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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1921
Page
4
An old froggy lodges in mud while a blackbird asks about his troubles. The frog complains of mud and dirt while a bird urges him to notice blossoms, skies, bees, and butterflies overhead. The scene hints at a change in mood as nature around the croaking frog offers beauty.
A Chicago coalition ticket blocked Mayer Thompson and his machine from seizing control of the city courts. The piece argues party legitimacy over municipal rings and warns that politicized courts threaten justice, urging support for one of the two major parties and cautioning against minority rule in large cities.
An anonymous speaker mocks a mourner’s grief in doggerel about a dead rat and a turtle who reassures him. The verse features rural dialect and humor as the speaker urges not to waste sorrow on those who relish misery.
The Journal highlights the final weekly coupon page with items listed and mentions plans for a Big Wednesday bargain day by Washington merchants. It also corrects last night’s Tennis Club election report stating W. E. Hender was elected vice president by a large majority.
The article notes David F. Matchett, a Washington native and Washington Academy graduate, elected as judge in Cook County. It mentions a coalition ticket opposed to Mayor Thompson and indicates anti-Thompson candidates were elected. Also references an Italian street orchestra in Washington signaling returning normalcy.
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