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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1921
Page
4
A small boat delivered two million pounds of Danish butter, sold in the U S below home market prices. Importers claim Danish butter is superior, but the influx depresses local prices and harms domestic producers who rely on cream. February imports are expected despite above normal local production. The text urges reducing cheap imports to protect local labor and manufacturers.
The article surveys claims about 1920's defining moment with emphasis on Poland's defense against Bolshevik invasion. It notes Chesterton's view of Poland as a western civilization outpost amid Islam, Bolshevism and the yellow peril and highlights Bolshevik failure to penetrate Poland's defenses.
The poem laments rising crime and fear in cities as papers fill with tales of violence. It contrasts vanished Household Hints and The Poet’s Corner with stories of thieves, assaults, and Kaiser Bill’s wartime impact, voiced in Mason’s sharp, ironic verse.
Warsaw grows rapidly after the war with population rising from 820,000 to 1,200,000. A Polish German commission in Paris plans to return 1000 locomotives and 100,000 cars seized by Germany, restoring Poland’s transportation network. France pledges to aid Poland against potential Soviet aggression, viewed as an empty threat.
A terse Life magazine quote states “no. Johnny usually comes first, then Willie, then the baby.” The line hints at family dynamics or birth order without additional context.
A London Opinion quotation discusses Lennne’s telephoning habits and how gesturing may stir unspoken feelings, suggesting communication leaves emotions hard to express.
London Opinion notes a single word to describe a motor bicycle and side-car. It references a man whose machine broke down and states the term will not be printed in this family paper.
A Yonkers Statesman cartoon quotes Bacon and Sybert joking about a National League pitcher going into movies and throwing pies, implying a comic clash between sport and cinema. The gag suggests the pitcher will be a hit if allowed to throw pies.
A Yale Record snippet notes a character being fired with the remark It is for good reflecting a witty exchange about consequences. The line conveys a punch of finality and humor typical of campus humor writing.
A fragment quotes the Pacific Legion: just when we think we can make both ends meet, some man arrives and moves the ends, implying unexpected disruption to financial balance. The remark reflects concern over economic strain and unpredictable forces in society.
A garbled clipping cites a Ford joke about teachers and poor service, then a satirical note about blue laws and blue Monday. The Columbus Dispatch line hints at reformers depleting “blue” materials for Sunday rules and Monday mood.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer puzzle notes varied guesses from major papers on what two governors might say upon meeting amid criticism. The Detroit Free Press suggests a four letter starting with H. The Boston Globe leans Hear or Hist, others propose Help.
Dialogue notes Madge’s vivid color as a costly cosmetic, described by Gwen and attributed to ten dollars per box. The line appears in The American Legion Weekly.
The text shows a teacher asking Oscar about the Ancient Order of the Bath and the boy responding with confusion. The fragment suggests a dialogue about a ceremonial order and its meaning. No further context or characters are provided.
The European Relief Council urged American families to sponsor an invisible guest to supply a hot meal daily for a month with one dollar or until next harvest for ten dollars. The drive, led by Hoover, targets 3.5 million children and seeks 33 million dollars, with certificates available through local committees or Franklin Lane in New York.
Lyn Walford seeks shelter during a snowstorm and meets Daisy Brown. He learns his late uncle has left him a house if he marries Marguerite, the uncle’s ward. Daisy explains Marguerite runs a roadside tea room and supports herself. she hints the plan may unfold as the couple contends with legacy and ambition.
Sunday school attendance was light due to bad roads though people planned to come. Residents and families are frequently mentioned visiting, working, or ill with measles and chicken pox, while farm tasks and funerals continue through the week.
A wreck occurred about two miles west of Coppock near the overhead bridge as the M and St. L trains rounded a curve and derailed. The engineer broke a knee, a fireman escaped unharmed, five cars were damaged, and goods including corn flour and lumber were destroyed. Trains resumed service Monday night.
Two wreckers on site will be straightened in a couple of days. Mrs KE Nichols visited Mrs Harry Roth in Wayland on Friday. Fred Cold and Will Cochran raised ice last Tuesday. Clarence Neffs spent Sunday evening with Hugh Conrad. Roy Davison spent Sunday with Charlie Davison. The Arborgast boys have measles. Arnold Shinely traveled as a passenger for Burlington on Friday evening. Miss Grace Dutturider has diphtheria.
Havre residents report a weekend of visits and hosting. Clem and Edgar families, Koch families, and Wes Meyer hosted and joined friends. Miss Edith Thompson and Miss Cecile Hotle spent time in Washington. Witt Meyer of Colorado visited the Meyer households. Harry Drake and daughter Virginia visited the Crone home. several others spent Saturday evening at the McBride and McCall households.
A Louisville Courier-Journal excerpt jokes that three hundred words are enough for vocabulary and that courtship ends with quick chatter. It notes married life brings only grunts in conversation, reflecting a light urban humor tone.
A Boston Transcript quotation shows a husband urging practical pressure for his wife to return home. He jokes that a neighbor should be asked to suggest it, highlighting domestic friction and social norms of the era.
The fragment recalls a Town Topics item contemplating the idea of an average man. A father explains the term to his son as a measure between a wife’s pre and post marriage judgments, hinting at a moral reflection within a civic column.
In a Yonkers Statesman excerpt a teacher asks a pupil about the tale of Daniel in the lions den. The pupil answers the lesson is not to eat everything we see, reflecting a moral directed at behavior.
A man explains he will vote for a candidate because the person is his friend. When pressed for more reasons he says he has no other reason and that friendship suffices. The remark reflects personal loyalty influencing political choices.
A specimen of marine glue is prepared by dissolving one part Indian rubber in crude benzine and mixing with two parts shellac with heat. The water proof quality and elasticity suit house construction and furniture, used warm and cools quickly. It was originally intended for ships and is well known in Europe.
A humorous notice in the Boston Transcript requests a modern house flat garage or barn to live in with no objection to living over a henhouse provided roosters have Max im silencers.
The timetable lists departures and arrivals for trains on the Golden State Line and Washington Branch. Notable entries include No 4 Express at 4 15 a m, No 12 Express at 9 46 a m, and No 11 Express at 9 56 p m, with several freight and local passenger services.
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