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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
4
Citizens are urged to donate to Near East Relief to aid Armenia and surrounding regions suffering from famine, cold, and political disruption. The appeal emphasizes shared human responsibility, noting that pennies or dollars can feed and clothe hungry children during the reconstruction era and urges broad local participation.
ABE MARTIN quips about a man’s labor compared to his wife’s view and imagines being a robin building in spring with humorous rural wisdom.
Sam tires of boiled potatoes and prunes as a weary cook works the stove. The speaker recalls a bygone dining rush when dinner bells sparked hunger, now aged and gray, with the dame preparing rabbit and senna tea while life repeats old mealtime stunts.
Local residents are urged to give what they can for Near East relief. On Saturday volunteers will collect contributions at the Post Office and Court House to ease giving and maximize lifesaving aid.
The piece notes a hard winter precedes a good crop season and that farmers find comfort in Old Man Winter's steady work. It mentions Americans visiting the Post Office thrice daily for mail and reflects on general home life amid seasonal change.
Correspondents of Journal report a busy period with visitors from Kansas City Town City and Cedar Rapids. Residents plan travel to Kansas City Coynes Bluffs West Chester and What Cheer while school elections and local farm shifts occur.
The Boone News Republican reports a clipped comment noting that the percentage of alcohol related topics may not become a new campaign issue in the upcoming election cycle.
A concise jab notes former Secretary of State Lansing for vanishing quietly rather than loudly voicing complaints. The Des Moines Register remarks on his discreet exit and restrained public presence.
The New Hampshire Tribune notes Chickasaw County offers the best opportunity for land investment this spring, likening price rises to the tide and urging buyers to act while values are favorable.
The Washington County YMCA offers scholarships for ex service men with C. S. Lemmon as chairman to receive applications. Eligible courses span arts trades agriculture mathematics architecture electrical commercial and other subjects through local colleges or the national YMCA system. Applications should be sent to Lemmon at Washington and March 15 is the disposal date per Secretary W. F. Huxford.
Railway timetable corrections list eastbound and westbound trains with arrivals and departures, local freight and passenger services, and notes on daily operation and exceptions. Includes Washington Branch trains and changes effective March 1 1920, with agent sign-off by W Calvert.
The advertisement claims eczema and other skin diseases stem from a blood infection. It promotes S. S. as a blood cleansing treatment and urges readers to obtain a bottle. Medical advice is offered free by the Medical Director at 43 Swift Lidg., Atlanta, Ga.
Regular meetings are listed for Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M on the first Friday night each month. Damascus Shrine No 10 W B S of J holds the last Thursday monthly meeting at Moose Hall with officers named.
O O F Covenant Lodge No 101 meets Tuesdays at 7 80 oclock in the IOOF hall N Iowa Ave A cordial invitation to members to meet M D Lee noble grand R S Keller Brighton Encampment No 58 LO O F Meets Monday night at 8 00 p m in F C O F ball 215 1 8 North Iowa Avenue Visiting Patriarch welcome to meet M D Lee Chief Patriarch Elmer McFadden Scribe
The world consumes about 899 million pounds of tea each year, excluding countries where tea is grown. This figure highlights widespread demand across consuming markets outside production regions.
A Blighty London note suggests a man relies on cheek for business success while a girl uses cheek in marriage prospects. The quip reflects social satire on boldness and charm as practical tools.
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