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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1919
Page
4
A large turnout estimated at five thousand cars filled the town for a key event in Washington county. Observers note the crowd exceeded prior records though no official tally exists. A visitor criticizes locals for not backing their band and praises the portable music that appeals broadly.
A clipped Democratic editorial cites Boston as an unlikely scene for conditions of practical anarchy in a caustic remark about urban disorder.
The Sioux City Journal notes American tourists may aid Europe in paying its war debt early next spring. A Traer Star-Clipper item jokes that students burn more midnight gasoline than oil in modern times.
The Cedar Rapids column laments one mind cannot hold all knowledge as the world faces vast tasks. It urges humility and cooperation among thinkers to address current global needs.
Wilson argues for war unless the league accepts its terms while trusted voices urge war only if the league remains as is. The paper asks readers to choose which war they favor amid contrasting viewpoints.
Carroll County has paved its segment, hindering the Lincoln Highway from becoming the main cross state route. North division counties push for the North Iowa Pike as the first paved trans state road, seen as a heroic effort.
Ticket seller Miss Tawney Apple leaves work at the Fairy Grotto theater demanding more space in the ticket cage and paint from management. In a five minute testimony, Lafe Bud states he paid seventy for a ham slice that resembles a Ford patch.
A lively exchange among scholars and hobbyists erupts into a riot of opinions about Martian inhabitants. The argument, joked as nonsense by some, ends with all parties jailed after a quarrel over evidence and belief.
A literary notice announces the copyright status of the work Magnificent Ambersons published by Doubleday Page and Company. The item states its copyright ownership.
Des Moines Tribune warns that counties along the River to River and White Pole roads may miss mid state travel if they lose the Lincoln Highway, noting counties that previously lost the route have felt the impact.
A hobo role by Mitchell Lewis and the comic Gus Alexander headline the romance and thrills of Life’s Greatest Problem written by Anthony Paul Kelley. The Graham Theater presents a breezy musical extravaganza Honolulu Lou staged by William Wamsher featuring a glamorous chorus and a grand production on Monday September 15.
Henry County voters approve a $100,000 memorial hospital and authorize bond issuance. Residents also approve purchasing additional land around the courthouse for improvements by a comfortable majority.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Weade marked the fortieth wedding anniversary of Mrs Ritchey’s parents Mr and Mrs Robert Ritchey with about twenty relatives visiting Wednesday evening at the Weade home. A lawn picnic followed a surprise gathering with out of town guest Mr and Mrs Elias Rice of Garnett Kansas in attendance.
The White Way club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. James O Loughlin's home. Members brought baby photos for a contest won by Mrs. Floyd Crayne. Music by Mrs. Claude Rhodebeck and a pianola program followed. Side games and a two course luncheon highlighted the gathering. Guests included Mrs. Harley O Loughlin Mrs. Glenn Martin and Mrs. Rinda Ralston. The next regular meeting is September 30 at Mrs. Herman Schultz with a social on September 19 at Mrs. George Simerman.
George Minafer accuses Mrs. Johnson of sharing a family scandal about his mother with others. The exchange turns confrontational as he presses for names and presses to stay inside the Johnson home. Mrs. Johnson demands he leave, ending with him storming out despondent and disheveled.
In a room above the Major's, Uncle George confronts Georgie Amberson after a hurried visit across the street. Amberson admonishes Georgie for his appearance and manners, pressing him to button his waistcoat and keep better company. TO BE CONTINUED.
The article touts drinking real hot water with limestone phosphate each morning as a health ritual. It claims internal bathing cleanses the stomach liver kidneys and intestines, removes waste and toxins, prevents illnesses, and makes users feel better daily.
Rail timetable notes list express and local passenger and freight trains at the Washington Branch with arrival and departure times, daily and Sunday exceptions, and special adjustments. It notes trains 3 9 10 2 4 and others, plus corrections through December 8 1918 and clerical details by agent H W Russel.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M regular meeting each month Friday night. Cyrus Chapter No. 18 R A M regular meeting second Friday night. Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 K T regular meeting third Friday night. Washington Chapter No. 08 O B H regular meeting second Thursday night. Visiting brethren welcome.
O F Covenant Lough No. 101 meets weekly on Tuesday evenings at 7 30 in the I O F hall on N Iowa Ave Carl B Schneider noble grand RK 8 Keller extend cordial invitation to visiting members to attend
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