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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1919

Page

4

Mutual 44 Months Ad in Advance Interest Noted

An advertisement notes mutual term of 44 months and payment by mail with 12 percent rate mentioned.

Vacations End and Merchants Brace for Year’s Grind

In Des Moines two Epdeders face sentences while the vacation season winds down. Merchants clerks and professionals prepare for a new year of work. The writer muses on publicity driven by actors and the surge of autos expected in Washington.

Costly hogs and political tours in 1920s papers

Across Des Moines Burlington and Sioux City articles note the high cost of living and the president's speaking tour without Col House. The editorial voices reflect on prices from hogs to pork and the impact on readers.

Pontiac Til Des Moines Register Col. House Burlington Sioux City Journal

How to Kill a Community Club

A fragment lists hostile tips for undermining a local club. It advises members to avoid participation, miss meetings, and abstain from contributing when present, framing deliberate disengagement as a method to destroy the group.

Rippling Rhymes of Fat Man and Social Scorn

A poem complains that society mocks a fat man’s pain while offering sympathy to the thin or dying. The speaker, an obese bard, laments punctured empathy, noting laughter greets his groans and every movement is mocked as a joke as he endures illness and scorn.

Criticism and Rules for Enthusiasts Group

A Port Dodge Iowa fragment warns members to fault others openly and to withhold dues. It instructs against bringing potential new members and urges limited personal effort while condemning a supposed clique when a few take action.

Port Dodge Towa

President Wilson Praised For Intellectual Prowess In Des Moines

The Des Moines Capital notes President Wilson’s speech lasting an hour with calm, controlled delivery. It lauds his physical vigor and mental alertness, claiming he commands audiences and embodies the era’s great intellect, though it emphasizes leadership rather than policy.

Wilson Des Moines

Peace sentiment in Iowa at Wilson visit noted by Muscatine Journal

The Muscatine Journal reports Iowa polls show strong support for early peace and approval of the league of nations concept while criticizing excessive Washington politics. Iowans favor humanitarian aims and temper reservations with practical optimism, hoping for timely ratification and broad unity behind President Wilson.

Iowa Des Moines Chicago Tribune Hawkeye World Post Wilson League Kinsley Washington White House Lowans Muscatine Journal

The Formula Of Dancers In Barefoot And Barely Clad Mien

The New Bedford Standard notes dancers appear aesthetic when barefoot and interpretative when minimally clothed, claiming the two qualities together yield a classical style.

New Bedford Standard

Shywgoer Review and Local Theatre Notes

A reader notes near end splurge on Lear misquote and discusses Karnum, Malcolin Dowell, and piano work with Price. The piece reviews the Graham drums scene, Modern Husbands by H. B. Walthall, and the actor Henery with admiration for distinctive style and future viewing urged.

Amiable Bisine Graham Ben Malcolin Dowell Mr. Price

Gossip and secrets engulf the Amberson family

In a tense exchange, George confronts his aunt Fanny about rumors of Isobel Amberson, Wilbur, and an engagement. Fanny admits she knew there was talk and reveals she feared interference, hinting at a broader web of deception and family pressure. The scene ends with a grim hint of further revelations to come.

Amelia Morgan Fanny Wilbur George Amberson George Eugene Isobel Panny

Jad Salts Kidney Health Urgent Home Remedy

Americans urged to guard kidneys due to overwork and poor diet. Jad Salts, four ounces daily in water before breakfast, claimed to flush clogged kidneys, neutralize urine acids, relieve bladder issues, and improve overall health with an inexpensive, safe effervescent drink.

No Title Available In This Fragment

Fanny accuses George of constant teasing as she sobs in his room over family gossip and reputations. He reluctantly confronts the hurt and pride tied to his mother’s reputation and past quarrels with relatives.

Fanny George Old Panny

Train Schedules and Notes from Washington Rail Lines 1918

A compact timetable excerpt shows passenger and freight trains for Washington, with arrival and departure times for Nos. 11 to 60, local passengers Nos. 429 430 450, freights 836 889, and service notes. It lists annulment of No. 92 on certain days and a correction dated December 8 1918.

Washington Russel

Local Masonic Bodies Schedule Regular Meetings

LODGES Washington Lodge No 26 A P A M Regular meeting Friday night monthly L D Langworthy W M Glenn KE Mace Secretary Cyrus Chapter No 18 A A M Regular meeting 2nd Friday night monthly L D Langworthy Hu P J W Morton Secretary Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT Regular meeting 4th Friday night monthly J D Glasgow DC J W Morton Recorder Washington Chapter No 08 OB S Regular meeting second Thursday night monthly Mia BRii Walker W M Mrs Rose Reid Secretary Visiting fraters welcome

Washington Lodge A. P A. M L. D. Langeworthy W. M. Glenn KE Mace Cyrus Chapter L. D. Langworthy P. J. W. Morton Bethlehem Commandery K. T J. D. Glasgow D. C J. W. Morton

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