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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1921
Page
5
In 1916 a war wounded man told the German Kaiser blunt truths at Sans Souci. The veteran refused salutes, questioned the Kaiser’s authority, and asserted his own autonomy under a 1915 law, leaving the monarch shaken and a 100 mark note on the ground.
Bermuda passes a law to curb smuggling of alcohol to American ports. Penalties include 25 pounds for a first offense and 50 pounds for a second. Local dealers implicated may lose licenses. The law follows incidents of hidden liquor in ships and barrels opened in holds. The drive comes after fears of delays, losses, and federal interference. A schooner seizure off the Carolina coast intensified action.
Word from Iowa City reports samples of Newton city water are unsafe for use. Until a complete report is made to the city, all users are urged to exercise caution and seek alternatives.
Officials urge residents to boil tap water before use as a precaution. The advisory covers multiple neighborhoods and lasts until health officials say the water is safe. Residents should bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute for drinking and food preparation.
July 12 192? Joint congressional commission urged to investigate the fed eral reserve board the chamber of commerce of the United States and major trusts including steel coal credit and money trusts. B y Barrett chairman of the National Farmers Union he says these capital aggregations affect agricultural interests. Charles A Lyman secretary warns agriculture faces bankruptcy and ruin.
The Boston Transcript notes the Crat family postcards featuring Auto Aristo Pluto and Deno the last described as the most truly American and the best mixer.
A town observer reports a man demonstrating NeverLeak tire sealant by driving a nail into a tire casing and removing it while test air remains. The seller W. E. Hender offers the product at thirty cents per four ounce tube and promises demonstrations.
At a special meeting voters approved authorizing the school board to levy a special tax to cover outstanding warrants from the new school building project. The tally was 66 for and 15 against.
A brief note on how Scots language phrases influence families in Ulster and the broader north of Ireland. It contrasts common words with regional terms and suggests shared narrative heritage remains audible in local speech.
San Francisco reports Canadian Arctic explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson touring the city. He argues modern polar exploration challenges glamour and romance, contemplates a new expedition, and notes staying years at the pole would rely entirely on local animal meat and resources.
A reader complains of persistent abdominal gas for three years and fears a shutdown of gas works would worsen their condition. They request relief and medical concern is implied.
A testimonial claims the remedy relieves right side pain near the appendix, stool and intestinal inflammation, and numerous stomach liver and intestinal ailments. The ad promises a money back guarantee and notes Lemmon's Pharmacy as a selling point.
Injunction suit withdrawn clears path for Dysart consolidation. Rural school buildings slated for sale within weeks and a new election will be held to vote on the bond proposition.
Hedrick report states Mrs. Anna Davis, wife of a local resident, sustained serious injuries in a recent incident. Details remain scarce as authorities investigate the event near Hedrick.
Mrs Davis, while caring for poultry on Thursday evening, was struck by a small branch that pierced her left ear, rupturing the ear drain and injuring inner ear organs. She was taken to Ottums on Friday where an ear specialist treated the wound and removed wood fragments. The injury remains serious.
Government and cooperation are presented as the Laws of Life in Ruskia, emphasizing shared governance and collective action as foundational principles for the state and society.
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