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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1919
Page
4
A clipped note from the Sioux City Journal reports Senator Johnson is in California cleaning up wreckage blamed on President Wilson for kicking in doors. The item frames a political incident with a conservative, historical edge.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes a plausible reason for a sugar shortage, stating there wasn’t enough to go round and prompting concern over limited supplies.
Des Moines Register notes the push to place Villa at the head of Mexican rebel forces. The idea envisions Villa taking a leading role when fighting resumes and emphasizes strong leadership for the movement.
A Cedar Rapids Republican editorial argues that curing inflation requires greater supplies of everything to starve profiteers of power. The piece frames profiteers as harmful and contends broader production as the lasting remedy.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican reports that public sympathy for workers is eroding as strikes grow harsher. Demands appear to seek power rather than pay, and confiscation of private property is suggested as part of the movement.
Cedar Rapids report shows Governor Harding telling the state normal college conference that teachers have no business joining a union. He supports collective bargaining for workers generally but argues loyalty to the state government should supersede union ties. State officials McClenahan and Lewis also spoke as the conference continues.
A satirical verse laments drinking, recalling Revolutionary era slogans and mockers of profligate liberty. It ridicules the idea that alcohol freedom benefits society, arguing that strong drink harms families, finances, and public order with sharp urban humor.
Dr. Irving Fisher tells bankers the current dollar buys 35 percent of its 1896 value. He cites global money growth, war finance, and rising prices as driving forces and suggests gold-backed dollar certificates to stabilize purchasing power.
A nostalgic note from Iowa celebrates a rural car jubilee amid farm life, praising old American values and simple pleasures.
Charlie Chaplin stars as a farm hand in Sunnyside a million dollar comedy to be released by First National Exhibitors Circuit shown at the Fox Theatre next Tuesday. The film places Chaplin in a rural setting guiding cows into a church and features whimsical wood nymphs lifting him from a ditch into a dreamlike dance sequence.
George confronts a planned three room kitchenette life as Fanny reorganizes the house and schedules dinner in a ground floor table d hote. He fears the loss of Isabel’s room and remembers his mother as the house nears demolition. He seeks sleep, haunted by memories and a implied moral reckoning.
Maude VanVoy administratrix sues John and Buck for 15000 damages claiming Mrs Sadie VanVoy died after a September 17 1916 collision near Washta Iowa. The Bucks and VanVoys were travelling the same route when passing attempts led to a double rollover. M M White represents the VanVoy family. Snell Bros defend for the Bucks.
The ad claims skin diseases stem from blood disorders and promises lasting relief below the surface. It touts a product called S. S. S. as a universal remedy with expert advice available from a chief medical adviser in Georgia.
Marjorie and Clea, prim sisters, cause morning delays as their mother struggles with getting them ready for school. The teacher lectures on tardiness, and Clea undercuts authority by remarking that the bell rings too soon, making punctuality even harder.
The text lists several battles fought on Sundays including Salamanca on July 2, 1812 and Vimiero Feuntes d Onor Orthez Toulouse and Vittoria. It notes Waterloo and Cronje’s Paardeberg attack also occurred on Sundays with dates Feb 18, 1900.
Medical note by J H Tilden MD argues that humans cannot digest minerals from rocks and must obtain structural elements from fresh uncooked fruits and vegetables. He states cooking destroys chemistry and the synthesis with albumins.
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