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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1921
Page
6
In Earlham Iowa on July 27 the Grand River Township rat contest saw 13 978 rats killed. Sixty gallons of ice cream and eighty four dikes fed the crowd with a west side band and east side program. Jackson township recently reported 4 168 rats killed, east side 2 339.
July 27. Nebergal brothers owners of a Cedar county land tract defend their blackberry patch after a Ford man tried to force entry. The assailant attacked Nebergal and worker George Reedy with a monkey wrench but fled when Reedy pretended to draw a weapon. Names uncertain in the fragment.
Mr and Mrs H D Hay parents of Merle Hay express deep gratitude for the demonstrations of love shown at the funeral. They wish a way to reach all friends and strangers to convey their thanks for the respect and sympathy extended.
Local notices announce Bridge, Just Us club, senior choir, Christian church rehearals, and Ladies League social with updates on postponement due to illness. W W M S plans Friday meeting with 2:30 gathering and 6:30 picnic on the lawn. Also drive to collect pillows magazines and books for Knoxville hospital veterans.
The Iowa City Press Citizen urges a double tracking of the Rock Island line from Iowa City to Des Moines to beat OsKaloosa rivals and boost rail revenue. The plan would benefit nearby towns with faster service and attract factories, tying to the region’s early railroad heritage.
Clinton observes a general holiday as 191 boy scouts and 86 adults return from a 3600 mile Yellowstone trip. The auto caravan, led by Mayor H. W. Cowles proclamation, will stop in De Witt before crowds greet the homecoming tourists.
A fragmented passage details preparing a dish with jee and vermicelli layered with hot beef stew. The description notes grease islands and variable temperatures, outlining elusive textures as chopsticks lift and move pieces to the mouth.
The guitar came to Spain via the Moors around 1288 and by the early 1800s was fashionable on the continent. Ferdinand Sor, a Spaniard, popularized the guitar in England by his compositions, displacing lesser English instruments. Italian Mauro Giuliani rivaled Sor, with other notable composers including Legani Kreutzer and Leonard Schulz. famed guitarists Berling and Paganini.
Fairfield hosts an Airplane Show and Tournament August 4 to 6 with experiments in altitude life packs, parachute descents, and stunt jumps by Dr. Stearns and Mr. Smith. Phoebe Fairaves plans a record parachute drop. Lincoln Beachey’s historic plane will be displayed. The event marks the new aviation field opening under the Aero Club of Iowa with about forty aircraft and sizable prizes. A vaudeville program accompanies the air events to keep guests talking for months.
Chicago driver Vearne Soules and European stars join American champion Leon Duray at the Iowa State Fair dirt track races on August 26 and September 2. Duray will drive Oldfield’s Golden Submarine, with about sixteen pros entered. Amateurs are barred. races aim for fast, short programs and strong crowds.
The text lists ten ways to pronounce ough in English words. Notable examples include bow, coff, cauf enuff thaut the throe hie cup and sough variations such as the Irish and Scottish pronunciations.
The report quotes Mr Roberts saying foreign governments expect too much from the United States. He notes the U S has sought both defense and influence, but warns against becoming too dependent or forced to accept an unfavorable share. He stresses a desire to avoid entanglements and maintain independence.
The United States cannot cancel allied debts without congressional action. Public doubt over canceling loans persists, though lawmakers consider extending payment terms. Americans view themselves outside the war and seek to avoid harming debtor nations while maintaining global economic balance.
A historical statement argues that postwar debt payments could disrupt US exports. It notes Britain’s prewar debt reinvestment, warns against presses on principal or interest now, and compares indemnity payments to risks for European markets. It calls for credit readiness, export growth, and responsible public financing.
The text argues Europe must be surveyed to determine needs and what is most wanted to restore productive capacity. It suggests compiling lists of agricultural tools breeding stock raw materials and a description of securities offered. US business groups should convene to assess feasible aid and expect practical results despite present difficulties.
More than 1000 Iowa boys filed for spots at the Fort Snelling Minnesota citizen's military training camp opening August 1. Only 260 slots available. 21 Des Moines youths accepted. Nebraska ranks second in central division with 468 applications. Camp lasts about a month with Army drill rifle practice athletics and full government paid expenses.
The fragment evokes a Poe like raven perched beside a toartle Pallas while the tale blends myth with battlefield imagery. It hints at an emperor’s arrival and a ominous display as plans unfold around a decisive moment amid a long sleep and shifting destinies.
Dr W. J. Wishart of Pittsburgh will deliver the opening Chaweene address at the Mon Christian workers conference in Monmouth Illinois from July 31 to August 7. The Bible hour and lectures will be directed by him and he is noted as a leading Pittsburgh church figure and former president of the Pittsburgh federation of churches.
In Keokuk July 27 a local boy John Canada found a hummingbird nest hanging over a path. He watched the two newly hatched birds grow and plans to donate the nest to Keokuk High School for its collection. The nest is moss and spider web built and fits a silver golf ball cup size.
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