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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1920

Page

4

Duty to Vote and the Coming Election Pressures

Charley Hebner argues women may add 20 to 25 million voters at the next general election, creating new logistical challenges at polls. Officials will face more officers, ballots, and booths, and vote counting may begin at polling hours to gauge results. A British writer notes voting is a duty, not just a right, and stresses citizenship obligations beyond merely marking ballots.

Charley Hebner Charley Helene

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason

In a poem from a late night frame Mason muses on illness and gratitude. He recalls waking from a carefree dream to find nine diseases tormenting him, a stroke of irony that turns gentle humor into a rueful meditation on health and resilience.

Walt Mason

Duty to vote and defend citizen rights

The article urges every American citizen of voting age to perform the duty of going to the polls on election day. It emphasizes choosing the party and candidate that best upholds the nation's welfare and warns nonparticipants lose the right to complain about outcomes.

Hart Schaffner & Marx

No clear single headline from the fragment

The passage reflects editorial commentary on political campaigns and public behavior, including remarks on rent advertising and reactions to election figures, with a critical note on a habit of noisy behavior near churches or hospitals. The source mixes Opinion and quotes without a coherent event.

Bargains Remain in U S Liberty Bonds Amid Odd Ads

Late quotations reveal rare bargains still in Liberty Bonds. A ninety horsepower limousine draws attention while a high stepping team of horses underscores the era’s flair. A Washington lady begs not to publish her ad.

U. S

Too Much Johnson on Screen at Fox Next With Bryant Washburn

The 25 year old Gillette farce Too Much Johnson arrives on screen at the Fox for a Saturday showing starring Bryant Washburn. Augustus Billings sails into a Mexico yacht trip with a flirtation and a jealous mother in law triggering comic mix ups that Washburn navigates with a clever ruse. Lois Wilson leads with Adele Farrington Monte Blue and C H Geldart in supporting roles directed by Donald Crisp for Paramount Artcraft.

William Gillette Johnson Fox Bryant Washburn Mr. Gillette Augustus Billings Mexico Billings Lois Wilson Mr. Washburn Adele Farrington Monte Blue C. H. Geldart Paramount Donald Crisp

Walter Wilde Wins Peoria Boat Race

Walter Wilde pilots the Meteor III to victory in the Peoria Yacht Club regatta setting a Peoria lake course record at 45 mph. The event crowned Peoria the western speed boat champion as local boats Cadillacs II and III trailed in the fast classes.

Peoria Walter Wilde Mr. Wilde Peoria Lake Walter B. Wilde Travis Ingham Barney Cadillac Wilde

Hair Dye Use Ruled Out Among Chinese Women

A brief note states that hair dyes are not used by Chinese women as their hair is uniformly black and only grays in extreme old age, implying no dyed hair common among the group.

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