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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1919
Page
6
An epidemic of summer cold or summer flu spreads, blamed on dust with doctors urging rain. Gas shortages loom unless railroads deliver more gasoline, affecting motorists and sugar supplies. Frost reports unlikely this September, corn promising good quality, county fairs drawing crowds, and Washington County considering a Fair Association. Who will start the movement.
A clipped comment from the Sibley Tribune notes one reason land in Iowa remains expensive is the scarcity of Iowa land outside Iowa, reflecting local sentiment on regional real estate.
The Marshall town Times-Republican notes a fashion era where plain garments mix with gaudy colors. It questions whether the hip pocket feature will be discontinued, reflecting stylistic debates of the period.
The Oskaloosa Herald reports a Harvard professor found two new constellations in the western sky. One is likely Oskaloosa but the other’s identity is not yet known.
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Poetic vignette urges motorists to help tired travelers on the dusty road. The speaker prides a large car that can seat seven delegates and calls for generosity as drivers pass by weary pedestrians and workers, contrasting selfishness with aid.
A Sioux City Journal health bulletin advises building strength and resistance to flu, noting the illness often targets the strongest and heals the weakest, urging readers to bolster health defenses.
The editorial urges the public to practice economy and inquire before buying to combat profiteering. It notes no price reductions yet and warns it will take time to steady the United States to the proper basis.
Harry Thomas, formerly of Rochester New York, has been contracted as minister of music for the Methodist Episcopal Church. A tenor with a lyric voice he conducted the choir to satisfaction, plans a Sunday school orchestra and separate boys and girls choirs, and intends to open a local singing studio.
H L Widger of Fairville New York praises Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for immediate relief after frequent attacks. The advertisement from Lemmon’s Drug Store urges readers to try it during diarrhoea.
The excerpt urges coloring to please the eye during quiet times, advising not to seek flashy or clever colorwork. It recommends observing morning and evening skies and noting flowers like dog rose hyacinth violets and poppies to harmonize color in nature.
Rush Helwick Jr the three year old son of Mr and Mrs Rush Helwick of north of Washington died last night after a brief illness. He was born December 18 1915 and died after convulsions. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 4 pm from A G Cunningham residence with Dr J A Glendinning officiating. Interment at Elm Grove cemetery.
Quan Sue a Chinaman once sentenced to life for murder in Story County now faces deportation under a five year crime rule. Special immigration officers probe his resident status after his Fort Madison verdict. Attorneys seek a new trial as the case draws countywide interest.
In a tense scene from The Magnificent Ambersons, George dismisses Mr. Morgan from the house and orders him away. Isabel, hopeful and poised, waits by the library window for Morgan while George plots from the hall and stairs as the afternoon wears on.
KE. M. McCall of this city reports a man convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment at Fort Madison. Since transfer he has worked in the chair factory and is described as a model prisoner in every way.
Mary E. Wilkens writes False Evidence featuring Viola Dana as Madelon a western girl betrothed at birth who loves Burr and defies tradition. Burr is suspected of a crime and Madelon sacrifices herself until a twist frees Burr and leads to a happy marriage. Supporting cast includes Oakman King Connolly O Malley Pearce Ross. directed by Edwin Carede.
Mrs H E Timberlake of Indiana Pa recounts recovering from pneumonia and bronchitis after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She learned of it from a neighbor, purchased a bottle, and found her cough relieved at once. Lemmon's Drug Store advertises the remedy.
The passage questions who governs a person’s actions by asking what soul guides them. It urges self inquiry to identify whether a child, youth, weak person, tyrant, animal, or beast directs behavior. The reflection centers on inner accountability and virtue.
Rail timetable lists Express No 12 and Lo Pass Nos 30 60 80 88 89 with times 6 10 p m 11 30 a m and Local Freight Nos 835 836 88 89 plus Local Passenger Nos 429 430 450 daily except Sunday. Washington Branch schedules show No 429 449 Local Passengers and No 835 Local Freight with notes on annulled No 92 and daily operation except Sunday.
Regular meetings listed for Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M on 1st Friday each month with W M L 5 Laneworthy and Secretary Glenn KE Mace. Cyrus Chapter No. 157 R A M meets 2nd Friday. Langworthy H P J W Morton, Secretary. Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 KT meets 3rd Friday. Glasgow E C J W Morton Recorder. Washington Chapter No. 98 C B S meets 2nd Thursday. Walker W M Rose Reid Secretary. Visiting sisters welcome.
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