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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
4
A reflective poem on money and moral cost by Amos Giamat. It contrasts earners who buy wealth through honest toil with those who trade integrity for money, warning against selling virtue for price and urging vigilance toward shameless sacrifices for wealth.
The piece critiques Governor Small of Haineis and his council over an indictment and an arrest, arguing his general reply screens a personal fault. It questions whether Small diverted state funds during his Illinois treasurer tenure and notes ongoing political manipulation claims.
A humorous verse by Walt Mason contrasts aging and youth, noting how younger people chase fun while older generations fret. The piece lampoons vanity and social change, insisting youth must have its inning despite nostalgia and humorous remarks about aging.
The poem depicts Polly dusting the room and making chairs move and the house resound, while the speaker laments gloom yet finds renewed hope in the coming of spring and Polly's return to brighten the home. It contrasts domestic chores with nature’s welcome and ends on Polly restoring the home. The piece appears in the Springfield Mass Republican edition.
The piece argues Governor Small faces relentless scrutiny and political attacks over alleged past financial lapses as treasurer and fears an ongoing pursuit by opposing factions. It likens his situation to Jean Valjean and suggests possible reform without erasing earlier misdeeds.
A column invites readers to submit past debates and humorous notes. It mentions a ten pound fish claim, mistaken speeds, and a gag about wasp planes from ships, ending with a call to quit war and find work.
September Term 1021 district court in Washington County Iowa Reynolds Fisher plaintiff seeks to quiet title in fee simple to SE quarter of section 33 township 76 range 9 containing 160 acres with defendants including Levi Clark and others. Unknown claimants warned that failure to appear by September term will yield default and judgment. Attorney MARSH W BAILEY cites legal publication.
Mrs. Merchant left Saturday for a visit with relatives in Galesburg and from there she expects to go on to Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. John Koch visited relatives in Keota Sunday. Threshing is almost a thing of the past in our neighborhood. Miss Edith McBride was a Saturday night visitor at the Howard McBride home in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Will Stafford, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Stafford were visitors in Amana Sunday.
Sunday night a three car crash at a crossroads involved vehicles from east, south, and west. The big car flipped, windshield broken, top torn, fender bent. a Ford lost a wheel and fender. Occupants escaped unharmed. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Karl Frey and Mrs John Koch with Grubb family in Keota.
Medical summary reports a method using tobacco smoke blown into the car to dislodge a bug from the ear. The advice reflects historical practice but raises safety concerns due to smoke exposure and potential ear injury.
Mrs Z F Hursey of Star North Carolina credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills with relief from long lasting monthly troubles after two doctors warned of surgery. The testimonial suggests the remedy restores health to women with gender specific ailments and encourages trial.
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