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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1919
Page
4
Stockholders favor a garden rich site for the hotel to reflect Washington well and attract travelers seeking modern comforts. Local tree expert S B Dewey offers to oversee mature trees under a ninety nine year lease, enhancing the property with lawn and shade. The piece argues for a unique, attractive exterior to offset a square location.
A fragment recalls Dale Fluhart’s dig at German morals and Binkley’s quip that the action was unsurprising. The speaker hints at upcoming price assertions and possible questions about them.
A reflective verse depicts the restful gloaming as work ends and the toiler returns home. The speaker expresses gratitude and peace, noting twilight calm, stars overhead, and a longing to embrace neighbors gathered near the dwelling.
The board urges careful study of the issue to enhance Washington’s beauty. Members seek broad input from all interested parties, promising to weigh diverse opinions before making their final decision.
A brief line from the Davenport Democrat hints at an upcoming event or prophecy titled Across the Sky. The fragment suggests anticipation without concrete details or context.
Vivian Martin stars as Miranda Judkins in Mirandy Smiles a tale of love and self improvement set in a Midwestern town Teddy the musician woos her as she rises from scrub girl to refined beauty Her romance unfolds with church aid and a return from school to marry Teddy Douglas MacLean leads opposite Martin in this Paramount feature shown at Graham theatre tomorrow.
June 22 designated Thrift Sunday by the Treasury Department Savings Division. Investigators estimate annual rat feeding costs at $2 to $3, suggesting corn in hog feed as more profitable. Auto tourists return as wet spring and poor roads ease, with traffic over routes to the White Way and Southwest Trail headed toward the Pacific Coast.
The corn belt hog market surged with a new high price of 21.60 on the Chicago market, five cents above the prior record set weeks earlier. The note suggests riders and consumers may feel this is sufficient for the season.
A clipped comment from the Knoxville Daily Express argues against idle talk about daylight saving time. It suggests saving daylight by acting rather than debating the law.
June 17 West Liberty saw Mayor J H Anderson intervene in an open air homecoming dance after a special officer did not move to arrest a man believed drunk. Eyewitnesses say the mayor attempted to remove the man, triggering a near clash with the officer who claimed authority over the situation.
A New Orleans man claims to have invented imperishable ink, a notion echoed in legal circles as stories of enduring letters resurface in court. The item cites the Oskaloosa Herald remark on the timeless appeal of such writings.
The Vinton Eagle notes daylight saving time accelerates quitting time in the evening while hastening morning start times, expressing a preference for the former and frustration with the latter.
A hired man spends ten hours plowing corn in heat and finds no romance in farm labor. He contrasts this with the people who know only the shade trees, as reported by the Sioux City Journal.
The report describes a Dutch inventor known as the Air Trailer, Fokker, possibly creators of a highly effective German fighter plane. It states he is now developing an aerial trailer for airplanes and imagines trains of aircraft streaking across skies.
Catarrh described as widespread and incurable by some, with Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F J Cheney Co claimed to be a constitutional remedy. The ad offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and invites readers to request testimonials.
A city scene ends with the mayoral dispute calmed by City Marshal Samuel Crafton. The text then recounts Clemenceau and allies arguing for a war settlement based on justice and human rights, demanding accountability for Germany and a demand that all nations bear consequences.
President Wilson will tour the country after his return, speaking in support of the league of nations. Secretary Tumulty outlined a tentative itinerary for the trip, with cities to be visited not yet disclosed and July 4 invitations from several cities, including St. Louis. He also responded to Senator Swanson's invitation to Richmond on July 30, noting uncertainty about itinerary alignment.
Officials say no definite date for the president's return from Paris but expect him to begin journey to Washington soon after his Belgium trip this week.
The article urges daily morning practice of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It argues this internal washing prevents waste buildup, reduces sickness and nervousness, and promotes rosy complexions and overall vitality for both men and women.
Atlantic June 17 report shows Kirkman Methodist Episcopal Church oversubscribing its $3,800 quota by 2a larger percent. Subscriptions totaled $5,270 from 108 members. Frank Slates and wife gave $40,000 for an India school. Intercessors 76 percent and tithers 135 percent.
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