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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1920
Page
4
The Y M C A continuation faces public scrutiny as leaders urge support amid funding pressures in a town of Washington size. Observers note public exposure affects opinion while crediting organizers for guiding youths toward positive paths and acknowledging parental limits in controlling children’s development.
A rustic speaker argues that in tough times the nation needs hands in the fields not verses. He contrasts farming labor with bardic fame, pledging to hoe and sow beans and corn while others chase art, until neighbors shield him from dust with a cellar-branch fan.
The article argues boys and girls seek independence as they grow, the YMCA provides guidance and world experience beyond strict parental control, presenting the organization as essential to fitting youth activities with religion and right conduct and urging liberal support to ensure success.
A fragment notes a New Poor resident who after a home burglary offered the intruder ten percent if he proved successful. The source cites Punch London for the anecdote.
Gentrolman J O D told police thieves took the bicycle supplied by the city while Davis was not riding it at the time. Florida Metropolis.
A city column cites a quip from the Los Angeles Express on marriage and a Copenhagen note from Exlex. The jokes contrast a man chasing passion with one seeking stability, and a homeowner debating short term guests while lacking housing.
Dialogue shows a character noting five thousand dollars in life insurance. A companion responds with affection and a promise to avoid risky behavior, reflecting domestic tension and concern in a wartime era publication.
A quip from the Yonkers Statesman shows a weather prophet claiming it is safest to predict bad weather. The joke notes that people forgive you when your forecast is wrong.
A Southwestern Telephone News item notes a guide remarking on the Grand Canyon’s deep age and a traveler quipping that the work seems like a government project, illustrating the era’s humor about large scale natural wonders.
A collage of brief items from historical notes includes a fare discussion with a villa price, Ira Andrews active in Sunday school in Terre Haute, a Ruth quiz moment cited by Ruth as a gleaner, and a Columbia professor recalling a playful lecture swap. The text ends with a romantic snippet of a lover’s kiss and silence broken.
Abraham L. Davis of Cedar Rapids Iowa reports Tanlac restored health and gained ten pounds after years of stomach trouble poor appetite and headaches. He says six bottles improved appetite sleep and energy and reduced rheumatism. His wife also improves. Tanlac sold by Sherman Bros Wellman Mac Gugin Druggo and leading druggists.
A collage of humorous snippets from Iowa humor pieces and exchanges. The text parodies plays on words with jokes about ouija boards, proverbs, and a priestly confession. It closes with a note that advertisements are news and invites rentals via want ads.
Des Moines reports a shift in southern politics as auto industry expansion helps Republicans win ground below the Mason-Dixon line. J B Taylor of Pensacola says his northern Republican stance draws respect from Democratic neighbors and business leaders, while southern auto agencies lure travelers north to factories, easing prejudice toward the party.
Burlington reports John L. celebrates reaching 80 as a veteran newspaper man. The long career spans decades in journalism with Hawk Eye as a key milestone noted in the Sept. edition.
Railway timetable details listing arrivals and departures for Hastborne Westbound and Washington Branch trains with multiple numbers and times corrected to March 1 1920. Notes show daily operations except Sundays and special Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays for certain trains, with agents and local freight and stock extras.
LODGES Washington Lodge No 26 AF and AM regular meeting 1st Friday night each month Charles Freding WM Arthur Goodin Secretary welcome Damascus Shrine No 10 WS of J regular meeting last Thursday each month at Moose Hall Rose M Reid WHP Mildred Rice Worthy Scribe Covenant Lodge No 101 meets every Tuesday 730 PM at the IOOF hall N Iowa Ave cordial invitation extended to visiting members meet with us M D See noble grand R S Keller secretary
Waite veteran editor of The Hawk-Eye reaches eighty with a birthday at his North Woodlawn Avenue home. He is likely the last reporter who sat in the press gallery at the 1860 Republican National Convention that nominated Lincoln and has long been active in every presidential election since. The Hawk-Eye staff and friends honor him and wish him continued vitality and public service.
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