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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1919
Page
4
A columnist argues July 1 as a potential spark for upheaval over prohibition but contends banning alcohol reduces revolutions. He cites Russia's 1915–16 experience, notes post-1 July stability, and cites Iowa cities that benefited after enforcement. He concludes prohibition boosts municipal revenues and prosperity.
Clipped comment notes Carranza will not seek the presidency presently but could reconsider if Villa closes the distance. Des Moines Register cites 4100 Land and Roads. It is maintained that 3400 land.
A reflection on impermanence compares a rosebush with life’s joys and fades. The narrator muses that beauty ends soon, illness and danger loom, and even perfect days hint at change. The verse notes blithe birds, blue skies, and a fleeting, hopeful calm before inevitable decay.
A Burlington Hawkeye editorial argues for widespread use of vitrified brick on cement foundations as the cheapest and most practical option over time, highlighting durability and economy.
The Marshalltown Times Republican reports renewed warnings as drownings increase in rivers and ponds. Officials urge non swimmers to confine ablutions to bathtubs and supervised pools.
O Brien county in Iowa led sixteenth statewide push for real roads with a strong majority after counties voiced approval. The piece notes small towns in the northwestern area and a general mood of road improvement nationwide, predicting eventual unanimous support across the state.
The Lincolnshire Architectural and Archaeological Society presented a circular fibula from the era of Edward II or Richard II to the Lincoln City and County Museum. About half an inch wide with six emeralds originally, one emerald is missing, and an inscription on the back identifies it as a fourteenth century love token.
A mother finds her daughter in the front room with dusting unfinished. The daughter quips that Satan must be something to blame for idle hands, replying that the parent is the culprit.
A child asks if work is older than before and the father responds that it is, clarifying the phrase old times. The exchange centers on the meaning of historical eras and labor tasks.
Col Wait C Johnson of the general staff chief athletic officer of the A Va and chairman of the Inter Allied games committee heads the preparations for the big meet in Martins. Johnson was well known in athletic circles during college days and staged the recent A K P championship games.
The text extols Benjamin Franklin as a printer statesman and scientist and recalls his kite experiment proving atmospheric electricity. It emphasizes saving electricity via a Leyden jar and likens thrift to Franklin's foresight, urging purchase of War Savings Certificates and Thrift Stamps as modern equivalents.
A sweeping national drive promotes profit sharing as a path for workers to invest in the country. The piece notes government parallels with stock distribution and thrift stamps, urging individuals to become governmental investors through Liberty bonds, Thrift stamps, and War Savings stamps, highlighting nontaxable, fixed-value returns and five-year maturity.
A fragment recalls BTL T Harriman dying with an estate of 7500,000 and credits him with an act of grabbing a snail steel letter clip dropped by a careless worker. He muses on valuing lost material and aims to become the richest man in the country as indifference wastes value.
In this brief message the focus is on saving as the basis for future opportunity for children. The text urges wise financial actions and emphasizes long term security over current earnings.
A Bolton Mall reader letter promotes weekly savings plans claiming one dollar weekly yields over 257 in five years and 955 in ten years. Doubling weekly contributions doubles results, with two dollars weekly producing about 5075 in two years. The writer urges buying a tech pencil and views DL as a strong investment.
Whift embodies character as it ties to the purchase of W. & 8. Their role in helping the nation and bay compound interest illustrates a civic and financial ethos.
A dispensary official returns from a month's holiday to find an Irish patient in poor health and comments on his improved appearance. The patient and doctor exchange playful banter about the holiday and patches of humor reflect the lighthearted tone of the exchange.
A mother warns her son Donald to behave when guests arrive. When asked if he’s always well behaved, Donald replies that he stays quiet only while company is present.
An old remedy for gray hair is revived as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drugstores. The mixture, applied with a sponge strand by strand, darkens hair naturally and evenly by morning, yielding a youthful appearance without disease claims.
The notice lists schedules for trains arriving and departing from Washington Branch and B L & Q lines. It includes local passenger trains Nos. 450 430 429 449 835 and freight Nos. 836 846 888 89 with daily or Sunday exceptions, plus a note that Nos. 92 is annulled on certain days and stock extras at 7:45 am.
LODGES Cyrus Chapter No 18 R A M regular meetings Friday nights monthly led by Langworthy with Morton as secretary. Cethichem Commandery No 45 K T regular meetings third Friday monthly led by Glasgow with Morton as recorder. Washington Chapter No 64 O I S regular meetings second Thursday monthly with Walker as W M and Reid as secretary. Visiting brethren welcome.
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