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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
4
An editorial warns Bolshevism is becoming autocratic and likens it to Czardom. It argues the radical class drives extremes, urges defense via ordinary citizens and rural communities, and asserts the public will push back when tyranny grows too strong.
Poem extols domestic harmony at home with a serene, peaceful gathering of aunts nieces uncles and grandmothers. It contrasts quiet happiness inside the house with global grief and war and urges readers to adopt their peaceful example for a universal calm.
A historically tinted remark asserts unwavering opposition to Bolshevism and promises enduring punishment while noting that dissent grows as the country has space to turn. It claims fidelity to an original program and implies organized origins.
The Oskaloosa Herald notes a hard situation where people with nothing to live for cannot live for nothing. The brief comment captures local sentiment on hardship and morale during difficult times.
Alex De Bord, already running a real estate office in the F. and M. Bank building since March, has purchased W. A. Harper's offices near the Opera House and will take possession today. The deal includes all office equipment as Harper prepares to leave for California. De Bord, known for farm sales success across the county, gains a prime layout to expand his business prospects.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes that Senator Borah has finally concluded he cannot oppose everyone, acknowledging a single sensible stance amidst his varied positions.
An Exchange note contrasts three citizen attitudes toward a town booster quiescent or knocker. It urges boosting the home community to receive reciprocal benefit, while critiquing silent detractors who undermine their own standing.
Washington Adopts a Baby will be shown for the last time tonight at the Graham Theatre in a local home talent program. The showing marks the finale of the run, inviting audiences to catch the feature before it ends.
Des Moines and Boone papers report Warren G. Harding acquaintances in Iowa. Descriptions praise his conservative but constructive stance and optimistic, straightforward character. Boon editors recount his editing help and friendly ties. Mrs Harding, Florence Kling, is noted as a capable partner with strong family ties to Marion County.
Bolivian minister Calderon names his daughter Eilean Calderon a delegate to the third Pan American Aeronautical congress in Atlantic City New Jersey She becomes the first Latin American woman to hold a delegate position at an aeronautical congress.
The sale at Fox and Dewey's begins on Thursday June 17 at 7 in the morning with early arrival urged. The notice notes the start time and encourages customers to come early.
Sioux City reports William Day a 65 year old retired farmer was attacked by a mad dog while fishing at Half Moon lake. The dog chewed his leg almost to a pulp mangled his shoulder and arm and bit his hand exposing three wounds. Day walked two miles home before police killed the animal. He is listed in critical condition by Dr. Charles Thompson.
In Waterloo Iowa on June 17 1920 neighbors J L McClinton Mrs Jennie McClinton and O C McClinton sent telegrams to Warren G Harding Republican presidential nominee. They recall playing with him in Blooming Grove Ohio and note his boyhood interest in studies public speaking and debate as well as his family of doctors and a missionary sister.
Farious Russian ballet dancer Kosloff is astonished by Hope Hampton in the Salome dance sequence. The film A Modern Salome, distributed by Metro, stars Hampton in her screen debut and features the famous Dance of Enchantment as the heroine imagines herself as Salome.
Misses Hazel Smith and Esther Gilbert of Mt Pleasant motored here to hear Rev. A S Smith and District Supt Minear speak at the Epworth League convention.
Charles C. Olds, longtime automobile salesman with Ralph Schulty, has bought the Colenso hotel lease and furnishings from A. J. Yates and will manage the hostelry with his wife Mrs. Olds. Yates plans a Wyoming summer and fall return, then another hotel venture. The Colenso dining room remains closed for now. Olds may reopen it later after gaining hotel management experience from Oxford cafe sale.
An organ expert from the Kilgen factory in St. Louis arrived in Washington today and started installing the pipe organ at the First United Presbyterian church. The work will take eight to ten days, and the instrument should be usable about a week from next Sabbath.
The General War Time Commission of the Churches and the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America awarded a medal to chaplains of the army, navy and marine corps. The design was created by Mrs. Laura Gardin Fraver, a noted female designer.
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