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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
4
The notice lists three month and year in advance payment terms for the Publishers City Editor Mutual service. It shows a 12 percent rate with figures 50 1.25 5.00 and 4.00 indicating pricing or discounts for advance payments or mall placement.
Sioux City Journal notes in clipped comment that Germany proves a Bible verse about weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth being realized. The observation links current events to scriptural prophecy.
The Perry Chief notes German memory is poor about their country's role in trouble and hints the treaty might jog recall if not signed.
A Sioux City Journal cartoon caption questions Japan’s word on Shantung with a provocative remark that 331 million Chinese could conquer 56.6 million Japanese, framing the issue in a bold ethnic and geopolitical jab.
A storekeeper argues real advertising yields results only with ongoing weekly and monthly campaigns, not sporadic freak stunts that generate only brief chatter.
In a Vinton Eagle report a Indiana wife saved her husband from a charging mad bull by waving a red flannel petticoat. The humorous piece notes such garments once common and jokes about wives keeping one handy to divert enraged bovines or flag a train engineer.
A reflection on a general knowledge exam item drawing three United States Senators and their states. The piece notes that few can score full marks and that the American Senate is distant to the average English reader even with decent education. It hints at a broader comment on American history familiarity.
The poem laments wealth drained by Detroit's booming car and tire industry. A speaker toils from dawn to night to pay for homes and social life while sending earnings to Eddie Guest in his town, highlighting income strain and regional pride.
The New Statesman in London references historical figures including Charles Sumner and Richard Webster in a brief note. The snippet hints at a discussion of past senators and possible political connections or comparisons without detailing events or dates. This compact item gestures toward scholarly or retrospective commentary.
In Sampigny France Shorty Johnson is the subject of gossip about insurance schemes as a washout joke about a French girlfriend who speaks little English circulates. A Boston Transcript quip notes a late visit and the girl’s postcards as a foil to light bills and plans.
Washington May 22 Congressman Ramseyer returns from Switzerland and France saying American soldiers in Europe show little support for a league of nations They fear having to return to Europe to settle non vital disputes and all want to come home European authorities predict a deeper food shortage next winter Ramseyer again introduces a bill to repeal daylight saving law citing Iowa farmers opposition
Ray mond Goetz, a young Iowa City farmer, lies unconscious at Iowa University Hospital after a crash near North Liberty. His companions Robert and Louis Goody are less seriously hurt as the steering gear failed, sending the car into an embankment last night.
A street proclamation from the citizens' committee declares Winnipeg workers will return to positions, business reopens, and necessities return to normal. It states the strike committee issued the message without permission and that authorities guarantee protection as residents resume daily life.
In St Paul Minnesota May 22 members of 16 unions totaling about 5000 men struck at 8 am in support of actions by common laborers who demand 0 cents an hour raise of ten cents an hour a nine hour day and recognition of their union leading to a widespread sympathy walkout across trades.
The McAdoo commission report to Secretary Glass declares the United States the world’s largest drug consumer with over 1,000,000 addicts and more than 61 million dollars spent yearly. It cites a national dope trade, opium pervasiveness, and 18 million narcotic prescriptions last year. Rainey chairs the investigating committee.
The report lists drug consumption by ethnicity led by native born Americans, followed by Italian, Irish, English, Russian, Jewish, French, and other groups. It notes larger cities with over 10,000 residents reporting increases, naming San Francisco, Wilmington, Macon, Louisville, Brockton, Detroit, Kansas City, Elmira, New York City, Utica, Yonkers, Charlotte, Muskogee, Oklahoma City, Toledo, Portland, Harrisburg, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Nashville.
A review praised Sessue Hayakawa’s performance in A Heart in Pawn at the Fox theatre highlighting his rising fame since The Typhoon. The piece notes his dual role skillfully, the supporting Japanese cast, and the Haworth/Worthington collaboration contributing to a vivid portrayal of Far Eastern characters.
Sioux City May 22 Colonel Matt Tinley former commander of the 168th Infantry Rainbow division says he would rather govern Iowa than be king. Democratic politicians see this as a sign he remains receptive to a possible governor bid while attending a Knights of Columbus event.
An old time remedy claims sage tea and sulphur restore natural dark color to gray hair. The Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised as darkening hair evenly, restoring gloss, and providing a youthful look, not a disease cure.
An Indianapolis era health ad touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a tonic for kidney function and overall vitality. It claims age is irrelevant to vigor and urges men to start a daily regimen of two capsules, with a money back guarantee if no benefit.
The shipping board received its first direct bid for steel vessels from the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce and Mississippi Valley Trading & Navigation Company. They seek to purchase or charter twenty ships of at least 8,000 tons to move St. Louis goods to world markets. Memphis interests are forming a $1,000,000 capital company to buy and run ships from New Orleans.
A dense timetable fragment lists passenger and freight train numbers, routes, and scheduled times. It includes daily except Sunday notes, a correction date of December 8 1918, and references to Washington operations with stock extras and specific line terms. The note concludes with amended westbound and local service entries and irregular Friday and Tuesday frt. schedules.
Lodges Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the last Friday night each month. Ayres Chapter No 18 meets the second Friday night. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 meets on the third Friday night. Washington Chapter No 0% O B S convenes the second Thursday night. Visiting brothers are welcome.
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