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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1920
Page
4
A reflective column contrasts Germany's postwar turmoil with global hopes for peace. It recalls historic social contrasts from France's ancien regime, noting how oppression sparked long overdue sympathy for the common people and ended severe aristocratic abuses.
Abe Martin describes a man with a pleasing personality and a handsome suit who has the world by the tail. Hoosier Cream, a cosmetic by Miss Fawn Lippin, is introduced for obliterating cigarette burns on the wishbone.
The piece questions readers about financial hardship during economic panic and widespread spending. It imagines eight to twenty year olds earning steady wages, wealth flowing around, and asks where one would go when hard times arrive. It contrasts saving with looming poverty and contemplates the fate of the needy.
The text argues that after the war the world will adopt a new order with equal consideration before laws. It contrasts Germany’s old divine-right monarchy with a future where people are more equal and progress toward universal rights continues, despite imperfect perfection.
The Omaha World-Herald notes that while war is a great teacher, it appears to have taught the Turk to think more critically and independently, signaling a shift in mindset influenced by the conflict.
A Dallas News quip notes a woman wearing $1,000 worth of furs prompts a wry remark about her husband skinning them. The line reflects period humor on wealth and marriage.
A reader questions why outside solicitors can access church funds, hindering finances needed to keep congregations active, as reported by the Oskaloosa Herald.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican argues for a distinctive head of the navy department, contrasting with the Daniels type and urging a strong, independent naval leadership.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes that railroads are returning to normal service with focus on passenger and shipper requests. Companies that are most accommodating and provide quickest, best service will attract business as railroad workers regain productivity.
The article projects Matto Grosso in Brazil could produce up to 20,009,000 bales of cotton annually, indicating a major regional agricultural expansion and economic impact for the state.
Des Moines reports that Iowa women may vote in the June primaries if the national suffrage amendment is ratified by April. Analysts note women could become delegates to state conventions and influence platforms, while comparing potential turnout to male voting patterns of 1915 and 1916.
A council of ministers and laymen in Atlantic Iowa passed resolutions declaring independence for Congregational ministers. They reinstated pastor P M Bennett ousted for preaching politics and advocating the league of nations. The body urged tolerance for ministers opinions in pulpit and congregation and mutual tolerance of differing views.
Iowa threshermen at their Des Moines convention discuss forming a mutual compensation insurance company. They plan to run their regular program and push a law change to bring their line of work under workers compensation. Members cite success of mutuals in other lines and support cheaper insurance.
President J. N. Snook says current rules classify their work as agricultural and outside the law. If the law changes to include them, the association plans to form a mutual insurance company for members.
In Hungary wedding gifts are described as help for impoverished couples to establish a home, with presents given to those in need to start married life.
A female observer nicknamed Miss Apprehension provokes boos from the crowd as several men pledge to work under a female leader. The scene highlights tensions over gender roles in labor shifts amid a public event.
A fragment explains a man seeking a wife in old Japan would cast a shoe into a girl's yard. If the shoe was picked up and placed by her, the suitor sought a favorable outcome. If not, he left disconsolate, indicating rejection in a cultural ritual.
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