Our National Resources Push For Waterways And Power
The author argues Americans waste two great energy sources by relying on railways and fuels while vast inland waters and hydro power lie unused. Opening the Mississippi Missouri and other rivers to sea traffic would cut coal and oil use, boost commerce, and bring closer ties with distant markets, urging public action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
East
Middle West
Chicago
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Mississippi
Missouri
Ohio
Illinois
South America
Far East
Cincinnati
Moscow
Russia
ABE MARTIN Debates Sheriff Hopeful On Hair And Breakfast
ABE MARTIN Em Moots, candidate for sheriff, washes her own hair and eats her husband's breakfast. A disagreement over gasoline pricing highlights contrasts between the rivals.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on Mortgage Burden
The poem describes a long battle with a mortgage that erodes joy and daily life. It shows the speaker losing his house to foreclosure, while another dwells there now, and ends with a simpler life in a cabin free of debt and pride.
Germany and Allies Use of Waterways as Economic Safety
The article argues that Germany built its power on natural resources and water power. It notes that one third of Germany’s waterways are natural and two thirds artificial, with France and England also leveraging waterways. It warns the U S to exploit its own resources now before a crisis forces action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
France
England
Receipt to travelers as two cent fare injunction paused
Des Moines reports that every railroad passenger in the state will get a receipt for fare paid during the temporary injunction against the two cent fare law. Judge Martin J. Wade issued the decision enjoining state officials from enforcing the law, with potential retroactive credits if the cent fare law is upheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Martin J. Wade
The Newspaper Game and Rising Costs
The Marshalltown Times-Republican laments escalating costs faced by small daily papers. It cites white paper and postage up by 30 000 in a year and labor costs up by 338 550 since entering the war, with further anticipated rises as markets adjust to wartime costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown Times-Republican
United States
Postwar Price Pressures On The T.R. And T.A Subscriptions
Postwar cost spikes hit white paper and labor while advertising keeps volume up. The T.R. by mail rises 50 percent over prewar price. T.A. subscriptions run $6.00 yearly by mail and $7.20 by carrier in Marshalltown, reflecting higher costs yet steady demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.R
T.R. By Mail
T.A
Marshalltown
No Nickname Yet for Warren G Harding in Marion Ohio
In Marion Ohio on September 2 the search for a nickname for Warren Gamatiel Harding remains fruitless. Old friends recalled the name Doc but it never stuck while aides and visitors call him Gov or Senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion, O
Warren Gamatiel Harding
Marion
Harding
George B. Christian, Jr
Ohio
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Promises Cure
An advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local application and must be treated systemically. It asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine heals through the blood and purifies the body with a tonic and purifier blend. Toledo, Ohio listed as a location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Mall
Ball
Toledo
Just Voters Need Not Pontificate On Female Ballots
The Burlington Hawkeye argues that women voters are identical to men in casting ballots. They will educate themselves about citizen duties and current issues and vote just like men. They will not form a separate class or demand special treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Farmers to Hold All Day Meeting in Washington
An all day farmers meeting is set for Monday September 6 at 1 PM in Woodman Hall Washington. All delegates elected to attend the State Convention are requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alleay
Washington
Woodman Hall
Railway Timetable Highlights 1920 Washington Branch
Corrected timetable shows Hastbound and Westbound schedules for express and freight trains, including Nos 12 30 50 80 88 11 49 87 89 29, with arrival and departure times and daily patterns. Washington Branch lists local passenger and freight movements, with notes on daily and Sunday exceptions and special adjustments for Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neparte
Washington Branch
H. W. Russel
Agent, Co
DB. A
Passenge
Washington
Freemason and affiliated lodge meeting schedules
Regular meetings listed for Washington Lodge No. 26 and Cyrus Chapter No. 13 with officers named. Other bodies including Bethlenem Commandery No. 5 K T Damascus Shrine No. 10 W S of J Washington Chapter No. 98 OES and Covenant Lodge No. 101 invite visiting members to attend on specified Fridays and Tuesdays in the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Charles Freding
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cyrus
H. T. Carris
H. P
Bethlenem Commandery
K. T
J. D. Glasgow
E. C
H. Richards
Washington
Mary Lavada Kerr
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shrine
W. S. of J
Ay Moose Hall
Rose M. Reid
W. H. P. Mildred Rice
Covenant Lodgs No. 101
I. Va. Uv
N. Lawa
M. D. See
Noble Grand
R. S. Keller
Co operative Stores leaders urged to attend 10 o’clock session
Riverside speaker L. A. Schmidt will present a special program on cooperation with figures and insights designed to educate. County managers and officers are urged to break from work and attend at 10 o’clock for their best interests. Wm. Sutherland, president. I. B. Rabenold, secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Schmidt
Riverside
Wm. Sutherland
I. B. Rabenold
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Evening Journal
Lder & Shannon
Bruce Cowden
Iowa
Autual
Abe Martin
Walt Mason
Cord Tires
LY Tee Brothers
Washington, Lowa
Lo. Fert
Catvoert Heant
Brighton
North
Iowa Avenue
Mp. Lee
Elmer Demhileis
Las
Cecil B. Demille
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
DR. Irvine, Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Lemley’s Grogory
Washington, IA
S. H. Bateman
M. D. Blair
General Practice of Medicine
J. E. Edgington
M. D
F. & M. Bank
Austin Sutherland
R. R
J D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Washington County
Attorne
Brookyart Bros. Law—Abstracts
Opera House
Mutual
T. A. Michels
Temple Building
Washington, Iowa
Black
J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opfigr
Waptiington
Morrison & Morrison
Morrison Bidg
Merth Gide
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
Abetract Department
Was Bington, Iowa
Keeley
Sawyer
Was Wington
W. H. Butterfield
Crail’s
Wase'ngton
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Blue
G. W.meyer
Keota
M. H. Sartor
M. H. Barter
Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Elein Klothing Ko
Red
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