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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1919
Page
4
Fragmentary ad item shows prices and terms for phones or phone service with figures like 13, 54, 6, and 1.26 4.00, indicating a small classifieds style listing from a historical page.
A historical commentary examines multiple alleged drivers of juvenile delinquency in Des Moines. It questions intemperance and immoral social stimuli while contrasting foreign customs with American norms, pondering natural factors and the role of habit in social decay.
In this verse Mason contrasts old time maidens who swooned with modern women labeled as super dames. The speaker laments the loss of Scott and Cooper era heroines and their blushes as contemporary women ride planes or bucking ponies and defy traditional arts and romance.
James H. Fee a Cedar Rapids carpenter says Tanlac rapidly cured his long standing stomach and kidney troubles. He details pain after meals relief after three bottles and rivals praising the remedy. Testimonials from other users are noted as widespread across the United States and Canada. Tanlac is advertised with dealer locations in Washington Crawfordsville Brighton Riverside Kalona and Ainsworth.
The writer warns that mild degeneracy in society can seed widespread immorality and urges closer supervision of children in schools. They argue for early detection of moral imbalance and physical imperfections to prevent contagion and contagion-like outbreaks in Des Moines and beyond.
A Journal dispatch claimed a 10 cent cap on sugar from refineries and 11 cents retail, but Utah Colorado beet refineries to Chicago freight plus drayage pushes cost to 11.60 per pound landed. Washington grocers say the figures mislead customers and groceries rarely earn profits.
A simple at home window cleaning method uses a damp newspaper to rub and wash the pane. Wipe dry with a dry cloth if lint remains and wear cotton gloves to protect the hands.
The council met in regular session with Mayor Bovee presiding. A list of claims across funds was presented and approved, including Contingent Transport and Water Fund payments to multiple vendors. The August 1919 city treasurer report showed a balance of 19 656 46 and was ordered recorded.
A Dutch Creek Township reminiscence recalls hired Indians hoeing corn and camping by the creek as locals watched meals prepared and stunts performed for visitors. The piece notes the last era before prairies turned to corn fields and mentions language variety and a lingering noble image.
A fragment from London Answers records a witty exchange where Mrs Henpeel is praised for looks yet shy in conversation and Mr Henpeck offers a blunt reason for why many men propose to her. The brief item captures social banter about marriage prospects.
Shiloh veterans gather in Perry Oet 24 for the Hor nets Nest brigade reunion. Sixety veterans mourn Col Dave Palmer's absence due to illness. Ladies of the G A R host meals while locals open homes. The Bureau of Commerce assists in welcoming them.
Des Moines reports state railroad commissioners at their annual meeting in Indianapolis endorsed transportation reform. They called for private railroad ownership by end of 1919 and kept existing rates until 1921 with local control over rates and services. They urged cooperation with federal authorities and favored limited merger of carriers to serve public interests.
A promotional piece endorses daily hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels. It claims benefits for appetite and energy, urges readers to obtain a quarter pound of limestone phosphate, and warns of widespread health improvements and a tendency to become a “crank” on internal sanitation.
Telegram style rail notice shows corrected timetable for December 8 1918. It lists eastbound No 24 passenger and No 8 passenger times and local No 92 with weekday pattern. Agent J W Calvert directs issuance of updated schedule details.
LODGES Washington Lodge No 26 AFAM Regular meeting 1st Friday night monthly L D Langworthy WM Glenn E B Mace Secretary Cyrus Chapter No 18 RAM Regular meeting 2nd Friday night monthly L D Langworthy HP JW Morton Secretary Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT Regular meeting 3rd Friday night monthly JD Glasgow EC JW Morton Recorder W Chapter No 98 OBS Regular meeting second Thursday night monthly Mrs R H Walker WM Mrs Rose Reid Secretary Visiting fraters are wel
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