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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1921
Page
5
Health notes emphasize the importance of temporary teeth for chewing, digestion, and guiding permanent teeth. Neglect or decay can lead to crooked jaws, undeveloped facial bones, and future dental issues, urging regular dental care and prevention. Also discussed is sanitary disposal of refuse and proper privy maintenance to protect public health.
Mysota club hosted a country meeting at Mrs Tressie Herr s home celebrating Mrs W S Helscher recent marriage with a silver iced tea spoon gift and a spoon hunt. Guests included Mrs Sam Munson Miss Florence Herr and Mrs E L Kirkpatrick hosted a Methodist Sunday school party for Mrs J Hampton with Mrs Ernest Bright of Iowa City in attendance. The King s Heralds picnic occurred in the city park and Mrs R R Malgete visited Washington. Ads promote a July sale by Bower Sanders Co with many sizes and styles. Mr and Mrs W A Stephen left for Lake Okoboji to join their son Homer and family. Joan Deyoe of Omaha visits Keota friends.
The film unfolds with a forest setting described as beautiful and mysterious. The scenic background by the Thomas H Ince Architectural Department adds a unusual charm to the Paramount production enhancing the mood and atmosphere.
Scientific tests show each extra inch between lips and mouthpiece adds 120 miles of wire in the line. The proper distance is about one inch. Distances farther than that degrade sounds like b p t and numbers. closer than half an inch causes nasal sounds such as mm and n to enter the transmitter.
A reflective note on music describing its power to elevate the soul and inspire imagination, declaring music as moral law that gives wings to the mind and life to all things. The text emphasizes music's role in transforming sadness into charm and joy.
Des Moines July 21 The valuation on Iowa railroads given to the state railways commission when returned to private ownership is much higher than the valuations filed with the executive council for tax purposes. The difference runs into several millions of dollars and could force higher state taxes. Officials said no settlement was reached and the matter was postponed until Saturday morning.
Sheriff and constable found a whiskey still four miles northeast of Lamont on Miles Parker farm. The father and three sons ages 18 16 and 14 were charged with operating the distillery. the father posted bond and the boys were bound over to the grand jury. The still used two gallon kerosene cans and a Ford gas line makeshift still. two sons were caught starting the fire.
Bruce Morean and Franklin Gates quote a street wise banter about timing and perception in Evanston. The dialogue playfully compares jokes to insurance and echoes a poetical road to yesterday. The excerpt features humor and a plea to be left in peace amid witty repartee.
A New York pharmacist announced that ice cream soda could be sold at ten cents to earn a reasonable profit. Production costs total 7.5 cents per glass, divided as 1 cent syrup 1 cent milk 2 cents ice cream and 2.5 cents labor and waste. Many New York sodas sell for 15 cents or more plus tax.
In Bilas Spain a restaurant proprietor who once claimed the title of the meanest man alive lost a bag containing 81 550 in notes and gold. The cab driver who found the bag returned it, and the owner thanked him with a ticket to a charity soup kitchen rather than personal reward.
A small twelve inch wooden statue, carved by an Indian craftsman with a dull penknife, is revered as the Goddess of Water the Virgin de los Remedios.
A quotation from Phillips Brooks defines moral courage as steadfast devotion to righteousness, pressing forward regardless of public opinion, and achieving triumph through unwavering integrity.
A quick vaudeville sketch set featuring Sally Ward and company delivering playful repartee. The routines include flirtations and backstage humor about home life, dating, and marriage in a fast paced comic exchange.
Havana reports show Cuba in a broad economic decline. Banks close across branches as sugar surplus plans, price cuts, and government cutbacks surface. Transient Gallegos laborers flood streets while beggars migrate with cane tapping gear and children.
An Omaha Worlds Herald reporter rode freight trains from Omaha to Sioux City to observe I W W activity. An organizer said I W W organizers sought members by talk or force, operating across trains from Texas to Canada and targeting men without cards in the Dakotas.
A delegate warned this man faces violence from radical members as he travels, and the reporter noted he was forced to buy an Lt. W. W. card to avoid being removed from a train.
Delegates at the National Railway Mail Association Sixth division convention in Chicago credit postmaster general Will Hays with greatly improving the railway mail service. HM L Roher of Chicago says morale has risen and workers are eager, leading to better overall service.
George Reese inhaled gasoline fumes while converting it to gas for home use in Iowa City. He was overcome in a rear gas pit, remained unconscious until his wife and neighbors rescued him and revived him.
The nude infant was located in the river by John Diercks while fishing for trout. Coroner Norton reports the child likely premature. No motive or circumstances known yet. an investigation is anticipated.
The line echoes a reflective sentiment from Lowell about nature assigning duties to each person. It presents as a brief literary snippet highlighting natural assignment and personal purpose.
A large gathering of school and public nurses meets at the State University of Iowa for what is described as the first such conference. Iowa nurses attend free while out-of-state participants pay a small fee. Lectures cover communicable diseases in schools nutrition health legislation tuberculosis prevention and sanitation.
A venomous reef fish lies buried in coral sand. Its hollow dorsal spines act like rattlesnake fangs and release poison when stepped on, capable of killing or crippling the victim.
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