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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1920

Page

4

Congressional committees tied to southern control urged to broaden

The writer criticizes sectional domination in selecting heads of congressional committees. He argues a Democratic administration could yield all chairmanships to ranking southern Democrats, sidelining the east west north and midwest. The piece warns of reduced national progress and calls for a fair, regionally balanced leadership lineup.

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Amy Lowell Dismisses Classic Poets as Mere Junk

The critique portrays Amy Lowell deeming ancient bards overrated and praising disruptive modern verse. She mocks Tennyson and Kreats, arguing lines should read halting and rheumatic and that true singers must sound like guinea hens rather than stately poets.

Amy Mes Tennyson

Congressional committee heads in a sweeping Democratic win

The record lists proposed committee chair allocations by state and party. It assigns Banking and Currency to an Oklahoma senator, Commerce to Florida, Finance to North Carolina, Education and Labor to Georgia, and others across South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, Florida, and more.

Oklahoma Florida North Carolina Georgia South Carolina Texas Virginia Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Rules Ways and Means

Harding campaign schedule targets border states and Midwest

Senator Harding plans two October campaign swings starting October 6 from Marion Ohio with stops in Des Moines Omaha Kansas City Oklahoma City Chattanooga Louisville Indianapolis and St Louis dates through October 16 plus a border state reach toward Chattanooga and beyond.

Marion Harding Chattaooga Tenn Middle West Kansas City Omaha Des Moines Neb Oklahoma City Okla Chattanooga Louisvilley Indianapolis Ind St. Louis

Harding to Hold Labor Vote in Wake of Conference

In Marion Ohio on September 25, President Harding mobilizes labor support for the Republican ticket. A conference with Harding drawn many labor leaders who pledge to back the national ticket, countering Samuel Gompers AF of L efforts for Cox. Miners in Illinois expect Republican miners to back Harding while Democrats lean Cox.

Gompers Cox Marion, CO Warren G. Harding Marion Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Cor

Park Proposition Carried In Montezuma Special Election

Montezuma voters approved creating a park commission by a small levy not exceeding 2 mills. In the September vote 163 to 169 favored the park with men opposing by 114 to 106 and women supporting 6 to 4. The mayor and council will appoint the commission and pursue park acquisitions within the law.

Montezuma Montezuma Montezuma Park Commission

Aland Ruling Highlights League's Risk to Domestic Issues

Washington dispatch notes the League of Nations settled to report findings on the Aland dispute between Sweden and Finland, treating a domestic matter as international. It shows council action contrary to Finnish view and echoes Lodge reservations fears about the covenant's reach. Finland argues the issue is purely internal to Finland.

Washington League of Nations Sweden Finland League Council League Council Japan United States Lodge

Immigration dispute with Japan and League of Nations

The article debates a hypothetical U S response if Japan seeks League of Nations mediation on immigration. It questions allegiance to the league versus sovereign rights, potential acts of war, and how a majority report might anger Pacific coast states and trigger a casus belli with Japan.

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Temple of Justice Project Delayed in Iowa Capitol Plans

Des Moines reports that even with future funding, it will take about three years to complete the temple of justice. The $2,000,000 building will house the state judiciary and related departments on a site east of the capitol, funded partly by a state war fund and awaiting capital extension funds.

Temple of Justice Des Moines Iowa State War Fund State House Judiciary Department Capitol Historical Department EB. R. Harlan State Capitol

Mountmer Baptist Plans Great Week of Services

The Mountmer Baptist church announces Sunday topics Defeatiom TM in morning and The Last of the Fyes in evening with special music. Sunday school at 9 30, morning worship 10 55, B Y P U 6 50, evening service 7 30. Preparations are underway for a regional association meeting next Wednesday through Friday. Any one may attend.

Volunteer Slum Army Sunday Services Announced

The group invites all to Sunday school at 2 30 p m and preaching at 3 30 and 8 p m in new quarters at 429 South Third Ave Major and Mrs Sneath oversee the activities The last Sunday had 16 in Sunday school with a goal to double attendance No Creed but Christ welcome to worship with us.

South Third Ave Sneath

Communion and Bible Study Schedules Announced

Communion services will be held Sabbath with preparation Friday and Saturday afternoon. Bible classes omitted Sabbath and services begin at 10 00 a m. Meeting for Bible study at 630 p m and evening worship at 730 o clock. Preaching Monday forenoon at 10 o'clock by Rev D J Masson pastor.

D. J. Masson

Sunday School Service and Evening Worship Schedule

The service begins at 9 39 with a morning sermon From Vessel to Vessel and an evening talk The Story of an Apple Music includes Nagareth Canzonetta The Shepherds Voice Slumber Song Ninety and Nine March in F etc The evening worship at 7 30 features Intermezzo in E Canzonetta Leave it With Him and Benediction by Rev William W Bowers D D

Gounod-Westbrook Geo. Noyes Rockwell the Shepherd's Voice Wilson Anne Ethelbert Nevin Ae Bunset Roland Diggle F. U Bruce Steane Havens Margaret Brookhart John J. Major Frank Lynes Altoselo Robinson Gladys Daugherty Henry M. Dunhan William W. Bowers, D. D

Pastor and Miss Mary Hunter Attend AMET Event

The item lists a pastor and Miss Mary Hunter alongside Organ 7 ae 4d and W. Johnston, noted as Director of AMET, indicating roles or participants in an organizational event.

Miss Mary Hunter W. Johnston AMET

Presbyterian Rally Day Promises Progress in Sunday School

The Presbyterian church invites all members and friends to Sunday services and Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. with a children’s program and class promotions. Morning worship is at 11:00 a.m. and evening service at 6:30 p.m. Pastor Arthur D. Oates leads the faith sermons and invites newcomers.

Presbyterian The Presbyterian Church Arthur D. Oates

Second United Pres Sabbath Rally Day at Second Church

Second United Presbyterian Church calls Sabbath School members and congregation to attend Rally Day with services titled A Fox Hunt. Flowers for decoration are invited, and events include Christian Endeavor at 6 20 pm and a 7 30 pm sermon. Prayer service Wednesdays at 7 20 pm. Next Sabbath October 3 Lord's Supper to be observed. Preparatory services Friday night and Saturday afternoon with Rev R W Jameson and Rev Leslie Mountford.

Second United Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society R. W. Jameson Columbus City Leslie Mountford

First United Presbyterian Church Services and Music

Sunday school at 9:45 a m and worship at 11. Morning sermon The Solution of a Difficult Problem. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and evening worship at 7 30 with An Angel s Touch as theme. Special music includes organ prelude Allegro Borowski anthem Great is Jehovah Davis offertory Come unto Him Handel Miss Carolyn Hamilton organ postlude March in A major TM West evening organ prelude Pilgrims Chorus Wagner.

First United Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Meeting Carolyn Hamilton Pilgrims' Chorus Wagner

Duet and Anthem Performances at Sunday Service

A program lists a duet titled 1 to the Hille Wilt Lift Mine Eyes with solo soprano Miss Helen Harvey, and a Mrs McCleery anthem Praise Ye the Lord O Jerusalem. Organ postlude by Lodwick with Rev J M Wishart minister and Cordélyn Hamilton director of music.

Lodwick J. M Wishart Cordélyn Hamilton Henry Shields

St Pauls Evangelical announces evening service and Bible school

The Washington church schedules a regular evening service and Bible school at 7 00 oclock with services opening at 7 30 led by Pastor Carl W Klein.

ST. Paul's Evangelical Washington Carl W. Klein

County Churches Sunday Services Set in Regular Hours

Valley Sunday school and services at the regular hour. Hold commission will be observed in connection with the regular morning service. Carl W. Klein, pastor.

ST. Paul's Evangelical Valley Carl W. Klein

Apple Field Day at Ames Showcases Fifteen Years of Apple Breeding

Ames Sept 25 Results of fifteen years work in breeding apples will be demonstrated at an Apple Field Day by the horticultural section of the Iowa State College agricultural experiment station. The event will run Monday Sept 27 with programs at Agricultural Hall and plant pathology lab. Nurserymen may register for a certain cultivar project. Morning activities start at 10 am and a luncheon is planned for 1 pm followed by orchard inspections.

Ames Tows Agricultural Section Tows Agricultural Experiment Station College Iowa Iowa Experiment Station Middle West America Cian Wood S. A. Beach Agricultural Hall

Earthquakes Cause Traced to Two Principal Origins

The origin of earthquakes is traced to two main causes: tectonic movements in the earth's crust and volcanic activity. The tectonic cause refers to fault motions possibly due to cooling and shrinkage of the Earth's interior.

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