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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1920
Page
4
A historical opinion piece critiques Soviet child nationalization arguing institutional rearing erodes homes and traditional family roles. It questions universal sameness, contrasts home life with communal schooling, and wonders whether progress should erase the mountain views and cave roots of humanity.
The poem satirizes society’s obsession with wealth and fame, contrasting rich magnates and famed poets with those who suffer privation. It laments that success is measured by money and possessions, while true worth is found in talent and endurance beyond fortune.
A stark philosophical remark on civilization unfolding from the family unit. The speaker asserts that all progress hinges on homes and domestic life, implying society advances only as long as households endure and thrive. The sentiment contrasts personal life with broad societal development.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald notes the saying no man has yet been elected from the senate to the White House as a gentle reminder of political cycles. The clipped comment reflects cautious rhetoric about presidential paths and congressional influence.
Attorney General Palmer declares Democratic unity, while noting William Jennings Bryan has shifted toward a third party. Des Moines Register reports the stance amid evolving party dynamics and cross faction tensions.
A man who could not speak any known tongue on arrival in New York was ordered deported. The Burlington Hawk Eye laments the blunder, noting the city already has an oversupply of imported men who can talk.
Des Moines reports a playful idea among Messrs Moore Kendall Deems and Havner to settle the gubernatorial tangle with a friendly horseshoe game on capitol grounds. The most skilled pitcher would, in jest, make a good executive per the Waterloo Courier.
Harry W. Connors of Oelwein drowned at Tur lock California while on a wedding trip. He married Mabel Frances Rubley on May 11 in a double wedding with Mary Ellen Rubley and Louis J. Jones. The telegram asked Knights of Columbus to be notified. burial plans not stated. Connors was a switchman on the C. G. W. railway and well known in Oelwein.
A brief classified notice urging readers to place advertisements in the Journal to sell goods or services. The terse item reflects local paper marketing emphasis and typical classifieds language.
Iowa Republican leaders plan Harding Coolidge clubs in every county and principal city by August 1 using existing party groups as nuclei. Eastern Iowa will form first, then the west, with Polk County set to organize next and Des Moines likely to host the first club. Clubs will distribute campaign literature and inform voters about the party ticket and related data.
Waterloo residents watched a high funnel cloud drift east from 1,000 feet at 3 30 pm yesterday. The swirling tornado formed and dissolved several miles away without touching the earth as a cooling atmosphere preserved safety for onlookers in high rise offices.
In Ottumwa Iowa June 26 Judge Wada overruled motions for a new trial and arrested judgment in the United States case against E G Dickson of Davis County convicted of espionage act violations. A second indictment charging four counts related to advising draft evasion was transferred from Des Moines to Ottumwa. Dickson posted 3000 bond. A new trial motion in the adjacent damages case against neighbors in Davis County was also overruled by Judge Vermillion.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa Ralph Nicholson Sadie Nicholson plaintiffs vs Norman Everson Washington County Iowa Joseph A Green George C Stone J A Green Geo C Stone Cyrena Green Kate M Stone John C Mason Sarah H Mason Washington Branch of the State Bank of Town Sarah Mason S Farnsworth Cash Charles E Miles Henry W Mason Trustee John Adams Susan J Williamson Fred Diller Fred W Diller Marie Diller George H Paul The George H Paul Land Company and unknown claimants of the real estate described Lots four and five in block six in Smouse's Second Addition to Washington City Iowa Defendants The petition seeks quiet title in fee simple to the described property and barring adverse claims The notice warns appearance before Sept 6 1920 at noon or default judgment will be entered (June 26 July 3 10 17).
A fifteen member Iowa group from the Iowa State Bankers association millers livestock shippers and elevator interests met with the Seventh Federal Reserve District board to seek more freight cars. They will urge the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington to grant a preferential order citing storage grain and livestock losses and over $500000 tied up in notes from feeders. A Federal Reserve district official will accompany them.
Railway time table lists corrected westbound and eastbound departures and arrivals for multiple routes. It includes No 12 Express and No 30 Local Pass with times around 4:02 am and 6:10 pm, Washington Branch local passengers, freight notes, and agent signatures.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M meets first Friday night monthly led by W M Charles Freding and Secretary Arthur Goodin. Cyrus Chapter No. 13 R A M meets second Friday night monthly led by Huh T Carris and Secretary Arthur Goodin. Bethlehem Commandery No. 5 K T meets third Friday night monthly led by J D Glasgow E C and Recorder H Richards. Washington Chapter No. 08 CEF meets second Thursday night monthly led by Mrs Mary Lavada Kerr W M and Secretary Myrtle Speer. Damascus Shrine No. 10 WS of J meets last Thursday monthly at Moose Hall led by Rose M Reid W H P and Mildred Rice. Visiting fraters welcome.
Ottumwa June 25 The Iowa department G A R concluded its 46th annual encampment with installation of officers Commander R L Chase Des Moines Senior Vice Commander T R Pickley Ottumwa Assistant Adjutant general J Z Benson Marshalltown Rev Coates named chaplain of the department ensuring continued spiritual guidance for the veterans organization.
Junior Vice Commander John F. Troutner of Nashua and Chaplain 8 K Coats of Washington are named along with Medical Director Grant J. Ross of Sioux City in the roster of post assignment appointments.
The O. O. F Covenant Lodge No 101 invites visiting members to meet with them in the lodge hall on N Iowa Ave. M. D. Lee Noble Grand R. S. Keller. Brighton Encampment No 58 I O O F. Meets Mondays at 8:00 pm in the Co F hall 215 North Iowa Avenue Visiting Patriarchs welcome to meet with us Kilmer McFadden Scribe
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