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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1919
Page
4
A government pamphlet argues thrift is essential after war as economic conditions demand better money management. It cites that of 100 men at age 65, 54 rely on others, 36 are dead, 6 work, 4 are wealthy, and 1 is rich, urging learning from Nature and experience to avoid poverty in old age.
The lead topic in most neighborhoods is how some folks can afford every show that comes along. Of all the substitutes a substitute speaker is the worst.
This poem ridicules naysayers who fret over anarchy and mob rule. It scorns pessimists who dwell on trouble while praising perseverance and victory over the Hun, urging readers to stay cheerful and hopeful despite woes.
The writer notes mixed success in thrift, warns that European nations learned stronger economical habits during the war, and fears postwar competition will challenge the United States as others bring more developed thrift. The contrast is drawn between forced lessons abroad and our own less persuasive experience.
Grinnell is organizing a county fair with strong backing from contributors listed in the Grinnell Register. Fred Manhardt directs the Washington band and is praised as a skilled musician and effective leader. Congressman Nickolas Longworth has introduced a bill to repeal the luxury tax on ice cream, restoring the five cent cone price and easing costs for young buyers.
A clipped commentary argues that American speech includes more harsh cuss words than other varieties. The brief claims language contains many strong terms, provoking debate over severity and usage.
The Oska loosa Herald notes farmers struggle with cocklebars while townsfolk contend with dandelions, highlighting a shared weed problem facing the community.
Des Moines News recalls the horrors of poison gas outraged women and murdered prisoners as it reflects on the flood that destroyed the world, noting the grim memories that linger in their minds.
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues Germany could pay for its aims before World War I and laments the misjudgment that led to war, framing the question of economic capability as a moral and strategic error.
A quotation from Herbert N. Casson outlines a strategy to cut advertising and wages to lower costs and raise profits before lowering prices to outpace rivals. The remarks warn against waking the subject during the discussion.
Perry Chief notes that Iowa farming communities, once they learn the cost and payment window for new road-building requirements, push to adopt a primary system. The piece suggests a statewide move as counties plan to pull out of the mud and proceed with road work.
Advice urges maximal time outdoors and daily exercise in fresh air. It stresses letting sunshine into homes and having each family member examined by a physician twice yearly.
The article argues that towns prosper when citizens unite behind a key enterprise suited to the place. It stresses that one person or one newspaper cannot drive change alone, but coordinated effort by proactive locals can yield a wide impact.
A Baton Times editorial argues that individual wealth and business growth benefit the town and country, stating that building a larger, honorable enterprise increases local advertising and attention to the town, and that the town must support national interests.
A speaker recalls a man who bought land, built a home, expanded year by year and prospered. In contrast the narrator notes repeated rents and forced moves when landlords sold properties, leaving only rent receipts and the sting of instability.
In Grafton West Virginia on May 28 hundreds of gallons of pickhandle a home made drink with a strong kick were poured out as prohibition officers prepared to search buildings. The scene showed the widespread presence of the beverage with raisins scattered across the ground.
Officer Lilly notes miners complain of pain while walking due to mashing feet. Pickhandle dominates in mining towns as the favored home-made intoxicant, with Old Hen preferred in larger centers. Its name reportedly derives from a miner’s pickhandle used in a drunken attack. The drink’s main ingredients are raisins and yeast.
Shelbyville Indiana May 28 James I Hymer of Indianapolis a salesman for an arms maker proved a superb rifleman by shooting a small apple from the head of Miss Nellie Strickler a Doble Griffey hardware store bookkeeper at 100 feet with a .22 rifle Hymer is a member of the Indianapolis Gun club his home is 261 West Thirty third street
Gold and copper bells served as money among ancient Mexican and Central American peoples. Costa Rica produced exquisite bells often molded as birds monkeys and grotesque heads, reflecting sophisticated metal work.
An advertisement urges readers to treat catarrh by cleansing the blood with S. S. S. It claims the remedy expels disease germs from blood and offers medical advice via a Chief Medical Adviser in Coyote Lanta, Ca.
A reflective line warns that the wicked lack stability as they fail to stay true to themselves, implying moral consequence and inner inconsistency. It articulates a moral stance that integrity underpins durable character.
Eastbound and westbound train times listed for No 12 Express No 30 Lo Pass No 80 Lo Frt No 88 Lo Frt and others. Includes departures arrivals and local passenger trains with notes on Tuesday and Thursday service changes and a stock extra from Washington.
LODGES Washington Lodge No 26 AF and AM holds regular meetings on the Friday night of each month with W M L D Langworthy and Secretary Glenn BE Mace. Cyrus Chapter No 18 RAM meets on the 2nd Friday night monthly led by L D Langworthy H P J W Morton with Secretary. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT meets on the 3rd Friday night monthly led by J D Glasgow FE C with Recorder J W Morton. Washington Chapter No 04 CB 8 holds regular meetings on the second Thursday night monthly led by Mrs R i Walker W M and Mrs Rose Reid Secretary. Visiting fraters welcome.
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