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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
4
Marshalltown Times-Republican notes the final proof of Sergeant Yorks bravery is his willingness to marry despite facing the headwinds of the era.
A merchant explains why prices rise and customers compare it to a child's view of a father's claim it hurts the parent as much as the child, illustrating skepticism toward price increases in the Sioux City Journal.
Quote from the Waterloo Times Tribune asserts that border lines are irrelevant if the danger to U S citizens is present, dismissing Carranza or Mexican authorities as irrelevant to the decision.
In many Iowa counties cattle flourish on abundant pastures with slick coats. The scene evokes a healthy agricultural outlook as reported by the Council Bluffs Nonpareil describing widespread livestock growth across the state.
The Omaha World Herald reports Holland will not participate in a blockade against Germany should it refuse to sign the treaty. The warning states that the alternative is to join Germany in being blockaded, signaling a tense diplomatic stance.
In a June 18 1919 Evening Journal letter to the stockholders the writer argues that the new hotel should be centered on the grounds from the former school rather than set back on a side street. Central location along traffic lines is presented as key to financial success and banker interest.
A humorous critique of social praise and debts, arguing true respect comes only from ethical conduct. It condemns vanity, gossip, exploitation, and selfishness, insisting that the truest credit is earned by fair dealing and regard for others.
A correspondent argues the hotel should be sited on street line with small stores to cover interest and draw new visitors to Washington. He urges a sound, fireproof design to ensure a five to six percent return and long term viability, signed GEO. S. Carson.
The article describes training for the double somersault and notes risk of injury. It highlights Hagenbeck Wallace circus coming to Washington on Wednesday June 25 with Mike Elsie Fischer and the Great Fischer family aerialists performing the feat. No man has yet completed a triple somersault and lived to tell.
Leena Owen, lead in William S. Hart's Branding Broadway, imagines a waitress in a New York cafe reacting to a bold cowpuncher. The Artcraft picture explores romance and frontier flair with Western humor and period cafe life.
Studio previews reveal a waitress character who slips on banana peels and tosses a 10 cent tip, with Mr Hart as the puncher from the west. The actor expresses delight in the role and predicts strong public reception. The picture screens at the Graham theatre today.
The 59th annual June commencement at the University of Iowa concluded with 454 degrees and certificates awarded. President Marion L. Burton spoke on The New American as the largest crowd in university history gathered outdoors on the Old Capitol campus. A $1,000,000 memorial building project was announced by the Alumni Association with a Chicago dinner planned and a committee led by Fred W. Sargent of Des Moines.
The commission debates using army trucks for road building under a federal aid bill. Graveling is deemed not a permanent improvement, restricting truck use to funded projects. Iowa may receive 500 trucks, with counties housing them, while 60 remain as a floating squadron to meet fluctuating needs.
National League results show Brooklyn 4 Chicago 1, Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 1, Pittsburgh 6 Boston 6, New York 7 St Louis 1. American League games list Chicago 5 Washington 4, Philadelphia 2 Detroit 1, Boston 2 St Louis 1, Cleveland 4 New York 2.
Sixteen thousand nine hundred twenty five troops arrived in New York from French ports aboard ships including the Kinz Friedrich Wilhelm and the Kai serin Auguste Victoria. The U S S Harrisburg carried 2000 casuals and 500 sick soldiers, raising total departures since the armistice began to 675000.
A concise reflection notes time as a mold of character, suggesting time softens or sharpens wisdom. The line frames time as a tutor, turning the familiar into a source of insight and sage-like understanding.
June 20. Counties voting for hard surfaced roads during the coming summer will receive part of the 560 army trucks assigned to Iowa for road building by the war department. F K R White, chief engineer of the state highway commission at Ames, says most trucks are four wheel drive and additional supplies including several thousand blankets have been provided.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as quick relief for stuffed nose from cold or catarrh. It promises opening air passages, stopping hawking and mucous discharge, and soothing inflamed mucous membranes with a fragrant antiseptic cream. It urges readers to buy a small bottle from their druggist and apply a little in the nostrils for instant relief.
The reviewer argues the play offers mixed messages on politics and society, noting strong performances by Stowe as Herman and others. It praises direction and production quality while cautioning that film or theater alone cannot save the world and urging audiences to seek recreation rather than moral instruction.
A brief note suggests age tries acting duties serving as Bob's chauffeur for entertainment value. The piece frames the act as a worthwhile diversion.
Little Donald visited as T removed a pie from the oven. He remarked on the pie and asked to borrow a piece, prompting a short, informal exchange about sharing baked goods.
Public health guidance extols a morning glass of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels. Promoters claim it improves appetite, relieves dullness and headaches, and assists flushing toxins from the system at the start of each day.
Corrected timetable notes express and freight trains with arrival and departure times for eastbound and westbound service. Includes No 12 30 59 80 88 lines and No 11 49 29 87 89 passenger and freight movements.
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