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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1920
Page
6
A reflective column observes evolving women and men styles from balloon sleeves to earless ears and bare ankles, noting current trends as just another phase. It recalls past fashion quirks and childhood curiosities, concluding style shifts require time to adjust.
A speaker laments losing teeth and reliance on soft foods while neighbors eat beef and bread. The dentist labors to fit shell-like teeth before migratory geese southward, promising a return to solid meals, as the longing for true fangs returns. The piece reflects gratitude lost when nature’s gifts fade and return may be delayed.
A reflective piece on changing fashion from crease pressed pantaloons of youth to modern creaseless styles. It notes how outfits from twenty years ago feel odd today and recalls mothers ironing signs of wear to disguise new clothes. The author muses on social change and personal style.
The speaker endorses Mr. Kopp as a clean capable lawyer and energetic Methodist church worker. From a Republican viewpoint he is seen as an ideal candidate, with hopes that political campaigning remains civil and avoids mudslinging.
National ticket heads Republicans Warren G Harding and Calvin Coolidge plus statewide and county candidates. Includes Cummins Kendall Hammill Ramsey Haynes Burbank Gibson Woodruff Weaver Faville DeGraff Arthur Kopp Letis Griffith McCall Glasgow Denison Rice Mich els Hay Parrow Dayton Bailey Reed and others across Polk, Webster, Jefferson, Washington, and surrounding counties.
A Macon Missouri schoolteacher punished five students for Cox campaign button wear while Missouri politics show Republican energy. The Sioux City Journal questions bankers math skills and gifts funds for public events. Iowa towns may gain power to fund municipal bands, shifting support from private donors to the community.
The piece discusses likely candidates for Indiana's first district congressman, praising both options. It highlights McManus as a capable, well educated Catholic Democrat lawyer and energetic worker with good ideals, suggesting he would make a strong representative.
We have prepared a fine assortment of clean cotton batts and know exactly what they contain. Expect high quality coverings chosen for comfort and warmth.
Albert Vogel a 103 year old resident of Jeannette recalls voting for Lincoln and supports the Republican ticket of Harding and Coolidge. He rails against Wilson League of Nations and says he witnessed early Washington life including lamplighting and serving as a messenger for Congress.
Riverside journalist J Gabbert returns from Marion praising Editor Harding and his paper. He calls the visit an editorial conference, noting long-tenure staff, detailed publication practices, and Harding’s hands on control from pay to typesetting and advertising accounts.
Chicago reports a population figure of 154000 with over 90000 newcomers from the South since the war began. The item mentions labor and agricultural issues in Australia including a battle with prickly pear and biotic control efforts.
Enrollment at the University of Iowa for 1920 21 shows more than 5 000 students registered with further increases expected. Overall attendance rose about 14 percent from last year with law and medicine each up 17 percent. Liberal arts and graduate colleges total 3 016 up from 2 610.
The state will dedicate a new 900 acre park along the Des Moines river near Keosauqua on October 27 with Governor Harding and Dr. L M Pammel as principal speakers. A community meeting will be held October 26 to discuss park policy and future preservation. The area is noted for scenic bluffs and diverse wildlife including foxes wolves raccoons skunks minks possums pheasants and ruffed grouse. The conservation board aims to protect wildlife while addressing predatory animal concerns.
The new state park will be a game reserve with an agreement on protecting farm stock. A fox hunt is planned as part of the dedication and foxes will be chased but not killed. Pedigreed fox hounds are common in the area and locals funded the purchase of the area at about $50 per acre. This marks the second state park dedication after Delaware county.
Linn County Recorder Seth Hendryx faced ouster on neglect of duties after affidavits claim he has rarely worked since March 1920 and only opened mail during visits. The Board of Supervisors directed County Attorney H K Lockwood to seek a district court order for temporary removal pending trial. Hendryx, not seeking re election, has about two and a half months left in his term. Track gardening notes from France mention former Russian nobles seeking safety.
Schedule notes list corrected arrivals and departures for multiple lines including Lastroupe and the Washington Branch. Details show trains No. 12 No. 36 No. 50 No. 80 No. 88 and others with times around dawn and evening, plus freight and local passes. The document records agent H W Russell signing and notes daily operation with Sundays excluded for several services.
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