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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1920
Page
4
A 1920 campaign reflection notes the final week ahead, warns of last minute push for votes, and compares presidential candidates with historic figures. It argues the office shapes the man and urges choosing the best possible leaders amid public scrutiny.
A reflection on living costs notes silks and motor cars drop to lower levels while everyday essentials like cigars and bacon fat remain expensive. The speaker laments high prices for bread and beans, with hats and limousines easing only slightly, and warns profiteering keeps the poor burdened despite some reduced prices.
The speaker suggests that true nature emerges under pressure and that a man’s measure is known only when faced with a stern challenge. The line hints at investigation into authenticity beyond appearances and claimed roles.
Marshalltown Times Republican urges Iowa women to support Senator Cummins for re election praising his senate leadership and past service to women's groups. It notes his role as senate president pro tempore and his work on wage justice and avoiding strikes to protect families and farmers.
Returns from the Iowa Republican women division indicate a strong Republican tilt among female voters. In Story County 155 women backed Republicans to 2 Democrats while Scott County shows many Socialist led voters. Precinct canvasses across eight counties reveal a consistent Republican majority with several uncertainties remaining.
A local political notice profiles Charlie Denison, a Washington-born candidate born May 29, 1894, who served in the war and now seeks the sheriff’s office. The piece urges voters to consider him, asserting his dedication and fitness for the role.
Paris October 26 Poland again blocks signing of the Danzig agreement insisting the port be freely guaranteed. Ignace Paderewski reported Warsaw ordered no action and regards Danzig as Polish while Wilson’s Baltic outlet pledge is cited. The Danzig treaty has been revised multiple times to appease Polish demands.
Fox Film Corporation will donate ten percent of profits from The Skywayman to Lt Olmer Locklear and Lt Milton Elliott families. The William Fox production screens at Fox Theatre starting Thursday and chronicles Locklear’s mid air transfer feat and aviation feats while portraying a Lafayette Escadrille member who loses memory after a crash.
To the patrons of West Chester Telephone Exchange of West Chester, Ohio all subscribers are requested to call at office and settle accounts. payments are due monthly. S. A. Scabery, secretary treasurer. 2041f
A concise editorial note asserts that a single revealing principle drives achievement. It cautions against sensationalism and emphasizes steady, practical effort as the core path to success.
The stage presents My Honolulu Girl a hula dance presented by native Hawaiians at the Graham Theatre. Thursday the 28th marks a symbolic Hawaiian religious expression described as classic and weird yet non offensive. Mome the native lead views it as a solemn duty as part of a broader musical conception driving the season.
Frank J. Cheney certifies as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh that Hall’s Catarrh Medicine cannot cure. Sworn December 6 before A. W. Gleason Notary Public. Medicine taken internally and said to act through the blood on mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
A troupe featuring 35 artists travels among Hawaiian islands for local flavor and costumes. Alfred Amana of Hilo assists as a noted steel guitar player and leads the instrumentalista. The production touts superb costumes scenic variety and a nimble chorus of talented singing and dancing girls.
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