Local man quitting farm due to health after war gas exposure
Daryl Mathers announces a closing out farm sale as he quits farming to attend school. He dreads leaving the land but cites his age and the lasting effects of gas exposure in World War I on his lungs and heart, which hinder heavy work. The piece reflects on the lasting wounds of chemical warfare and calls for accountability.
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Daryl Mathers
Daryl
Champaigne Battle
Germany
United States
France
England
Scotland
Ireland
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Belgium
Italy
Local man’s suicide linked to liquor in family gathering
Abe Martin notes Em Moots’ brother took his own life today after drinking holiday liquor. The poem-like line mocks law loopholes about intoxication and parental care, hinting at pardon board embarrassment.
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Allus
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
The poem recalls Raven Tress e and its once dark lustrous hair. A barber’s tonic fails to restore the strand, leaving the narrator bald and despondent as he warns readers to beware the dubious remedy and its hollow promises.
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Walt Mason
War's toll and the hope to end future conflicts
A reflective piece on wartime losses and the burden borne by veterans. It emphasizes government support for education, acknowledges imperfect compensation for injuries, and warns that civilization risks self-destruction unless humanity masters the age-old aim of ending war and fostering true peace.
Barrymore Stars in The Great Adventure at Fox
Lionel Barrymore plays a valet to himself in parts of The Great Adventure an Associated First National attraction at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday. Doris Rankin his wife assists as the chief female in a comedy drama about escaping a husband seeking woman and finding the girl of his choice. The Fox manager Pratt hails it as a unique comedy drama likely to broaden Barrymore’s audience beyond his dramatic roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionel Barrymore
Fox Theatre
Pratt
Mr. Barrymore
Pin Money for Street-Car Fares
City residents spend more on street car fares than all the pin money anyone had fifty years ago, according to the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
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St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Notice of Proof of Will in District Court 1922
State of Iowa Washington County notice that Martha J Maxwell deceased last will and testament was filed opened read January 23 1922 at 9 am for hearing proof by order of Judge H F Wagner Sixth Judicial District. Clerk J D Glasgow District Court dated January 17 1922.
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Washington County
Martha J. Maxwell
H. F. Wagner
Sixth Judicial District of
Iowa
J. D. Glasgow
Tender Hearts and the Bar-C Ranch View on Civilization
An old timer from the Bar-C ranch laments East Coast civilization invading their society and softening local men. He recalls harsher times when intruders were disciplined, noting today’s youth grow tender and tolerate predatory outsiders crossing the line.
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Bar- C Ranch
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Skeptic Turned Believer
A patient recounts resisting patent medicine until a friend’s Dutch uncle talk persuaded him to try Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. After use, all symptoms disappeared and the ad notes a money back guarantee. Lemmon's Pharmacy and leading druggists promote the remedy.
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Mayr
Lemmon's
Advt
VAMPS WHO MADE HISTORY BY JAMES C YOUNG
James C Young portrays Christina queen of Sweden in the late 17th century. She ruled in name as a king refused marriage and sought military glory while drinking and forming alliances. Her reign wavered from brilliance to decline as Sweden faced mounting difficulties.
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Vamps
James C. Young
Sweden
Europe
Gustavus Adolphus
Battic
Poland
Gustavus
Christina
January of ease charms old timers at Rotary
An older observer group recalls a milder January while Dan Martin tells the Rotary club that divine favor favors the U S and Federal Reserve banking reforms. A weather story shows a mother and her brood delaying town trip as rain looms and a boy counts umbrellas after arriving by train.
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United States
Dan Martin
Rotary Club
Johnny
Little Mame and the Rotund Theatrical Boss
A humorous item profiles Clyde A. Pratt a Washington theater owner and sheet metal worker with vaudeville and circus ties. It notes his affection for a woman called Little Mame, her flaws and his adoration, plus quirky asides about hours and work. The piece closes with comic quips about Oregon hen Lady MadDuff and girls in goloshes.
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Clyde A. Pratt
Washington
Ringling Brother
Circus
No clear news event found in untidy excerpt
The passage offers opinions on gender roles and character traits without reporting a specific incident or verifiable facts. It contrasts attitudes of men and women and comments on personal temperament and modern behavior.
Verbal Exchange on Vertebrae Counts in Odd Dialogue
Professor Antoniy asks about vertebrae in the human spine. Mr Toddler replies he has counted seventeen so far and might find more with fashion changes to ballroom styles.
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Antoniy
Mr. T
Mrs Mason Uses Light To Boost Egg Yield
Mrs Elmer Mason, in a clever winter trick, lights her chicken house from her bedroom at five each morning. The artificial dawn prompts the flock to rise early, improving egg production compared with prior winters.
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Elmer Mason
Creed of a Brave Man and Seeking Honor
A reflective verse proclaims a creed to do good bear ills without complaint push on for worthy honors avoid profits that harm others serve by day and help fellow men. The phrasing emphasizes resilience virtue and selfless conduct as guiding principles.
Woman in Washington Reports Bird Song Sunday Morning
A young Washington woman says she heard a blue jay and a robin Sunday morning, describing the sounds as clear signals of early spring. She reports the experience as her notable wildlife observation for the day.
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Washington
Community Call for Local Story Submissions
The writer urges readers to contribute to the By The Way column with good local stories. Emphasis is on non personal, community minded pieces and occasional input from familiar figures.
Mushroom imports and domestic toadstool supply discussed
The article notes mushrooms are being imported from Switzerland while domestic toadstool production remains sufficient for home consumption.
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Switzerland
Warning About Imposter Fundraisers Posing as Salvation Army
The state Salvation Army warns residents to beware imposters posing as fundraisers traveling the state and in Nebraska. Local county units are directing contributions, and no authorized Salvation Army personnel solicit funds.
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Salvation Army
Funta
Nebraska
A Sweet Little Baby Boy in Park Rapids
Mrs. Johnson of Park Rapids Minnesota writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her become pregnant and bear a healthy child. She praises the medicine and recommends it to other women facing childbearing challenges. Her sisters also report benefits from the remedy.
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Park Rapids
Minnesota
E. Pink
Lydia eSyham
Wo. Jounson
Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Johnson
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T. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
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Southwest Corner
Farmers’ Union
Washington, IA
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CO. C. Wilson
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Abstract Department
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Austin Sutherland
Pb. Dayton
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K. T
Kerr
Mary Lavada Kerr
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shrine
J.—Reguliar
Moose Hall
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Lena M. Marble
Loyal Order of Moose
I. B. Mitchell
Elmer McFadden
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