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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1919
Page
4
Marsh W. Bailey notes a surge in U S government bond holdings from about 500000 prewar to 20 million amid war emergency funding. The piece argues thrift and restrained consumption foster a lasting national discipline, citing sugar and coal shortages and the broader need to save money and resources for future stability.
ABE MARTIN quips that opportunity only knocks once but the wolf isn’t so careful. He notes a woman’s line about not mentioning names implies caution in naming people or details.
The piece laments signs in forests parks and streams forbidding wandering and fishing. The narrator recalls earlier freedoms before signage and penalties, noting fenced glades and fines of ten dollars or ten days for trespassing as he longs for nature.
Mr Bailey notes a shift from thousands to millions of money savers since the war and argues the thrift lessons have immense practical value for the country.
A column notes Americans bought about a billion more Victory bonds than asked. It asks why the Soldiers Memorial project loses momentum and urges public action. It mentions late farm work and a Rainbow boys homecoming celebration with Graham's store window rainbow design by Louis Baird.
The report lists club standings across circuits with teams such as Cincinnati Chicago New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia and others. It also shows American League and National League results including Chicago Cleveland Detroit St Louis Washington New York and a 2 inning note. American Association scores feature Columbus Toledo St Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee Louisville and Indianapolis.
The quotation praises the noblest character as one who lifts himself to a higher station through his own work and effort. It emphasizes self-improvement and personal advancement as a path to dignity.
Ante Trumbitch, Serbian delegate at the peace conference, serves as foreign minister of the Serb-Croat-Slovene kingdom. A Dalmatia native, he fled Austria at the war’s start and formed the Southern Slavic committee.
A Sioux City Journal clipping notes the season highlights a city man longing for the farmer’s close bond with nature while the farmer desires urban exemption from such ties.
A Davenport Democrat column weighs family choices including pet care as a baby arrives at home. The author questions keeping a poodle and suggests prioritizing newborns’ needs over pet attention.
The Waterloo Times Tribune notes a controversial claim that Japanese Americans valued land deals over racial equality, framing it as a wartime perception and social commentary. The piece reflects attitudes of the period toward loyalty, property, and civil rights during the war era.
Princess Mary of England officially denies rumors of engagement to the Earl of Dalkeith son of the Duke of Buccleuch.
In Philadelphia the medical corpsman who has returned tells that soldiers in France are mostly fordrunkenness have they seen enough of wetness near Brest.
Cedar Falls Record notes a statute barring anyone under 16 from driving a motor car unless a parent or guardian is present, a rule described as frequently violated.
Transportation is the fundamental of progress in civilization. All things must pass through it as through the neck of a bottle. If we can transport energy without using cars to carry it, there is gain. Wieetricity is energy without substance. Its transmission calls for no vehicle other than a copper wire. Hence we must look to electricity for distributing the power on which our economy depends.
Clarence L Speed argues that most statesmen avoid explicit opposition to a league to enforce peace while Taft Wilson Lloyd George Clemenceau and Mussolini all support it. The piece notes public sentiment favoring the league and urges continued backing despite doubts. It ends with a notice offering pamphlets from the Illinois state branch in Chicago.
A catalog of fiction and juvenile books added to the library in May 1919. Authors include Adams, Bailey, Barr, Barres, Bojer, Buckrose, Butler, Chekhov, Dawson, Gale, Gambier, Ibanez, Kipling, Faris, Lincoln, MacFarlane, McKenna, McSpadden, Pier, Reynolds, Streeter, Turnbull, Wallarton, Walpole, Ward, Webster, Wilson, Verne, and many more. Reads list titles such as The Great Hunger, The Eyes of Asia, The Mysterious Island, The Shadow of the Cathedral, Sonia, The Son Decides, Old Mother West Wind, and juvenile offerings like The Dog s of Boytown and That Year at Lincoln High.
The Vermont Press association placed a memorial tablet on the East Poultney building once home to the Northern Spectator. A ragged fourteen year old began a painful 1825 apprenticeship that gave him a working knowledge of printing and the arts.
For 17 years Dr F M Edwards treated many women with liver and bowel ailments using a simple olive oil based formula called Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. Marketed as a remedy for pale complexions and tired appearances, the pills are sold 10c and 25c per box by all druggists.
Stop Itching eczema claim promoting Zemo as a quick cure for eczema tetter pimples rash and similar skin diseases with a 35 cent bottle or one dollar size. It promises immediate relief and claims removal of traces of skin conditions. Distributed by The L. W. Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio.
Three generals and other army chiefs pressed the president to curb maximalist entry into Chile. The president objected to the public union of their stance without government consultation. They were placed on the retired list and the minister of War called the matter of small importance and ended.
Old time remedy for darkening grey hair gained renewed popularity as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound becomes a ready to use product sold in drug stores. Users moisten a comb and apply strand by strand with results seen by morning. The product highlights a lustrous look and youthful appearance.
Eastbound and westbound train times listed for Nos 13 30 66 88 11 49 87 89 and local Washington Branch services. Stops include No 459 No 430 No 429 No 449 Nos 835 836 88 89 and Nos 429 430 450 with daily operation not on Sundays. agent H W Russell notes updated schedule.
LODGES Washington Lodge No 26 A P A M Regular meeting 1st Friday night each month. L D Langworthy W M Glenn B Mace Secretary Cyrus Chapter No 18 A A M Regular meeting 2nd Friday night each month. L D Langworthy H P J W Morton Secretary Bethlehem Commandery No 45 K T Regular meeting 3rd Friday night of each month. J D Glasgow E C J W Morton Recorder Washington Chapter No 08 C S S Regular meeting second Thursday night of each month. Mra R H Walker W M Mrs Rose Reid Secretary Visiting fraters are welcome.
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