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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1920
Page
4
A nostalgic verse recalls days when a single dollar bought vast quantities of goods from grocers, butchers, haberdashers, and markets. The speaker laments current prices and longs for the past where a buck could purchase a wagonload of wares and sparks of regret for higher costs.
A writer proposes to cut daily bed making and pillow slip wear by living without daily bed making ritual and sharing beds in three eight hour shifts. He argues this saves time and materials and invites readers to test the ideas before sister's arrival from the south west.
The notice urges readers to buy warm clothing during Gift Day as a cold wave approaches. It notes Iowa's corn production is high and suggests prudent spending now before prices or markets shift, with the Hawkeye providing further details.
A reflective note praises Burlington high school for enduring a winless season. It argues perseverance teaches character more than victories, noting the value of learning to be a good loser and to continue trying despite hopeless tasks.
The local American Legion post reports receipt of the Armistice Day proclamation and joins city officials in urging broad observance. The governor suggests tolling church bells for five minutes before eight and ceasing activities for one minute after the armistice time to honor World War I soldiers.
The W. Cc. T. U. meets at Mrs. Corvette's home Thursday at 2 30 pm with Mrs. Brinton reporting on the state convention. Members are urged to attend or send a dollar for dues and hear the delegate. Mrs. J. Taylor leads devotionals with the subject Answer to Prayer John 15 7.
Col. C. J. Wilson adds a burr oak fragment to his museum of relics. P. L. Phelps helped landscape the site at Freeport Illinois. The tree, over 140 years old, marks a location of the 1858 Lincoln Douglas debates and remains in good health after preservation efforts.
Dr Tom Downing is reappointed to the office of Assistant State Veterinarian succeeding himself. He has held the job for fifteen years and will serve under Peter Malcolm, the new State Veterinarian from New Hampshire. Downing also sits on the Iowa Animal Health Commission bringing statewide prominence.
Notice to merchants that Gift Day coupons are not to be honored. Merchants should exchange them at the issuing banks for merchandise orders. If original coupons are shown, request customers present them to the designated banks to obtain merchandise orders.
A listing of locomotive and car classifications includes express and freight numbers with line designations and loop references. The fragment notes No 11 Express, No 49 Lo Pass, No 29 Lo Pass, No 87 Lo Frt, No 89 Lo Frt.
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