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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1920
Page
4
An editorial voices the view that postwar prices will not return to prewar levels. It argues living standards have risen, wages higher, and imports rise, prompting tariff protection to shield growers and workers across the South and manufacturing sectors. A Republican president is expected to sign such a bill next session.
A writer praised for sanctity is exposed by scandal as a film industry divorce drama unfolds. The piece critiques public double standards where admired artists are celebrated in moral films yet condemned for personal dissolutions. It reflects on changing views of marriage and celebrity reverence.
The fragmented text suggests a claim that recognition is supported by leaders from all parties while the protection theory remains a Republican tenet. It implies insistence that only they will thoroughly examine the topic, though the garbled source leaves key details unclear.
The column notes a coal shortage and potential fuel famine as winter nears with many homes at risk. It previews a poem by Dr. Stanley L. Krebs, a multi talent lecturer, violinist and theologian, printed for the first time.
The poem recounts a dandelion lament and resolve to endure. It reflects on being overlooked yet spreading cheer and life in common soil while addressing both children and the elderly. The speaker notes its humble grace and contentment in enduring through seasons and memory.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Mr. Moore failed to read a speech by Cox cited to prove campaign fund donations for bayonet use in industrial disputes. Moore objects to probing motive while Cox’s charges go unchallenged, prompting questions about consistency and candor.
Muscatine Sept 14 C H Ferguson promoter and organizer of the Muscatine Packing Co is no longer connected with the enterprise Officials report attachment proceedings by creditors and say he has been absent from the city for several days with no word of his whereabouts An office remains in the Hotel Muscatine but staff cannot explain the situation Davis EB A secretary of the Muscatine Packing Co confirms the inquiry
The board cancelled their contract with Ferguson citing failure to meet terms. The firm will hire a new promoter with a clean record to handle stock sales. Work paused for two weeks for an inventory, with open books for audit by authorized persons to prove good faith.
Notice states Iowa Gas & Electric Company held a special meeting in Washington Iowa on August 14 1920 adopting amendments to Article 2 of the charter. The new capital structure sets 800 000 dollars authorized stock with 400 000 common 200 000 preferred 200 000 second preferred and 7 percent cumulative dividends payable quarterly before common stock.
The board may declare dividends on second preferred stock after all cumulative dividends for prior years and accrued quarterly installments are paid or provisioned. On dissolution, holders of preferred stock receive full par value and all unpaid dividends before any payments on second preferred or common stock.
Advertisement claims Halls Catarrh Medicine cures catarrhal deafness by acting through blood on mucous surfaces. Describes causes from inflamed Fustachian tube and offers one hundred dollars if not cured. Encourages doctors to buy and distribute with free testimonials. Toledo Ohio firm F J Cheney & Co.
Railway timetable lists arrival and departure times for Hastborne and Washington Branch routes with multiple Nos. of trains, freight and passenger, noting daily operation, Sundays excluded, and corrections as of July 1, 1920. Includes services by O., M. & ST. P., agent H. W Russell.
Regular meetings are listed for Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M Damascus Shrine No 10 W S of J and more. Officers named include Charles Freding Arthur Goodin H T Carris J D Glasgow Mary Lavada Kerr Myrtle Speer Rose M Reid and Mildred Rice with dates on first second third and last Fridays or Thursdays. Visiting fraters are welcome.
Covenant Lodge No. 101 holds meetings every Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock at the I O O F hall on N Iowa Ave. Visiting members are cordially invited to attend. M D Lee noble grand Roy Maple secretary.
The Iowa Gas and Electric Co adopts retirement rules for preferred and second preferred shares at par plus 5 percent, with notice ten days before dividend days, and allows later reissuance. The charter also removes pre emptive rights for preferred and second preferred stock and adopts a new voting provision for certain stock in article five. WITNESS the signature of said corporation this 4th day of September 1920. IOWA GAS & ELECTRIC CO. By George S. Carson, President. Sept. 7-14-21-28
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