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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1920
Page
4
The article notes Mary Pickford's divorce marking a turning point in her career and life. It suggests actresses face temptations in romantic roles and questions why dissolutions are common. It observes she has joined the ranks of those who are divorced and now may pursue new work.
The note discusses strange arson events in a single neighborhood across three weeks and questions a possible link to a解 incendiary pattern. It also notes Washington County completes its war history bound, featuring about three hundred pages with biographical sketches of nearly a thousand soldiers and nurses.
A poet recalls past vows to purge profiteers and curb prices. Clans of lawyers and statistics fans framed bold schemes and hangman imagery, but little punishment followed. The speaker laments ongoing thefts and high costs, noting no profiteers jailed or punished in the village.
In a clipped note from the Sioux City Journal, observers debate whether the Wilson-Lansing dispute resembles a strike or a lockout within diplomatic labor circles. The ambiguity reflects broader tensions over wage demands and official responses.
The Moscow government will limit awards to one batch per month, but if forced, elements of another revolution will be ready. The note appears in the Oskaloosa Herald.
The Keota Eagle comments on Casey praising a city for defeating the memorial hall idea while noting soldiers seek a practical municipal building to serve Legion needs. It argues art alone may fail to honor heroes and suggests modest psychological tactics to urge building a usable hall with space for veterans’ activities.
The Jane A. Delano post of the American Legion, a group of nurses, sent a questionnaire to its 750 members to report their availability for duty under Health Commissioner Royald S. Copeland. The post partners with the War Risk Bureau and other agencies to assist patients and relief efforts during the epidemic. Beatrice M. Bamber presides. Kyristine M. Nuno is treasurer. Anna B. Duncan is secretary. Sophie V. Kiel, assistant secretary, is notable for being decorated by the Queen of the Belgians.
Ames March 5 The semi centennial for Iowa State College will be held June 7 and 8 The college opened March 17 1869 making the event 51 years past The first class graduated in 1876 sixteen survivors will attend along with Vice President E W Stanton and Dr O H Cessna Also expected are hundreds or thousands of alumni More than 5000 graduates have carried the college banner across generations
All American women and many Red Cross workers will be evacuated from Siberia on the first available transport, Red Cross headquarters announce. Three trains carrying about 300 people, including 100 women, are en route from outlying points with supplies and refugee care duties. Volunteers are sought among male Red Cross personnel to remain at Vladivostok to distribute roughly 3 million dollars in supplies and to care for about 900 Petrograd children relocated due to hunger.
Iowa women leaders grow confident they will vote in the June state primary as federal suffrage gains momentum with Oklahoma ratification. Mrs. Frank Dodson says a short pre June session may be arranged to ensure equal suffrage in the primary if needed. No candidate courting activity has been observed yet.
A gubernatorial candidate has written to members of the state Republican Women’s Organization to secure backing. The letter emphasizes policy priorities and party alignment as it circulates among members.
The remark notes the idea that the world owes you a living but requires effort to prove your identity. It presents a sharp critique of entitlement and self-assertion in pursuit of recognition.
An old time remedy claims success for cold and cough, with Dr King’s New Discovery praised for preventing serious attacks. It notes the product’s long-standing trust and lists 60c and $1.20 price at druggists.
Tardy bowels and inert liver blamed on retained waste. Dr King Life Pills claimed to purify the body, improve liver and bowel function, and support a strong, healthy system. Available at druggists for 25c. Try them tonight.
Eastbound and westbound timetable entries list train numbers and arriving and departing times for the G railroad lines and Washington branch. Local freight and passenger trains are shown with daily or weekday operation notes and agent signatures H W Russell and W Calvert.
The ad claims fiery itching and skin burning from eczema are due to the blood and promises relief by cleaning the blood. It touts S S S as a three year trusted cleanser free from minerals and invites readers to contact Medical Advisor Swift Specific Co Atlanta Georgia for guidance.
Cedar Falls reports a National Conference on consolidated schools spurring a new course at Teachers College. Prof Macy Campbell heads the rural education department with Prof H L Eells directing the course. The program begins with spring term to train superintendents for consolidated rural schools through practical management in three college-operated schools.
A community column laments the persistent cold epidemic and notes doctors remain among the few who do not claim a sure cure for the common cold. The piece blends humor with public health skepticism about quick fixes.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday night monthly. Damascus Shrine No. 10 W S of J meets last Thursday each month at Moose Hall. Members Langworthy Kerr Kerr Speer Reid Rice listed as officers or chairs. Visiting fraters welcome.
O F Covenant Lodge No. 101 meets weekly at 7 30 in the I O O F hall on N Iowa Ave A cordial invitation is extended to visiting members to meet with us Noble Grand M D Lee and Secretary R S Keller announce the gathering.
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