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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1920
Page
4
An opinion piece urges calm handling of the Japanese question arguing Japan is peaceful yet strong and capable of trade cooperation. It warns against insulting Japanese and Chinese populations and cautions against labeling groups as inferior while condemning petty populism in affected western states.
Miss Tawney arek comments on registration timing and outfits as ABE MARTIN muses about starting other tasks. The piece reflects casual rural humor and everyday concerns with social rituals.
A reflective poem on October's mood and the approach of winter. The speaker notes gray skies, falling leaves, migrating birds, and waning sun while contrasting October’s beauty with the looming harshness of winter.
The writer urges dropping race based claims and envisions equal souls. He argues calm, fair treatment of Japanese people, avoiding entanglements of segregation, and promoting peace with Japan rather than war, noting differences in culture and time environment but emphasizing common humanity and cooperation.
The Rock River Methodist conference in Rockford Illinois heard Dr Clarence True Wilson, head of the national temperance board, denounce Governor Cox as a “loose, low, and liquid” champion of liquor interests. He blamed Cox for supporting the latest enforcement regime and linked the Democratic campaign to prize fighting spread nationwide.
Senator Harding will make ten minute stops at Atlantic and Council Bluffs on October 7 while en route from Des Moines to Omaha. He will speak at the Coliseum at 10 am and attend a 9 to 10 am informal reception at the Savery hotel. He arrives Des Moines at 9 am and leaves for Omaha at noon.
Ottawa reports pulp and paper import value rising to 31.8 million dollars in August, with five months totaling 126.75 million, and exports to the United States projected at 180 million in the coming year. Spanish River and Laurentide mills plan output gains, but a postwar shortage persists until new mills finish.
Enrollment shows 168 pupils with 90 boys and 78 girls while 20 tuition pupils added. Thursday morning opening featured vocal and instrumental numbers by Gladys Scranton Irma Martin Ivan Anderson Hazel Du Vall Grace Du Vall Lola Dayton and others. Junior Senior and Freshman Sophomore basketball ended 12 to 10 in favor of the former.
Governor W. L. Harding urges Iowa lawmakers to address a rural teacher shortage and modernize school statutes. He proposes junior colleges with rural training, expanded college education departments, more normal schools, higher pay for teachers and superintendents, and simplifying laws. He notes national shortages and calls for health education emphasis.
Billie Burke stars in Wanted-A Husband a Fox Theatre film adaptation of Samuel Hopkins Adams story. Amanda Darcy Cole, a bohemian wallpaper designer, pretends a fiancé then trains to win a beautified look. Supporting cast includes Jas L. Crane Gypsy O Brien and Kid Broad. directed by Laurence Windom.
The ticket lists national and state candidates including Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge for president and vice president. It names Albert B. Cummins as senator, Kendall for governor, and other statewide posts. Local positions include district congressman, state auditor, treasurer, attorney general, railroad commissioner, and county offices with indicated counties and townships.
Court records in Washington County Iowa notify defendants and unknown claimants that Bessie M Teal and others claim ownership of Lot Ten in Erdices Addition to Ainsworth. The suit seeks to quiet title and a sale to divide proceeds among co owners due to indivisible property. Default leads to judgment. Sept 28 to Oct 19. Tell him I saw your ad.
A Boy Scout etiquette note from Boys' Life asks what you must keep after giving it away. The answer is your word, a pledge of your honesty and trustworthiness.
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