee in the first year of prohibition will be fifty percent higher in consumption than before, while the Des Moines Register remarks on the Chicago hotelkeeper enjoying convention spending as Republicans swarm, and mentions 12,000 miles of sea coast as context.
Abe Martin, a painter, earns three or four dollars changing his ethes and adjusting his lad der before any work. The fellow who once eyed red now looks at a white mule.
A narrator compares life on a prairie farm to distant oceans and distant shores. He describes ships washing the shores of Chiney and Asia, coral reefs, and distant loves of sea travel, wondering what hidden messages these seas might carry.
A Marshalltown Times Republican editorial argues the United States has a substantial domestic workload and should not be tasked with patrolling Europe and Asia, urging focus on national needs rather than overseas fence line duties.
Will Rogers wit sparks Goldwyn comedy in Almost a Husband at the Fox Theatre. The tale follows a Western schoolteacher stranded in an Arkansas town who jokes through misunderstandings, a mock marriage turn real, and a final triumph guided by Rogers humor and charm.
SEEN ON THE SCREEN at the Graham Theatre Mary Miles Minter stars in Nurse Marjorie a photo drama by Israel Zanewill The plot follows a young woman who becomes a nurse in a sanitarium and hides her identity Danbury her love interest discovers her ruse The cast supports well and director William Desmond Taylor maintains brisk momentum The film is described as a treat with humorous and restrained comedy Graham Wednesday and Thursday.
Representatives of Slum Army Mr and Mrs Major Sneath are stationed in Washington at 103% N Marion Ave over Conne's grocery. They will engage in jail street church and home missionary work and will hold regular services. They are assisted by Gen H Moran and Major Hansen with headquarters staff. Contributions of old clothing and furniture will be received and put to good use.
The essay contrasts optimistic reactions in good times with grim expressions when luck turns. It notes that men with true character show the greatest resilience when faced with hardship, and their courage shines brightest as challenges bite hardest.
Ames June 7 Students pledged more than 50 000 to a war memorial college union building at Iowa State College. Alumni approval hoped to unlock further gifts next fall as students and faculty back a memorial for 103 fallen in the war. The drive drew large gifts from agriculture students and Tau Beta Pi pledges, with strong support from home economics women.
An Ames Iowa intelligencer item cautions that alcohol is not a remedy for colic and stomach ache. The note says to send a drunk to a doctor or give Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. The Lemmon's Drug Store advertisement repeats the warning against using booze as treatment.
The passage notes that whether in Jewish or Turkish culture the beard was held sacred. It mentions Jews keeping their whiskers holy and Turks following similar beliefs. It also describes sultan’s followers combing hairs after prayers and burying shed hairs, tied to the idea of aiding a soft walk to paradise.
A new physics teacher asked students who planned to take physics that year to accompany him, prompting laughter from the assembly. The anecdote reflects a light moment in school life as students react to an unexpected test of interest.
An advertisement urges customers to cut this coupon to ensure obtaining Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and indigestion from Lemmon's Drug Store. The copy notes the risk of selecting an unsuitable item when unsure of the desired article.
President Walter A. Jessup has asked the war department to set up an aviation ground and flying school at the University of Iowa starting next year. Government plans ground courses at several universities with summer flying. Major Morton C. Mumma will press Iowa’s case in Washington before the aviation department.
A card of thanks from the Benson Love Henson and Rolland Benson families expresses heartfelt gratitude for kindness and sympathy during the illness of their wife and mother. They thank all who sent flowers and attended the service, naming Mr David Benson Miss Bessie Lucile Love Miss Mildred Henson and Rolland Benson.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold their next regular meeting at Mrs. Blair's home this Thursday afternoon. The devotional topic is Our Refuge from Psalm 46 1 God is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble. Members are urged to attend with a contribution of effort for future work as the world awakens to tasks ahead.
Waterloo youths demand job referrals from Secretary MacDonough of the Greater Waterloo association. They complain of past experience where farmers were ignorant and careless, leaving workers to manage tasks without guidance. This marks the first request for farmer recommendations to hire farm workers.
The text notes global lead pencil use nearing two billion annually with roughly half from American grown cedar. It states the United States produces about 750.9 million per year.
The timetable lists Hartbound arrivals and departures for numerous express and local trains with times such as 4:02 am for No 12 Express and 6:10 pm for No 30 Lo Pass, plus Washington Branch locals and freights with daily and limited schedules corrected to March 1, 1920. Agent H. W. Russell signs as station agent for the B. & Q. and Westbe lines, noting occasional cancellations and special stock extras departing at 7:45 am to accommodate passengers.
Regular meetings listed for Washington Lodge No 26 Damascus Shrine No 10 and related groups with officers and meeting nights. Visiting fraters welcome.
Covenant Lodge No 101 meets every Tuesday evening at 7 30 o'clock in the I O O F hall on N Iowa Ave. A cordial invitation to visiting members to meet with us. M D Lee noble grand R S Keller.
Cerro Gordo breeders held fourteen sales at the North Iowa Fair grounds during the water auction season, tallying over $120,000 from 260 cattle and hogs. Cattle averaged $322 with 84,655 total and top price of 1100 dollars.
Hog raisers disposed of 346 head of pure bred swine at an average price of 102.50, totaling 35,485. Top price reached 550. Fourteen sales yielded 120,140 gross. Purebred livestock men did not view prices as exceptional, but were pleased since all settlements were cash. Sales were arranged and handled through the county agricultural agent, who hired auctioneers, advertised the sales, and managed small details.
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