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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1920
Page
4
An editorial argues US prosperity is out of balance after war excess. It cites overproduction and uneven wages as causes of looming hardship, noting high money supply and wartime loans stayed in the United States. It predicts a gradual re adjustment and eventual prosperity with proper adjustment.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Henry Ford and asks how many businessmen can write a postal card with a stenographer. It notes Mrs. Emmm’s brother died today leaving a wife six children and fourteen phonographs records.
A column observes two elderly men, Gaffer Jinks at eighty and Gaffer Todd at ninety, contrasting habits. Jinks stays spry by avoiding tobacco alcohol and excess, while Todd admits smoking chewing and drinking. The piece humorously argues health depends on personal choice rather than doom.
The excerpt argues the United States holds immense wealth from postwar production and bank deposits. It credits 1919 as the peak in output and revenue, denying the fear of a financial panic. It calls tariff and tax reform essential, pending political changes and a new administration to enable legislation aligned with prosperity.
The Crawford Township result sets damages for L. H. Rinner petition at 750 dollars with Washington County covering 394 and petitioners 375. Road No. 25 change in Washington Township postponed to Nov 8 1920. Regular claims include engineering, insurance, school books, materials, and various county office expenses totaling numerous entries. The day ends with adjournment to Oct 5, 1920.
Clarence D. Pringle of Honolulu writes from Hot Springs Ark detailing his stay at the Arlington Hotel and his claim of being cured by baths and medical guidance. He praises local accommodations, the climate, and the springs while outlining the town’s history, medicinal claims, and tourism amenities for readers.
The Detroit Free Press reports a home renovation in progress as painters and paper hangers completed a full day of work last week. The piece notes steady progress amid the redecorating effort.
The notice lists arrivals and departures for Westboard and Washington Branch trains, including No. 4 Golden State Limit, No. 12 Express, No. 3 Golden State Limit, and local passenger and freight services. Times span early morning to late afternoon with several daily except Sunday services noted under local and freight classifications.
Regular meetings scheduled for LODGES Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M Damascus Shrine No 10 wave notices. Cyrus Chapter No 18 R A M Washington Chapter No 98 O E S Bethlehem Commandery No 48 K T and Rose M Reid and Mildred Rice listed as officers with meeting nights and locations. Visiting fraters welcomed.
O F coven ant lodge number 101 meets every Tuesday at 7 30 in the I O O F hall on North Iowa Avenue Visiting members are invited Ray Boycr noble grand Roy Maple secretary
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