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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1919
Page
4
An old advertisement lists subscription prices for Mutual magazine or service. It shows four payment options including weekly payments at 44 per week, monthly, quarterly in advance, and yearly in advance, with a note about yearly payment by mail.
A church magazine article questions American gratitude for Allied victory in World War I. It contrasts German fervor with Allied restraint, warns that Germans insulted God by misjudging him, and argues future thanks depend on using victory in a God-like way.
The narrator muses on how people act to imitate greatness, noting the pull of appearances like turtle shell spectacles. He warns that many men ruin themselves by sticking close to others' judgments and chasing notoriety rather than authenticity.
The passage mocks a German Führer and his troops with culinary metaphors. A tavern scene depicts Germans demanding soup and luxuries, while the narrator and companions view the invaders as boorish and ungrateful. The tone blends ridicule with wartime bravado.
A meeting is planned for next Friday evening at the old Methodist church to decide between a public building or a marble shaft as a memorial. Residents are invited to express preferences and provide input on the project scope and design.
A clipped note from Davenport urges a citation for murder against William Hohenzollern, signaling a provocative public accusation tied to a historical figure. The fragment preserves the bold, abrupt opinion and local sentiment.
The writer notes a refreshing rain that cooled the area and softened the ground while a northern patch received only a light sprinkle. Mosquitoes surge around the Skunk River drainage survey, with tall weeds and grasses providing breeding grounds. Take mosquito netting for fishing trips.
A Mn newspaper clipping argues land values rise slowly while other assets surged in wartime. It compares $200 land ten years ago to $400 land today, noting land often lags behind in real value growth.
The federation unanimously resolves to urge President Wilson to dismiss Postmaster Burleson. The group condemns his performance as incompetent and unfit for office, arguing he never should have been appointed.
The announcement that Hon. William H. Taft will address the public on June 30 revives the old claim that he is the most polite man in the world. It is told that he once rose in a street car and gave his seat to three ladies.
The Grundy Republican argues farmers and doctors rely most on good roads and that a farm near a paved road is worth $25 more per acre than one on dirt. It urges siding with hard surfaced roads despite costs, citing last winter experiences.
Next week a mass meeting invites public voices on the soldiers sailors and nurses memorial. The gathering aims to gather opinions and support for the project and related commemorative plans.
The passage explains a whale with a head one quarter to one third of body length and a mouth 15 to 20 feet long and six to eight feet wide. The gullet opening is stated to be no larger than a man's fist despite the large mouth.
Helms worn by William II and other German leaders will be displayed in Columbus as part of the Methodist Centenary Celebration from June 20 to July 12. Collector Jowell Thomas, a world traveler, brings the artifacts and travelogues depicting wartime Berlin riots and Palestine scenes from General Allenby’s era.
Pr Fred Fisher of New York leads the Methodist Centenary mobilization in Columbus from June 20 to July 13 with 78 000 committeemen and 150 trained executives. The campaign aims to celebrate victory, visualize global travel, finish the churchs program for four years, and inspire planning for the next century.
July 7 events honor John Stewart founder of Home Missionary movement with trips to Upper Sandusky Otterbein Cemetery and Ohio Wesleyan University. Dr W E B Du Bois has penned The Star of Ethiopia pageant to be staged at the Coliseum by colored performers with a 500 voice chorus.
Voters approve Mayor Short in a recall election, endorsing his continued administration and alignment with the I. W. W. The outcome reflects a clear public verdict on the mayor, while opponents acknowledge the consequences of the result and accept the majority’s will.
Sioux City Journal notes the public’s approval of criticized actions and anticipates further commentary after the verdict publication, signaling ongoing scrutiny of the city’s leadership and decisions.
In Atlantic on June 21 Carlos Phares a 14 year old Boy Scout saved 8 year old Robert Janss from drowning. Janss unable to swim drifted beyond his depth and sank twice before Phares reached him. Janss is the son of Carl Phares a Rock Island railroad employee.
An advertisement extols Jad Salts as a safe tonic to flush and stimulate kidneys. It claims daily four ounces in water before breakfast cleanses kidneys, neutralizes acids, prevents irritation, and ends bladder weakness while promoting overall urinary health.
In Fort Dodge Mrs JH Matthews nearly died after taking seventy five grains of a sedative instead of the recommended dose for insomnia. A physician advised reronal and the error led to a deep stupor before hospital treatment saved her life.
Mrs Mason questions John after a remark about her humor being positive but not negative. Mr Mann notes you could take a joke but could not take one, highlighting a playful misunderstanding about humor and reactions.
Railway timetable lists eastbound and westbound express and local trains with arrivals departures and notes. Washington Branch schedules show local passenger Nos 450 429 449 835 and freight Nos 836 836 88 89 daily except Sundays, plus special adjustments and corrections as of December 8 1918.
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