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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1920

Page

6

Brookhart Upends Iowa Politics in Surprise Bid

Iowa's Brookhart enters the campaign against Senator Cummins, challenging party unity and stirring a clash over the railroad bill, peacemaking votes, and farmer opposition. The race could redefine national issues in a pivotal primary season.

Brookhart Friends of Brookher Cummins Mae Quryaying Egies Iowa Cummins Stockhart Washington Journal CummineTeck Colonel Brook Munins Wall St Pali Firet Cummines Ireland Cummin senate-White House Pickety Charles E. Pickett Waterloo Howard Clark Des Moines

Pharmacy commission warns against patent medicines with alcohol

The Miate pharmacy commission warns druggists about patent medicines containing three percent alcohol and notes a supreme court ruling upholding a druggist's prosecution for Harlax. It cites difficulties from high alcohol content and claims some products lack medicinal potency.

Des Moines Miate Pharmacy Commission Cullen Supreme Court Pharmacy Commission Supreme Court of Town

Kidnapped Boy Found Safe in Lexington Hotel Room

Twelve year old Paul Little, son of local Lexington capitalist Bob Little, was found locked in a hotel room after a kidnapper ransom plan. He telephoned his parents saying he had been kept prisoner since Wednesday night. Investigators reviewed the hotel room. room had been reserved by a Cincinnati contact. Parents rushed to the hotel and retrieved him.

Lexington Ky Paul Little Bob. Little Lexington Tie TC. Cox Cinciat

Invisible Ink How Milk Reveals Hidden Messages

A brief note explains that milk or buttermilk serves as invisible ink on clean unsophisticated paper. The text suggests applying gentle heat with an iron to reveal the message, indicating a simple method for exposing writing not seen by the naked eye.

United Presbyterian Campaign Sets Sixteen Million Goal

The United Presbyterian Church in America announces a $16,715,208 New World Movement fund to expand missions and education. Campaign runs April 25 to May 2 with management led by D. C. Wills and advisory by Dr. Charles M. Watson and Rev. Walter Getty.

United Presbyterian Church In America New World Movement J. Alvin Orr Pittsburgh New World Fund General National Committee D. C. Wills America Federal Reserve Bank Cleveland Ohio Charles MR. Watson Cairo University Egypt Walter Getty Y. M. C. A. War Service Converts Department Board of Foreign Missions Board of Home Missions Board of Freedmen’s Missions Board of Church Extension Board of Education Board of Ministerial Relief Women's Board Women’s Association Christian Workers’ Bible Training School Interchurch World Movement United Presbyterian New World Movement

Socials and notices from West Monroe street and county churches

Miss Mabe hosted friends at her home on West Monroe street with games and refreshments. The Ladies Bible class at the Presbyterian church held a meeting with officers elected and plans discussed. Easter social at Banner church parlor featured races, music, a reading, and refreshments, with prizes and an encore. A bridal shower for Miss Triethy Well occurred at the Rabenold home with gifts and games. The wedding of Miss Will and Miles C Stearns is planned for April. Nearby travelers note F F Macon rode to Ainsworth on a Chandler car.

Mabe West Monroe Street Blackstone Presbyterian Charted W. H. Brin Mies Magrie Founter Baker Ker- Ber Roscoe Lemley Tom Dow Ruth Lemley Brunswick McElhinney Company Walter Tuxford Tom Dows Mor- 49 Mire. Kerr Ry AE McCarty Glotia Test Wood Lou Jugenheimer Bryan Regan Ed Grayson League Efternoon Don Rabenold B. G. Rabenold Ruth Helen Rabenold Katherine Stewart Will Will Miles C. Stearns Ducies Atmeworth

Panama Canal Zone Terms and Payment Details

The United States did not gain title to Panama land by the 1901 canal convention but acquired perpetual rights of occupancy and control over a ten mile wide zone covering 496 square miles. In return Panama received 10 million dollars and an annual 250 thousand dollar payment, starting February 26, 1913.

United States Republic of Panama Pomiina Arid

Police Graft Hit By Grand Jury In New York

An investigative report details alleged graft within the New York police department. Assistant District Attorney James Ky Smith cites a “higher twin” figure, Alfred Dromfer, facing indictment as authorities claim protection rackets extended to disorderly resorts.

New York Grand Jury Everinge James Ky Smith Alfrad Drom Fer Carmiweten

Fragmentary reminiscence in a dialogue fragment

A rough dialogue shows Tillie recalling events since age three weeks and Jack retorting with a memory of the doctor urging him to stand up and be his own support. The style resembles a casual reminiscence or script fragment.

Tillie Jack Sonny

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Coli W. Trookhart Washington A. Li. Cummins Othnua Mon Isrockhart Brookpart Mr. Brockhart Naveen Pickett John T. Clarkson Albia Hoover Republican Clube Harlan State Phycy Board Yau By Bloooyaer Washington Street Canvass D.claus de J Alvin Orr Mary Ladle Ladies’ League Bannet Walter Hushford Taces John Trithy Well D F. Macon Ainsworth Buai- He Chandler Panama Canal Zone Michael Angelo Cole Mannhardt Brothers West Second Street Cole Motor Car Company Indianapolis U.S.A
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