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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1920
Page
4
Report notes two phones listed with prices and percentages. Mentions Washington and Mutual entities with figures 6 64 44 12 percent 1.25 and 6.00. Context unclear. main items include financial terms and device pricing.
Citizens weigh the impact of a government inquiry into fuel costs as inflation concerns grow. An upbeat spring mood clashes with reports of expensive gas, illness waves, and a curious scene of a man strolling in the rain with hands in pockets.
The fragment quotes Vinton Pagle arguing the world cannot endure ungoverned opinion, noting universal dissatisfaction with heaven. It contrasts Russia as the oldest gold producing country and, under its current government, the greatest paper money producer, as stated by the Burlington Hawkeye.
An archival line recalls a four year old campaign slogan urging workers to stay alive and employed. It contrasts Wilson peace with Hughes Roosevelt and war, reflecting historical political rhetoric and public sentiment.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican opines that Germany cannot escape monarchist plots while the ex-kaiser travels in Holland and Hohenzollerns pose as royal martyrs. The paper mocks them as unfit for leadership, suggesting they belong on a construction gang with picks and shovels.
A rustic market report notes Safe Bud eyeing a car purchase and considering a broadster while remarking about an early ag scene. He mentions seeing a flock of ords heading north today in a casual local chatter.
A cheerful poem praises upbeat talk over sorrow as Walt Mason roams Commercial Street. He vows to lift spirits, claim the world is bright, and urge readers to laugh despite fatigue, urging optimism to chase gloom away.
Iowa Republicans debate the possible date for the state convention to pick delegates for the national gathering. Some see April, others May, with Chas Rawson hinting at an April call. Lowden forces push for a set date as Hoover may gain delegate support. Iowa will send 26 delegates and 4 at large.
Earl G. Ryan, livestock breeder and partner in Escher & Ryan, was robbed on a train from Omaha to Cedar Rapids after entering the dining car. A man struck him, knocking him unconscious, and stole a diamond ring valued at $3,300 and cash. Ryan remained unconscious for hours as the assailant possibly fled.
Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis told the Northwest Iowa Teachers Association at the Methodist church that bolshevism must not take hold in the United States. He blamed Marxist theory for social disarray and urged better pay for teachers to address shortages, urging legislative action to raise salaries.
Cedar Falls reports the Iowa State Teachers College has issued a salary schedule for teachers across the state. The proposed scale lists 1000 to 1100 dollars for teachers with two years college and no teaching experience, 1000 to 1300 dollars with two years college and two years experience, and 1200 to 1400 dollars for four years college work. Executives such as principals and superintendents are excluded from this scale.
The Evening Journal provides today’s local news from Washington County reporting on community events, school updates, and public notices. Readers learn about council actions, weather, and upcoming civic activities in a concise local briefing.
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