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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1919
Page
4
A Memorial Day meditation links past wars from Spanish American to Mexican and Civil, arguing force was needed at times for justice. It reflects on graves and cemeteries, pressing the living to honor fallen soldiers and recognize ongoing devotion to liberty amid modern threats.
A narrator escapes the city grind and bailiffs in a rural escape poem. He travels eight to fifty miles per hour, enjoys summer imagery, and ends by wrecking a wheel and fender before returning to town to find bailiffs waiting.
A reflection on Memorial Day noting its long established institutions and its growing significance. The piece states the day is reconsecrated and will become even more sacred in the future, framing the holiday as a cherished memory and tribute.
A Sioux City Journal opinion notes that listening to a drunken man in a public place highlights the benefits of prohibition, arguing in favor of stricter controls. The piece frames enforcement as reducing noisy disturbance and promoting public order.
A compact quote contrasts two types of people the doers who act and the questioners who wonder why not the other way. It reflects a practical philosophy about initiative and reflection attributed to Oliver Wendell Holmes.
A local editorial from the Vinton Eagle asserts the nation suffers from greed, charging exorbitant prices for sellers but demanding normal prices for buyers, calling out common economic double standards.
A reader in an eastern newspaper writes to complain that after purchasing liver pills he was charged a luxury tax. He asks whether a disordered liver can be considered a luxury and challenges the tax.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes talk of forming a tenants union aimed at organizing about five million Americans who rent homes, predicting that a powerful landlord would soon have no chance.
The Waterloo Times-Tribune reports that the Allies are preparing to penetrate Germany, with General Foch moving between Cologne Coblenz Mayence and Strasbourg as evidence of serious intent. It states the German bluff claim is contradicted by active Allied operations.
A girl in a Worcester church dressed hurriedly with two mismatched earrings attracted neighbors who craned for a close view of her jewels. She remained unaware until reaching home that a large pearl appeared in one ear and a vivid blue pendant hung from the other.
The term yeoman stems from military use for close combat and bow fighting with yew wood. Following the Conquest the office name shifted from yeoman to archer, reflecting the archery role.
A witty remark on dyspepsia suggests many family quarrels marriages and will changes could be avoided with a blue pill. The jest links Hamlet and Othello to chronic indigestion and implies social reform would curb crime and scandal.
Thoreau muses that if the moon appears larger in America than Europe and the sun seems brighter, the heavens seem higher and the stars brighter. He suggests these celestial contrasts symbolize the potential height of American philosophy poetry and religion among its inhabitants.
A detailed account of why Columbus was chosen as the site for the Methodist Centenary Celebration set for June and July. Organizer H B Dickson toured major cities and chose Columbus for its state fair grounds, large Methodist presence, and convenient rail access to millions of Methodists within reachable distances.
A London man found his pipe tobacco nearly exhausted and mixed in a cake of chewing tobacco. He continued to smoke the blend and gave a sample to a friend in the trade, leading to the first public display of the Smoking mixture.
Scientists note humans often snore while lying on the back claiming it stems from pride or habit. The passage humorously questions why people make noise when enjoying this supposed sleeping position and whether other living things share similar traits.
Des Moines May 30 Governor Harding appeals to county defense councils to raise 200 for Iowa soldiers stranded in New York and hospitals after the war. The money will be given to the Iowa Society of New York for lodging meals and care, with Adjutant General Lasher handling distribution.
A brief Essex Evening Journal teaser quotes Carlyle on belief and fear. The prompt appears as a short, reflective item urging readers to ponder unbelief and self-doubt.
Washington May 29 The war department moves to cooperate with Iowa officials to revive the guard. Col Douglas Potts will inspect and assist in federal recognition for guard companies across the state with headquarters at Des Moines. He will inspect existing units and help complete the Fourth Iowa National Guard and oversee formations in Fairfield Des Moines Council Bluffs Mason City Sioux City Fort Dodge Eagle Grove Charles City Cedar Rapids Ottumwa and Waterloo Sanitary Detachment Des Moines.
An old Civil War veteran touts EATONIC as a cure for post flu stomach after effects. He claims the first tablet restored his appetite, eased stomach distress, and let him eat freely, urging others to use the product for similar relief.
The measure provides a substantial appropriation to the state militia to meet all needs of the service and is expected to influence the coming consideration of the army bill.
Edwin H. Sands Jr a nine year old boy was struck and killed by an automobile at Sixth and Euclid Avenues in Des Moines. Driver N Danielson claimed an obstructed view. The child died from a fractured skull and internal injuries and an inquest will be held. Captain H E Sands the father faces a homecoming from the 349th Infantry Eighty eighth division aboard the Rijndam.
A testimonial proclaims Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy cured the writer of severe indigestion bloating and colic after a long struggle. The ad claims the simple preparation clears catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation, aiding stomach liver and appendicitis symptoms. Lemmon’s Pharmacy and druggists advertise the product with a money back guarantee.
Corrected to December 8 1918 the timetable lists express and local trains with arrival and departure times, freight and passenger services, plus notes that several trains run daily except Sunday and some services are annulled on specific days. Agent H W Russell signs the notice.
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