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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1922
Page
6
A rural tale blends a gifted singer Melody Ann with a plucky benefactor who blocks poverty to train her. She rises from misty valleys to a public debut and marriage, then vows to help other girls while her fame grows, amid small town skepticism.
In dialect speech Uncle Eben recalls a “this thing” phrase about the old lottery hustle, noting how the phrase used to describe the busy days surrounding the lottery. The Erinnering voice highlights the change from past to present.
Real wool and cotton blankets offered with discounts at Crail's and Hudson Hay. Items include Indian blankets at 12.75 and six pound wedding blankets at 24.60 pair, four point all wool Hudson Hay blankets at 11.75, and heavy grey cotton blankets at 4.67. Local notices mention Mrs. Thompson's return from West Liberty and Elsie McBride visiting Columbus Junction.
Henry Leach reflects in Chambers' Journal on Granada's Alhambra under moonlight comparing Moors ancient achievement to Rome's Colosseum. He ponders how the silvery night awakens a hushed sense of history and wonder in readers.
In Japan the land of blades, scholars note the first sword was made by the same god who created poetry. A renowned swordsmith earned high rank, pensions, and even provincial lordship through skill and artistry.
Five methods of cretonne production are described in the article. It notes transfer from wooden blocks and lists numerous fabrics such as lemespin awansdown Alvessith scrim French rep Antoinette rep velle tuileries cloth marquisette krinkle cloth Standish cloth Terry cloth madras silkeline dimity crash sateen and Norman cloth.
In California the vast old Spanish land grants have persisted as ranches. Now the people learn that for taxation and production small farms are superior.
The first dahlia described in Europe and America was dahlia planata a duplex form. It was grown in Madrid royal gardens from roots of Mexican origin and named by Cavanilles in 1791 after Andreas Dahl pupil of Linnaeus.
Hazleton Pa January 20 The Lehigh Valley Coal Company suspended operations in the Lehigh, Schuylkill, Northumberland and Columbia fields for the rest of the week as markets remained weak. More than seven collieries were idled and 5,000 men were laid off as Jeddo Tigh Tand Coal Company, the largest anthracite producer, also halted operations amid unsatisfactory market conditions.
Agreement on experts and production taxes reached between leaders of five American oil companies and Mexican officials. Local oil representatives report information from U S headquarters. No official confirmation from government circles.
T J Phillips of Ottumwa Iowa dies at home aged eighty one after four terms as mayor and long tenure as coal operator. He was the Democratic candidate for governor in 1904 and a longtime public figure in Ottumwa.
Marshall Field & Company of Chicago released its first financial statement in years. For 1920 total net sales reached 1 1 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 with net profits after federal taxes amounting to 2 39 cents per dollar of sales, figures presented to the House by Representative Mann in a statement prepared by John G. Shedd.
An unexplained blast at the Elian Shee company plant on Miliot street in Brockton Mass rocked the north end. About one hundred workers were employed at the site. The first blast triggered secondary explosions in nearby sewers.
Stockholm police face a quarrel over the case of Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman. German Norwegian and Danish authorities refuse visas to cross borders. The Soviet representative denounces their return as unlikely.
Former governor Charles S Deneen fell ill from overwork and entered Presbyterian hospital in Chicago on January 20. He is not seriously ill and is expected to stay about a week, with plans to be up and around.
The American No 1 mine at Bicknell broke its daily output record with a hoist of 600 tons. Washington County's Only Daily reported the milestone in a brief item from Bicknell.
A review roundup covers What Shall I Think of Japan by George Gleason and James Norman Hall’s South Seas books, plus Shackleton’s Endurance voyage, H. G. Wells Outlines of History, and biographies of Lincoln Roosevelt Victoria Alexandra. The piece praises clarity, vision, and accessible writing while noting abridgments and context for general readers.
New York March 4 20 Will Hays will become directing head of the National Association of Motion Picture Producers and Distributors immediately after March 4. The appointment was announced at a dinner with the postmaster general as guest of motion picture officials. His formal resignation from President Harding’s cabinet will be presented soon.
Washington January 20 Attorney General Maugherty announced the department of justice will not approve Prohibition Commissioner Haynes plan to concentrate deputy U S marshals to aid dry agents. He cited insufficient appropriations to hire additional marshals needed under the plan.
Secretary Hoover warned that the bituminous coal industry likely faces a general strike when current wage contracts expire at the end of March. He said talks by officials with operators and miners have produced no concrete results and no further negotiations are planned at present.
Washington reports say important records needed by the federal grand jury in the Morse conspiracy and embezzlement case are missing. The delay stems from unresolved items cited in a report to Attorney General Daugherty, with United States Attorney Gordon noting the grand jury has hit a snag pending vitals in the missing files.
L G Larson of 1798 Baren J St Paul Minn says Tanlac cured years of stomach trouble and rheumatism. He reports initial bowel movement help and credits Tanlac with renewed health after five years of failed medicines. Ad touts Tanlac and free bowel movement claim.
Riverside Iowa January 20 John Rirka a farmer about seven miles southeast of Riverside took carbolic acid at noon today after being found by his wife with a bottle in his coat pocket He died soon after The 60 year old man left a wife and three children Joseph of Hills Mrs Justin North near Iowa City and Josephine at home Coroner Dr E R Birthe investigated The cause is unknown but financial troubles due to heavy debt after purchasing a farm last year are suspected.
A concise note reflects Aristotle's idea that learning occurs through practice and action, emphasizing experiential education as the path to understanding. The quotation anchors a philosophy stressing active engagement rather than passive study.
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