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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1920
Page
4
A heavy rain arrived overnight filling the fields and watersheds as corn, potatoes, beans and grass benefit. The author notes the rain's value to people and livestock, contrasting a dry moon and praising the Washington county rainfall.
Community rumors about no chautauqua sessions prove unfounded as preparations advance. Rev J M Wishart presides with Alex Miller as secretary and Anna Dawson chairing the program committee to deliver the usual chautauqua program this year. Rev A S Smith named platform manager and a robust schedule is expected.
A reflective piece critiques travel crowds and local profiteering from lodging and advertising in a seaside town. It contrasts affectionate local scenery with hawkers and landlords charging high rates, warning readers about deceptive rooming houses and shady promotions. The tone blends satire with social critique of tourism and scams.
The text previews Mr Smith returning for a few summer days to boost the platform and atmosphere at the White City. It notes Bob Cousins, one of Iowa's finest orators, will be among the hautauqua attractions delivering patriotic inspiring orations, not political speeches.
Des Moines Tribune notes an autoist who killed and sped away hopes to avoid justice by speed and elude pursuit. The terse item reflects cautionary commentary on reckless driving and accountability.
In a brief Iowa City Press note the editors remark that befriending Francisco Villa is seen as an unpopular and risky stance, highlighting tension over foreign figures in local discourse.
The Oskaloosa Herald notes talk of a nationwide primary as a step toward selecting delegates to the League of Nations. The proposal envisions a broader, international stage after the domestic primary process.
A Fort Madison Democrat outlines concerns that wartime German aggression may injure the United States as severely as domestic crime actors.
The Sioux City Journal cites a political rebuke over offering the 1920 Democratic nomination to Champ Clark with no chance to win, contrasting it with his 1912 exclusion when he would have won.
A rhymed reminiscence extols one man’s courage in a mundane act in a drugstore. The speaker contrasts famous historical legends with his own feat of nerve when buying a nursing bottle from a former lover, claiming greater bravery than battles and sea rescues.
In a Saturday raid by the sheriff and police on a farm between Mason City and Clear Lake a large illicit still was seized. Authorities also captured fifty two cases of dried raisin and seventeen barrels of mash totaling 52 gallons each.
Eighteen year old stenographer Pretty Birdie Dille is jailed on a breaking and entering charge after being found crouching on stairs inside the Tire Sales Co store at 905 Locust. About $60 was taken from a cash box. She admitted planning and carrying out the entry while saying she wanted the money. She had previous work at the firm addressing envelopes.
Two young boys gaze into a Tuberculosis Society display showing two jars. One reads This lung is diseased and the other This lung was diseased but it was cured. One boy quips If the man was cured how did they get his lung in that jar, prompting humorous confusion.
The article notes that Abyssinia grants the wife broad authority including the right to abuse her husband and to divorce him at her pleasure. In contrast, a husband must show cause to divorce his wife.
George G. Rodman, chairman of the Washington County Democratic committee, issues a call for a county convention at City Hall in Washington on Saturday July 3 1920 at 11:00 a m to nominate for county tickets select delegates to state and district conventions and conduct other lawful business. Precincts list delegates including Brighton Center Highland and Washington Township with varied delegate counts. A separate Democratic County Central Committee meeting is scheduled at City Hall Washington at 2 p m on Saturday June 3 1920 with W W McFarland secretary and Rodman chairman.
Morrison reports an attempted burglary at Farmers Savings Bank. Robbers entered through a basement rear door, damaged the vault, but only three to four dollars were taken. Dogs and bloodhounds did not trail the suspects.
Shortage of imported foodstuffs pushes Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States to encourage local food starch production. Rubber plantations convert portions of their acreage to food crops as mechanical aid to boost output, with a recently shipped batch of tractors selling quickly.
A Baltimore physician argues long life without activity is hollow. He urges people to plan for the “leisure” years by staying engaged, exercising the mind and body, and avoiding dull passive contemplation.
Census figures show Des Moines leaping 46.4 percent growth to about 104,052 in 1917, moving from 62nd in 1910 to 45th among U.S. cities. Officials note strong expansion contrasts with other large cities, aided by annexations and rapid development.
A French journal suggests sleeping with feet toward the south for restful sleep and facing west for easier work. It notes pianists perform best facing west and worst facing south.
Railway timetable notes corrections for March 1 1920 for the Washington branch and B Q lines. It lists arriving and departing times for local passengers freight and express trains, with notes on service days and exceptions, plus station agents and shorthand remarks.
Lodge No 26 A F and A M meets first Friday each month. Chapter No 13 R A M meets second Friday. Commandery No 15 KT meets third Friday. Chapter No 98 OKS meets second Thursday. Damascus Shrine No 10 W S of J meets last Thursday at Moose Hall. Covenant Lodge No 191 meets every Friday 7 30 in IOOF hall inviting visitors.
Troop D of the Town cavalry nears full strength with about fifty already enlisted. Ten more enlistments today bring the total to around fifty, leaving space for twenty more volunteers. Former service members may enlist for one year, and Major E. E. Lambert bets welcomes new recruits at the armory as a special meeting replaces Thursday drills.
James A. Devitt of Oskaloosa named to the executive committee as the State Bar Association approves officers. The slate includes President Charles M. Dutcher and Vice President Jesse A. Miller with H. Horack as secretary treasurer and 12 executive members. Next convention set for Waterloo June 23 and 24 1921 with a call to raise judges salaries. Visiting members enjoy Linn County Bar picnic at Bever Park.
Tradition explains why Doog the dog has a cold nose as Noah tries to gather animals for the ark. He endures chaos with pigs hyenas and a cow chase as the animals are herded aboard. The dog remains tied and nose in the water during the voyage shaping descendants’ cold noses.
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