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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1921

Page

6

Exclusive Chat With Champion Jack Dempsey In Atlantic City

The interview portrays Jack Dempsey in Atlantic City as he trains for the Carpentier bout. He discusses readiness, boxing resolve, and his plans to defend the title, while reporters note his gentle demeanor off the ring and strong bond with his family and staff.

Jack Dempsey Atlantic City N. J Dexter Larry Willams Jack Bimbo Carpo Monk Dempsey William Harrison Dempsey Harry Mr. Carpentier Sey City

Home brew boom in Iowa reported by University lab

Iowa City June 36 Home brew is growing in popularity as samples are sent to the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy for analysis. Dean Teeters notes tests show eight to twelve percent alcohol, up to twenty in some cases, with sugar quantity driving strength. People use barb, sorghum, corn meal or rye. dandelions and clover heads appear common. Many foods are sent for poison analysis amid suspicions, including a shaker of salt found to be pure.

Iowa City Iowa College of Pharmacy University of Iowa Wilber Itr Dean Teeters

President as a Fire Fighter in Adams Era

The text recalls the first President Adams amid a treasury fire and his act of passing water from a nearby pump. Citizens urged him to quit the bucket line to avoid catching cold, highlighting informal leadership during a crisis.

Treasury Adams

Japanese Superstition Grass Rope Display In New York

A grass rope runs from house to house in New York on Japan day with symbolic decorations believed to ward off evil spirits throughout the year.

Japan New York

Question Which is Worse Contend on Human Folly

The author asserts most world trouble stems from two types of people the clever and the stupid. He argues that both groups contribute to conflict and error through different forms of flawed judgment. The piece surveys moral types and their impact on society.

Misunderstanding in Aged Rides and Moral Valor

The fragment echoes a moral observation on men riding what they do not understand and a call to prize the good and beautiful beyond common judgment. It hints at a critique of misperception and misplaced zeal in pursuit of virtue.

Reister

Missionary Society Hosts Social and Luncheon

The Rethel Missionary Society met at Mrs. T. F. Lambert's home, with devotionals by Mrs. Applegate and reviews on the West Indies and the Philippines. A social hour followed, then luncheon prepared by hostess and helpers.

Rethel Missionary Society T. F. Lambert Mary Applegate Indies A. Brown Philippines Floyd Wetts Belle Davis

Fairfield Forms Medical Detachment of 124th Regiment

Fairfield adds a medical detachment of the 124th regiment under Major L D James and Captain K E Groves. Lieut Col Guy S Brewer, a World War Rainbow division member, musters the unit and it aims for thirty members by next Tuesday. The detachment will camp at Kamp Dodge with the 134th infantry on August 10.

Fairfield 124Th Regiment L. D. James KE. G. Groves Guy 5. Brewer Kamp Dodge 134Th Infantry Toth

Early Asian History and Ancient City of Nippur

The history of Asia traces to ancient times with the founding of the temple of Bel at Nippur around 6000 B C. The Akkadian and Babylonian kingdoms emerge as ruling powers, continuing until about 2239 B C.

Asia Bel Nippur

The Real Reason Mary Queen of Scots Played Golf

An Ohio State Journal remark notes Mary Queen of Scots loved golf and suggests opponents grew tired of her talk about the game, framing it as the real motive behind quietude.

Mary Queen of Scots Ohio State Journal

Can't Blame Her

A West Dallas widow explains she ended her engagement because her fiancé was a heavyset man who wished to move to a suburb to snore undisturbed, according to the Dallas News.

West Dallas Dallas News

Church and lodge notices fill Friday gatherings

Local groups list Friday and Thursday meetings including choirs, Daughters of America, Damascus Shrine No 10, Ladica Social, Rebekah lodge, W R C, Women’s Missionary Society, and senior choir with times ranging 2:30 to 8:00 PM at various halls and churches. notes call for full attendance and social refreshments after business sessions.

Damascus Shrine No. 10 White Shrine of Jerusalem Moose Hall Women's Missionary Society of the Second United Presbyterian Church Emma Bennett Fort Morgan Keokuk Methodist Church Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church M. D. Yard Organization of the Missionary Society

Community notices and events listed for Wellston area

Local items include an American Legion called meeting to elect delegates to the State Convention and business, choir practice, Baptist church gathering with a play, Methodist picnic with fireworks, Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Society entertaining visitors, a Wellston Fourth of July community picnic with races, a ball game and music, and an appeal regarding fresh air children from a Chicago nursery.

American Legion

Nursery children seek homes for July through August

Families who will keep children part of the time are asked to notify Mrs. Peterson. The Delta Alpha S. S. class of the M. E church plans a sale at Wilson Heating Co. store on Sat July 2. Home made eatables offered. Presbyterian Choir members meet Thursday at 7 20. Miss Wanda Neiswanger to direct in Miss Hay’s absence.

Presbyterian Church Delta Alpha S M. Hk Wilson Heating Co Wanda Neiswanger Miss Hay

Washington shoe stores close all day July 4

Notice states that shoe stores in Washington will close for the entire day on July 4. No further details provided about reasons or scope.

Motto Duy Your Leather Bags at Tooman Store

An old advertisement lists Motto Duy leather bags for sale at George M. Tooman’s store located at 1016. The brief note emphasizes leather goods available, inviting shoppers to visit the establishment.

Geo. M. Tooman

Fourth of July Store Closures Across All Jewelry Shops

Notice announces all jewelry stores including J. B. Crail A. Eb Putnam Co Clark Enslin Rothschild's Graham's will be closed all day Monday July 4th to celebrate Independence Day.

J. B. Crail A. EB. Putnam CO Clark & Enslin Rothschild Graham's

Weaver named president of Iowa Alumni Association

H. O. Weaver of Wapello is named president of the University of Iowa Alumni Association. Other officers include C. R. Messer vice president Paul A. Korab treasurer and F. C. Ensign secretary. Robert J. Pannister joins the executive committee with F. F. Messer on athletics board. Annual dinner moves to commencement week Monday evening.

H. O. Weaver Wapello University of Iowa Association Rush C. Butler Chicago C. R. Messer Muscatine Paul A. Korab Iowa City F. C. Ensign Robert J. Pannister F. F. Messer Suc Ceed W. C. Coast

Rall Family Closes Large Iowa Reunion at Riverview Park

The first annual Rev Otto fall family reunion ends at Riverview Park near Cedar Rapids after two weeks with about thirty attendees. Participants include Cedar Rapids mayors, Rall relatives from Pittsburgh Evanston Naperville Chicago Cedar Falls and more. Charles Ro Rall spoke at Sunday school and President Rall delivered the sermon at Zion Evangelical Church service.

Cedar Rapids Otto Fall Riverview Park J. Fr W A Rall Charles R. Rall George Rall Pittsburgh H. Frank Rall Evanston, IL BE. Rall Northwestern College Naperville R. O. ‘Rall Chicago William C. Nuhn Cedar Falls Zion Evangelical Church Severn Charles Ro Rall Rall

When Two Band Members Cross Paths in Farewell

A brief note from the Brooklyn Eagle hints that if two band members cross paths during an exit farewell, they may marry within the year. The whimsical omen suggests destiny linked by a chance encounter.

Beter Brooklyn Eagle

No Sleep Beyond Certain Height

Report notes climbers at elevations above a fixed height report severe sleep difficulties or impossibility. Observers document sleep disruption as altitude increases, with higher camps facing greater rest challenges.

The Age of Glass Origins and Early Britain Glassmaking

The article notes unclear origin of glass manufacture while detailing ancient Egyptiana practicing the craft by 2000 B.C. It states Britainia emerged as a distinguished glass maker at the start of the sixteenth century.

B.C Britainia

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