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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
4
A reflective piece discusses how people recall past seasons, noting that today’s conditions dominate memory. It argues that extreme weather claims reflect individual mood and environment, not objective records, and that superlatives are often rhetorical rather than factual.
A clipped editorial notes a pipe line could be a viable alternative to an air route to Cuba, suggesting practical considerations while leaving policy details to officials. The comment frames the discussion around infrastructure feasibility and strategic impact.
A playful verse reflects the poet’s struggle for themes in Bleeding Kansas as he returns to weather as a source. He laments a dull stock of subjects while noting weather’s perpetual presence and its power to spark sonnets and keep his bacon saved.
A spring item from the Cedar Rapids Republican suggests using part of a cellar for growing mushrooms if space is otherwise unused. This practical note emphasizes utilizing available space for small crop cultivation.
Guthrie Times ponders fiscal risk asking how far behind the government would run if McAdoo became president. It notes the Treasury head oversaw a deficit of about a million dollars under McAdoo and billions under Wilson, inviting a speculative guess on future national shortfalls.
Amusements note announces Constance Binney in The Stolen Kiss at the Fox on Thursday Her second Realart production follows Erstwhile Susan based on a novel Little Miss By the Day adapts Lucille Van Slyke tale Rodney La Roque appears opposite Binney with a strong supporting cast including Frank Bosee Brady Barker Robert Schable George Backus Agnes Everett Ada Nevil and Edyna Davies Also featured is the latest in pictures Comedy art.
Mildred Reardon rises from comedy to a serious dramatic scene in Equitys Silk Husbands and Calico Wives. The film stars House Peters with Vincent Serrano Ruth Sinclair Sam Sothern Edward Kimball and others and is produced at Garson studios Hollywood. It will be shown at the Graham Theatre Wednesday and Thursday with Reardon in her first serious stage appearance in the two days.
Announcement reports Lee J. Dougherty, former Davenport mayor until April 15, to wed Miss Gene Hannon of Richmond Virginia. Dougherty is secretary and general manager of Guaranty Life Insurance, president of the Rotary Club, and active in Knights of Columbus. The bride-to-be is cousin of Very Rev. W. L. Hannon, president of St Ambrose College in Davenport.
Jesse Tooman 63 of 420 Fletcher avenue died at 3 p m Sunday after months of illness Dropsy and complications cited as cause He was born September 20 1856 in Atalissa Ia and had lived in Muscatine seven years Survived by wife Amanda Hallock four children Roy Tooman Wilma Goble Dora and Leslie Tooman four grandchildren one sister and three brothers Funeral at 3 30 Tuesday from 420 Fletcher avenue with Rev W H Rogers officiating Interment Greenwood Cemetery
A terse want column note points readers to a small classified item of local interest. The column hints at a purchase opportunity or service seek within the community.
Mrs. Allee Murphy of Los Angeles recounts a two year battle with severe muscular rheumatism. She says Tanlac improved her nerves and energy after four to five days, allowing her to sleep through nights and return to housework and wearing shoes. Sherman Brothers in Washington and other druggists sell it.
John and Toverette Fleming delivered forty five head of hogs eight months old averaging 280 pounds. They shipped through the Farmers Union. Jeannette Huber and Marjorie Maple are visiting in Washington this weekend with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Matthess visited the EF. E. Fleming home Sunday. Mrs. Charity Sobman and Harris MacGugin visited Bruce Gardner’s home Monday afternoon.
Karl F. Edmondson sues a long list of defendants and unknown claimants in Washington County Iowa to quiet title to the north half of the southeast quarter of section 21 township 75 north range 7 west. The petition seeks that Edmondson's fee simple title be established and that all other claimants be barred from any right or title to the described real estate. The notice states no personal claim against the defendants.
Public legal notice warns that failure to appear before the District Court of Washington County Iowa on the second day of the next term, commencing September 6 1920 at the Washington Court House, will result in default judgment. Attorneys Eicher Livingston and Eicher represent the plaintiff in this action M-5-12-19-26.
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