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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1921
Page
4
A reflective poem urges openness and welcoming heart. The speaker seeks a life with many windows to the world, a door to the heart, and a practice of sincere hospitality. It contrasts self preoccupation with living calmly and kindly.
The article notes a rare period of good health countrywide just before Christmas. It questions whether sickness declined or was underreported, with theories that hard times and home remedies kept people from seeking care. Physicians agree on overall good health and emphasize disease prevention and community health vigilance.
Abele Martin reports that Lafe Bud’s cousin was poisoned by a bell boy in Kokomo yesterday. The town recalls a dull day as a woman dies in a former toast of the town’s poorhouse.
Poet Walt Mason pleads for peace in a rhymed meditation on endless wars. He laments past bloodshed, asks if humanity can outgrow violence, and imagines replacing weapons with plows and wheelbarrows to foster lasting harmony.
A physician contends that stricter prohibition has reduced hospital business nationwide. He notes Christmas hospital demand rose in Chicago due to alcohol related illness, while earlier the city saw idle beds and fewer nurses. He argues continued prohibition will improve general health.
Vice President Calvin Coolidge traveled from Washington to Northampton Massachusetts to vote in the municipal election. The act was praised as patriotic, urging broader voter participation to ensure good government, unity, and responsible civic duty nationwide.
A local note mentions W. W. Wilson facing a red necktie fashion failing and Little Joann Keeley gifting her father an ax this Christmas. A Des Moines poster extols a theatrical production as the most marvelous ever, while the word dictionary is joked about for its limits.
A Madison County Democrat snippet blends quirky lines and bizarre tales. It mentions John Drayer freed after biting a saxophonist's ear, a man who married his mother-in-law, and a comical kitchen scene with a Revolu tionary Dames cook from Mexico. The piece ends with a wry remark on beauty and depth.
Governor wires Rangers en route as train brings a lone Ranger Bill Macauley to a Texas riot. Sheriff greets the arrival and asks for more help. The tale ends with a quip on pennies and lawyers and the cost of breaking a will.
A waiter teases a student about his endless coffee refills while the student jokes he drinks water to stay hydrated. The piece notes communities harbor a few people who assume widespread crookedness and urges focusing on the good in others.
A rural proverb attributed to Uncle Eben notes that a friend rarely changes by reminders as kin have already told him of his faults. The line highlights acceptance of flaws and warns against repetitive scolding.
Patrick Hogan of 401 Belmont Street St Paul Minn says the tide turned after Tanlac relief for indigestion nervousness and poor appetite. He reports improved appetite steady nerves better sleep and restored color after two bottles. Tanlac sold in Washington by Sherman Brothers Pioneer Drug Store and leading druggists everywhere.
Indianapolis, Dec. 28. William A. Ketcham former commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic died at his home at age 75. Death was due to acute indigestion. Ketcham was elected commander in chief September 24, 1920 and was succeeded by Lewis Pilcher of New York at the last grand encampment.
An 18th century tale claims Genevieve de Beaumont spied at the Russian court while serving Empress Elizabeth until suspicion rose. The Chevalier d Eon then appeared as a male rival, and the two were revealed to be the same person. Historians still debate whether Genevieve was a woman or a man.
Original notice lists numerous plaintiffs led by Cordelia M. Orris and Minnie K. Jackson against many named defendants including Charles Granger and Lucy Smith. Action concerns ownership of real estate in Washington County Iowa described as lots in Ainsworth. Commences with location point and parcel descriptions.
Plaintiffs seek to have fee simple title to a tract described as Oak Park Addition to Ainsworth, Washington County Iowa, forever quieted and confirmed. Unknown claimants and named defendants are addressed. if not appeared by January 2, 1922, default and judgment will be entered. Attorney representatives Livingston & Ficher.
A blaze destroyed the H A Sleby Poultry company house in Burlington. More than 7,000 live chickens and a half carload of dressed poultry were consumed. The building was a total loss with damages estimated at 50 000.
Ethel Clayton stars in Paramount production shot on the Celtic deck for The Price of Possession. Hugh Ford returns to directing in America after six months in England. Cast includes Rockcliffe Fellows Reginald Denny Maude Turner Gordon Clarence Heritage George Backus Isabel West Pearl Shepard. Fox theater showing next Thursday.
A witty note argues for extending morning reflection from 15 minutes to one hour. The idea, from Leavenworth Lites, claims more time would prepare people to rise and act with purpose.
Railway timetables list arrivals and departures for multiple local and through trains. Locals Nos. 450 430 836 429 449 and freights Nos. 835 836 87, with routes on the Washington Branch and expected daily frequencies except Sunday.
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