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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1921
Page
3
The article notes a rapid temperature drop of about thirty degrees after a warm day and rain. Snow covers streets, with a cold north wind and blizzard-like conditions resembling North Dakota. Rainfall totals include .62 inches yesterday and .15 inches later in the afternoon.
Quote from Altelisen Globe warns that hazards at crossings and corners persist as long as there are fools. The remark underscores public safety concerns amid traffic conditions.
Dr. G. Kerr was re elected commander of Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 Knights Templar at the annual meeting held last night at the Masonic Hall. Other officers named include H. J. Carris generalissimo D. W. Dayton captain general L. H. Wallace treasurer Arthur Goodin secretary Dr KE Wickham prelate Walter Brown senior warden Reubt Gray pon junior warden A N Alberson George Brown and Dr G S Kerr were named to suggest a Temple Building Company representation.
The Service Vulcanizing Company occupying the Motor Inn has sold to Cook Brothers of Brighton. The new proprietors will take possession immediately and continue the business with the same practices. John May and Frank Duvall, in charge for over a year and a half, have not announced their future plans.
The Otie Oliver players perform a farce named oO Mint at the Graham tonight, following a strong dramatic show yesterday amid poor weather. Ten useful presents were donated by management. Mitten Olds won the RIiamond ring and his wife received one of the prizes.
A reflective note on lifelong learning and the value of curiosity. The piece urges steady study as wisdom grows, even when formal schooling ends, emphasizing observation and thoughtful action over haste.
Report notes the jackrabbit thrives in semiarid western areas away from water and vegetation. It praises the animal’s appetite for succulent herbs and its impact on grain alfalfa Belda and vegetable gardens.
The reading links ancient popular movements to modern strikes, noting guild and journeyman conflicts in British and continental towns. It cites Florence woolen workers during Medici rule and places strikes as a social problem within 19th and 20th century industrial systems.
Winter changes little for local horseshoe players who moved from the hotel court to Wilson and Karel lumber yard. An electrified indoor space hosts daily games with two captains, Jacob M Hotle and William Ruebsam, leading teams to a tight 24 games. Charles Owen and Walter Crawford tied the standout moment with four ringers.
Des Moines Iowa December 17 More than 1 476 000 people attended the ninety two county and district fairs in Iowa this year according to A R Corey secretary of the department of agriculture The report shows fairs profit total 167 234 while 38 fairs sustained losses 5050 Twin insurance losses and rain costs are noted State aid to fairs reached 157 690 The report forecasts bigger expositions in 1922 for most fairs with spending and concession income detailed.
A compact, curious note attributes value to an example described as worth a bone and Qocumenits, capturing a quirky historical phrase. The fragment hints at evaluative language without clear context or additional facts.
Mrs. Al Pierson of Galesburg Illinois died after a brief illness. Born and raised in Washington she was 45. Her mother Mrs Kensler of Washington rushed to be at her bedside but arrived too late. She leaves a husband a daughter and a grandchild. Body disposition unknown with possible burial in Washington.
Snowball school to present a Christmas program followed by a candy social on Tuesday evening December 20 at the Baptist church. Hazel Sutton invites all, ladies bring boxes. Miss Helen Criseman’s Tuesday church visit canceled and she is in Chicago. Fleur de Lis gift exchange set for December 22 at the Reed home. Fortnightly club current events meeting with Mrs. Wilson Tuesday at 7 30 featuring Who s Who. Santa letters invited to Mrs. C W Stewart and toy drop offs to her home by Christmas. Pythian Circle meets Wednesday at 2 30 at Mrs J P Thomas for Christmas exchange. Fortnightly music group meets Monday evening at Miss Marguerite MacGugin s home. change of venue noted. Fortnightly literature group meets Monday at 2 30 with Mrs J M Godfrey.
Washington high school swept both games against Ainsworth, winning the second team 26 to 3 and the first team 26 to 13 at the local gym. The Lions led 18 to 6 at halftime in the varsity clash as Ainsworth sharpened in the second half.
A Moose club notes a called meeting for Tuesday evening December 26 at 7 30 PM for important business. Officers Mitchell and McFadden sign the notice. A social event moved from Monday to Tuesday asks members to arrive by 7:00 to prepare lunch boxes for two to be given away.
The Mer de Glace in the Alps moves about 3514 inches daily, while the slowest Alpine glaciers advance under an inch each day. In polar regions faster movements occur, with Greenland’s Upernivik glacier near the sea end progressing feet daily.
The page notes people talking about the weather while shifting focus to future prices. It mentions a storm possibly affecting the south and hints at winter conditions. An advertisement on page 2 references market prices to watch.
Cedar Rapids officials report the Iowa department women’s auxiliary and hospitalization committee members met to map plans for the state convention in Cedar Rapids next May and to discuss relief work for disabled veterans and hospital patient care. Executives present included Mrs. Donald Macrae Jr, Council Bluffs. Mrs. Ida Mawson Creston. Mrs. Anna Kane Sioux City. Mrs. M Myrton Shelley Davenport. Mrs. Henry Glenn Ottumwa. Mrs. W A Pickett Mount Pleasant. Mrs Pred Holsteen Bunngnton. Mrs. George Quentner Bellevue. Mrs. Edna Elliott Iowa Falls. Mrs A C Wilson Oelwein. Mrs. W A Quinn Vinton. Mrs. W A Morrow Albia. Mrs. G W McDowell Story City. Mrs. C C Cullock Clarinda. Mrs May Belt Woodbine. Mrs. Ella Ivey Conroy. and Mrs Hugh Coan Sioux City.
The article notes all the world's lakes contain about 2,000 cubic miles of water, versus oceans containing roughly 824 million cubic miles. It underscores the vast disparity between freshwater lake bodies and sea waters.
Senator Greenell of Clinton drafts a reapportionment plan removing Louisa County from the First district and adding Mahaska Keokuk Wapello and Davis counties. Ottumwa Oskaloosa would join, boosting ten counties to a total population of 242179. The proposal follows a Kendall Des Moines conference and awaits legislative action.
Dee 17 Cum berland Gift, the famed white bull that has won prizes at Henry county fairs, has sold to local buyers for about 2500 dollars. He will head A. S. Loveland’s shorthorn herd north of Mt. Pleasant. An earlier offer of 40000 dollars was refused. Also, the Hartquist farm of ninety acres, owned by the local canning company, was sold to L. F. Gilyearh for 250 dollars per acre from creditors.
A quotation attributed to Horace Greeley warns that the deepest crisis for a youth comes during thoughts of money obtained without honest effort. The line reflects a cautionary view on integrity and ambition.
Waterloo, Dec 17. Mayor M. W. Frisbie resigned as ouster hearings were to begin, ending an extended probe into city administration and vice conditions. The grand jury report cited wide open gambling liquor sales and related criminal activity, with demands for the mayor and police chief to resign.
Fragmentary passage argues that people can share advice but not personal experience or inner effects. It suggests each person must live and shape their own life and that talents are unevenly distributed among individuals and servants.
A fragile plant described as the resurrection flower is observed in Egypt. A hall hanging on a bee like stem unfurls from a sleeping bud and slowly rises. Petals peel back to reveal a starry blossom resembling a flower.
The piece notes few museums focus on agriculture with examples in Berlin Budapest and Buenos Aires. It mentions a once large collection given to the U S Department of Agriculture in Washington that was abolished many years ago.
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