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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1921

Page

4

Taref Good Signs in Postwar Peace Efforts

The piece notes three encouraging developments: formal peace with Germany after congressional action and presidential signature, a united U S Britain and Japan approach to Pacific tensions led by Secretary Hughes, and progress toward a peaceful settlement in Ireland with a potential dominion government, signaling global stabilization and reduced conflict.

Great Britain Germany Congress Pacific Flughes United States Japan Eral Hughes Neta Ireland England Canada British Empire

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason The Reds

Poem attacks perceived communist influence describing labor unrest as a threat to government and order. It portrays the Reds as destructive and opposed to lawful work while praising the toilers who sustain society.

Walt Mason

World peace hinges on truce in Ireland and naval unity

The era has seen the great war worsen Irish tensions yet a diplomatic settlement could align England the United States and Japan for peaceful cooperation. Such naval harmony could ease global quarrels and advance disarmament while requiring continued police efforts for a period.

Trish Emerald Isle Germany England Atlantic Pacific United States Japan

Community debates pool choice and swimming lessons

A citizen urged support for a local swimming pool over Crooked Creek to teach his son to swim. Another speaker noted the hot weather and the ice cream dealers’ lack of complaint. Meanwhile, about five hundred members of the Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society are expected to visit.

Wibep Crooked Creek The Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society

Heat Takes Toll on Work Horses Across Iowa

During the convention in October the hot spell has hit draft horses hard. Five strong animals died in Ainsworth in one day and several more are missing near Washington. Washington’s summer shoe sale opens tomorrow with all stores participating. The Journal promises more bargains in the advertisements.

Ainsworth Washington Journal

Pedestrian Traffic Rules From Early 20th Century Text

The article lists night crossing rules requiring white headlights and red rear lights, three short horn blasts before turns, drivers signaling nervousness and pedestrians hiding behind trees, prohibition on sharp pocket instruments that could puncture tires, and a dodge limit of seven miles per hour for pedestrians.

Pedestrian License Rules for Year Aimed at Safety

The article outlines annual pedestrian registration with a $5 license fee and no refund for nonfull-year residency. It requires applicants to pass an examining board test showing dodging crawling and escaping machinery before license approval. Pedestrians bear responsibility for damages to autos and occupants in any collisions.

Ft. Madison Democrat

Eight New Iowa Statutes Take Effect This Week

Des Moines reports eight laws from the Thirty ninth general assembly become effective today. Highlights include legalizing alcohol cigarets sales to adults, jitney bus street access powers for city councils, vital statistics births and deaths registry, and a campaign expense cap. Also established are state exam boards for chiropractors osteopaths and podiatrists, higher county school superintendent salaries, and rules requiring advance consent for out of state trips for officials. Violations carry heavy penalties and include corporation promotion fraud.

Des Moines Thirtyninth General Assembly Vital Statistics Executive Council Iowa

Professor Budlong Endorses Tanlac After Relief From Ailments

Professor C. J. Budlong of Manchester New Hampshire reports dramatic health gains after taking Tanlac. He describes relief from rheumatism heart pains headaches and digestive troubles, noting a weight gain of fifteen pounds and renewed energy. Sherman Brothers Pioneer Drug Store sells Tanlac in Washington.

Tanlac C. J. Budlong Manchester, N. H School St Washington Sherman Brothers Pioneer Drug Store

Best Ever Shrine Corn Song Praised by Iowa Experts

Cadar Falls reports a Shrine corn song drawn from Des Moines conclave praised as the best community singing piece. Prof. C A Fullerton of Town State Teachers College lauds its rising singers and catchy refrain That’s where the tall corn grows as a powerful spark for audience enthusiasm. The tune has spread through Iowa classrooms and public gatherings with teachers and students embracing its easy, lively melody.

Cadar Falls Shriners Des Moines C. A. Fullerton State Teachers’ College Professor Fullerton Ifm I. 8. T. Chine Rtructor Iowa Fullerton Teachers’ College Iowa Music

Read This to Husband

An odd fashion tip describes sewing or shirring trousers just above the center crease to improve fit and reduce wrinkling. It notes that carrying items in side pockets can pull at the waist, so shirring helps counteract this strain.

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