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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1921
Page
6
Famine Relief Letters From China Mission Wife Reports Hardship
Mrs MacEachron describes worsening famine in Techow China with widespread poverty. She notes refugees in her school, hair nets industry, and aid efforts by American Red Cross and local missionaries. She mentions Bishop Lambeth, relations to Davenport and Clinton, and plans to raise funds for girl slaves and road construction workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul MacEachron
Nell Samson
MacEachron
Techow
China
MacEachrons
Paul
Mission Station
Liddell
Weadin
Davenport
Iowa
Clinton
American Red Cross
America
Lendrum
Libel suit filed against Anakin Lock Works for 100000 damages
Dillon Lock Company sues Anakin Lock Works in Fort Dodge claiming libelous propaganda harmed its business. The suit alleges taft of Anakin sought to crush Dillon after its patent success and cites letters claiming Dillon has saved banks while Anakin has not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Anakin Lock Works
Dillon Lock Company
W. C. Dillon
Dillon Company
John T. Taft
Dillon
Anakin Company
Taft
Fort Dodge Company
Anakin
Washington Folks Dine Together in Tampa on Christmas
A Christmas day letter from J. L. Lyon in Tampa describes a Washington gathering at Mrs Brinning’s home with the Rathmer Birney Embrey Ritchey and Lyon families. The feast featured roast, potatoes, beans, cabbage salad fruit and pie. Lyon notes high prices and tariff disputes affecting fruit shipments from Florida to Iowa and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Just Us Club
Dayton
Bauers
Jeanette Lemley
Waverly
Raver
Lawrence Lomby
Chub
R. P. Lewis
Beatrice Baird
Wlliam Beal
Helen Beal
William Beal
C. A. Boice
Myrtle Boice
David McLaughlin
Marion McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Hannah Webb
Helen Woods
Lois Brown
Dale Ebner
James Work
Durand Tees
Join Lemmon
Clarence Pogan
Rodney Mayhew
Francis Hartoske
Oltumwa
William Hoolee
Lerlie McCreedy
Journal
J. L. Lyon
Tampa
Florida
Washington
Brinning
Rathmer
Birney
Embrey
Ritchey
Orleans
Express
Express Company
Orlando
Iowa
Michigan
R. BE. Olds
Oldsmar
Lyon Angling Anecdotes From Local Fisherman Mrs Lyon
J. L. Lyon describes trout catching by Mrs Lyon and mentions coil and sleep cultivation as curious terms in a rural hobby note. The brief item highlights local fishing prowess and community observation.
Remodeling Her Husband at Fox Theatre Tonight
Dorothy Gish stars in a lively New Woman comedy as a wife and husband tangled in a humorous domestic misunderstanding. Directed by Lillian Gish with James Rennie as the charming husband, the Paramount Artcraft release promises brisk, light entertainment next Tuesday at the Fox Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Dorothy Gish
Fox Theatre
Lillian Gish
James Rennie
Paramount Artcraft
Empty Cans Harm Animals and Kill Pets
A plea from Friends and Helpers warns that dogs and cats suffer severe injuries when forced into empty cans that once held fish meat or soup. If the can is left accessible the animal may be trapped and perish a miserable death. The group urges dented cans be pounded smooth to prevent such abuse.
After Rain in the Desert Perfume From Greasewood Bush
After a rain in the southern deserts a fragrance lingers in the air. The scent comes from greasewood bushes abundant on dry lands at various elevations. The dark green shrub releases a pleasant perfume when its leaves are dampened by rain, enhancing the desert atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
How to Calculate Bicycle Gear Ratios
To find a bicycle gear, divide the front sprocket teeth by the rear sprocket teeth and multiply by the rear wheel diameter in inches. Example shows 21 front teeth, 7 rear teeth, and a 28 inch wheel yielding a gear of 84.
Why Aid the Farmer Debates on Pending Farm Legislation
The piece argues broader understanding of farm policy aims to stabilize agricultural prices and prevent farmer losses. It warns that embargoes or tariffs to raise farm prices could hurt consumers, urging readers to see the end goal: ensure farmers can cultivate profitably and keep food prices fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Congress
Deaf couple crafts clever house signaling system
A newly married deaf couple, without a servant, invent a signaling device for silent housekeeping. When a caller presses the bell, all lights flash to reveal the visitor’s presence, transforming an ordinary domestic moment into a practical communication method in their home.
Founding of St Louis by Laclede and Chouteau in 1764
St Louis was founded on February 14, 1764 by Pierre Lacle de Liguest and Auguste Chouteau after sailing from New Orleans. It developed as a fur trading post until the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louie
St. Louis
Pierre Lacle de Liguest
Auguste Chouteau
New Orleans
Cotton successfully grown on northern Kansas soil proves by Mia Powers
Mia Powers reports successful cotton growth on her Republic area farm north of Republic Kansas. She shows stalks with pods reaching as high as twenty two per plant, stating the crop thrives in the local soil conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Mia
Powers
Republic
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