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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1920

Page

4

Dunning Examines China Japan Relations At Presbyterian Talk

Mrs Effie O Loughlin Dunning spoke at the Presbyterian church on her China impressions from months abroad. She warned that Japan seeks control of China, criticizes Japan as overbearing yet notes its rising influence and alliance with the Allies during World War I.

Effie O'Loughlin Dunning Presbyterian Church China Japan Germany Europe America England United States

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason The Wet Home

A humorous meditation on sea life and land birds, with Walt Mason wondering how sea creatures endure moisture and imagining offering them dry homes and rye. The poem contrasts shore life and deep waters, noting fish fascination and the gulf between worlds.

Des Moines Register Quotes on Wilson and American Resolve

A Des Moines Register editorial argues that great good arises from harmonious action and practical cooperation. It contends Americans cannot be driven, though they will follow leadership, labeling Wilson's approach a grave mistake.

Wilson Des Moines Register

Squelching Retort at the Grocer’s Boy

A brisk exchange unfolds as Mrs. Smythe de Willoughby complains to her daughter Clara about a grocer’s boy. Clara confirms the impertinence and defends her mother’s standing, with a sharp retort about the caller’s authority.

Children Gift Day Protest Sparks Time for Kids Hour

Washington Iowa November 11 1920 a letter from Catherine Coulter fourth grade Lincoln school complains that cards were taken from children during Gift Day and urges a dedicated hour for children under twelve. The reply notes the protest is timely and supports a children’s hour at future events.

Washington Iowa Dear Journal Catherine Coulter Lincoln School Gift Day Catherine

China needs help for famine relief in China appeal

Community members recall Mr and Mrs Paul McEkachron who served as Y M C A secretaries here three years ago and appeal for aid to American friends. P E O society donates 50 dollars from charity fund to China relief and urges others to contribute via D J Ross at Commercial Savings Bank by November 19.

Paul McEkachron Y. M China P. E. O. Society D. J. Ross The Commercial Savings Bank

Harding Assess Wilson In Herald Interview Before Election

President-elect Harding offers a candid assessment of Woodrow Wilson in a New York Herald interview. He praises Wilson as an intellectual with fine ideas but argues Wilson failed to understand the people, a flaw he attributes to Wilson’s long tenure in office.

Harding Wilson New York Herald Herald Woodrow Wilson

Farmer session of Iowa legislature eyed for farm interests

Iowa lawmakers with strong farming ties plan policies to aid agriculture this winter. Long term land leases, extended credits, cooperative buying selling, and access for cooperative elevators are likely. An industrial court proposal from Kansas is noted with opposition anticipated. An unofficial Des Moines meeting to push code revision is set for next Tuesday with Governor-elect Kendall and Lt. Gov. Hamill expected to attend. The constitutional convention votes and other legislative moves are also in view. The Satires of 1920 comedy comes to Graham Theatre November 17 with a star cast led by Lloyd and Wells and Eva Clark.

Iowa Assembly General Assembly N. BE. Kendall Allen Kansa Kansas Des Moines Walter Anderson Greene County James B. Weaver N. E. Kendall Hammill Fanehon Marco Graham Theatre America Lloyd and Wells Arthur West al Wohlman John Sheehan Eva Clark Muriel Stryker Daisy de Witte Lucille Harmon California Jean Havez Chicago Lester Fanchon

Bank Sworn Statement from Washington County Iowa

Sidney Coon as president and W E Davis as cashier certify the capital stock surplus fund and undivided profits for the bank in Iowa. They affirm the assets listed are bona fide property of the bank and not loaned or advanced for display as assets.

United States Federal Reserve Bank Banking House Sidney Coon W. EB. Davis

Advertised Auto Rent Card Spreads With Phone Directories

A diary of misc excerpts notes a directory card promoting an auto rent service offering trips within city limits for $1. The jokes contrast telephone etiquette in New York and a Florida landlord alerting a guest about a missing pocketbook with a brisk exchange from a Boston transcript.

New York Dallas Journal Florida Boston Transcript

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Evening Journal Post Office Washington, ’Own E. Main Street Sone Ist Sone Pacific Peace Commission Far East Abe Martin Walt Mason Farmer Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank Laws of Haskins, Iowa County of A. D Total Liberty Bonds Treasury Postal Savings State of Iowa Washington County W. E. Davis M. E. Hunter D. C. Birney J. C. Jones Bac Chambers Clothes A. John Droz Irvin E. Huston Southwest Corner Square Lemley Washington, IA C. R Sartbouné H. W. Russel Co. B Passeger Passenge Lo’west Lim Lo West Lim W Caalwort Washington Lodge A. F A. M Charles Freding W. M Arthur Goodin Myrtle Speer Damascus Shrine Moose Hall Rose M. Reid H. P. Mildred Rice 1.O. O. F.—Covenant Lodge No. 101 Iowa Ave Ray Boyser Noble Grand Roy Maple Brighton IL. O O’cloc North Iow F. C. Boal Elmer J. E. Edgington M. D F. & M. Bank Beal Ogstate J. D. Dayton Westchester Parme M. H. Sartor M. H Barter Bartor & Sartor Kiein Klothing Austin Sutherland Auctioneer R. H Ags Torneys Brookhart Bros. Law—Abstracts Opera House Mutual Morrison & Morrison Rawyers T. A. Michels Temple Building J. Wilson D. Wilsor Wilbson & Wilson Journal Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law Abstract Department Wasmington W. MW. Keeley W. H. Butterfield Craigg’s Wase'ngton B. F. Campbell N. Marion Ave
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