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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1921
Page
4
A reflective piece urges calm when danger looms and describes trouble as fearsome at first glance but shrinking when confronted. It advises standing firm and bluffing it away. The verse emphasizes humor and resolve to defuse anxiety.
A discussion on tax realism and reforms during wartime finance. The piece argues taxes are unpopular yet necessary to cover debt, praises budget cuts led by General Dawes, and anticipates a new tariff plan to streamline collection and reduce evasion while preserving essential services.
The poem warns of traffic danger from intoxicated drivers and urges sobriety for motorists. It contrasts sober drivers with the dangers of drink fueled driving and imagines chaotic scenes if alcohol were easily available on highways. The piece blends humor with cautionary reflection on road safety.
Secretary Mellon outlined a plan to reform tax schedules aimed at boosting revenue with less business disruption. Proposals include a new tariff law, 15 percent corporate tax, repeal of excess profits tax, expanded back taxes, cigarette tax increases, staged freight tax repeal, higher stamp taxes, vehicle taxes, repeal of ice cream and fountain drinks tax, and revision of income tax rates with a possible net gain by 1928.
Susan Margaret Schoonover born January 7 1916 in Chandlerville Illinois died August 13 1921 at home near Ainsworth Iowa aged 5 years 7 months 6 days. She is survived by her parents Henry J and Jessie Fielden Schoonover sisters Helen Martha Inez Mildred Norman Fielden and Ralph Edmund grandfather R H Fielden Chandlerville IL great grandmother Caroline McDonald Chandlerville IL and many relatives. Funeral conducted by Rev A W McBlain at 2 pm Sunday burial in Ainsworth cemetery.
The Billy Sunday tabernacle site in Sioux City was moved from Fifth and Iowa to the Fourteenth and Omaha triangle. Rev C E Tower says a commission-based contract is ready, work may start next week, and the $15000 structure will measure 232 by 136 feet amid fears of injunctions over the Fifth and Iowa location.
The Washington Herald mocks reports of melting polar ice and extreme warmth in Spitzbergen and Duluth. It notes ice palaces in St Paul once thrived, then failed as sun and weather shifted, and quips about latitude and changing seasons. It ends with a jab at temperamental weather and public skepticism.
Camp Dodge letters from Iowa National Guard Troop D describe arrival from Washington at 9 47 and first hours in rain, barracks, mess, drill, guard duty, and camp routines. The correspondent notes discipline, food quality, telephones, guard details, and enthusiasm as about 6 000 men expected.
Washington August 15 Indications of business improvement appear in the June net railroad operating income totaling 51 778 000 up 14 697 846 from May. Based on the interstate commerce commission rate basis the annual return would be 3 1 percent vs 2 4 percent. Seventy two roads showed deficits with 202 class one railroads covering 235 548 miles.
A garbled passage describes a child and a Sunday school teacher, mentioning a refusal to comply and a biblical phrase about devils. Names like Chienge Ameroun appear in a confused context, leaving unclear events or dates.
A Chicago Tribune item recalls a social occasion where guests played bridge. A maid upstairs was found lying on the guests’ hats, while a guest muttered about a white man’s hat in the crown of another hat, causing an awkward moment as friends left.
The record lists a full day routine with times for assembly 8:00 a.m. stable call 10:30 a.m. recall 11:30 a.m. first sergeant's call 11:45 officer's call dinner at noon drill at 12:50 p.m. assembly 1:96 p.m. stable call 3:00 p.m. recall 4:00 p.m. fatigue 4:15 p.m. mess supper 5:00 p.m. parade 5:59 p.m. assembly 6:00 p.m. adjutant's call guard mounting after parade sick call 7:00 p.m. tattoo 9:00 p.m. tape 10:30 p.m.
The article describes young Chinese infants up to six years old and their vividly colored garments. Each garment features detailed embroidery, including a longevity motif in silver or gold thread, reflecting traditional decorative standards.
A famed island once visited in 1860 has disappeared beneath the water off Australia’s northwest coast. Expedition Island, about thirteen miles long, was celebrated for its beauty and now lies submerged fifty feet below the surface.
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