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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1919
Page
4
An opinion piece argues that native leaders in the Philippines push for full independence, claiming U S rule has spurred vast progress over twenty years. It contends Filipinos are still dependents, imitators, and not yet capable of self rule, needing continued guidance from the United States.
In a weathered quip ABE MARTIN jokes about ignoring large sums as he mentions Maybelle Moots drowning today in a canoe exchange. The remark blends finance talk with a morbid, offhand incident.
A 1907 Emporia Gazette correspondent recalls Walt Mason arriving in Emporia to work at the Gazette. Mason’s frugal, principled life and loyal friendships are praised, noting his nonchalant attitude toward money, his reliability, and beloved standing in Banporia and Emporia.
A verse urging balanced wealth, charity, and enjoying life before death. It critiques hoarding, praises generosity to the needy, and argues to act kindly while alive, noting death comes for all.
The speaker warns that Ireland under England would suffer economically and that the Philippines, now independent, remains a liability and not an asset. They argue independence worsens trade and that the Philippines need a power like the United States to avoid greater losses.
W. M. Keeley says the hotel proposition has reached a solid organizational state and the board must handle a tough build, while a dedication banquet is planned for early next year with local orators ready to speak freely.
The article notes inflationary pressure in food items with coffee prices climbing steadily and no near decline anticipated for months. It highlights broad price increases in daily consumables and the persistent impact on consumer budgets.
A clipped comment from the Marshalltown Times Republican ponders a hypothetical last weeks daily road run between farms and the market. No concrete actions or events are detailed.
A Wichita reporter who met the Taft train in the city describes the engine panting heavily as the locomotive pulled into the station, noting the strenuous arrival of the president.
Sioux City Journal notes both Taft and Hughes suggested as likely American members of the court to try the ex Kaiser, with Judge Brandeis of the Supreme Court seen as the safer presidential pick.
Rumor claimed Fairfield raised 75000 dollars to boost a government post office project. The postmaster calls the tale false, noting Washington can be proud of its own hotel success. The town remains lively but questions linger on funding public enterprises.
A Mason City Globe-Gazette item criticizes college physical culture, saying it puts a thousand students on bleachers to holler and drink soda while watching eighteen athletes train in baseball.
Arrangements completed for four Epworth League institutes in Town and Nebraska during July and August. Rev. F. P. Quick to lead the effort with 889 chapters and about 36,000 members in the Omaha area as they pursue ministerial and missionary vocations through a program tied to the missionary centenary movement.
The Methodist centenary drive for 105 million dollars to fund reconstrution and extension work is gaining speed in the Omaha region. Finance secretary F. P. Quick reports over a million dollars in advance subscriptions already written, with growth of thousands daily. The bulk of this total comes from large gifts.
May fourth is designated Employment Sunday by the Methodist centenary movement. The Methodist Minute Men will urge churches to aid returning soldiers in finding jobs by securing employer openings, creating employment committees, and inviting employers to note available positions. Veterans may register at church boxes regardless of church membership.
National Methodist campaign sets a 105 million target with forty million for city rural church work and overseas missions. The Omaha area covering Nebraska and Iowa expects about ten million, a challenging share for a constituency over half a million. Dr Quick expresses confidence the region will go over the top.
The Methodist church plans a Columbus Ohio worlds fair from June 20 to July 13 costing 105 million. A new Midway will feature Africa Asia and American life scenes with 86 foreign mission countries represented. The event aims to readjust church work amid a world emergency and is expected to attract thousands worldwide.
A. F. Smith of Council Bluffs Iowa announces that the Methodist Minute Men across Iowa and Nebraska now number more than 5900. The volunteers serve as five minute speakers at religious and social events to promote the centenary world program across the two states.
A Vin ton Eagle quote critiques how congregants respond differently to sermons based on party lines. The piece notes the irony of praising messages favoring one party while condemning political talk from the pulpit as improper. The tone is humorous and observational about community attitudes.
Local merchants report wholesalers sending notices of further price increases across numerous product lines, signaling a prolonged wait for price relief on ordinary household needs.
In a World War II tale a black American soldier wearing white pajamas faced a German bombing raid. He raced to his dugout and, when asked what he did, answered that the land had given him the best camouflage and he dropped his pajamas to continue his escape in his birthday clothes.
Bishop William Anderson reports a vast postwar relief effort by the Methodist church centenary movement. He toured battlefields from Lille to Verdun, noting extensive needs for community centers and aid including schools orphanages and supplies across devastated Europe.
Des Moines Capital column recalls a single disparaging remark by a young woman aboard the Leviathan sailing from Brest. The incident spreads quickly among doughboys and crews, provoking sharp criticism of a woman’s comment about the soldiers and reinforcing home front sympathy for returning servicemen.
Washington Branch timetable lists many No 1S 11 49 29 87 89 450 430 429 449 835 836 trains with arrival and departure times. It notes daily except Sunday operation for several locals and freights and names H W Russell as agent.
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