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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1921
Page
4
The writer argues memory fails to reflect past storms and seasons, noting past springs with heavy snow and leaves, and recalls freezes that killed fruit but still brought harvests. He suggests watching this year for fruit and asks readers about their own orchards and pie plant.
A French writer says peace commissioners mislocated Yap, sparking a tangle over island rights. The issue grew as Japan’s assumed privileges avoided timely objections, prompting U S efforts to restore prewar rights and clarify Yap diplomacy.
Humorous column notes ABE MARTIN discovering a dime in worn trousers. The piece contrasts small luck with a Ford dashin out ee ee a ae, reflecting rural comic flavor and wordplay.
Political satire in verse questions the gossip surrounding a man named Dixon and his presumed wife. The speaker invites readers to hear both sides before judgment, warning against hasty public shaming and urging justice to prevail.
A historical reflection argues that the surrender of Pacific rights lacked congressional ratification. It contends the Versailles treaty is not binding on the United States and criticizes ex President Wilson for seeking Yap reservations. It emphasizes sovereign rights and pacific policy against yielding pre war privileges to Japan.
The Oskaloosa Herald notes the strike season and a reporter's hint that George Harvey may urge Lloyd George to urge King George to act. The Sioux City Journal quotes a man with two wives as fearless, and the year’s final registration call nears with yard cleaning urged before Christmas shopping. Ringling Barnum & Bailey circus announces no more parades.
Iowa editorials condemn tax exemptions as shifting the load to others. Marshalltown Times warns about higher taxes for some while Webster City Freeman-Journal notes fear of scarce vacations. The Tracr Star Clipper criticizes calls for double pay for half time work.
Ames April 18 For the first time in fifty two years a woman will speak at Iowa State college commencement June 15 Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt alumna 1880 will deliver the address The Rev Charles W Gordon known as Ralph will give the baccalaureate Mrs Catts husband an engineering graduate but died before completing his career The change reflects co education at the college and the long tradition of equal opportunity in class and labs
Des Moines April 18 Fewer violations of Iowa pure food laws reported in the annual dairy and food commissioner's report by W J Barney. Prosecutions have declined over six years with average state violations under one per day. The sanitary and egg laws show notable breaches, while weights and measures violations remain rare but present. The report notes new seed and gasoline meter laws and the commission's expanded inspection fleet and education campaign to improve product quality.
Maine traced from ancient Viking and Cabot voyages to John Smith charts Penobscot and Kennebec. It fell under Plymouth Charter, faced Gorges claims, York settlement, and Massachusetts control before joining the Union in 1820 as the twenty third state. Maine adopted prohibition early and is known as the Pine Tree State with 38040 square miles.
The report notes that inspection of cream milk eggs and meats reduces illness. It highlights tuberculosis rates nation wide at 12.9 per 1000 while Iowa shows lower incidence. Other diseases also run lower in Iowa compared with many states due to strict controls.
Cedar Falls April 18 Persistent rumors of a nationwide drop in teachers salaries are refuted by reports to the Iowa State Teachers College bureau. City and county superintendents indicate few communities plan salary cuts as they prepare for next year's staffing.
Teachers and administrators face a restrained market as re-elected teachers keep current pay, new graduates receive solid offers, and spring contracts align with last year’s scale. Some districts boost budgets to attract experienced staff while others delay contracts hoping to secure lower wages later. Predictions warn such tactics may worsen teacher shortages and lower quality hires.
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