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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
5
The piece argues that laziness and procrastination are the root causes of failure. It links lateness to wasting others' time and criticizes boastful, self important behavior. It concludes that success is a choice and requires paying a price.
A shy young professor and a woman in a library terrace share with humor and romantic tension. He admits a fondness for tall men and small women, while she playfully notes their height difference before agreeing to meet that evening. The scene, set before an audience, teases a potential romance.
The piece notes that most major U S wars began in April, with June 1812 as an exception. It cites Lexington and Concord in 1775/76, the Mexican War in 1846, Fort Sumter in 1861, Spain in 1898, and U S entry to World War I on April 6 1917. It frames April as a common starting point for major conflicts.
Professor Keith likens man to a sky scraper and notes an abundance of cranes in London. An architect adds that large Scotsmen in the city include a crane with a ninety foot arm lifting seven tons at a brisk rate. The London Post explains Scotsmen is trade slang for cranes.
A Chemical News correspondent describes methods to remove tattoo marks by rubbing with acetic acid and lard then potash and hydrochloric acid. Other remedies involve salicylic acid with glycerin and repeated paste applications. A milk tattoo over existing marks is presented as the simplest method.
The boy and girl visit the House of Secrets play where creatures pull a sheet in dispute then unite in order, revealing a world of harmony. Master Thoughtfulness and the Courier speak of leadership, happiness, and cooperation as essential to a shared world.
A playful note explains a spider makes a good correspondent by dropping a line at every post, punning on web threaded messaging. The quip relies on humor about spiders and mailing logic.
Queen Sophie of Greece lauds Near East Relief for feeding clothing and housing over 110,000 children from Asia Minor to Transcaucasia. She sends 1 000 francs and praises the organization as $120,000 in Greek American contributions flow in two weeks to aid widows and orphans.
State Fair managers announce Work and Prosper as the 1921 fair watchword. They say Iowa will enter a strenuous era of agricultural and business effort with prosperity for those who adapt to new conditions. The 1921 Iowa State Fair runs August 24 to September 2 and aims to unite farmers, businesspeople, housewives, and youth to share ideas and plan for capital-ready plans.
General James G. Harbord, Pershing's former aide, endorses Near East Relief work in Armenia. In a letter he urges substantial financial and moral support to aid thousands of orphans in a Moslem land, noting Armenians have preserved their faith and language for centuries. Harbord serves as a Near East Relief trustee, helping appeal for funds.
The committee reports 1230 shares issued with 117 more to be issued and 49 shares unpaid. Total stock value 12832.50 dollars, park and auditorium valued far higher. Aims include a custodian, open access, and improvements funded by new subscriptions with six percent interest after January 1, 1922. Mortgage payoff targeted by year end to free funds for park enhancements.
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