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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1921
Page
6
The mournful philosopher recalls the original cross examination as a harsh, nightly ritual in Eden. He imagines Eve questioning Adam while he sits up with a sick spouse, redefining judgment and human frailty.
A fragmented note describes cicadas with males producing a loud mating cry while females remain quiet. A quoted misattributed line from Xenarebus humorously claims cicadas lead voiceless lives for their wives.
Des Moines January 13. The state board of education faces a large task in running the three state educational institutions amid rising costs. Faculty departures and higher maintenance strain budgets as attendance at the state university and Ames doubles to over 5,000 students each. The board asks the legislature for an annual appropriation of 5 758 497 for the three schools, about twice the last request, with a booklet detailing needs for each institution.
Choosing the Goddess of Liberty as emblem the Anti-Blue Law League of America opens headquarters in Washington and plans a campaign to repeal all state blue laws and oppose new ones. In New York the Sunday Rights association organized to oppose Sabbath restrictions with Martin Vogel elected president.
Washington county votes for Near East Relief with corn deliveries due January 18 at Farmers Elevator. Town items include visitors from Des Moines and Chicago, a Dunbar's White Hussars dance, local sales, poultry tonic ad, and confirmations of travel, sickness, and family visits across multiple households and nearby towns.
Mrs C H Bickford entertained the Mothers club after noon on Wednesday with most members present. Members worked on quilt blocks and planned a Friday birthday surprise for Mrs Johnson. A two course luncheon was served by the hostess.
William McGrath king's counsel in Dublin was mortally wounded when an unknown man forced entry into his home and died of his wounds. Eight crown forces raided the Dublin Union offices seizing books and documents.
Fires believed incendiary destroyed 15 buildings in Madera business district amid coal region activity. Damage estimated at 250000 dollars. Three injured including a bystander struck by masonry from a dynamite blast.
New York on June 14 Arbuckle Brothers the American Sugar Refining Company and the National Sugar Refining Company announced a reduction in the wholesale price of refined sugar from to 7.75 cents per pound, the wholesale price recently quoted by the Bedral Sugar Refining Company.
From the Oklahoma newspaper a line questions if some women use fear or pressure to keep a husband. The brief remarks discuss social expectations and marital dynamics without graphic detail.
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