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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1921

Page

6

How to Produce Business in Dull Times Discussed

Five Washington advertisers spoke at the Advertising Club dinner in the Raleigh Oak Room on July 23. H A Levi of Hecht Company L E Rubel of Underwear and Underwood F F Hopkins of Frank R Jellett & Co Samuel Schwartz and Joseph Berberich outlined strategies their firms use to boost business during dull periods. The event highlighted plans to stimulate demand and sustain activity amid a sluggish market.

Washington, D. C Washington Jupeboan Advertising Club Raleigh Oak Room H. A. Levi Hecht Company L. EB Rubel Underwear Underwood F. F. Hopkins Frank R. Jellett & Co Samuel Schwartz Joseph Berberich

President Harding Defers Soldier Bonus Legislation

The Philadelphia Public Ledger reports President Harding and Secretary Mellon opposing immediate passage of soldier bonus bills, arguing such enactment would threaten financial stability. The message shows public sympathy for veterans but says adjusted compensation must wait amid economic strain.

Philadelphia Public Ledger Harding Mellon America

Cat Saves Family From Wisconsin Creamery Fire

Awakening to the cries of their family cat, the manager and family of the Dodge Grove creamery in Menton Wisconsin were saved when their plant building and home burned. Fire believed to have started in the boiler room, the flames were well underway before the cat’s cries alerted them through smoke-filled rooms.

Menton Wis Dodge Grove

Liberty and Authority in Civic Progress

A brief editorial arguing liberty and authority are essential and must work together without subordination to advance social and civic aims. The piece stresses balance to guide public policy and communal duties.

Local Briefs Mixed with Summer News Notices

Local residents have a string of travel visits and summer plans. Mrs Ronald Hays and baby John Thomas depart for Lincoln Nebraska after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs S B Sande. Miss Genevra McCaw travels Alaska for vacation with others visiting relatives in Iowa. Mrs Charles Foster undergoes appendectomy recovery in Washington County Hospital. Local outings include Des Moines Clear Lake trips by J S Maxwell Mrs Elia Conklin and O B Meyers.

Ronald Hays John Thomas Lincoln Nebravks S. B. Sande J. S. Maxwell Elia Conklin Keota Des Moines Clear Lake

Neiswanger Monuments Stone Laying Event in Iowa

A. N. Alberson, grand master of the Masons of Iowa, returned from Jolley Iowa where he took part in laying the cornerstone of a new schoolhouse.

A. N. Alberson Jolley Iowa The Masons of Iowa

Community News and Notices From West Monroe Street

Local society notes report Mrs May Foster recovering from appendicitis at county hospital. Various visitors travel through town including Misses Edna Laura Ruthbridges and Myra June, and Ruby Turbott family. Cars and tires advertised, and multiple residents visit relatives in nearby towns. A residence sale at 615 Fast Madison and a county auditor’s health update are included.

The Unhappy Small Fish and the Vanishing Sardines

A short note laments the disappearance of sardines along the Spanish coast as larger fish dominate the waters, leaving small fish like sardines unable to thrive. The piece uses a coastal wildlife tone to reflect ecological shift.

Practice of Righteousness in Advice and Action

A reflection on how many can advise rightly yet few live to the standard themselves. The text emphasizes the contrast between teaching virtue and practicing it in daily conduct.

Ino Daing

Rebekahs Initiate Mrs and Mr Avery Tomlinson in Keota

Keota reports social event at Friday meeting with initiation of Avery Tomlinson and wife. Local visits include Dr. Trelan and Dr. Donovan performing tonsil and adenoid removals in Iowa City and four other tonsil surgeries. Community outings and各 members’ movements fill the week.

Howard MecCleery Jay Sproatt Iowa City Sarah Alberson Raymond B. Alberson Des Moines Keota Keota Rebekahs Avery Tomlinson HM. Trelan Albert Keighard Kirbland Donovan Albert Reighard Kenta Law H. BE. Seysdel Hugh Pulver Wayne Miller Wayne Ramine Glen Palmer Harold Palmer Gerald Ochs Hilton Gregory John Ralston BE. C. Gilbert Keoota Oo. O. F A. M. Rickerd J. W. Brew H. P W. Russell E. J. Lyte Sidney Smith Stanley and Cloyce Medford Oregon J. S. Martin Smith Smiths Washington Omer Smith John Thomas Grover Wallis Mabel Stevenson Verva Sanders Lake Okoboji Archie Miller Roy White Harper J. C. Hampton Ethel Jefferson B. L. Kirkpatrick Guy Roberts Sturgeon Clarence Brown Brighton Mis. Palmer Edith Mille Helen May Liverpool Auwaerter Kate Rechinger Mike Caweller Lifper Kate Redlinger Lutz

Crawfordsville Local News and Visitor Notes

Crawfordsville reports include Parsley of Winfield visiting Mrs. Mary Lease, N L Lone of Washington calling on locals, and Florence Liseher visiting Griswold, Iowa. T H Barkes injured a pelvic bone in Washington with a minor fracture, rest at home and hospital reports, plus Rev D M Davis’s sermon at United Presbyterian Church and Mrs Velma Twinam’s favorable hospital update.

Crawfordsville CR. Parsley Winfield Mary Lease T. H. Barkes Washington Velma Twinam N. L. Lone D. M. Davis Aineworth United Presbyterian Church Florence Liseher Griswold Iowa A. Wooley J. H. Rhea C. H. Fishburn Neponset Homer Bi McCleary St. Chrisville Ohio Jern Duncan W. E. Anwyl

Ventilation Alternative: Water to Absorb Impurities

If natural ventilation fails, a pitcher of cold water placed on a central table absorbs many impurities. This method is noted as sometimes useful in a sick room. water should stand for more than an hour before use.

Arabian Teetotalers Say Desert Natives Avoid Alcohol

Natives of the Arabian desert are described as abstainers who avoid intoxicants and liquor, stating no drink use among Arabian people. The fragment notes teetotal practices and cultural stance toward alcohol.

Arabian Desert Hquer

Agricultural Credits and the Federal Banking System

The article argues that the national deposit and discount system fails agriculture and that productive credit is essential. It criticizes Congress and eastern bankers for not understanding farm needs, and endorses McFadden Kenyon style reform to provide permanent agricultural credit through the Federal Land Bank system and related measures.

Washington, D. C W. Pf Harding Federal Reserve Banks Congressmen East Bankers of Congress Knute Nelson Federal Land Bank

Taylor Sues Three Farmers for 5000 in Assault Case

L A Taylor of Eldora files in district court seeking 5000 damages from Jon Williamson Gerald Williamson and Howard Perkins alleging they assaulted and battered him early this spring. All defendants are neighboring farmers northeast of Eldora. Trial set for August term. Read the Evening Journal.

A. Taylor Eldora L. A Taylor Jon Williamson Gerald Williamson Howard Perkins Eldova

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