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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1920
Page
4
An editorial argues there is no sudden death, citing that death results from long decline. It urges regular physical activity and positive mental outlook to sustain health, reduce sin as disease, and encourage a humane society.
A humorous note observes the oddity of car ownership and the advertising aimed at it. It jokes that people only feel ready to own a car after they have one and hints that advertisers may hide behind appearances to persuade purchases.
A humorous meditation on neighborly life and shared mornings. The speaker describes waking at five, neighbors sleeping till nine, and the clash of routines that leads to a lesson about respecting others rights while maintaining a quirky daily rhythm.
A satirical musing argues five minutes of daily exercise can extend life by ten to twenty years. It contrasts the Indian tale of patching a blanket with modern reluctance to improve wellbeing, urging readers to invest time in self care and health. It echoes thoughts from Indianapolis Star readers about ads and economic pressures.
Iowa’s state park board heard from representatives of several communities as it continues its session on plans for park areas. Local supporters urged state acquisition near Estherville along the Des Moines River, Rice Lake in Winnebago County, hills country north of Council Bluffs, and other tracts, with emphasis on community purchases and private gifts to aid park development.
In Tunis narrow lanes hinder moving with vans or carts as porters shift households between homes. Porters are seen daily bearing heavy furniture and chests, and sometimes transport ill or incapacitated persons in large baskets.
W. H. Morse of 62 Blaine Street Seattle says at eighty five he can work as much as thirty years ago after taking Tanlac. He suffered flu weakness and bronchial trouble last spring, lost weight and sleep, then gained seven pounds and improved appetite and energy. Sherman Bros., Wellman Mac Gugin Drug Co. and leading druggists sell Tanlac.
War ren G Harding republican nominee for president will spend three hours in Des Moines on the morning of October 7. He will speak at the Coliseum with about 2,000 Iowa republican leaders invited and may hold receptions and conferences with state political leaders.
Eastbound and westbound train schedules listed with arrivals and departures for Nos. 12 30 50 80 88 9 11 49 29 87 89 on lines, plus Washington Branch services No. 460 429 449 836, and notes on daily operation except Sundays and tentative annulments. Includes stock extra and specific note on No. 92 adjustments and July corrections.
Regular meetings listed for Washington Lodge No. 26 Damascus Shrine No. 10 and related chapters with dates on Fridays and Thursdays. Includes officers Charles Freding Arthur Goodin J D Glasgow Mrs Mary Kerr and Rose M Reid with times and locations plus a cordial invitation to visiting members.
The will of Dean E. W. Stanton of Iowa State College is filed for probate in Stanton County. The estate, valued around half a million dollars, mainly comprises bank stocks and lands. Mrs. Julia Stanton is the principal beneficiary. children and relatives receive liberal bequests. A Stanton memorial for Iowa State College is to be erected, either as an addition or a campus memorial, with the family to determine the form.
Funeral services were held in Downey Iowa for Mrs D J Gates of Washington who died after an operation in Iowa City. The obituary notes Ruth Ella Holloway born July 8 1872 near Downey married PD J Gates December 14 1893 and leaves one son William Leslie and surviving relatives. Interment was in Downey cemetery. she had lived near Downey and Washington.
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