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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1919
Page
6
A long 1919 recap laments high land prices and poor roads while envisioning future state growth. The speaker recalls aviation milestones from Davenport to London Paris, forecasts air travel and postal service, and contrasts rural vitality with urban demands.
In Boone on October 4 the Equal Suffrage Association struggled over the League of Nations. Delegates favored a league of nations but opposed the present form and adopted resolutions that endorsed the idea while avoiding partisan stance. Mrs Effie McCollum Jones chaired the resolutions, with opposition led by Mrs Laura Briley and Mrs Jas Devitt.
Ten thousand local printing trades unions workers in 260 plants were locked out and many others went on strike over a 44 hour week and higher pay. About 450 compositors from three shops joined the strike in support of their unions against the International Typographical Union. Employers rejected arbitration and ordered plants to stay open, while unions condemned the strike as outlawed.
The Frank A Munsey Company issued notices were suspended amid unresolved financial or legal actions. Officials did not provide further details, triggering inquiries from stakeholders and local press.
In Ottumwa Iowa a 13 year old boy Ernest Gee was found not guilty by a district court jury after eleven hours deliberation. He was charged with pushing a companion into the river during a marble quarrel.
Namosa October 4 inmates at the reformatory have canned and stored 41 000 cans of corn 50 000 of tomatoes and several thousand gallons of fruit The institution also raised its full supply of potatoes this year making it the only state facility to do so.
Classified readers are reminded to place and read want ads in the Want Column. The notice explains that items for sale and requests for services are listed there and urges proper submission to reach buyers and sellers.
An invalid author of a Democrat and Chronicle article advocates creating a sane air ship in Washington. He urges wealthy backers to form a committee, offers plans a factory and five patented inventions, and warns of dangers after the Washington air ship disaster.
Classified notice offers a furnished bedroom for rent with a contact phone partial shown as 512 blue, requesting inquiries by calling.
A brief line reflecting on listening and understanding inspired by Aeschylus. It contrasts hearing a single side with the broader insight gained when both sides are considered.
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