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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1921
Page
4
Philip Gibbs argues that rehabilitated Russia and Germany could balance world trade and deter war if major powers England France Japan the United States Russia and Germany agree to a peace pact that emphasizes consultation before conflict. He notes Germany did not confer before WWI and laments Kaiser Bill’s failure to delay.
Abe Martin notes Secretary Hughes sets new records with a single stroke of his whiskers. Tilford reports receiving a postcard from an old friend saying he is glad to know Tilford remains unpoisoned.
Walt Mason rails against war and celebrates machines in a satirical poem. He warns that killing speeds from cars and limousines replace battles, as road traffic claims lives daily while war’s glamour fades.
The piece argues for a four power peace agreement among England France Japan and the United States despite mixed political support across parties. It emphasizes a public desire for peace over war while opposing views warn of dangerous entrenchment, stressing that war is not civilization though history notes its role.
In a December column readers note dealers worry about an ice crop while Christmas gift needs push slipper purchases. Shriners plan a buffalo shoot at Singmaster ranch Keota attracting local attention. An animal license plate issue hints at future constraints. An Iowa country ladies group buys cloaks and dresses in Washington to tailor to 1921 styles.
A Cedar Rapids advertising writer created a snappy line targeting women for a restaurant. The message suggests keep a wife who can’t cook as a pet and bring her to the restaurant at meal time, a playful but controversial joke on domestic roles.
The Harvat and Stach Womens Shop at 10 South Dubuque street sells to Mr Isaac Rothschild of Washington Iowa. The retiring partners Miss Emma J Harvat and Miss May F E Stach plan new ventures including building bungalows in Iowa City. Rothschild brings 17 years in ready to wear and will run dual stores in Washington and Iowa City.
Otis Oliver and his Stock Co. bring three nights of new plays and vaudeville to Graham Theatre starting Thursday December 15. Opening is the comedy Margy with free admission for ladies on Thursday. Tickets onsale at Lemmon's. Friday features The End of the Road with a diamond ring giveaway to the woman with the lucky number. Saturday offers Oh Min and an Old Fiddlers' Contest after the show. Downstairs and balcony seats are reserved through Lemmon's for all three performances.
A terse note instructs to contact Worley about a red tax call at location 596 Blue. The fragment mentions no date, agency, or outcome, leaving the action implied and the subject unspecified.
In northeastern Iowa a fort built in 1840 to guard Winnebago lands was later abandoned in 1849 and sold in 1853. Now the derelict stone and log buildings are being revived in recent years as a barnyard and steps toward a state park.
Des Moines reports treasury department allows ex service men to reinstate or convert lapse war risk and term policies through December 31, 1921. Capt. Den C G Newquist says most veterans may reinstate with conditions including good health and medical certificates. Local Iowa offices now handle claims to shorten delays.
Mrs Jessie M Lightfoot of King County Washington holds the roles of sheriff and coroner with full powers. She also helps run two undertaking firms, serves as president of the Seattle Women’s Commercial Club, and chairs finance for King County’s legislative council.
Discussion among church leaders across cities emphasizes advertising's role in spreading Christianity. Dr. Charles D. Fulton urges wider publicity, noting advertising drives business and public awareness, and Ottumwa clergy report favorable results from Courier publicity for recent evangelistic services.
Detroit December 13 Henry Ford intends to build air flivvers as his next manufacturing effort after a Dearborn meeting with Thomas Addison and Rear Admiral William Sims in the Ford experimental lab. The discussions solidified plans for possible commercial aircraft ventures.
A Chicago headline reports a purse loss linked to a widow whose initials appear on the back. The incident details remain sparse with no arrests announced.
The text notes Cosmo Medici as founder of the elder Medici branch and Lorenzo Medici as founder of the younger branch. It mentions Giovanni de' Medici as their father and highlights the family's statesmen and patronage of art.
Notice of proof of will filed in Washington County Iowa. The last will of Wencel Burich has been opened and read and a hearing is fixed for December 19 1921. Judge Charles A Dewey orders the hearing. J D Glasgow Clerk of District Court.
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