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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1920
Page
4
The piece discusses how presidents adjust to Congress, noting McKinley Taft and Roosevelt as examples. It highlights Roosevelt's tact, ability to hold friends and enemies, and his unique standing in history. It also references a short letter to his secretary of state John Hay as an illustration.
A speaker reflects on conflicting views of Japanese people seen on the western shore. He admires Japanese politeness yet recounts white anxiety and prejudice, noting courteous conduct, then contrasting stereotypes and urging better understanding amid ongoing global tensions.
The Book Show in Chicago presents a 1903 White House letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John urging contact with Congressman Hitt on foreign affairs and congressional prerogatives. The president is praised for respecting Congress and its rights, a point noted in the accompanying remark.
The piece recalls Roosevelt's father as he faced war service with disappointment yet relentless energy. It notes his resolve to support America’s entry and defend the allied cause, praising indomitable courage and his continued battle on this side of the Atlantic. It reflects on his stance amid wartime expectations and personal sacrifice.
In a Germany town the speaker recalls news of their father’s death. He honors a life of simple honor and gentleness, noting four brothers serving in battle and a father beloved by comrades, guiding many toward the Happy Hunting Grounds.
An 80 percent victory reshapes politics. Harding leads in Iowa and New York with over a million votes, California repeats a Harding plurality similar to Wilson’s 1916 national tally, and seven million total plurality is anticipated. Senate gains exceed twenty seats, House gains surpass 150. Majorca climate praised with steady 76 degree temps.
Frank H Williams portrays a humorous wedding scene with a boyish groom in a bold outfit and unusual hair, as guests comment on his fashion. The bride smiles and the minister proclaims the union, while the groom blushes and bows to exit with his wife.
Point Isabel Texas prepares to host the forthcoming president elect and Mrs Harding. R B Creager’s summer home will house the couple for two weeks and the local hotel will quarter friends and reporters, promising the busiest business in town history. Harding has vacationed here before and carried the town’s vote with overwhelming support on November 2. Also notes a shift in world grain markets with China selling flour in Europe and a return to salt cured meats in the South as prices rise.
In Ottumwa on election night a man rode in a wheelbarrow pushed by another as a freak bet. Herbert Booz rode the barrow along Main Street while William Mael powered the ride amid police intervention for traffic and booze violations. Booz wore a slogan supporting Harding. Mael wore Cox and Push and endured a reprimand before continuing.
Burlington public school pupils and 400 home gardens produced over 6000 dollars worth of vegetables in 11 school plots and home plots last summer. The value of school plot produce was 1954 dollars with costs of 40 dollars. each student could take their garden’s produce home free.
A probate like filing in January 1921 names many defendants and unknown claimants over land described as the east half of the northeast quarter of section 27 in township 75 north range 7 west. The petition seeks quiet title, removal of adverse claims and general relief with whitespace for the December 1 1921 publication.
The notice lists multiple passenger and freight trains on the Washington Branch with arrival and departure times. It specifies No. 12 Express No. 30 Local Pass at 6 10 pm and No. 11 Express No. 49 Local Pass at 11 30 am, plus No. 450 Local Passenger at 9 40 pm and No. 429 Local Passenger at 9 05 am. Daily except Sunday are trains 835 836 88 89 and passengers 429 420 459. Agent H W Russell signs the corrected schedule to July 1 1920.
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