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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1921
Page
4
A short notice describes a woman practicing physical culture using Indian clubs to exercise shoulder muscles. She moves the dumbbell like a bell, lifting it up and down with focus on toning and strength.
Opinion piece arguing that despite dire forecasts the world remains in better shape economically and socially than before. It downplays panic about immediate drastic measures, noting occasional setbacks but emphasizing a gradual, non revolutionary pace of civilization progress with extremists pushing beyond supply lines.
Walt Mason ridicules Prohibition era censorship as inspectors raid hotels, bungalows, gardens hoses, and bakeries while crime rises. The poem criticizes police raids and moral policing while asking who guards the makers of guns. It satirizes the endless push to ban vice and the failures of enforcement.
The piece argues for careful progress in democracy, warning against haste that risks backwardness. It calls for practical steps, avoiding theoretical excess, to prove democracy is viable for world development, contrasting Russia tyranny, China premature democracy, and U S wastefulness, urging measured advancement.
The piece notes farmers may struggle for income this season from oats and warns of new auto headlight glare restrictions. In Newton Iowa Sunset Park is mentioned, while coal supplies for winter loom. The Perry Chief observes critics of short skirts and low neck gowns come from taller girls with thick ankles.
The passage praises Commissioner Clark for his great knowledge and fair, upright conduct. It notes Capital's esteem for him and hopes he will return to Cedar Rapids to the pride of friends who recall his excellent and lovable qualities as a citizen.
Miss Mary MacSwiney sister of Cork’s late lord mayor has spoken in the United States advocating an Irish republic. She traveled to Detroit to meet Sir Auckland Geddes, urging recognition of Ireland and critiquing the U S government for interfering in Ireland’s affairs. The piece argues that attacks on the American government hinder the Irish cause.
Sioux City Journal argues China gains a historic chance if included in disarmament talks. It contrasts China’s potential for fair treatment with Japan’s anxiety over revelations of its aggressive policy, urging protection of China’s rights and condemning Japan’s predatory stance.
Edward Erastus Clarke, longtime Interstate Commerce Commission member since 1906 and chairman since 1919, resigns with Harding accepting the move. Frederick Cox of New Jersey named to succeed him. Clarke retired with a record of public service and fairness after serving under Roosevelt and Wilson.
The text argues against Japan’s predatory exploitation in Asia. It asserts that no country should profit at another’s expense without fair competition, noting Japan’s military superiority should not dominate trade with China. It urges acceptance of power verdicts to avoid being seen as unjust or outlaw.
A short reflective verse by Ben King laments relentless constraints and scarcity. The speaker lists constants—work, food, clothes, air, sight, thirst—then argues only common sense remains powerless against life’s woes, ending with a resigned curse.
Regular County Teachers Examination will be held at the Court House Sewagon Iowa on July 27 229th. Those who have had one provisional will not be granted a second. Participants should write time on ration cards. Schedule lists subjects across Wednesday Thursday and Friday with sessions in Didactics Orthography Reading Geography History Domestic Science Arithmetic Physiology Agriculture Music Grammar Penmanship Algebra Economics Civics Physics and more. Kathryn Z Montgomery County Superintendent.
The Kearny County Advocate prints an affidavit by Walter R. Hudson detailing the kidnap plot of Orval McKinstry. Hudson confesses involvement with Skinner Eddings, Mrs. Miller, and others, tracing moves from Oklahoma to Kansas to Solomonville and Globe Arizona, with money transfers and a plan to move the boy for medical reasons.
July 25 report states Sigourney could gain an ice manufacturing plant if local interest proves strong. J A Green plans to erect the facility and is surveying public interest. a deep well would supply water and power, with an expected price of 5 2 100 pounds for the ice plant project.
L B Nicola former Washington man is elected president of The Durland Trust Company of Nebraska City succeeding the late Andrew J Durland. Mrs W R Durland becomes vice president with G F Durland and C A Lederer as officers. Directors attending included Donald D Mapes and Frank Durland. The firm, founded in 1885, focuses on farm mortgages and estate management with loans mainly in Colorado Nebraska and South Dakota. Nicola has long managed the company after Durland moved to Seattle.
Washington July 25 The joint congressional commission of agricultural inquiry announced it will examine the general agricultural crisis including the policy of the Federal Reserve Board and its effects on farmers. John Skelton Williams former comptroller of the currency will be heard next Tuesday as the first witness. Members of the Federal Reserve Board will also appear.
Des Moines July 25 Dr Frank L Launder of Garwin has been chosen president of the state health bureau for the coming year He succeeds Dr Charles E Grant who remains a board member The following were appointed members of the state board of examiners Dr H C Eschbach Dr G F Severes and Dr W G Gerard of Cedar Rapids and Dr S J Olson of Des Moines
President Harding reports progress on armament reduction talks and Pacific questions with Secretary Hughes detailing diplomacy. Japan’s response awaited. no plan for a preliminary conference. US may join early consultations with Britain and dominions. invitations to powers to come in November after Japan’s word.
One hundred twenty two elevators in five states have signed contracts to handle grain for United States Grain Growers Inc. North Dakota leads with 39, Nebraska 35, Missouri 30, Illinois 10, and Oklahoma 8. Illinois reports counter effort to discredit farmer cooperation. field solicitors finished in three days. The North Dakota bushelage reportedly exceeds 5,000,000. Contracts cover 132 Oklahoma farmers and 106 Missouri farmers. Say it always, I saw your ad.
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