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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1920
Page
4
The piece argues that nations must be prepared for aggression, drawing a parallel to herbivores and predators. It claims pacifism fails against determined foes and emphasizes maintaining military readiness to prevent being overrun. It suggests human nature retains aggressive instincts and warns against excessive nonresistance.
Tilford sustained serious injuries when his car struck a telephone pole this morning. His daughter, seated in the car’s rear and smoking, escaped injury. At Melodeon Hall business has worsened and manager Gabe Craw plans a raise in admission prices.
The speaker laments surging prices across goods from wool suits to shoes, noting cloth costs through a long verse. He complains that quality fades as expenses climb, with mentions of Mike and Pete as contrasts to rising costs and workers’ discontent.
The text advises ensuring applicants and the front door are well braced. It emphasizes securing entry points, possibly for safety or construction contexts, and suggests proper support to prevent damage or unauthorized access.
A clipped comment from the Ft. Madison Democrat argues that married men often claim two can live as cheaply as one but rarely actually do so, reflecting practical views on household costs and marriage.
The Water loo Times Tribune notes Mexico has seventeen individuals running for president, describing them as either brave or foolhardy in this political development.
The text notes that Stand Off Kapp, identified as the leader of the German insurrection, was born in New York City and references Trotsky's past employment.
A terse warning urges preparedness for emergencies and dangers, describing a hungry dog that may harm without regard to person. It frames vigilance as essential for life in perilous circumstances.
A lighthearted note questions the expected robin sighting and urges early coal shopping. The writer jokes about a delayed robin sighting while reminding readers seven months remain before next winter’s coal needs. The tone blends seasonal small talk with practical fuel planning.
The piece notes rising car demand amid talk of forty cent gasoline and recalls the Towa inventor who claimed an air-burning engine. It also offers cautionary tips for renting a house in Washington, advising precautions after placing ads and guarding the lawn from stampedes.
In a pointed exchange the Brooklyn side refuses responsibility while the Marshall town Times-Republican notes both sides share fault. The brief item highlights a tense public stance and calls for accountability amid cross-city tensions.
A Dubuque Telegraph-Herald opinion argues that schools need to reflect paternal and elder male influence to balance the strong maternal shaping of children’s character and training. The piece stresses the defects of character arising from mothers or aunts dominating home discipline.
An old advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy noting many have been cured. It cites Mrs. J. L. Jones as an endorsement to persuade customers that persistent coughs are curable.
A New Kensington reader recalls a year old severe cold that settled on the lungs and a dry hacking cough. Following a druggist recommendation she used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and felt relief almost immediately at Lemmon's Drug Store. Under Mrs. Tom Thumb's will all home furnishings are to be placed in museums.
The collection notes Mary plans to buy 720 million safety pins yearly to harness children. Mabel Hennessy, a rare woman hardware store manager, says her success stems from studying other women.
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