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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1920

Page

4

Warren G Harding Opposes World War Alliances in Grinnell Review

Senator Warren G. Harding argues against uniting the United States with a universal military alliance. He favors an Association of Nations to promote peace but rejects a power alliance maintaining the status quo. He warns that leaders urge the U S to draft a restructured world plan and commits to preserving national freedom and self-determination.

Republican Party Versailles America Viscount Grey United States Association of Nations Grinnell Review

Farmers' Union Meeting Notice at Young America Schoolhouse

A Farmers' Union meeting is scheduled for Friday evening Oct. 29 at the Young America schoolhouse. All members are requested to attend.

Farmers’ Union Young America

A Year Ago Today I Wept For Grim Griefs And Loss

Poetic reflection contrasts a year ago with today amid grief and uncertainty. The speaker recalls tears and burdens once felt deeply, mentions the government crisis and a broken auto, and invites a future stranger to compare the two moments while noting fresh troubles endure.

The Idol Declines Fame and Pride in Poetic Reflection

A reflective piece traces a public idol’s rise and fall from grace. The narrator recalls being celebrated with flowers, then faced with rocks as humility wanes. He acknowledges pride as the cause of decline and vows meekness if idol status returns.

Lincoln-Lee Legion Observes World Temperance Day

A Second United Presbyterian service observance details World Temperance Day with emphasis on the Eighteenth Amendment and Bolstead Act, plus a pastor’s address on temperance. Christian Endeavor discusses Making Prohibition Effective. Union service with the Methodist church follows.

Second United Presbyterian Lincoln-Lee Legion Christian Endeavor Society Methodist Church Jason Kleese Thomas Wolf Lincoln

St Pauls Evangelical and Presbyterian notice

Regular Sunday morning services at 11:00 oclock with German and English preaching. Sunday school at 10:00 oclock led by Cr W Klein. An associate Presbyterian congregational prayer meeting will be held at 11:00 oclock.

Washington Cr. W. Klein Associate Presbyterian

Bible Study Meeting Invites Full Attendance

All are expected to attend a Bible study meeting at six o'clock. The notice emphasizes universal participation and punctual gathering for the session.

Union services replace evening worship at local churches

The Baptist church plans to attend the State Convention in Keokuk next Sunday, so no sermon will be held. Sunday school and YP BU proceed as usual, with strong turnout hoped for. First United Presbyterian holds 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and 11:00 a.m. worship, then unites with the Methodist church for an evening union service featuring organ pieces and anthems.

Baptist Keokuk M. R. Regan First United Presbyterian Methodist Church Wilson Traumerei Fearis

Tanlac boosts Mrs. Willis weight and health after years of illness

Mrs. William Willis of Burlington Iowa credits Tanlac with lifting her four year battle from loss of appetite indigestion to a 15 pound gain. She describes relief from nervous unrest insomnia rheumatic pains and fatigue and says Tanlac will remain in her medicine cabinet. The ad mentions Sherman Bros Wellman Mac Gugin Drug Co and other pharmacists. Also notes a church program at Reformed Presbyterian with Rev A A Samson preaching and a Sabbath schedule.

William Willis South 13Th St Burlington Iowa Washington Sherman Bros Wellman MacGugin Drug Co Advt

Methodist Service With Union Evening and Choir

Morning talks by laymen at the Methodist Episcopal church followed by a union service in the evening. Sunday school at 9 30. Orchestra and choir plan special numbers including organ preludes and anthems. Notable soloists and offertories featured with postlude grand chorus conducted by J W Johnston and Mary Hunter at the organ.

Methodist Episcopal Dylan Eac Iadigedacsnesan Louis Fifer Swoonstan Clark Jesus Williams R. H. Hampsher Angelus Sellers Plumly Hampsher Lemaig

Socialist Uses Wilson Book as Text in Burlington Speech

Mary McVicker, socialist speaker, used Woodrow Wilson’s The New Freedom as a text at Eagles hall in Burlington on Tuesday night. She argued Eugene Debs and Wilson shared the same ideas, noting Debs was jailed for their beliefs, while Wilson faced the White House backlash. About 250 people applauded the remarks and other attacks on the administration.

Burlington Woodrow Wilson Mary McVicker Eagles’ Hall Eugene Debs Wilson Debs

Belle Rice Seeks Recorder Post with Proven Efficiency

The Republican candidate Mrs. Belle Rice is urged for Recorder, cited for knowledge, clerical experience, and two sons in service. The endorsement praises A. J. Morgan J. W. Parrow and C. O. Dayton for county board, touting fiscal responsibility, road upkeep, and public institutions. Tax money must fund needed services with minimal waste and civic sacrifice.

Belle Rice Recorder's Office A. J. Morgan Clay J. W. Parrow Ainsworth C. O. Dayton Washington Board of Supervisors

Socialist Debate Highlights The New Freedom Passages

Miss McVickers quotes The New Freedom to claim government under corporate control. She cites Wilson on pages 25 and 57 asserting masters of the United States are combined capitalists. She argues wasteful wartime spending and contrasts socialist views on war and patriotism.

Wilson United States Miss McVickers

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