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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
4
Classified fragment shows an office at 108 East Main Street with two phones. Mentions Mutual 4¢ Month and months in advance. Likely rental or service notice with pricing terms.
A reflective essay argues that unity can bring efficiency but also risk if misused. It warns that absolute control by capital or labor could enslave society, while noting human diversity restrains unified action. The piece stresses prudent restraint on collective power.
A Dallas News quote rails against overly friendly types while critiquing social selectivity. The writer rejects casual chums who would seek favors from Saint Peter, using satirical tone to mock social pretensions.
Abe Martin quotes Pinky Kerr suggesting self containment if he were performing as well as certain others. Mrs Lib Pash reports a new paid in full clothes wringer in the scene.
The speaker recalls a past surge against profiteers and asks where the mob, lawyers, and justice have gone. The poem questions prices, punishment, and whether the hoarder and profiteers face consequences as the narrator laments being charged high prices for collars, ink, and sweaters with no pirates in shackles in sight.
Nance Bawn, an exhausted singer’s former lover Larry O Neill, return to a thatched cottage imitation in America. A job as housekeeper leads to reunion as memories of old Ireland and a reawakened romance surface in a quiet, hopeful turn.
Burlington expects a boost for its football squad as about twenty girls knit purple and grey sweaters funded by tag days. They plan to present the finished gear before the Ottumwa game next Saturday and keep a small fund for player injuries.
The navy department approves a 43 200 ton battleship named Towa for Hawkeye State service. It ranks among twelve new ships in construction, while the old Towa from 1896 is renamed Coast Battleship No 4.
An advertisement from Lemmon's Drug Store urges moderation in eating to prevent stomach, rheumatic, and kidney troubles. It recommends sparing meals, thorough chewing, and letting reason guide appetite, plus taking Chamberlain's Tablets after supper for quick relief.
Beech trees found in Europe, America, and Asia yield tar creosote used in medicine. Creosote, carbonates, and guaiacol supplement hygienic care that has lowered mortality in pulmonary tuberculosis patients.
Complete returns show Sir William Hearst and the Conservative government swept aside as Ontario votes dry by a large margin. The United Farmers and Labor groups fueled the shift, making the farmers the largest single party in the new assembly.
In Clarinds Indiana on October 23 the trial of Special Officer Howard for shooting war veteran Teddy Welch will begin before Judge Woodruff tomorrow. The case is not expected to exceed a week. Public sentiment has cooled with expectation of a conviction. Prosecutors Barnes and Stephens will lead the case, while Howard is defended by Mitchell, Stipe and Davidson.
Lake City advances a soldiers memorial underway, a 62 by 129 foot complex to house an auditorium gymnasium and rest rooms as a community tribute and public facility.
An advertisement touts Gets-It as the sole corn remover that peels corns away like a banana skin. The copy asserts a single effective method and markets its product as unique in the world.
The Burlington Hawkeye reports the American Legion seeks 60000 for a new city hall headquarters. Two thirds of the required sum is already on hand and the rest will be raised by voluntary contributions well before completion.
A long standing remedy once mixed at home is now sold as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. A downtown druggist cites natural, even darkening results after dampening hair with the preparation, typically requiring one or two applications for a glossy look.
A dense schedule excerpt lists arrivals and departures for multiple Washington branch lines with local passenger and freight trains. The corrected date is 1918 and agent signatures are included, noting daily except Sunday services and several train numbers with varying times and routes.
Regular meetings held monthly by LODGE Washington No 26 A F P A M and CY R A M Chapter No 18 and Bethlehem Commandery No 45 K T along with Washington Chapter No 8 OKS. Officers listed include L D Langworthy W M and J W Morton Secretary plus J D Glasgow E C and Rose Reid Secretary. Visiting fraters welcome.
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