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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1919
Page
4
The piece notes Welcome Home Day draws crowds and that George Washington’s image boosts enjoyment and self respect. It mentions Washington County’s strong demand for automobiles, with dealers plagued by unfilled orders and slow production. A rain would aid motorists already facing choking dust and dusty travel.
A clipped comment notes popcorn prices have not risen enough to make a nickel insufficient for several blocks. The remark reflects a broader view on social classes and consumption across era newspapers.
The Minneapolis Journal quotes Old Man Carranza labeling every U S cross border pursuit of bandits as an American outrage and challenges the stance with a biting comparison. The remark underscores tensions over military actions and domestic critique.
Citizens are urged to conserve meat as daylight saving changes loom, with the Des Moines Register noting households should plan to store summer provisions for the coming winter. The piece stresses prudent use of meat supplies amid shifting seasonal routines.
The phrase assigns full responsibility for child education to teachers, criticizing both fathers and mothers for delegating duties away from parenting and school-based learning. This view frames parents as failing to participate in guiding academics and upbringing.
A depowered crowd of hungry boarders denounces profiteers and hoarders while begging for mercy at the expense of a scarce meal. The landlord touts value, yet shipments of eggs and meat sit in storage as prices rise and hunger bites. Citizens call for severe punishment amid shortages.
George Amberson Minafer hides irritation as Lucy Sharon returns home. Isabel probes his feelings about Eugene Morgan and Lucy. George defends his own ideals, avoids Morgan, and endures an awkward reunion with Lucy at the Sharons. The autumn mood deepens family tensions.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette quote argues that schools falter from indifference, hinder with meddling, or thrive when families cooperate at home. The statement emphasizes parental involvement as key to student achievement.
The Squaw Man film at Paramount is praised for its direction by DeMille and performances by Dustin Farnum Kathryn McDonald Dexter and others. The writer lauds the company and notes the strong cast including Ann Little and Winter Hall, highlighting the enduring appeal of the production.
At Oelwein Judge Cook let several suspects in gambling and bootlegging cases waive examination and await the West Union grand jury. Bonds for appearance were set. George Brechter faces four gambling resort charges and allegedly rented slot machines. Others, including J S McCarthy and W M Brechter, await grand jury action. State detectives found whiskey bottles at city hall. Slots fines totaled 765.95.
Miss Cora E. Van Norden of the Salvation Army will join the First division led by General Pershing in the New York parade on September 10. She opened the first front canteen for the Eighteenth Infantry on August 20, 1918, and wears the Croix de Guerre Saloniki Cross a Serbian and Greek decoration and a Victory ribbon with four bronze stars and two silver ones.
A brief item notes a listing in the want column indicating an available item or service. It directs readers to check the classified section for details and contact information. The notice emphasizes timely response and provides general guidance on how to respond.
George, furious over a heated conversation, careens into the Major's stable with the runabout. Pendennis swerves to avoid a crash, splintering a shaft and nearly throwing the driver. He curses at Tom the servant as he exits, then returns home past new, unfinished houses and his mother with Eugene Morgan on the cement path.
The notice lists multiple passenger and freight train numbers with daily or certain day departures and arrivals. It notes express, local passenger, and freight trains with times such as 11:30 a.m. westbound and 8:00 a.m. eastbound, plus an annulment of No 92 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. H W Russell is the agent.
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