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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1919

Page

5

Coal shortage on way prompts urgent buying guidance

The United States Geological Survey warns of a general coal shortage next fall and winter unless mines increase production. Production lags, labor is scarce, and transportation limits risk insufficient supply. officials urge immediate orders to meet an estimated 500 million tons needed this year.

United States Geological Survey Washington United States Garfield Fuel Administration Railroad Administration Europe

Books Worth Reading for Home Life and History

A catalog of notable books for home education nature study dressmaking and art. Include junior home instruction by Beecher and Faxon Ward English poetry Miller camping out and Cassell The Black Watch recounting a scout’s World War I retreat with vivid scenes.

Beecher Faxon Ward Stoddard Browning Rupert Looke Miller Field and Stream Casselle Black Watch Mons Marne

Book notices on war front service and political biographies

Six short reviews summarize works on WWI Red Cross service and Western Front life. Several bios profile Munro’s regional development and U S relations with Central America, plus Iowa authors and works. Roosevelt biographies and an autobiography are highlighted with brisk, period tone.

Anderson Red Cross Munro Central America United States U. S Gallagher Iowa Marple Haynes James B. Weaver Gen. Weaver Hageborn Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt

Spud Boys Report Amusing Fishing Trip

Pine Ridge Minnesota June 20 1919 Dear Evening Journal recounts 108 fish caught plus waste, with varied aims of muskies pike bass and bull heads. Hiram sings while fishing and Amos loses track of bait as guide jokes about marking bait. The Spud family enjoys lake life and playful misadventures while seeking reduced hotel rates.

Hiram Bill Amos Lake Lack Spud Mississippi River

To Wait Patiently. To wait patiently men must work cheerfully

A brief quotation from Samuel Suiiles emphasizes patience and cheerful labor as a virtue for men. It reflects a moral or inspirational note likely appearing as a small item in a period newspaper column. The source presents a concise aphorism without additional context.

Samuel Suiiles

Hagenbeck Wallace Circus Aces in Three Ring Show Washington Engagement

The Hagenbeck Wallace circus, famed for its menagerie led by Carl Hagenbeck, travels with 360 artists from many nations. The three ring performance with two elevated stages comes to Washington on Wednesday, June 25 with rare specimens and top showmanship.

Hagenbeck-Wallace Carl Hagenbeck Europe United States Carlingenbéeck B. ©. Wallace Hagenbeck- Wallace Circus Hagenbeck Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Great Wallace Circus Hingenbeck- Wallace Washington Advt

Washington County hearing on Iowa Gas and Electric franchise

The Iowa Gas and Electric Company seeks a twenty year franchise to use and occupy all highways in Washington County for transmission lines and equipment. The Board of Supervisors scheduled a hearing for 1919 after notice by County Auditor A. D. Griffith. Citizens were urged to appear and object if opposed.

Towa Gas & Electric Company Washington County Iowa Board of Supervisors Iowa Gas & Electric Company Towa Cedar Township Lime Creek Township Pilotsburg Wellman Section 13 Section Nira Wassenville Pea A. Dd. Griffith

Dorothy Gish Stars in The Hope Chest at Graham Tonight

Dorothy Gish leads a lively screen portrayal in The Hope Chest at Graham Theatre tonight. Elmer Clifton directs with spontaneous, natural humor as George Fawe and Richard Barthelme support this pick of David W. Griffith studio players. Mickey engagement June 27 for two days promises matinees daily and a strawberry of cinema charm.

Dorothy Gish Mark Lee Lather Graham Theatre Miss Gish E ‘Company Elmer Clifton Hope Chest David W. Griffith George Fawe Richard Barthelme Mickey Mabel Normand Mack Sennetts Elass Mickey J Tom-Boy Little Wonder

Famous Balkan Tribe the Mirdites

The Mirdites are described as the Balkans finest fighting people and steadfast Christians amid Albanian neighbors. They claim their language is the purest Aryan tongue, resembling classical Greek and Latin and linked to them rather than derived from them, with strong independence throughout history.

Balkans Albania

Stop Itching Eczema With Zemo Treatment

Stop itching and burning quickly with Zemo from druggists at 35c. Extra large bottle 1.00. Healing begins the moment Zemo is applied and soon clears eczema and similar skin troubles. Zemo is penetrating antiseptic and not greasy. The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland

No Accident Week Plan by Regional Director Holden

Holden announces No Accident Week in the Central Western region starting June 22 to cut rail worker deaths and injuries. The Safety Organization shows January to March 1919 gains massive drops from 1918, with 90 fewer killed and 1115 fewer injured among employees. About 305,000 railroad workers have pledged seven injury free days.

Holden Central Western Region Regional Supervisor of Safety the Railroad Administration Central Western

Optimistic Thought on Wasting Excess Wealth

A terse reflection notes that many paths exist to squander superfluous wealth. The line hints at caution toward ostentatious spending and misused resources in a modern context.

Gompers Re-Elected President of AFL in Atlantic City

Samuel Gompers was re-elected president of the American Federation of Labor at the convention in Atlantic City New Jersey. He called the vote a reply by American labor to its traducers and opponents. Also in Syracuse New York authorities disclosed films stolen from across the country valued at twelve million dollars had been recovered totaling eighty thousand dollars in recoveries as Hana Frolman a New York film broker was arrested.

Atlantic City N. J Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Gompers American Labor Syracuse N. Y Hana Frolman New York Auheorn

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