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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1920
Page
4
A large city fire yesterday was held in check by a strong firefighting effort and ample water supply. Officials credit the fire department for a controlled blaze, noting extensive flames and smoke but minimal spread beyond the site. The incident underscored the value of quick action and ample water reserves.
The piece notes rising public apathy toward the election with some storm centers and heat before voting. It recalls Governor Cox’s dramatic Democratic push that failed to sway voters, and predicts substantial spending by both parties as the campaign progresses.
The poem reflects on rumors of war between Russia and Poland, contrasting aggressive battles with a yearning for peace. It questions why nations pursue conflict, wonders about shared humanity, and imagines a world where rivals lay down weapons and return to ordinary life.
The speaker asserts candidates have a perfect right to spend funds and argues that restoring a well functioning presidency and Congress is worth billions of dollars, far beyond tens or even millions, to achieve national harmony and effective governance.
In a light fly season report merchants note few swatters to store and shift to winter gear. A statewide rat campaign is organized to swat the rodent menace with public participation urged as the bigger game than flies.
Ralph Schulty says burnout has some compensation and thanks friends who offered help. He and Mrs. Schulty express gratitude and vow to restart business quickly, even if they must use a tent.
The Waterloo Times-Republican notes railroad service is improving with evident zeal from operators and employers. Shippers across the country agree traffic shows the positive change and better efficiency attributed to genuine effort and intelligence in the industry.
An investigation into smoke and dust in iron centers finds iron can be extracted from street dirt rugs carpets walls roofs and even inhabitant skins. The study broadens known iron sources beyond traditional ore and scrap.
In Montezuma on October 2 Sheriff Lamb chased a M and St. L. train to Grinnell catching Wade Shugart, a young forger with two forged checks. Shugart, from Elkin North Carolina, used checks signed L P Gross and L C Gross to buy goods, then fled toward Pine Bluff Wyoming before being detained. He faces grand jury action after a Justice Light court hearing.
A two year old walking with his mother notices a boy with a large hat and asks about it. Tom replies that he should have long pants first before purchasing a similar hat, showing his practical childhood focus.
A ballot slate lists national and state candidates including Warren G Harding Calvin Coolidge Albert B Cummins and N E Kendall. Local races name trustees auditors clerks sheriffs coroners and supervisors with several vacancies noted in Washington Clay Oregon and Jackson townships.
Chicago reports football is four times as popular this year than in 1919. Equipment sales and participation in colleges and high schools have risen fourfold. War experience boosted fitness and interest. Big Ten schools have bought 600 footballs as the season begins. Industrial firms and private schools expand or start teams.
Iowa League of Women Voters backs a woman on the state board of control. Mrs James A De Vitt of Oskaloosa urged the plan in Des Moines and said women would press for the seat. The group also backs a suffrage memorial on the state capitol grounds for the new legislature.
The London Mail notes a dried pig’s heart found in an old cottage chimney. It bears thorns as a relic of the charm belief that a jilted lover could pain an unfaithful sweetheart by stabbing a pig’s heart.
Washington reports rapid expansion of high schools, with 17,000 total and 1.735 million students. Public high schools now 87 percent of all, 81,034 teachers, two thirds of teachers women, and large urban schools dominate.
A Des Moines chamber department releases a two page guide for women voters. Miss Lillian Leffert and Miss Mary Rosamond prepared it as the state adds suffrage. It explains eligibility, registration dates October 21 22 23 and election day November 2, and absent voter procedures.
In 1955 Little Willie Father asks about a high ball phrase. The reply jokes that the meaning is unknown and suggests asking grandpa, reflecting a playful newsroom style from Kreolite News.
An anecdote from the New York American recounts a husband’s claim that his talking parrot was worth $100 and could speak five languages. The wife retorts that the bird never spoke up, prompting the husband’s defense as the parrot was sent home and cooked for dinner.
Washington dispatch argues about 9 million American women may vote in November, basing figures on Maine's 1910 census results. It notes 32 percent participation likely nationwide, with higher rates in the North and lower in the Solid South, and suggests the resulting influence could swing states like New York and Pennsylvania.
A long list of recent acquisitions spans religion, history, science, and culture. Notable titles include Du Bois Darkwater, Hartshorne progress works, Browning humor, and works on China Armenia and France along with guides on cooking, speech, and public life.
The piece argues women voters hold the key to national politics, noting 1916 results in Pennsylvania and Ohio and predicting strong support for Harding and Coolidge. It cites Maine as signaling a Republican victory and a rebuke of the League of Nations, with women’s enfranchisement shaping November outcomes.
Nick Resakes of Greece is detained by Waterloo police awaiting investigation into charges he administered a mysterious liquid to young women. Reports say the potion resembled a love potion and caused harmful effects. room searches found numerous phials. Contents sent to Iowa University lab. police deny bond release.
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