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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
4
The item notes the Publishers City Editor entered at the Washing ton Iowa post office as second class mail matter with an office address at 108 East Main Street and a mutual 44 designation.
The article outlines a likely Republican-dominated Congress with a narrow Senate edge, stressing potential checks on the executive branch and the need for statesmanship in reconstruction. It notes past party swings, the demand for change, and the friction between parties as they pursue broad reforms and fiscal oversight. It ends with a satirical anecdote about a defective barrel and a push for prohibition.
A Des Moines women’s group extends gratitude and sympathy to Iowa families as they honor service members and mourn losses in a collective wartime tribute. The statement reflects reverence for those who served and empathy for loved ones at home.
An aging voice recalls bygone days with pride and nostalgia. The speaker laments modernity, praises ancient poets and heroes, and vows to recount long-remembered stories while the younger generation looks to the future.
Citizens discuss options for a memorial to soldiers and sailors including a memorial arch or fountain in Central Park and a granite monument in Sunset Park. J B Crail invites suggestions as Memorial committee chairman. A Grinnell tale tells of a man approached by a stranger offering a barrel of whiskey for 300 dollars.
J W Varner brings in a Florida grown peach to the office desk fresh from his land interests. The scent of the peach disrupts routine as staff contemplate removing it likely through the alimentary canal given its pungent fragrance and space constraints.
The editorial mocks Russian Bolshevik sympathizers in the United States and calls for harsh punishment. It warns that if the current peace terms are not signed, the next treaty could be a single word: Foch.
Finnish dispatches note growing discontent in the Bolshevik ranks since fighting. Analysts warn that a soldier's effectiveness hinges on his level of discontent, signaling a ominous trend.
A Marshall town Times Republican editorial ponders why paved streets raise city property values and asks why a good road does not equally boost farm values, noting that investors first consider street paving when assessing urban property.
Mrs. John W. Watzek calls the thirteenth biennial for Ames June 11 to 14 at Agriculture Hall and the Officers’ Soup Hall. Delegates will stay in campus dormitories or lodging homes with 350 on campus. Mrs. Galen Tilden leads hospitality. Notable speakers include Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt possible at banquet.
Thomas Green Crow fought a dispute over alcohol and bit off William Mallory’s ear. Mallory, a Winnebago, testified in police court with the ear lobe presented by Patrolman Wilberg. Crow was fined $100 for biting.
A Middletown mother touts Vincl as a remedy for her run-down 5 year old girl noting improved appetite flesh and temper within a week. The ad credits Vincl ingredients beef cod liver peptones iron manganese peptones and glycero phosphates and promotes Saxol Salve for itching and healing.
The article argues a close stomach brain link with indigestion causing headaches irritability and depression. It promotes BEG TONIC as a remedy to neutralize stomach acidity and restore mood, claiming quick relief and guaranteed satisfaction from druggists.
Mal lory pleaded not guilty to disturbing the peace and was found not guilty. Patrolman Wilberg captured Crow after a pursuit that began at the Central hotel, looped around the block, and ended at Frank's cafe with an intoxication fine noted.
A 19th century appeal promotes daily morning consumption of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims to improve blood quality and skin tone reducing sickness and fatigue by internal sanitation.
The timetable lists arrivals and departures for several trains including No. 12 Express at 4:02 am and No. 30 Local Pass at 6:10 pm, with additional westbound and Washington Branch entries. It notes daily service with some Sundays excluded and provides agent details and a December 8 1918 correction by J. W. Calvert.
Washington lodges announce regular monthly meetings on the first Friday for Lodge No 26 A M and the second Friday for Cyrus Chapter No 18 BR AM with L D Langworthy H P J W Morton secretaries. Nethichem Commandery No 44 KT meets on the third Friday with J D Glasgow FE C J W Morton recorder. Washington Chapter No 08 OB R stands second Thursday with Mrs R H Walker W M and Mrs Rose Reid secretary. visiting brethren welcome.
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