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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1919
Page
4
An eminent doctor of philosophy declines a nine month history instructorship at the University of Michigan offering $1,500. He says he can earn more as a day laborer in shipyards mills or coal mines, detailing possible salaries from four to seven thousand dollars yearly.
A clipped comment notes that Esau traded his birthright for a meal and that today such hunger prompts bargain hunting for better meals, as reported by the Sioux City journal.
In a playful remark the royal guests at Boston lightheartedly sample baked beans from pots of gold. The moment blends whimsy with a civic celebration, highlighting a cheerful, informal encounter with local residents.
The piece mocks idle talk and uplifts labor as the cure for social ills. It condemns verbose ostentation and urges practical effort, noting that honest toil clears minds, eases hard times, and yields calmer, constructive days.
A browed speaker laments profiteering and rising prices choking culture and joy. He rails at thieves and profiteers, noting a town consumed by cost living woes, civic unrest, and the suppression of music and literature. The mood is weary and defiant.
A brief Omaha World Herald tease notes a rainbow’s end as a weather moment. The fragment hints at atmospheric conditions and hopeful imagery without specifics for a fuller story.
The Waterloo Times Tribune reports Germany pledges 12 hour workdays around the clock if needed, and warns other nations will undertake the Kam Ermredy effort in response.
Crawfordsville reports social visits from Clarion Steamboat Rock and Fairfield residents. Social Hour club meets with book guessing and alphabet story games, plus Victrola music. High school box supper raises funds for athletics as RK and R. McKee share good news on recovery.
The steel trust claims 90 percent of workers are employed while strike leaders say 80 percent are idle, based on a census taken during the shift when work was not underway.
Des Moines Capital editorial warns that radicals at the heart of labor unrest will face a turning point soon and may need to shift tactics or take to hard work to earn a living.
A Des Moines Register reflection notes the appealing freedom of a farmer to work long hours, up to eighteen per day, highlighting the self directed, solitary labor that marks rural life.
The Cedar Rapids Republican reports that workers requesting arbitration are described as red radicals who refuse peace, blocking the steel company’s ability to arbitrate.
In Burlington Gazette notes it remains possible to buy cheap clothing, but finding wearers is nearly impossible. The item reflects on consumer trends and social attitudes toward inexpensive garments.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican argues this winter for high schools to institute and conduct a compulsory course in the Constitution of the United States. It calls this a neglected part of history and urges action.
A Davenport Denwerat column argues the North should stop condemning Southern lynchings as a peculiarity of the region. The piece notes that violence by mobs against Black individuals and officials has occurred in both sections, challenging regional moral reassurances.
Hutten locher of Des Moines was elected most illustrious grand master at the Cedar Falls meeting. AH. Coon of Cedar Rapids was deputy grand master. Other officers include D. M. Brown Lee of Sioux City treasurer A. D. Meeker Marshalltown recorder Franklin H Potter Iowa City captain of the guard F A Lee Waverly conductor Harry E.B. Virden Mr Pleasant steward A N Alberson Washington assistant.
The Partner's Union received a carload of hogs on Thursday. Carl Sneider sawed wood last Thursday. Gola Miller and Lloyd Foster visited Crawfords ville on Thursday. Will Brafford lost a work horse this week. Jim Bendy spent Sunday at the Fred Blees home. Lloyd Easter and Gola Miller painted Fred Blees' barn this week. Mr. and Abra, George Corbin of Havre were mentioned in notes.
The article notes residents visiting and hosting social gatherings at Glen Pratt, Les ter Wagner, Ed Mayhew, John Putman, ill Caldwell, and others. It records Will Miller’s near injury when a dark car struck his buggy on a Wednesday trip to Washington, with his escape unharmed.
The stage offers My Sammy Girl a military musical by Lem B Parker at Graham on Thursday October 16 for one night. Miss Billie Pep Robinson stars with a large chorus and praised performances. The show features novel chorus drills ballet De Luxe and nearly a score of musical numbers with Kilroy and Britton praised for production and set design highlights a fortified Southern California port in the first act.
Iowa City officials report a temperance bar on College Street sold so called non intoxicating drinks that tested up to 4 percent alcohol by volume. Five samples were analyzed after a raid by state agents. one ginger ale had no alcohol and two other drinks had about half a percent. No arrests yet.
The Providence Bulletin notes an expert’s claim that human voice involves forty four muscles. It adds that miscoordination can trigger violent agitation in as many as forty four nerves in the listener if present within hearing.
An advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a harmless, inexpensive remedy to flush clogged kidneys and relieve back region pain. It claims to stimulate kidney activity, neutralize urinary acids, and prevent bladder disorders, urging daily use before breakfast.
A historical novel by Booth Tarkington, published by Doubleday Page and Company. It follows the rise and fall of the Magnificent Ambersons family in early 20th century Indiana society amid social change and industrial progress.
Mrs. Horner hints at a psychic scene as the narrator recalls a belief about Isabel Amberson. The protagonist questions reality and the meaning of kindness as a train travels at night toward the city hospital where Miss Lucy waits and Minafer’s prognosis is noted.
Eugene arrives at the hospital as Isabel's lookalike vigilantly watches over Georgie. Fanny leads him to a room where Georgie seeks forgiveness while Lucy, beside him, urges gentleness. Eugene accepts his true love, bringing shelter to the family at last.
In Des Moines on October 10, Supreme Justice P J Salinger sues Gardner Cowles for 10000 in damages. The case, tied to the Harding governor campaign, accuses the Register and Triune of publishing a malicious article on September 4 1916 alleging Salinger used his supreme court position to secure railroad employment for Senator A C Savage.
A 1918 railroad timetable fragment lists westbound and eastbound passenger and freight service with arrival and departure times. It names agents W. Russell and J W Calvert, notes daily service except Sunday for some trains, and records limited operations on specific days and special stock extras from Washington.
Local fraternal groups publish their regular meeting nights for LODGES Washington No 26 A F & A M Cyrus Chapter No 18 R A M Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT Washington Chapter No 98 OBS O F Covenant Lodge No 101 and Brighton Encampment No 58 LO O F state weekly gatherings. Readiness to welcome visiting members noted.
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