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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1921

Page

4

Trotzky Wife Defends Feminism Critique in Russia

Mamie Trotzky argues against feminism as impractical and destructive, saying social progress comes from joint effort of men and women. She notes Russia lacks a formal Women's Party and explains her views on family, motherhood, and adoption of children, while contrasting Soviet policy with private upbringing.

Russia Mamie Trotzky Leon Trotzky Mme. Trotzky Metanes

St Elmo Revival Arrives After Nine Days in Tulip

ABE MARTIN notes the St Elmo revival, after a Chicago run of three months, arrives in town after nine days in Tulip. Advance seat sale promises strong turnout for the winter season. The Bud Pash wedding is set this afternoon with the groom reportedly having a jaw ready.

St. Elmo Chicago Tulip

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Maron War Tax Ballad

Poem urges scrapping warships and weapons to end taxes and bloodshed. criticizes costly battleships and crews taken for war, suggesting funds be used for farming instead. Narrator laments civilian burden of taxation while ships sail in bright display.

San Diego Bay

Public endorsement of gender roles sparks debate

The article reviews Mme. Trotzky's remarks on women's work in Russia and the West. It discusses views that women should not perform certain labor, the idea of lifting physical burdens from women, and the belief that social change benefits both sexes. It notes revolution could have tempered her stance and emphasizes the link between liberation and progress for humanity.

Mme. Trotzky Mme. Trotazky Russia

Monmouth College Bequeathed 40,000 Endowment Increase

Hobart W Williams of Cheshire Conn leaves a trust fund of over two million dollars for education and charity. His will also distributes about 440,000 to ten institutions after taxes and small bequests, Monmouth College receiving roughly 40,000. The income basis rises from eight to ten percent.

Monmouth. Ill Monmouth College Hobart W. Williams Chesshire Conn McMichael William

Iowa Advance Approved for Agriculture Loans

Washington reports approval of 182 advances for agriculture and livestock totaling nearly seven million dollars. The list includes Iowa with 1,567,000 dollars and other states such as California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, and Utah with varying amounts.

Washington War Finance Corporation California Colorado Idlaho Iowa Montana Nebraska New Mexico Oregon South Dakota Texas Utah

Editors in Class Themselves

The author insists editors must personally correct mistakes for customers unlike doctors dentists or lawyers who can fix errors easily. The piece stresses extra care and attention to do things right and to make things right with customers.

Iowa Alumni Banquet Honors 1921 Hawkeye Figures

At the Wahkonig hotel in Fort Dodge Iowa, the annual Iowa alumni banquet honored Coach Howard Jones Gordon Locke and George Thompson for the 1921 Hawkeye season. Jones praised the team for head work and discipline while Locke spoke on Iowa's 1922 aims to defeat Yale and win the conference.

Ft. Dodge Iowa Wahkonig Howard Jones Gordon Locke George Thompson Anyowa B. B. Burnquist Song University Burnquist Jones Hawkeye Notre Dame Thompson Locke Webster City Fort Dodge Yale Babe Williams L. H. Minkel Harding

Burns From Curling Iron Sues Hotel Worker Wins Suit

Des Moines reports Miss Lena Craft employed at West Hotel in Sioux City burned when curling hair with an alcohol lamp in a room. She sued for workers compensation, won at district court, supreme court affirmed that hair styling equipment was part of required attire.

Des Moines Lena Craft West Hotel Sioux City Miss Kraft District Court State Supreme Court Tower Court Hotel Management Globe Indemnity Compariy

Banquet Brings Together Team Alumni and Guests

All members of the high school football team, former alumni and special guests attended the banquet. The evening closed with motion pictures of the Iowa Illinois football game and the Northwestern Iowa game.

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