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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1921
Page
4
A compact rustic verse traces a cottage scene from a table to a cat, forest, and ashes. The playful riddle shifts as the cat runs, forests burn, water vanishes, oxen drink, lords eat, and finally the lords lie dead in the churchyard.
The article argues for federal involvement in road funding to avoid local favoritism. It supports a uniform, broad policy prioritizing major routes to benefit the greatest number, ensuring funds are spent wisely and maintained, rather than favoring any single town, county, or state.
The speaker notes that if capital and labor ever align their interests the rest of society will suffer. He mentions Bud has seventy cents left from last week's pay and is unsure who is owed. The fragment hints at economic strain and class tension within a historical context.
A reflective poem urges readers to avoid dwelling on illness and sorrow. It praises nature, music, and simple pleasures, dismissing talk of death and grief. The piece advocates a light, buoyant outlook and ends with a campfire style farewell.
Des Moines hosts Shriner Imperial council week with 5 000 to 6 000 Shriners from Kansas City St Joseph and New York expected by train due to rain stalled roads Free concerts by Shrine bands from Alee Medinah Aladdin Tripoli and Ararat are scheduled at the Coliseum and city streets with 100 plus member bands minstrel troupes and chanters plus a royal program featuring transport and community events.
A local editorial argues for federal involvement in road construction emphasizing federal supervision and encouragement. It contends government action can move projects beyond local limits, aiming to connect states and counties to boost cross country trucking and commerce.
The Webster City Freeman Journal notes peculiarity among Saturday night motorists. A crowded street draws the same autoists who loop up and down repeatedly, and they seem to relish the difficulty of getting through as their preferred sport.
A Shriner was spotted in Washington this morning away from Des Moines excursionists. He wore a Shrine pin and looked forlorn as onlookers noted his wandering. A Washington M D. sent a soliloquy about doctors facing censure regardless of dress or library.
Representative Good, longtime chair of a House Appropriations subcommittee, resigned Saturday after the deficiency appropriation bill was adopted. The Iowa Democrat served twelve years from his Ithaca district, plans to return to law practice, and received a silver service gift from colleagues. He praised the House as guardian of the public treasury and forecast rejection of Senate increases in naval and Army funding in conference.
Mrs J D Glaston traveled to Lee Moines last evening for a short stay, planning to spend several days there.
The Chas Trulock family and friends traveled to Burlington for a Crapo park outing while Lorne Bidwell visited Aunt Miss Mary Wikoff in Brighton with his four children. Lylt Miller, 20 months, fractured left arm after a fall from an upstairs window. Jake Boldester, 90, visiting his niece Mrs. Jake Koch, formerly lived south of town.
Cecil B De Mille presents a sumptuous Paramount feature Forbidden Fruit to be shown at the Fox Theatre tomorrow. The cast is unusually excellent and the theme centers on the modern definition of for worse in love and society.
A review notes Mr. De Millie’s Forbidden Fruit explores a wife’s duties and a woman’s ascent to new heights through a dramatic romance featuring Agnes Ayres. Dorothy Gish stars in Little Miss Rebellion in a separate tonight program at the Palace.
Popular Mechanics describes a simple device that trains canaries and other warblers to broaden their singing repertory. A partly water-filled cylindrical tank with an inverted air system creates pressure to吹 notes of differing tone.
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