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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1919
Page
4
Public notice from Washington Iowa lists city editor content and mailing options. Rates shown include three months, six months, and yearly advances. in mail by year amounts given. The station lists post office address at 108 East Main Street and office name OFFICH.
Leslie’s Weekly reports Mayor Ole Hanson of Seattle responded to a Bolshevik challenge with a firm oath plea for mayors nationwide. He urged strict duty, enforcement, and public order, asserting legality, police support, and decisive action to quell radical demonstrations.
Poet Walt Mason celebrates the break of winter in verses urging cheerful talk and rising signs of spring. He imagines mild winds, budding nature, and the end of cold illness as winter’s backbone is broken from Hannibal to Hoboken.
The mayor swore to exhaust every means to preserve order and protect property in Seattle. He acted to quell the insurrection and, as a result, the uprising died.
Snippet cites varied lines from Sioux City Journal Boone News Republican and Toledo Blade. Items include a girl seeking a powder bag by an escort, a March income tax claim in Iowa, and Alexander Graham Bell quoted by Ed Howe about the telephone.
The Pittsburgh Post notes a humorous turn as Old Father Hubbard seeks a drink but finds the country dry then ends up at the sink for refreshment.
A quote from Levang's Weekly defends a newspaper man’s right to fight back when private and public actions offend him. It argues editors may praise or criticize, but if a two line item harms vanity or public conduct, they risk losing favors and face public pushback.
Waukegan officials and a delegation of women meet after the Chicago paper cites a headline asking to use a gang plank. The debate centers on removing fashion constraints with a hydraulic jack at street corners to raise women in tight skirts. The Waukegan Sun condemns styles, urging greater use of limbs and a crusade against restrictive fashion.
Graham theater bets on record attendance for Robin Hood to show fans why opera style productions demand full houses. Management explains that regular opera costs are high due to top level musicians, a real chorus, and seasoned actors, with Jimmy Stevens and George Shields cited as examples of operatic talent.
Marshalltown reports a noon gathering of twenty three high school teachers protesting conditions after a student strike. They back the 3 per cent rule and the authority of Principal Shuey, while criticizing Superintendent Palmer and warning of potential job searches if changes do not come.
German hopes to reclaim American markets suffered a setback as the alien property custodian announced that imports of German dye chemicals fertilizers and allied products will be prosecuted as infringements of patents licensed under the trading with the enemy act.
Berlin reports alleged secret orders from General von Lutiwita to regimental commanders warning that Spartacans aim to spark a new revolution to spread the soviet system among troops and civilians, as printed by the Republik.
J. T. Matthews reports his son Harvey is pursuing a four month course at the University of Paris. He notes the large student body, about 1,000 American soldiers enrolled, four hours daily of French, and a tuition of 56 dollars.
A medical notice warns catarrh can progress below the nasal passages causing serious illness. It promotes 5.5.8 as a remedy that reaches the infection and claims to remove germs from the blood. Readers are advised to obtain the product from their druggist or write to Swift Laboratory in Atlanta for medical advice.
Florence Rayfield brings her natural stage craft and playful ego to the chummy musical revue Odds and Ends at Graham next Monday. The Hungary born performer recounts schoolroom mischief and a saucy verse about Miss Murry, delivering a witty, self effacing profile with humor.
A correspondent signs as John G argues that self pity fails to earn sympathy. The writer advises against portraying oneself as a martyr and urges taking on burdens to be understood and valued by others.
A crable-message from Shanelini via Dr. Syneman Rhee claims Korea is under martial law with Japanese troops firing on civilians. It cites eleven thousand arrests and mass killings, plus massive torture and spearings of men women and children, while missionaries allegedly resist. The item labels the story as not true and denies Button Company involvement in any free water scheme.
Ad for Eatonic tablets claims pleasant candy like taste and rapid relief from acid stomach. It says the tabs absorb excess acid, purify and strengthen the stomach, improve digestion, and restore energy. Urges first to try Eatonic through the local druggist with a guarantee or refund.
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