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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
4
A poetic reflection on how different paths are chosen by people or ships driven by the same winds. The verse emphasizes tying one’s sail to the goal rather than fighting the storm. The imagery contrasts direction with circumstance to suggest agency within constraint.
The author argues for reestablishing naval strength to project and protect national prestige. They warn that Britain, the United States, and Japan are the world’s sea powers and emphasize unity with Britain to prevent war and secure global peace through naval and commercial dominance.
Poem urges skipping backbiting and gloom and choosing upbeat effort. It mocks town critics and knocker culture while praising cheer, diligence, and hopeful work in daily life.
A distressed husband confronts his wife Evangeline over a coffee described as deathly pungent and bitter. He contemplates muttered revolts and eventual separation as the unpalatable brew strains their marriage and risks a costly break.
A Washington lady is quoted as saying there is more interesting reading in the journal advertisements than in the news columns. The remark is presented as a compliment to the paper’s advertisers, not a slight on the news service.
The piece praises Washington advertisers and Elmer Mason of the Monkey Wrench for effective reading appeal. It notes Mason’s editorial work and advertising copy draws readers even on topics like feed grinders and washing machines. The Journal urges daily attention to its advertisements for visible results.
Mr and Mrs Albert Sharpe visited Washington Monday. The Kalona Kalong road is closed due to a bridge cut. Frank Welt and his crew repair the road. TeBockhorst family and Keening home guests. Harry Lintz moved to West Chester. Fosdick and Small Sunday visits noted. Anson Small raises his house this week. Barges of Kalona doing the work. New hall progress with twelve workers and forthcoming stucco. Shalla family Washington visit. Mrs Tony Faber reports and Fay Wingler age six mentioned.
Richmond visitors Lot and Dale Welte of Kalona spent a couple of days this week. Marella Welte and Liza Chapek plus Verten and Violet Chez paused the eighth grade examinations. Adolph Votruba visited Washington over Sunday as schools prepare to close. a new hall will be named the Columbia.
Mrs J M Norris visited the George Townsend home on Monday. The W B C will meet Thursday to plan the picnic next Tuesday. Peder Pederson spoke on Co operation at the high school auditorium to a good turnout. O B S held a called meeting at the Masonic Hall with three candidates admitted. Miss Bertha McConkey of Des Moines visited her sister Mrs L J Trotter. Mr and Mrs John Neal of Clarkville Town left after a visit with Sterling Holmes and J J Fitzgerald. William Marsh plans to remain in Des Moines through the summer. Florence Baird returned from Monmouth College. Mr and Mrs Robert Hites and baby returned to Des Moines after visiting the J A Marsh home. Fifteen relatives and friends surprised Mr and Mrs J W Stickley with a noon dinner. Attendees included Dick Lewis and family from Roan Indiana, Elmer Kephart and family, Cal Beenblossom and family, Howard Beenblossom and family, and Ed Lins and family. Superintendent W G Robertson and family began an east auto trip Monday. Mrs Maggie Anthony returned to her Des Moines area home after visiting locally. Mrs Frank Chihak went to Chicago for her daughter’s illness. Mr and Mrs A B Moore departed last week on an auto trip to Canada and down the western coast.
June 7 report from Council Bluffs notes baby Helen Marie Nixon, three months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Nixon of 1800 South Eighth street, will never rub sleepy eyes.
A newborn girl named Helen arrives without arms, only dimples at the shoulders. She is described as perfectly healthy aside from the limb absence, with blue eyes, black hair, and a doll like appearance, prompting awe at the medical curiosity.
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