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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
4
A column by C M Robinson praises birds over cats, urging readers to Swat the cat to protect local songbirds. The piece mocks cats as selfish and useless beyond occasional rodent control, arguing people will oppose bird depredation and prefer caretaking of birds.
Abe Martin notes the ongoing search for Joe Spry s daughter still missing with described facial features. Leonel Meadows and Violet Pash are set to marry today but will delay moving in until normal conditions return.
Poet Walt Mason critiques instability in Old Mexico highlighting rapid regime changes, warlike actions, and profit driven violence. He contrasts wealth and punishment with ongoing shootings and traitor hunts, portraying a society torn between plunder and rebellion.
The speaker contrasts temperaments and duties in a changing household. He aligns with Mr. Robinson on saving birds, notes cats and old maid stereotypes fading, and argues that busy modern life leaves little room for wall-sitting or shelf-life roles as nature and times push activity forward.
A clipped comment wonders if someone in Burbank can cross a cranberry bush with a sugar beet, reflecting a humorous or speculative note in the Minneapolis Journal.
The article notes Mr. Burleson speaking, though his exact words are not captured, implying a slow delivery characteristic reported by the Oskaloosa Herald.
A line from the Marshalltown Times-Republican notes the rising expense of preserving a lady's canned fruit cellar, comparing it to upkeep for a gentleman's cellar and reflecting broader price pressures on households.
In a sharp exchange, Bryan labels McAdoo a major adversary as San Francisco hosts the anticipated showdown. Rev Lackland of Grace Methodist, Denver, argues for Irish freedom and a future where aristocrats fade from relevance. The tone contrasts amid wartime era scarcity of labor.
J H Castle of 2753 Dudley Street Lincoln Nebraska, a collector for American Express, says after two Tanlac bottles his health improved dramatically. He describes prior six months of poor appetite stomach upset gas bloating dizziness headaches and constipation and now enjoys a strong appetite energy and weight gain. Ad promotes Sherman Bros Wellman Mace Gugin Drug Co and other leading druggists.
In Cedar Rapids Keokuk Newton Muscatine and Davenport reports describe a self inflicted gunshot death of John Binko 51 in Cedar Rapids hail storms in Keokuk threatening greenhouses with two foot drifts and minor glass damage Newton schools chief H P Smith resigning to become Kansas super and law dean at the University of Kansas Boone county man burned by lime blast at his home Mrs Amanda Nelson visiting relative from South Dakota aids his eye injury search continues for bodies of Leonard and Asa Long drowned in the Ohio river near Fort Washington Alaska estate settlement affects Tony and Wendl Thomas families in Cedar Rapids and Davenport notes a quarrel driven despondency in Davenport
Mrs. Lola Thompson aged 24 was found dead at her Davenport residence 623 West Sixth Street this morning. The body lay on the kitchen floor with gas pouring from two open burners while all windows and doors were closed, indicating a suicide by gas.
A film serial titled The Lost City at the Graham Theatre promises nonstop thrills from Africa to desert realms. It features wild beasts like lions elephants and gorillas and a mad elephant scene said to redefine jungle danger for viewers seeking sensational action.
Railway time table corrected to March 1 1920 lists Bartbound WA branch trains with arrivals and departures. Westbound trains from Washington Branch include local passenger Nos 429 449 and 836 plus freights, with a separate C B Q line and NT and NP notes. Masonic and related lodge meetings are announced for regular Friday nights and Thursdays with officers named.
The piece highlights the shooting of a $25,000 valued animal as part of a monumental thriller. Promises of dazzling, skeptical intrigue describe this serial as unlike any other, with dramatic situations meant to startle readers worldwide.
Bolshevists, recognizing a need for governance, are actively engaged in forming a new government structure and asserting authority amid upheaval.
The Volunteer Slum Army reports needs for clothing furniture and other aid to help city needy. Activities include jail hospital street house to house visiting mission church work and visiting the sick. Major and Mrs Sneath in charge at 101% N Marion Ave phone 417 Green. ki Sept 28
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