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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1922
Page
7
Mr. Hen Hawk defends himself against false rumors while Mr. Cooper's Hawk examines fame and fault. They argue about being misjudged, the value of doing good versus harming others, and how reputation shapes behavior among birds and rivals.
A seven year old boy goes on a choir outing with a brand new suit. On return the seat of his trousers is gone. He explains to his mother he walked home backwards so no one saw him.
Cedar Rapids June 12 Coe College will launch a campaign for 860000 additional endowment early this fall to fund scholarships, with John B Northcott of the Y M C A leading. The trustees approved stricter scholarship policies and an enrollment cap of 800 for regular college courses, plus a separate journalism department.
The article quotes Sir Alvred Fripp asserting happiness stems from attitude not wealth or health. He echoes poetry by Anya that nothing is inherently good or bad, only our thinking. He urges readers to accept their surroundings and be content with their lot, noting personal sovereignty over mindset.
Ungava is a northeastern Labrador peninsula territory known as New Quebec since 1763. It is bordered by Hudson Strait to the north and Hudson Bay and Dames Bay to the west, Quebec proper to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. It covers about 351,780 square miles with a population around 14,000, including 12,000 whites, 2,000 Eskimos, and the remainder Indians.
In the creation of sinking mine shafts through water bearing ground bets are drilled around the proposed shaft location. Cement and water are injected into the holes with a here pump. The cement spreads through the ground and forms a watertight wall inside which the shaft can be sunk.
New York consumes 10 268 carloads of potatoes in a year nearly double the volume of its closest rivals Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis and Kansas City in a national potato ranking. The spread shows New York dominates tuber consumption.
A traveler recalls a Japanese practice near Matsue where villagers groom decorate and loan oxen and horses to pasture. Animals are tethered on low ropes and allowed to graze together in a peaceful communal holiday. The anecdote comes from a London Telegraph report.
A reflection on discipline and clear planning. The speaker argues that constant activity without a fixed plan yields no real results. They advocate a carefully scheduled day with defined hours for work, study, and healthy rest.
A playful column extols the Regular Fellow Ukes as a beloved figure known for steadiness and humor. The piece humorously defends his character amid exaggerated claims and praises his easygoing charm.
R H Pratt of Rock Island loses son William Pratt 14 in a car wreck near Dixon. Parents and two younger children injured, girl and boy ages 7 and 5 escape serious harm. Driver of another car blamed for failing to heed traffic rules. inquest expected Monday.
Washington DC June 12 Vegetables grown in the United States in 1921 had an estimated value of 1 104000000 according to the department of agriculture The potato and sweet potato crops accounted for 43 percent of the total vegetable value while tomatoes cantaloupe cucumbers watermelon and cabbage each reached about 15000000 The 1912 farm garden value was 4950000 and the 1921 vegetable crop stood at 85 percent of the corn crop and near the hay and forage total, reflecting strong but uneven crop values.
CC Hosler visits Ames with Miss Edith and Miss Hazel. Florence to vacation locally. B B club hosts straw berry ice cream social for about 70 at R A Spalding home. Mrs Margaret Ulm returns to Fairfield. Poultry clubs hold all day program and picnic near Center school. Mrs Otto Macy and daughter visit. C C Rogers attends May Festival at Parsons College in Fairfield.
The article argues that testimony from asylum patients can be valuable in court as they rarely lie about others while suffering delusions about themselves. It notes that abdin tiate of an asylum providing claims of another patient being UK-treated warrants hearing.
The text notes that vases, once wine cups in Grecian feasts, evolved from practical drinking vessels to ornamental flower holders as lavish banquets faded. Designers crafted varied forms, and the original name vase reflected their purpose.
A circular slide rule small enough for a coat pocket is described, featuring a magnifying glass and oiling device for reading measurements. The note calls it the invention of a Lab Praneises man.
The English guinea coin origin traces to 1073 when its name reflected the geld sourced from Guinea. It was coined by intrepid British fortune seekers who brought the metal back to England.
Washington June 12 Senator Charles A Rawson chairman of the Iowa republican state central committee says the party took no part in the Iowa primary and that old and new line supporters caused crossed factional lines He asserts the committee is neutral in the primary and will back Colonel Brookhart and the Republican ticket in the fall election.
Mansfield News notes a close observation that a family's minimum living cost equals the provider's earnings, analyzing how five people must live on one income. The piece highlights the income threshold shaping household expenses and stability.
The Milky Way appears as a silvery fish stream in Chinese and Japanese fables while African Bushmen and American Indians link it to guiding lights for wandering spirits.
At Oskaloosa the twenty third annual convention nominated Arch Mc Farlane of Waterloo for grand councellor and W F P Sarset of Cedar Rapids for grand junior counsellor. Others named include Oscar H. Berges Burlington grand secretary A P Brackett Des Moines grand secretary W A Downs Spencer grand treasurer A Hi Cushman Keokuk grand conductor and Charles Hickok Creston grand page with two candidates for grand sentinel Dan Guider Sioux City. Elections set for tomorrow amid about 1200 delegates registered.
A Boston Transcript report notes an auction where mournful relics go under the hammer with artifacts and personal memorabilia drawing attention. The piece reflects on the emotional toll of selling heirlooms and keeps a somber tone.
Passage describes the Glimmerton chapel bells and a mellow beck in a valley near Wuthering Heights. The sound is a substitute for absent summer memories, heard on quiet days after thaw or steady rain, as noted by Minily Bronte.
A scientific note explains that a flame colored sunset during a hurricane, visible beyond a thousand miles, may signal danger even without pressure changes. Observers below the 35th parallel should seek safety as sea swell and upper cloud movements may follow 24 to 48 hours later, serving as a warning of a dangerous tropical storm.
Iowa railroad commission and American Railway Association launch a summer safety drive starting June 1 to cut crossing crashes. Studies show more accidents occur at crossings with clear train approach as drivers misjudge speed. Emphasis on stop look and listen and engineer whistle etiquette to force vehicles to stop at crossings.
A short note compares ice and quid air noting ice is enormously heavier than the other substance.
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