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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1921
Page
4
President Harding emphasizes arbitration to avert industrial strikes and protect public welfare. He praises Secretaries Davis Hoover and Wallace for helping avert a Packers dispute and calls for courts to settle labor capital conflicts while ensuring public safety.
A fragmented note reflects a dull town atmosphere lacking notable happenings. The clipped language and stray phrases emphasize monotony and absence of major local events or headlines.
Walt Mason explores neighbor Hiram Hicks whose political chatter bores others while the speaker hides politeness. Hicks grows isolated as Mason delivers the moral that one must endure being bored to engage others, even as street life reveals social friction and mutual tolerance.
The passage argues that industrial disputes must be treated with common sense rather than raw force. It warns against nullifying courts as it would undermine civilization and emphasizes that early civilization advanced when tribal norms respected majority will.
Carl Wanderer again shows an old army habit while awaiting execution in a Chicago county jail. Six other inmates on the death row followed his lead in the morning exercise, with Wanderer commanding squads from his cell.
Senator Sorghum quips about debates on the American eagle and the real topic being toast, in a humorous reflective note on public discourse.
Des Moines April 6 The Brookhart-Buser measure to boost railroad assessments for tax purposes failed in the Senate 14 to 27 after a heated debate. Supporters argued railroads pay too little relative to other property while opponents warned higher taxes would raise freight costs. The bill combined two provisions and faced strong opposition from Frailey, Schaffter, Whitmore, and Wichman.
Mrs. W. W. Wilson hosted a refined afternoon with wall tulips and japonica as guests chatted over bridge and a one course luncheon. News from Omaha notes Ruth Marion Anderson engaged to Dr. Ernest D. Johnson with nuptial plans unfolding after Easter. In Wellman, Gladys Reneau and Clifford Swick wed at the K Coats home with a small party. The Shuman tenth anniversary was celebrated with a surprise luncheon and a gift of an electric percolator.
An enthusiastic Methodist church audience heard America's foremost organist Clarence Eddy in a winter season recital. The program featured Schubert’s Ave Maria transcribed by Gordon Balch Nevin, Caprice by Westenholme, In Capulet's Garden by William Steele, and other works by Elert Bossi Yon Schminke and Bach. Notable was the strong emphasis on American composers amid varied selections.
The essay traces tipping from royal origins to America where it started as gratitude for service but has become a burdensome imposition. It notes tipping spread from Pullman cars to hotels and barber shops, mentions laws attempted to curb it, and ends by highlighting persistence of the practice despite reforms.
The Omaha Bee notes that while the nature of the payment is unclear, it does not justify or erase the fact that the act remains wrong.
The W R C invites G A R members to a noonday dinner Thursday honoring Shiloh and Appomattox veterans. Wives and widows of Shiloh and Appomattox soldiers are also invited. Piney Woods school clothing, books, and shoes contributions must be received this week for shipping.
A reflection on character contrasts between a gentleman and vulgar person. The gentleman acts by right, helping the needy and avoiding greed, while the vulgar man is biased and focused on pay.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt recalls visiting an aunt with a small boy in a crib. A year later the speaker returns with her husband to see the boy who, when asked if he remembered her, replies I remember Ria but I don’t know the man of her.
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