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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1921
Page
4
A northern town scene shows a weary woman moving through a crowded street to stand out of the road for children. Under ragged garb she reveals a royal heart that beats with care for the bairns. The speaker praises such a woman who smooths the road for its little ones.
The piece laments rising costs in consumer goods and linked wildlife prices. It notes elephants rising from 1.67 to 3.34 per square inch, leopards and bidterongs climbing to high sums, and snakes once worth 500 dollars, arguing such costs favor the wealthy and spark discontent.
The poem lampoons Kaiser Wilhelm II and his Prussian rule, contrasting ambition with prudence. It portrays the downfall from grand schemes to a life of menial labor, warning against chasing unattainable power and the folly of disdain for the “well enough” creed.
Citizens call for a congressional inquiry into rising costs for basic goods including elephants snakes and bicerangs. The speaker urges action to expose who is cutting corners on essentials and depriving the public of a fair share.
A newspaper sketch recalls President Harding painting a white house wall with casual skill, lacking a union card, and noting his early work starting from a Garfield era church contract. The piece praises his versatile life, humanizing experiences, and steady temperament as a trusted leader.
A Birmingham Age-Herald piece echoes rural pride in farming and staying local as migration to cities rises. Quick vignettes show Dorothy’s insight on drawing, plus social scenes where a worker learns a poor woman’s humor and resilience.
Amusements notice for Eugene O Brien Selznick Picture The Last Door showing at Fox theater for one day next Thursday. The Magnet a courteous thief pursues adventure until love matters change his course with a dramatic climax. Martha Mansfield leads a strong supporting cast including Nita Naldi Katherine Perry and others.
Des Moines reports Iowa public and private schools will include citizenship courses this fall under a law from the Thirty eighth General Assembly. State Superintendent P C MacClenahan says the aim is to teach government principles to foster public service and understanding of law and elections.
Des Moines reports State Fire Marshal J A Tracy, president of the Fire Marshal's Association of North America, works to secure a national proclamation from President Harding designating October 10 as fire prevention day nationwide. The fiftieth anniversary of the Chicago fire of 1871 frames observances and the association's sixteenth annual convention in Chattanooga plans safety topics and booth practices.
A short exchange questions a college graduate’s path and jokes that his transport business would profit if fares resembled taxicab rates. A professor quizzes a student in natural history asking for a toothless mammal. the student responds with a pun about a gamious animal.
Captain William Lynch of Fort Sill argues air travel will rival motor cars in utility and speed. He notes a $2000 serviceable plane, similar mileage costs to cars, robust reliability, and growing landing fields. He cites ongoing air mail service and interstate newspaper deliveries as proof planes already operate on schedules.
The passage urges Americans to understand why the nation was founded and to know the constitutions of state and nation. It stresses that governments protect liberties and serve their people, and that citizens must prize rights while performing duties promptly and cheerfully.
Cedar Rapids notes that Coach Leo Novak will sign a one year contract for 3600 dollars for the coming school year. The salary is split with 3600 coming from the school board and an additional 600 raised by students and local businessmen. Novak had received other offers including from Illinois Wesleyan at Bloomington.
Captain Aubrey Devine of Iowa University, recovering from June toe tendon trouble, is fit for play and will return to Iowa City for 1921 season practices starting September 15. Brother Glenn confirms full recovery after June operation and notes Devine weighed 173 pounds, seven pounds above the era’s standard.
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