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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1919
Page
4
The flow who named all the Pullman ears has a new job naming the fall hat styles for men. Sioux City Journal notes the stylist shift.
The Davenport Democrat notes the focus moves from wartime blame to who bears responsibility for the steel strike. The change frames rising labor tensions amid industrial confrontation and national debate over workers’ actions and corporate responses.
The article states Mexico apologized for the shooting of an American aviator by a bandit and promised it will not occur again until another opportunity is presented.
The Minneapolis Journal notes the senate debates a treaty of peace while a villain in a high powered car abducts a fainting girl, creating a dramatic crossover of political and crime drama.
The Knoxville Journal notes the governments assault on the C. L. has little effect beyond shaving $59 hundred from hog prices, with pork chop costs barely changing.
The lively crowd fills the stadium as the state league resumes after a break. Fans chant, wave banners, and show support for their teams amid a festive atmosphere and renewed competition.
The anti league senators gained ground as Ashhurst of Arizona urged the President to oppose the Johnson amendment removing British empire power. Hoke Smith and Wholankhs, both Democrats, prepared reservations before supporting ratification, signaling more Democrats breaking with the league.
Mrs. Til ford Moots attended a municipal sugar sale and nearly was pulverized as the event drew a crowd. A bystander reported the incident, noting the tense scene and safety concerns at the gathering.
A poet laments postwar profiteering and neighborly distrust. He recalls wartime unity, questions motives for peace, and condemns rising prices and hoarding as the peace era begins. The piece contrasts noble sacrifice with self interest and calls for reform.
The Woman Under Oath explores the role of the first woman juror in a state and questions about feminine fitness for jury duty. Florence Reed stars in a timely drama amid public debate on women's juries with Fox theater engagement anticipated this Saturday.
Harvest Home dinner and bazaar planned at Lexington M E church on Thursday October 2 1919 with vegetable and farm product displays. Prizes awarded for best poultry corn oats potatoes popcorn pumpkins cabbage breads cakes butter jelly and a glass of jelly. Lexington Hall will be sold and dinner served starting 11 36 AM.
Crop Expert Charles Reed notes the Sept 23 1919 rains relieved drought across central and south Iowa. Four to six inches fell over a swath SW to NE, enabling fall plowing and winter seeding though total acreage declines. Potatoes poor, grapes plentiful, sorghum advancing, corn good despite worm pressure.
Charles O. Schwendel a night switchman for the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad states Tanlac relieved his years long stomach trouble and aided a 20 pound weight gain. He describes gas pains heart discomfort sleeplessness and general fatigue improving after starting Tanlac. Ad lists local retailers in several towns for Tanlac sales.
The Sun Smiles brings a lively musical variety to the stage. Performers deliver upbeat numbers and crowd-pleasing tunes in a brisk, accessible program.
Two hundred fraternal insurance men from Iowa and neighboring states attend the Iowa Fraternal Congress 20th annual session at Hotel Savery Des Moines. State Insurance Commissioner A C Savage addresses the opening meeting as plans to benefit 275 000 policyholders are outlined.
A Boston Transcript note discusses the saying money buys happiness being debated by readers. It explores whether wealth or companionship leads to fulfillment and hints at public opinions on material wealth and friendship.
A Cleveland friend recommends Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for a man suffering stomach and liver trouble with gas bloating. After four months on the remedy, he appears renewed and healthy, with friends noting his improved appearance. The ad claims the product removes mucus and inflammation and offers a money back guarantee via Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists.
The stage presents Smiles a musical comedy troupe of 25 for one night October 1 at the Graham theater direct from New York. It features lavish scenery and electric effects and is from Edward K. Riley writer and producer of The Ziegfeld Follies. The show touts top music and elaborate costumes and scenery with strong New York credibility and praise from major papers.
An early 20th century health note urges drinking hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to flush poisons from stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this internal cleansing reduces biliousness headaches and bad taste and promotes renewed vitality.
Fanny and George Amberson discuss a new electric headlight venture hoping for huge profits. Eugene warns to go slow while Frank Bronson touts the invention. Amberson finances and planning push them toward millionaire aspirations as Isabel and family drift apart.
Railway timetable notices list eastbound and westbound arrival and departure times, local freight and passenger trains, Washington Branch services, and adjustments. Officials Calvert and Waathit Lim note corrections to December 8 1918 and May 19 1919, with several train numbers and daily service details.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A P and A M and Cyrus Chapter No. 13 R A M and Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 K T announce regular monthly meetings on the designated Friday or third Friday each month. Washington Chapter No. 8 O K S holds the second Thursday monthly. Visiting brethren welcomed.
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