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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1921
Page
4
Verse depicts a modern cafeteria scene with diners in a long queue awaiting Hubbard squash and custard pies. The poet mocks delays and crowded lines while contrasting old lunchtime rituals with contemporary dining.
Iowa remains sixth in car ownership with 457 265 registrations in 1920 about one car per 6.6 people. New York and Ohio top total registrations while eight states together exceed Europe’s automobile total. The piece notes nationwide 1920 auto growth 21.9 percent and predicts a shift to family autos akin to early 1900s vehicle adoption.
Tilford Moots believed his horse was burning up but it turned out to be an 8 cent wager. Miss Tawney Apple rejects a corset fearing ribbing from men who would call her iron sides.
The piece argues fear of car demand is unfounded and that spending on cars brings tangible goods and steady work. It states buying autos supports iron, steel, rubber, oil, and labor, while warning against diverting funds to less useful ventures.
Washington January 17 President Wilson prepared to attend a theatre outing for the first time since illness but a snowfall prevented the plan at the last moment. Those close to the president say his condition has improved enough to resume his customary theater visits when weather allows.
Quote from the Cincinnati Enquirer contrasts views on gender groups with women claiming sameness among women and difference from men, while men hold the opposite belief about men and women.
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