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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1921
Page
4
A columnist laments the rising fad of pep over poise in society. The piece contrasts the quiet, steady professional with the flashy, noisy enthusiast and questions who started the current pep obsession.
President Harding's administration orders to curb waste in all government departments. Director Dawes of the Bureau of the Budget forbids new supply requisitions where avoidable and requires use of existing stock. Unnecessary purchases to be eliminated as the general supplies committee takes charge of government effects.
Poet Walt Mason lists excuses for a dull poem noting life’s cares and flies that haunt his home. He jokes about brick ice cream jugs and a nose teased by Volstead era derision as he struggles to find a theme and writes amid pestering flies.
The survey concluded with a department directive to use all surplus items before buying new. Heads and chiefs must request only standard contract articles and utilize government property in possession, including reissued or transferred typewriters from the Treasury general supply committee.
Readable scraps describe a patriotic moment as locals and tourists discuss city cleanliness in Iowa. A street scene mentions hats and a small man amid chatter about Governor Small and arrests. A reader recalls Washington sidewalks and a betting line hints Hoge’s summer price near 12 cents.
The Marshalltown Times Republican notes hog shipments from Washington county head to the Chicago market today. A farm owner’s steady, prudent prospects are praised, likening careful farming to a stabilized fortune even beyond royal wealth.
Carter De Haven promotes a higher type of comedy for films and pledges to focus on straight, wholesome humor. The photoplay Twin Beds, starring Mr and Mrs De Haven, is billed as a top class comedy and will open as the Associated First National attraction at the Fox on Thursday.
The Iowa State Fair board announces a total premium of 142,500 across departments placing Iowa ahead in national competitions. Major allocations include Horses 70,010 Cattle 40,075 Swine 7,600 Sheep 5,108 Goats 475 Poultry 2,419 Agriculture 11,003 Horticulture 8,100 Floriculture 1,970 Textile China 1,635 Boys and Girls department 1,200 Calf and purebred heifer clubs 2,875 Pig clubs 2,000.
Local dealers announce a mid season automobile and motor truck show to run August 4 to September 2 with two-thirds of the Maymouth Machinery Hall occupied. It will feature 1821 current models and several 1922 designs shipped for the fair. Truck displays target farm use and local dealers may attend for several days.
Marion Orchard of Cornell Bluffs tops Iowa girls in livestock judging and cake baking at last year's state fair. She returns this season with participants from most counties as the boys and girls contests promise to be among the fair’s most interesting events from August 24 to September 2.
Des Moines gears up to host more than 6 000 veterans from Camp Dodge for the 88th division reunion August 26 to 28. Maj H H Polk and Col B E Olmstead return from travels as officials set the schedule for a division review at the fairgrounds, a memorial service, and the formation of an eighty-eighth association. Events include races, a ball game, stunts, a platform dance, fireworks, and a concert by the First Cavalry band from Ottumwa. Governor Kedall may speak, with material arranged for marching stands and exclusive organization hosting by veterans.
Sigourney Aug 9 The Leo H Farmer post of the American Legion will hold a play day on Sept 5 featuring a buffalo barbecue. The buffalo has been purchased from the Singmaster ranch north of Keota and will anchor the event’s menu.
Osage city council accepts the completed sewer system after a two year project costing over $317,000. Heavy lime rock work and deep ditches due to terrain made the job difficult, but connections are now authorized.
Two men identified as Tom King and Red, with three others to be arrested, are believed to have headed a gang that has systematically robbed Burlington freight trains over the past thirty days.
Forest products laboratory tests show packing boxes made from seasoned lumber withstand rough handling six to ten times better than green wood. Moist wood fibers collapse away from the nail as stock swells, increasing strength and durability.
Sheriff reports a gang has stolen several thousand dollars worth of merchandise from freight cars in the area. A suspected plant is believed to operate in Albia, with most goods being disposed of in Ottumwa. All members are thought to be transients, and the two men in custody are said to be from the south.
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