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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1919
Page
4
A historical reflection argues that Germany’s signing of a peace treaty marks a fall from a once proud power. It contends Germany’s navy and army were unrivaled at the war’s start, now reduced by the victor’s terms. The piece notes the emperor’s cowardice, occupation scenes in Berlin, and hopes for a cleansed future.
The speaker muses on advancing invention from motor cars to wireless and cookers, marveling at progress and imagining what the dead would say if they could return. He recalls Granddad who died in 1887 and wonders how airships and future wonders would appear to him.
The text argues that future aims should be peaceful and that she will likely be admitted to the League of Nations as a result of current deliberations. It notes joining with other world powers to oppose any future Germany that may seek to develop itself.
Land buyers ignore Germany signatories while memorial ideas for soldiers and sailors spark debate. A mass meeting is planned for Friday to decide the memorial form. Ex president William Howard Taft will visit Washington next Monday, spending part of the day in the town before continuing to Fairfield.
A Perry Chief clipping notes an investor who was mocked for predicting land would fetch $300 per acre has increased the predicted price to $400, signaling rising valuation expectations.
The Waterloo Courier notes that a cross country air voyage in a double engine plane would cost not less than a thousand dollars, plus upkeep and potential wreck costs. It questions whether the public can bear such prices for speed as air fleets aim to establish a commercial service. Smaller craft offer cheaper travel but less speed and capacity.
In Nevada Ja on June 24 1919 H A Taylor aged 87 and Emma aged 67 renewed their marriage after a prior divorce granted Sept 28 1917. They wed at 9 am with Justice Winsel in the opera house block amid orange blossoms and cheers, the groom joking about keeping it out of the papers.
Waterloo Times-Tribune reports some opponents say they will follow Wilson as he addresses the League of Nations circuit, believing that will be their main action in the political scene.
The Knoxville Express notes a heavy dust barrage along paved streets concealing bill collectors stock sellers book agents and bootleggers as the council weighs buying a flusher to address the issue. The call is to act now.
In a northwestern city a property owner fought street paving where he lived and owned property. He used the paved streets for pleasure more than any other automobile owner in the city.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes rain reduces worry for farmers who feel secure about hog prices, seeing little to fear beyond whether hogs settle at 19.95 or 20 dollars. labor shortages embarrass but do not alarm them.
A witty remark praises Johnson for his meticulous nature noting he would identify the music played at his own wedding. The quote highlights his ability to recall whether Mendelssohn Lohengrin or Tannhauser accompanied the ceremony.
The Iowa War Savings Committee urges women to use household budgets and food budgets to save money. Home Economics departments and county agents support practical budgeting, meal planning, and Thrift Stamp investments, with budgets showing monthly food use and costs.
Iowa Thrift Songs written by state residents gain popularity in schools clubs and communities. pamphlets printed and distributed with plans to ship 500 copies for community use and six performances in one county. A prior War Savings dialogue playset with Thrift Stamp and movie ticket sparked demand for two to three new school and club productions ready by early summer.
New market opens in Lithuania as the United States ends an embargo. Lithuania seeks light motor cars to link its 5 million farmers with markets and distribution centers. Its 17 000 square mile territory relies on farming, needing motor trucks tractors and machinery. Libau and Memel ports provide access.
The speaker rails at the idea of businesswomen taking on early morning duties, claiming they could not start the day and prepare breakfast for ten before daylight. The piece uses a humorous rustic tone to contrast gender roles.
Ward W. Croft, Zion City newsman, arrived in Chicago with a portable typewriter strapped to a board and knees. He proved a newspaper man can cover an assignment by air and write copy while winging home to his office over Rantoul field.
An old health column urges waking readers to drink hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. The piece claims this inside bath improves digestion headaches biliousness and overall internal cleanliness with daily use and minimal taste.
The notice lists eastbound and westbound train arrivals and departures including Nos 12 30 60 80 88 11 49 29 87 89 and freight trains with local passenger Nos 450 430 826 429 449 836 and others. It notes daily operation except Sundays and a Tuesday Thursday cancellation of No 92 with stock extras at Washington.
Correction notes change to December 8 1918 with times 1 08 a m and 12 01 p m referencing Waethanna schedule. Apparent reading indicates adjustments to daily timetable.
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