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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1921
Page
4
A verse about neighbors who praise, then despair from prejudice and fear. The speaker recalls past gossip and harm caused by blind judgment, vows to admire all, and ends by extolling neighbors and friends with renewed hope.
The Hughes naval holiday plan would save about 170 million dollars next year and 100 million annually for ten years by scrapping costly new ships and canceling construction. Maintenance savings amount to about 70 million next year, with total annual naval expenditures falling by roughly 100 million during the holiday period. The plan would free funds for broader progress while modestly impacting taxes.
The 1921 report by the Commissioner of Navigation states the American merchant fleet totaled 28 012 vessels and 18 282 136 gross tons on June 30. Foreign trade held 5 951 vessels, coastwise 21 478 vessels, and fisheries 583 vessels.
A tall, distinguished man rode a taxi through Washington circling the Potomac speedway. After twenty four laps the driver tires of the tour and the passenger directs him to St Elizabeths hospital saying, This is where I live. The bill comes to 24 dollars.
A Saturday 6 30 p m theater scene ends with a large middle aged woman chasing a man through the aisles after she asks an usher to locate her husband before their car leaves. The usher suggests describing him and the woman whistles to summon him. The meek man bolts toward the station.
Local banter and comic bits from a 1920s page featuring playful dialogue among Miss Stevens and Albert about a curtain and a street corner impersonation. Includes references to Warwick Life, a piano recital gag, and a Wisconsin Octopus as light entertainment.
Louisville Courier-Journal notes lively scene at a country club where a local man sought membership, prompting humorous chatter and community interest.
A Nashville Tennessean cartoon quotes a reader arguing Congressmen earn too much while admitting ignorance of the exact salaries. The brief item highlights public skepticism about lawmakers pay.
A brief wartime quip from the Western Christian Advocate in Cincinnati presents a joke between a Doughboy and a second soldier about language and the Paris experience. The dialogue reflects morale remarks from veterans.
A witty remark by Ambherst Lord Jeff suggests choosing a single path that blends romance and challenge. The speaker hints at pursuing both a beautiful partner and a grand problem to enrich life.
A London Opinion brief notes two undergraduates debating plans for a night out. One student suggests a coin toss between movies and a dance, with studying as a fallback if the coin lands on edge. The lighthearted remark highlights campus social choices.
A Gargoyle quips that billiards are unsuitable in winter because knocking three balls around evokes his overcoat. The line adds a vignette of humorous urban wit.
A Washington Star quote captures an eminent scientist urging that ideas should not be consigned to obscurity by ending a lively discussion. The exchange highlights the value of open debate in advancing understanding.
Des Moines reports the new cigaret law has generated 269621 dollars in state revenue from July to December with 8575 dollars spent on administration. There are 2200 licenses statewide. fees vary by locality from 50 to 100 dollars. Cities and towns have received about 290000 dollars, and the auditor has supplied 300000 dollars in revenue stamps. The law bans sales to minors with possible nuisance abatement for repeat offenses and allows arrest of underage smokers to locate suppliers.
A light look at local customs and quirks from Fairfield and Forsyth. The item jokes about a social code B D O 8 bring a dish, mails Christmas packages next Saturday, and a caller who dropped a silver dollar on Thanksgiving Day is invited to claim a year's Democracy subscription in Forsyth Montana.
Frank J. Bushaman of Bullard Brothers was killed when a kerosene can used to start a fire exploded, oil igniting his clothing. His wife suffered severe burns to hands and face as she tried to help, in Ossian Iowa on December 16. Read the Evening Journal.
Chicago motorists brace for disruption as 1,200 to 1,700 tank truck drivers and filling station workers threaten a strike if a wage cut is not agreed. Employers demand a $15 monthly reduction while workers propose a $10 cut, with action set for tomorrow morning.
A playful anecdote recounts Frank asking his mother during a gathering if his bald father was bald when they wed, sparking laughter among entertained friends and family.
Secretary Hoover reports that Congress may consider a new enumeration of the U S population in 1925 or another year before the next decennial census due to dissatisfaction with last January’s count. He cites shifting rural to urban population and urges April timing, coordination with other bureaus, and a consolidated record system after fire losses.
Wallace Reid stars in Paramount's The Charm School at Fox Theatre next Tuesday and Wednesday. He inherits a girl’s school and turns it into a charm academy with dancing swimming beauty culture and romance. Cast includes Lila Lee Adele Farrington Beulah Bonds and James Cruze directs.
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