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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1921

Page

13

Ages of Democracy Chapter 1 2 and 18 in excerpt

Pioneer Sam Traylor and family travel from Vergennes Vermont to Sangamon country via Niagara Falls. The narrative follows Lincoln era figures, romance with Ann Rutledge, slave tensions, and Samsons quest in Chicago with Davis and Kelso finances amid a plague era.

Bainson Sarah Needles Lincoln Jack Sarmson Jack Armetrone Rowdles Armetrone Harry Needles Cirties Menell Armstrong McNell Harry John McNeil Traylor Niagara Falls Ann Rutledge Liteen Ann Traylor Belon Bt Louis Ercrge Eliohatet Pigges Figst Biggs Kelso Harry Needies Tim Tigges Trnrty Marty New Sater Tigre East McNeil Abe McNamar Vandalia Elijah Lovejoy Ant Marmo Elaven Anna Rutledge Abraham Lincoln Springfield Lim Cesar New Salem Trayltor Harry Neediew Chicago Bim A Won Lionel Davin Kelso Drew Davis Samson Bim Kelso Angel of God Cartwright Peter Cartwright

Swift & Co Butter Heist Strikes Iowa Falls Plant

Thieves stole 1,000 pounds of butter from the Swift & Co. produce plant in Iowa Falls. An alleged car or truck was used to transport the product. entrance was forced into the cooling room where thousands of pounds were stored. Thirty-three boxes of 30 pounds and one box of 10 pounds were taken, with the night engineer unaware of the raid. Superintendent J. D Feite reported the loss.

Iowa Falls Swift & Co J. D Feite

Loud Explosions Travel Faster than Ordinary Sound

Dr. Dayton Miller of Case School of Applied Science reports experiments with big guns showing sound travels 1,240 feet in the first second, 22 percent faster than normal. At 200 feet distance the speed is 5 percent above normal, and at 500 feet it returns to normal.

Dayton €. Miller Case School of Applied Science

Forms of Carbon and Their Differences

The article explains carbon appears in coal charcoal graphite and diamonds with distinct structures. It notes some hard coals reach high carbon content and describes coke from gas retorts as impure amorphous carbon. It also states pure amorphous carbon can be produced by heating sugar in a loosely covered crucible until gas stops.

Samson Bim Harry Davis Tarry Davin Chicago Honey Creek Settlement Sameon Sumeon Pioneers City Hotel Lionel Davis Kit Fredenberg Kelso Mr. Davin Pia Henry Brimstead Bram la Salle Street Lin Hiarry

Wayward Daughters and Tactless Fathers Highlighted

A New York Times piece by Elizabeth M. Heath examines Italian American families, showing harsh paternal discipline drives many girls to runaway via Waverly House and the New York Probation and Protective Association. It details tales like Rosa Gorgio and Lucille Speazio and discusses cultural pressures, gender roles, and the dangers faced by youths seeking independence.

Elizabeth M. Heath New York Times Pietro Carmencita Rachel Waverly House New York Probation and Protective Association Coney Michael Henry Tony Rosa Rosa Gorgio

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