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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1922
Page
4
The article notes growing optimism as rapid changes ease worries. It cites rising building activity and steel demand, stronger railway use, and warmer spring weather boosting jobs. Government budget hopes hinge on armament cutbacks and fiscal restraint.
In a humorous sketch the hotheads at work erupt with temper while a calm, efficient worker earns praise. The tale contrasts noisy, quarrelsome behavior with steady, productive conduct and a pay raise as harmony returns.
The Washington Conference is presented as achieving a concrete Pacific peace goal. The article notes Exaland France Japan and the United States sharing a favorable view, with Japan appearing satisfied and China previously trying for concessions. It praises the conference for addressing real issues with constructive terms and reducing war cloud tensions.
A fragment from a wartime era Oklahoma poem column shows censorship limiting poems. It includes lines about truth in a flirtatious exchange with references to Maude and a mouse, hinting at social mores and public debate.
A spoof advertisement explains National Smile Week from Feb 5 to 11 urging constant cheerfulness despite woes like bank overdrafts. It adds a Nutritive Tonic called SUSTO promoted by Sherman Brothers claiming weight gain for undernourished children and general health benefits with yeast, rice, eggs, milk proteins.
A writer argues paper currency is so dirty that few would carry it if other money existed. An amateur statistician with a microscope claims to have counted the germs on bills, prompting discussion about hygiene and value of money.
An odd fragment shows a speaker asking a higher power for strength to endure cold weather and a beloved mutt, noting the winter has been mild and the mood turns toward comfort and care despite scant seasonal chill.
Relieves rheumatism and stiff joints with a clean mustard oil ointment. The mustard plaster alternative claims fast relief when rubbed on, recommended by doctors and nurses. Available in 35, 65 cent jars and tubes, hospital size $3.00. Better than a mustard plaster.
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