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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1921
Page
4
A church talk by Rev. Arthur R. urged serious focus on child welfare. He warned that raising morally sound children is the world’s greatest task, noting mischievous youths can be steered toward citizenship and stressing the perils of moral degeneration for society.
It is estimated that 1,300,000 will arrive next year. The speaker notes the need to keep up grape production to keep workers busy. They recall times when they drove to the country for a trip and now go there to escape crowds.
Poem urges resilience during hard times, calling for courage, patience, and steadiness as society adjusts to economic strain and looming reckoning. It contrasts past merriment with present duty and dismisses panic, advocating constructive resolve.
George Marcellat head dairyman at the state hospital for the insane in Mount Pleasant lies near death from burns after mistaking gasoline for kerosene while replenishing a boiler. An explosion scorched his neck face and hands as he attempted to rekindle the fire, and death was expected.
Ethel Clayton stars as Gail Ellis in Crooked Streets adapted from Samuel Merwin. In Shanghai Gail uncovers a hidden motive behind a vase quest, aided by Irish adventurer O Dare after a brawl with Chinamen and French sailors. Jack Holt and Clyde Fillmore co star. Paul Powell directs for Paramount Artcraft.
A Davenport correspondent recalls a Des Moines banquet before Governor Kendall's inauguration. Col. C. J. Wilson of Washington presided as toastmaster with Iowa's top political figures and army officers as guests. Speakers gave brief speeches outlining their faiths and reasons.
Colonel Emmet Tinley praised the social event and presented Governor Harding with a $150 gold watch. Harding, renowned as a top public speaker, struggled for words, while Colon el Wilson’s management earned guests a lifetime of glory and left other speakers, especially Harding, with a weak response. The Des Moines Register might have praised the scene if informed.
The Rev G W Hanna was unable to preach Sunday due to tonsillitis and delivered a sermon at the union service in the evening. Edith Lewis and Margaret Wallen visited Burlington and returned on the late train. Relatives announced the death of Mrs Elmer Tennett in Sikeston Missouri. funeral held at the Presbyterian church in Crawfordsville this afternoon.
The Iowa Senate in executive session approved most Governor Kendal appointments but delayed Mrs Mary H Snider of Davenport for further consideration. Confirmed were Anna B Lawther, James A Devitt, Charles H Thomas, Edward P Schoentgen, and Wilson Cornwall for respective boards. Snider’s appointment was sent to the senate committee for report.
The article compares rug finishes noting that most ore rugs have a single usable side. Brussels features an uncut pile while Wilton is heavier and trim with a cut pile giving a velvet-like look. Axminster rug is praised for its loose weave and pliant surface.
Mrs. W A Weigel of 4106 Binney St Omaha credits Tanlae with restoring her appetite sleep and vitality after nine years of digestive trouble weakness and nervous exhaustion. She says indigestion vanished and she feels like a new woman. Tanlae is sold by Sherman Bros Wellman MacGugin Drug Co and other druggists.
The American Legion calls on members to settle 1921 dues promptly or risk removal from the post and the mailing list. It emphasizes that staying in good standing is essential so female relatives may join, noting the consequences of nonpayment.
A fragment highlights the American Legion Preamble and its call to mutual aid. The text includes the phrase comradeship born of devotion and mentions addressing a merchant with a directive about a message.
Train timetables show westbound and eastbound passenger and freight services for Washington and adjacent routes with cancellations noted. Freemason and York Rite bodies in Washington hold regular meetings on specified Fridays, with officers listed and visiting brethren welcome.
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