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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1920

Page

4

Fall of Carranza Marks Mexican Humiliation and War Echoes

The piece laments Carranza’s fall as a bloodless victory and accuses him of pro German ties, disloyalty to the United States, and siding with German agents. It argues Mexico’s future depends on leaders who value harmony with the United States and oppose German influence.

Carranza Mexico Ger Germany United States

Shoes and the folly of price

A speaker refuses to buy new shoes at high prices and recalls hoarding thrift. He visits an attic full of old footwear, has repairs done, and proclaims he now has enough shoes to last a lifetime, delivering a blunt moral about thrift versus fashion.

H.C. L

Mexico in Need of Modern Reform and Freedom

A historical speech laments Mexico under a lingering Spanish legacy and warns that global stability hinges on Mexico becoming safe and prosperous again. The speaker recalls Mexico City’s Aztec origins, colonization impacts, and calls for modernization and independence from former rulers to unlock resources for global benefit.

United States of America Mexico Carranza Mexico City America Tenochtitlan Cortez Spain

Building boom amid home shortage sparks depot talk

The community reports more building now than ever while housing remains scarce. A nationwide home building program could include a new union depot, or that may come separately. Real estate transfers paused in March 1 settlement, but demand for Washington County farms revives. Boom prices persist, and a Wallace school boy wrote ten words beginning with K, spelling Klein Klothing Kom pany, showing confidence in advertising.

Washington Washington County Wallace School

Prohibition boosts patent medicine sales in sharp note

A clipped comment column notes that prohibition may spur patent medicine sales while recounting a quip about the King of Spain fined for walking on the grass, praising his good humor and restraint in the face of law.

Manson Spain Des Moines Register

By the Way Opportunity Walks In On Graduates

A brief note highlights how opportunity arrives unbidden for graduates, emphasizing the theme of readiness and initiative as young women enter the next phase of life. The item reads with a dated, lighthearted tone reflecting era specifics without naming individuals.

Porter Again Claude Porter Drafted by Iowa Democrats

The Creston Advertiser Gazette notes Claude Porter has been repeatedly drafted by the Iowa Democrats. It suggests a ticket missing his name would look peculiar and offers a playful reminder about sincerity in printed announcements and advertisements.

Claude Porter Iowa Creston Advertiser-Gazette

Honest Advertising Truth From Campbell’s Courant

A critique on deceptive sales practices. It warns against misrepresenting products, failing to disclose purchase requirements, and using misleading terms like cut-rate or high-grade to justify inflated or inferior goods. Encourages straightforward honesty in advertising.

Saya Campbell Courant

Baccalaureate Sermon Set At United Presbyterian Church

Crawfordsville May 13 B J Davidson spent the day in Washington yesterday. The baccalaureate sermon for the graduating class of the high school will be preached in the United Presbyterian church Sabbath evening by Rev W G Robertson.

Crawfordsville B. J. Davidson Washington United Presbyterian Church W. G. Robertson

Rural Route No 2 Weekend Homecoming News

The Misses Viola Rademaker Olive Hazen Josephine and Evelyn Caldwell returned Friday from Washington where they attend high school to visit parents. J S Sullivan came home to Burlington Saturday after days at his farm near Ainsworth. Rodney Arnold of Washington spent weekend with L V Hazen family. Mrs John Warnock of Washington ill with pneumonia at daughter Mrs W E Paul. M G Campbell and L V Hazen sprayed their orchards Saturday.

Viola Rademaker Olive Hazen Josephine Evelyn Caldwe Washington J. ©. Sullivan Burlington Ainsworth Rodney Arnold L. V. Hazen John Warnock

Rev Riddington Returns From Missouri Trip

Rev Riddington and family came home Tuesday evening after several weeks in Missouri visiting friends. The Harlin Thomas Post American Legion of Oregon township has decided that they are badly in need.

Ainsworth Riddington Missouri Harlin Thoma Post American Legion Oregon

Shenandoah Society Seeks Meeting Hall Purchase Help

A local Shenandoah group plans to buy a building for meetings and invites public support. Mayor Pearson notes repairs on Malti Street with a thick cement coating to improve the sidewalk. Dr. Watson and C. K. Gray visit Shenandoah this week. Mr and Mrs Charles Nash of Clinton attend the funeral of James Nash.

Bove Dr. Watson Pearson Malti St C. K. Gray Shenandoah Chas. Nash Clinton

McCreedy Body Expected Arrival From California

The body is expected to arrive from California Priday this week, with authorities coordinating arrangements and a formal acknowledgment pending.

McCreedy California

Diet advice for age and occupation with laxative tip

The notice advises adopting a diet suited to age and occupation to keep bowels regular. It recommends taking one Chamberlain's Tablet if feeling full or constipated.

Chamberlain

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