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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1919
Page
4
The peace terms offered to Germany provoke protests as victors demand full payment. The piece argues Germany must face world reconstruction with stabilized allies, avoid Bolshevism, and accept a bill that, if paid, can restore economic strength and a finer civilization.
The poem reflects on aging and memory as the speaker contrasts well spent days with youthful folly. It muses on living a useful life versus remorse in old age and ends with a reflection that a life of toil makes sunset cheerful.
The speaker admonishes allies to endure harsh remedies, insisting they must accept a bitter dose for the greater good, comparing it to a prior harsh concoction and urging unity despite harsh terms.
The Washington band will formally usher in the summer season with their first open air concert tonight. Crowds are expected to fill the big Saturday night gathering as horticulturalists predict a large Iowa fruit crop this year, boosting fruit canning despite sugar restrictions.
A period piece lines accuse a controversial figure of promoting a harmful idea. The speaker urges public condemnation and removal, suggesting exile by sea to deter perceived Russian influence and unrest among workers.
A Washington author urges a moral clean up parallel to prior sanitation efforts. She proposes ward chairmen, ministerial leadership, and watchful committees to report immorality, with potential custody and state help if needed. The campaign argues every child has a right to a morally pure upbringing.
Doubts about the 168th boys attitude will fade as Des Moines Ottumwa and Oskaloosa plan large victory arches and other towns prepare elaborate welcomes. Washington expects a record crowd at the depot next Friday or Saturday to honor the Rainbow heroes and confirm their deeds will be remembered.
A clipped note from the Sioux City Journal states that shifting to an extra half hour with Oxfords will allow the woman worker to gain more sleep each morning.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes Ole Hanson speaks forcefully in a manner reminiscent of Teddy Roosevelt, displaying a bold, abdominal vigor as he advocates and addresses concerns.
Newton News comments that if Postmaster General Burleson covers all publicity costs, he may need to mortgage railroads and cable systems to pay the bill. The remark frames a critique of government advertising expenses and their broader financial impact.
The Oskaloosa Herald notes public opinion shifts away from government ownership of water power. Voters favor development over discouragement, citing limited support for state control and a push toward private or commercially driven expansion.
The Newton News cites a quip from the Pella Booster Press stating daily work hours depend on occupation. Bricks laid eight hours, housework sixteen, gospel preaching two, sleeping car porter twenty four, government service one, and newspaper work twenty four hours.
Poem excerpt by Walt Mason criticizing discontent and anti American sentiment with satirical verses urging those who complain to seek foreign lands. Includes lines about bombs knuckles and vailles and references to a skate from Europe.
Prairie avenue residents express sympathy for a pet squirrel after a tree was struck by lightning during an electrical storm. The squirrel lost its fur but survived and has been sighted multiple times since the event.
Washington in Clean-up by W P Littlefield urges residents to join state wide campaigns to reduce fire hazards, save billions, and protect homes. The piece warns that most fire deaths come from household carelessness and lists safety steps for matches, gasoline, lamps, and open flames.
Des Moines reports the Iowa Legislature’s dairy law curbs imitation evaporated milk and ice cream with labeling and signage requirements for substitutes. It bans oleomargarine branding using dairy terms and blocks inappropriate dairy imagery, prompting anticipated legal challenges by manufacturers.
Fragmented timetable items list train numbers and routes including No 3 No 9 No 10 and No 25 with daily trains and a local No 91 running Tuesday and Saturday, indicating incomplete schedule data.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F P A M meets first Friday night monthly led by W M L Dod Langworthy with secretary Glenn B Mace. Cyrus Chapter No 18 R A M meets second Friday night led by L D Langworthy H P J W Morton secretary. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT holds third Friday night led by J D Glasgow EF C with recorder J W Morton. Washington Chapter No 8 OBS meets second Thursday night with W M Mrs R H Walker and secretary Mrs Rose Reid Visiting fraters welcome.
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