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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1922
Page
4
Federal aid on roads shows cross-state funding balance
A Washington dispatch explains federal road funding in 1920 and 1921: Iowa gets back about $2.50 for every dollar sent to Washington, D C, while larger money centers fund much of the federal taxes. The piece argues no injustice in taxing New York and other states to build Iowa roads, noting nationwide proportional sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Washinton
D C
U. Jury
Washington, D. C
Wash
Mney
New York State
Iowa
New York City
New York
United States
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Agi
Recalled Safe Bud Notes Clerks Unhumanized
Safe Bud reports many general delivery clerks have not been humanized. George Wharton Pepper, the new Pennsylvania senator, was an expert hammer thrower in college days and during the last campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud
George Wharton Pepper
Pennsylvania
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on Witches and Law
A comically reflective poem questions historic witch trials and evolving laws. It contrasts burning at stake with modern skepticism as society roams between superstition and justice and notes that outdated laws fade while the nation adheres to present norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk
Iowa Counties Benefit From Federal Aid Road Funds
Washington explains a federal aid balance of 126800.00 in the U S Treasury set aside for road work and available to Iowa as work is earned The state reports 3315000 00 on December 1 in the Treasury and over 200000 00 available for 1922 primary road work Twenty seven counties owe the state funds while Washington county holds credits earning interest The article notes forthcoming federal aid bills and the auto tax revenue boosting primary road funds to about 7 million and 2 1 2 to 3 million back to Iowa for road improvements
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Washington
U. S. Treasury
Towa
Oxeress
Wasrington
Iowa
Shington
United States
Washington County
Federal Treasury
Treasury
Washington, D. C
Yoemen Plan Big Celebration and Guest Speech
The Yoeman Lodge announces a Friday evening basket supper at 7 in Woodman Hall followed by a talk by H. C. Evans editor of the Yeoman Shield. All members urged to attend and bring guests. Evans discussed YMCA work in Italy and has broad travels and education.
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Yoeman Lodge
Woodman Hall
H. C. Evans
Yeoman Shield
Order
Washington
Italy
Methodist Church
Washington Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Hall
Mitchell
Elmer McFadden
Covenant Lodge No
Ioo
O. F
North
Iowa Ave
W F. Murdock
Noble
Russell Goodin
Brighton
Ng Atriarch
Bsbanicholsony
Pat Tarehy Elmer
McFadden
Ford Day and Oddities Stir in Towns Across Region
Local notes describe a Ford Day in Chariton with a contest where a merchant offered a Bible to the noisiest Ford owner. Mentions of ownership stakes in Milan Michigan papers and jails emptying hint at community curiosities and light satire. A poem by Frank Breedgate is presented for amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Wyner tubes for doughnuts amuse Detroit bakers
Readers share odd job descriptions and humor from hometown papers. A bakery man in Detroit works in vulcanizing while crafting Wyner tubes for doughnuts, prompting lighthearted commentary on unusual trades and local characters.
Fairfield Tribune Snippet on Licenses and Marriage
A brief item notes a man may choose among a hunting license dog license automobile license or marriage license as possible options. The casual remark reflects local licensing matters and social customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Fairfield Tribune
Loney says women cannot stand prolonged physical strain
A famous Loney specialist asserts women, due to weaker nerve centers, cannot endure prolonged physical strain as men can. The claim contrasts gender endurance and suggests physiological limits shaping performance.
Enduring Farmer John Aldoben’s River Valley estate
The passage recalls John J. Aldoben as a leading waterist of his day who bought 40 acres near Car taesville on the Trudsen. He enclosed deer elk and wolves on his best land, and his orchard of 200 trees including feebles pears apricots and nectarines became a bird paradise. He fished for sturgens and found red cruples again in Hodson, measuring about 200 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Aldoben
Cartaesville
Trudsen
Averuben
Miss Shotwell Recovers Fortune From Street Encounter
Miss Marie Shotwell once paused to speak with a shabby woman on a crowded New York street. Now a fortune of 100000 dollars awaits from that same woman whom she had regarded as penniless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Marie Shotwell
Sam
New York
Miss Shotwell
Mercerized Cotton Process Described in Textile Note
Mercerized cotton is produced by treating yarn with a strong caustic bath which increases strength and reduces twist. The resulting fiber accepts dye more readily and yields brighter colors. Although manufacturing costs rise, the fabric becomes lustrous durable and is used as a linen or silk substitute.
A Union of Interest to Women
Letters from readers praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for nerve trouble fatigue and back pain. Mrs Jim Rearick of Horatio Arkansas notes weight gain and restored ability to work after six to seven years of decline. Mrs Walter A Stover of Reading Pennsylvania credits nerves blood medicine and the vegetable compound with recovery and renewed independence.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Horatio
Ark
Jim Rearick
Arkansas
Reading
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Walter A. Stover
Mulberry St
Reading, Pa
Daisy Bell
R.F.D
Box
Savannah
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Mrs Forcex-Ler
In New Orleans Mrs T Forcex-Ler reports relief from painful symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the product with enabling her to perform household duties and recommends it to friends with similar troubles.
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New Orleans
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Mrs. T. Forcex- Ler
N. Derbigny St
Mine Accident Rates Across Several Nations
The report notes accident ratios in coal mines across England Belgium Germany Austria and Japan are lower than America because miners share a common language and work in similar mines.
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Cond Srines
England
Renee" Belgloa
Germany
Austria
Jape
Americ
Muddled Ad Copy for Soap and Goods
Fragmentary text lists brand like Weldon and Woolley with vague claims and generic descriptors. Readable parts imply marketing copy for household items but lack concrete details, dates, or clear events.
Stage Returns With Hig Otis Oliver Players at Graham
Hig Otis Oliver Players consolidate with Franklin Stock Co and present four vaudeville acts starting Thursday February 16 at the Graham. Oliver brings a high class cast and scenery for each play. The troupe is praised by press and public for quality offerings.
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Hig
Otis Oliver
Franklin Stock Co
Graham
Oliver
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