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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
4
City editors and publishers share financial figures in a compact listing. Mutual discussions cover percentages, quotients, and costs, with figures showing minor returns and steady rates across departments. The item reads as a ledger note on publishing finances and leadership allocations.
Premier Clemenceau endorses balance of power as guiding principle for the peace conference. He envisions a league of great nations enforcing peace and proposes a future world parliament elected by global direct vote, with representatives from all nations standing to govern and maintain world order.
The verse laments Winter’s grip as March nears and Spring promises warmth. It dwells on windy days, snow, and sleet followed by sun, while birds and animals react to changing seasons and the village awakens to new growth. The poem ends with Winter’s fading power and Spring’s arrival.
The text imagines a future where a single World President is elected by universal suffrage. It envisions a global campaign spanning jungles, ice caps, and distant cities from Hong Kong to Kokomo, with candidates distributing literature in many languages. The passage notes such a stage of world development remains weeks away.
The dispatch cites editorials from several papers mocking Germany’s stance and lamenting George Creel’s retirement. It contrasts Marshal Foch imagined as winking at peace talks with warnings about Bolshevik influence and socialist rhetoric in the press.
In Oskaloosa on Beacon, 65 year old George Shocklin, a prosperous pioneer resident, killed himself last night. His body was found today after he stood on a box, rope around his neck, and struck his head with a hammer, fracturing his skull. He left no explanation for the act.
March brings persistent cold and the need for overcoats as dogs and rats emerge as curiosities in Russia. In Washington the new high school frame rises rapidly and should be ready for occupancy by September first if rates of work continue. The government promotes construction to employ returning soldiers and alleviate cramped housing in the capital.
Seven gold wrist watches vanished from Weldins' drug store in Wapello. Store owner says no forced entry during business hours, and sheriff McDaniels has alerted nearby towns. Loss valued at nearly $200. theft likely occurred at night with no clear trace.
Editorial snippets urge transparency and action in governance and critique statements about unity. The Knoxville Journal calls for exposing facts and timely political cleanups while the Vinton Eagle questions group attendance and the Monroe doctrine tied to a proposed league of nations treaty. Senator Kenyon faces a potential vote on a treaty altering longstanding U S policy.
Des Moines reports final compilations show Iowa exceeded its war savings quota, selling more than 46.8 million in stamps though credited sales fell short by a few thousand due to cross-state purchases. Iowa led its federal reserve district with 61 of 99 counties over the per capita target, aided by women’s groups, Four-minute men, boy scouts, labor, and extensive school and industrial campaigns.
Des Moines campaign efforts led by Mr W QO Finkbine and supported by loyal organizations across state and city earned credit for Iowa Des Moines and state successes in the 1918 campaign.
Medicines rise and fall with fashion but Chamberlains Cough Remedy endures beyond forty years. The ad notes its continued favor in many families and recommends Lemmon's Drug Store for a cough or cold trial.
Plan advances in Des Moines for a new state home for dependent delinquent or destitute children. A roughly $100,000 bill by Senator White of Garrison passes the Iowa Senate unanimously. The state board of control would obtain grounds and facilities, with location yet to be decided.
Corean demonstrations continued weekend with indications that the independence movement is extensive and organized in strong provinces. Reports say Pingyang railway station was stoned by about 10 000 people, Corean national flag shown. Seoul tensions noted but said under control.
March 20 report notes a surge in probate filings as influenza deaths rise. The epidemic has been severe in Swea City and Buffalo Center for three weeks with many deaths confirmed in both communities.
Shenandoah on March 20 reports E. B. Delzell, superintendent of city and consolidated schools, addressing district matters at College.
Springs Indiana has been elected head of the public school system here at a salary of 2200 dollars. He is a 30 year old graduate of Highland Park College Des Moines and Monmouth College with special training from Iowa State College and the University of Iowa.
The article outlines the Million Dollar Pledge divided into ten targets including child welfare health and morality Americanization women in industry education and information world prohibition and more. It notes 35 missionaries since 1891 and urges unions to begin work in their counties to support foreign language centers and English instruction for mothers.
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