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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1920

Page

4

Harding Accuses Wilson as League Covenant Scrapped

Senator Harding charged yesterday in Des Moines that the League of Nations covenant is scrapped not by parties but by President Wilson. He cited Wilson as the autocratic leader who refused concessions and ignored the Senate, asserting the covenant in its present form threatens U.S. political and moral independence and will not be approved.

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The Rattlesnake Poem Reflects on a Snake Kill

A narrator recalls camping beside a lake where a rattlesnake causes panic. The group forms a ring and hurls rocks, killing the mottled serpent in a tense, remorseful moment about sportsmanship and fear. The tale ends with a reflective critique of their actions and empathy for the creature.

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League of Nations debate and U S Role

President Taft and the League to Enforce Peace oppose Senate reservations as blocking League use. The piece argues Wilson’s stance collapsed the League in its current form and calls for a future administration to ensure U S influence in global affairs. It warns European and Asiatic majorities could throttle American initiative if safeguards fail.

Southeastern Iowa high school basketball schedule announced

The Southeastern Iowa High School Athletic association released a six team schedule with games among Fairfield Muscatine Ottumwa Mt Pleasant Washington Burlington and Muscatine from January to March. Notable attendees C W Long George Duke John Lemley and Lawrence Lemer attended in Des Moines to hear Senator Harding.

Fairfield Southeastern Iowa High School Athletic Association Muscatine Ottumwa Mt. Pleasant Washington Burlington Musecacine Burlington Way Ottumwe C. W. Long George Duke John Lemley Lawrence Lemer Des Meres Senator Harding

The Miracle Man at Fox Theatre Promises Grim to Glory

The Miracle Man adapts Frank M. Cohan’s novel for the Fox Theatre on Monday and Tuesday. Critics hail it as a premier screen production with striking photo graphics set in New York Chinatown and a mountain village. The plot follows an old healer whose powers tempt criminals led by Tom Burke, who are transformed by their exposure to virtue.

Muncey’s Frank M. Cohan Broadway Paramount Artcraft Fox Theatre New York Chinatown Tom Burke

Iowa Man Reports 30 Pound Gain From Tanlac

Wald Charles J of Cedar Rapids credits Tanlac with restoring his health after years of weight loss and low energy. He describes improved appetite, loss of heartburn, and regained strength, noting a wish to share the benefit with others. Ad cites Sherman Bros in Washington and Mac Guern Drug Co in Wellman as distributors.

Wald Charles J) Paukert Oake Avenue Cédar Rapids Iowa WwRightBster Weill Washington Sherman Bros Wellman MacGuern Drug Co Advt

Lemmon’s Drug Store Advertises Rheuma Supply

A large shipment of Rheuma has been received by Lemmon, 80, promising prompt future supply for rheumatism sufferers. Money back if it fails. Lemmon’s Drug Store.

Lemmon Lemmon’s

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