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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1920

Page

5

Correspondents Report Local News From Coppoack May Day Gathering

May 1 report from Coppoack notes Everette Weaver at Grosscup Bros. Lou Dold of Marsh visited with Fred Dold. Harlan Bratten from Washington spent weekend with Mrs. Glende Dold. Harvey Wiggens of Wayland stopped by Friday. The Jarrards and Bernice visited the Leede Dold home and the Newman family hosted in Brighton. Sunday speakers in Washing ton connected to the Sunday school program. Officers elected. each member set to contribute.

Coppock Coppock Everette Eaver Grosscup Bros Lou Dold Marsh Fred Dold Harlan Bratten Washington Glende Dold Harvey Wiggens Wayland Oria Jarrard Bernice Leede D W. I. Hill Emma Carpenter Alice Jone Edwards Fred Edwards Ama Carpenter Lest Newman Brighton John Merchant

Local Notes From Brighton April Weather and News

Oliver Prizer visits his mother Mrs Ellen Prizer from Indianapolis. A son born to Mr and Mrs Mel Crandall on Monday April 26. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Hugene Ingham on Tuesday April 27. Earl Norton from Darling ton Wisconsin arrives to spend the summer with his brother Win Norton. Raymond Swisher weds Miss Mabel Smediey of South Haven Michigan in Chicago April 21. Dr W S Parks attends a Des Moines school boards convention. Seniors rehearse Engaged by Wednesday. Mrs Hattie Gudgell Green visits from Fairfield. Carl Brown buys milk cows from Henry Durian. W A Carl works on the hill in front of his home with neighbors. Mrs John Desing visits town to see sick parents. Planking mud holes remains common. Field work light.

Brighton Oliver Prizer Indianapolis Ind Ellen Prizer Mel Crandall Hugene Ingham Earl Norton Darlington Wisconsin Win Norton Raymond Swisher Mabel Smediey South Haven Mich W. A. Carl John Desing

Local Folks Notes from NIRA Area

Charles Green brought Orlo home from Wellman Sunday and he is doing well. George Herr and wife of Keota visit Jim and Clarence. Chas Rowe and families and Jim Hanley and families shopped in Washington Saturday. Will Curl and family visited Irvin's Sunday. Haller paints for Jay White. Mrs Joe Hradek has been poorly but is better now.

Nira Chas. Green Orlo Wellman Geo. Herr Keota Jim Clarence Chas. Rowe Jim Hanley Washington Will Curl Irvin's Haller Jay White Joe Hradek

Riverside visitor and local society notes in Ainsworth

Mrs Minerva Stotts of Riverside visits this week for business and friends as the W C T U meeting draws a crowd despite bad weather. Mrs T Y Wickham and Mrs Fannie Rowan on the sick list. Mr and Mrs K C Marr of Marion Iowa visit here with relatives. Mr and Mrs J V Edmonson welcome their first child a boy named James Creighton born Friday. David Peterson visits Des Moines on business this week.

Ainsworth Minerva Stotts Riverside T. Y. Wickham Fannie Rowan K. C. Marr Little. N Marion Iowa J. V. Edmonson James Creighton David Peterson Des Moines

Freshman Class Present Cricket on the Hearth in Crawfordsville

The Freshman class at the opera house offered a varied program of readings and music followed by the dramatization of The Cricket on the Hearth. Rev J H McCormick of Morning Sun preached at United Presbyterian church using Come for all things are now ready as his text. He visits the home of cousins W H and Miss Mary McCall during his stay. A crowded house greeted the program with excellent renderings and a heartening finish.

Crawfordsville J. H. McCormick Morning Sun United Presbyterian Church W. H Mary McCall Opera House

W C T U Meeting Held at Ainsworth

The W C T U institute gathered in Ainsworth on Thursday and Friday with county president Mrs. Lucy Morgan presiding. Rev. D M Davis led devotionals and spoke on the sth Amendment. Rev A W Melislain discussed law enforcement. Mrs Lena Hart zell Wallace moderated talks and tribute papers highlighting pioneer workers and the Jubilee Campaign.

W. C. T. U. Institute Ainsworth Lucy Morgan D. M. Davis Lena Hartzell Wallace A. W. Melislain Mia. Wallace Mrs. Morgan R. 8. Hall L. A. Stephens T. Y. Wickham A. J. Peterson W. J. Stickley S. M. Rhodes Eliza Sweet Mary Brockway W. T. Marr Iowa Woa David Stephen Peterson Evelyn Marie Watson Beatrice Rhodes Wallace

What It Isn't Doing

A clipped comment notes that thirty seven cent sugar in the canning season is predicted in some quarters to demonstrate what this administration isn’t doing to help reduce the cost of living.

Oskaloosa Herald

Presidential Timber and the V P Core

The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes Governor Allen seeks a place in the presidential field. The piece comments on contenders eager to stay near the central event as the race unfolds, with a wry compare to apples dropping and the vice presidential selection looming.

Allen Marshalltown

Tax receipts show booze and tobacco revenue fall short

The Davenport Democrat notes that income from taxes on liquor and tobacco fell short of expectations, reporting internal revenue receipts of 156 million dollars for 1898. The paper argues these funds do little to cover mounting expenses in multi-billion dollar years.

Davenport Democrat

Community program draws praise for school orchestra

The program featured an orchestra with both high school and eighth grade members and received audience applause. News arrived of W. W. Hough's death in Idaho. he long lived here and had many friends. He will be buried in California.

Ily W. W. Hough Idaho Hough California

Youll Find in the Want Column

A brief want column note directs readers to seek a listed item or opportunity in the classified section, indicating where to find contact or price details and how to respond. The entry emphasizes accessibility and immediacy for interested buyers or seekers.

Bryan Warns Democrats on Ratification of Peace Treaty

William J. Bryan said the recent primaries warn Democratic senators to vote for ratification with reservations. He cited Georgia and Nebraska as examples of divided support and argued delay could bring bloodshed and chaos. He warned a party failure to back ratification now could share responsibility for future turmoil.

Pittsburgh William J. Bryan Mr. Bryan Georgia Nebraska Hitchcock Senate Johnson

Meredith Urges Boost in Pacific Timber and Pulp Survey

Secretary Meredith called for expanding forest growth in the Pacific Northwest Alaska and New England and Lake States to ease the newsprint shortage. He urged continued Forest Service investigations and larger fire protection funding, backing the Poindexter Pulp Survey Bill to guide development.

Washington, D. C Pacific Northwest Alaska New England Lake States BE. T. Meredith American Pulp and Paper Association New York City Senate Forest Service Carlyle P. Winslow Forest Products Labratory Department of Agriculture Meredith United States New York New Hampshire Maine Vermont Northeast Northwest House of Representatives White Mountain National Forest Minnesota Iire

Jones piston pin bushing presses land big sale in New York

W H and F C Jones of Jones Bros close a one year contract with Stevens Co of New York for 18000 dollars worth of piston pin bushing presses. F C Jones holds the patent and presses aid Ford service stations by easing removal and replacement of bushings. Manufactured in Detroit and assembled in Toledo with other dealer interest growing.

Toledo W. H F. C. Jones Jones Bros Stevens Co New York City New York Company Jones Ford Detroit

Brookhart Urges Soldiers to End Autocracy of Wealth

Col 8S. W. Brookhart spoke to Richmond and then to local American Legion members on the need to tax war profiteers and grant adjusted compensation and insurance for veterans. He attacked political machines in Iowa and urged soldiers to fight for their rights via the ballot to oust the influence of millionaire wealth.

W. Brookhart English River Post American Legion Richmond Legion United States Lincoln America Chateau-Thierry St. Mihiel Argonne Klu Klux Klan Republican Roosevel Cummins Cummiba Iowa Republican Party

Women of Middle Age Benefit From Lydia E Pinkham Remedy

A letter from Victoria Kopri of Summit New Jersey praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during change of life. She cites improved digestion sleep backache and hot flashes and urges others to try the remedy despite a request for privacy.

Summit N. J Lydia E. Pinkham Victoria Kopri Oak Ridge Ave Ype J. Sonapa

Washington Proof Kidney Cure Endorsement Ad

A Washington citizen testifies about eight years of kidney ailment with numbness and back pain. He credits Dean Kidney Pills, priced 60 cents, with curing the condition and claims no further attacks. Foster-Milburn Co. advertises the product from Buffalo, NY.

Washington Henry Straus S. Eighth Ave Dean Mr. Strous Foster-Milburn Buffalo

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