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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
4
The piece argues against excessive living and waste. It praises saving to maintain prosperity and cites liquor waste as a public burden. It warns that overwork, overstudy, or idleness harms efficiency, urging a balanced life with moderate spending and activity.
An unsigned editorial cautions a farm boy against abandoning rural life for city bustle. It argues the quiet farm offers steadiness, moral grounding, and a safer path, urging patience before pursuing urban opportunities.
A poetic lament by Rianna Goldman about being banished from the United States. She sits by a damp sea, laments lack of letters, longs to return to Uncle Sammy, and recalls past misdeeds under a former keeper. The note ends with Mrs John Kimmel and her two children returning home from Keosauqua after visiting David McGaffey.
The Iowa county board meets May 4 1920. Regular and vacation claims approved. List includes supplies from Ginn Co and Ferguson & Benson, medical aid grants, provisions, fuel, and various township and drainage costs. Adjourned to May 10 1920 with bids opened for culvert pipe. Klauer Manufacturing awarded.
The De eorth Republican cautions that appearances of progress on paved streets mask deeper problems learned by many residents, signaling disappointment and concern over public works and urban improvement.
The Loafer argues the loafer is the chief cause behind the high cost of living, claiming responsibility for the rising prices in everyday life. The World Journal offers a provocative social critique attributed to Ackley.
Iowa City Press reports evidence suggesting Hi Johnson committed death by own action in Chicago in a case likened to Carranza in our Sister republic. The article mentions findings and references, noting local context and ongoing discussion about responsibility and motive.
Des Moines Register reports that Harding will be officially notified of his nomination in July. Until then, associates insist the event is more than a rumor and will be formally confirmed.
A Council Bluffs Nonpareil editorial argues that luxury taxes should be collected at the source rather than at retail. A 16 cent levy on a six dollar hat is hard to collect, but if paid by the jobber or manufacturer the burden would vanish in the price to the consumer.
The pastor M R Regan will preach at both Sunday services. Sunday school begins at 9 30 morning worship at 10 55 B Y P U at 6 30 and evening service at 7 30 with prayer meeting at 7 30 Wednesday.
A M B E announces children s day exercises on Sunday June 20 at 3 o clock. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The service begins at 9 30 a m with the Children s Choir and organ accompaniment led by Mrs Arthur Torrey Organist Public worship follows at 11 a m featuring Prelude in C Minor and a Mendelssohn anthem with duets by Mrs Plumly and Mrs Phillips An organ offertory and a double quartet performment The pastor Dr Bowers delivers the sermon An evening service at 7 30 includes Intermezzo in E Evensong Festival March and a Gospel Song Service led by Mr Thomas with soprano solo by Mrs John E Ream and an organ postlude.
Mr and Mrs Major Sneath of the Volunteer Slum Army are stationed at 103% N Marion Ave Washington near Conner's grocery. They will conduct jail street church and home missionary work and accept old clothing and furniture for use. They are assisted by Gen H Moran and Major Hansen with headquarters staff totaling 7110 dollars.
District Court notices the plaintiff Newton O Loughlin seeks to quiet title to Lot 2 and W16 of Lot 1 in Block 16 in Washington Iowa. Defendants and unknown claimants must appear by Sept 6 1920 or face default. Also includes May 1920 Board of Supervisors proceedings and regular claims listing.
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