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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1921
Page
4
An emerging reform movement seeks to raise the moral tone of films and curb sex appeal. Producers acknowledge prior salacious content and pledge to ban sexually suggestive material and depictions of drunkenness or gambling, aiming to double theater business as public trust grows.
A short poem notes that most people stay cheerful while a few voices dwell on gloom. It contrasts sunny days and hopeful verses with those who hear doom in storms, aging brides, and sorrowful chords, ending with a wary view of life’s storms.
A historic statement declares the motion picture business a permanent social institution. It advocates high moral conduct, prohibiting indecent content and offending religious beliefs, while promoting responsible portrayal to uplift audiences.
S. W. Brookhart argues that freight, combined with toilets, and profiteers raise costs. He says 7 percent profiteers add freight indirectly and railroad material priced three to four times worth raises operation costs. Removing excessive profits and watered capital could lower rates by over a billion dollars.
A tale from Edinburgh Scotsman recounts a suspicious customer boasting of cheap sugar and stealing two tins of condensed milk while the grocer weighed a package. The case ends with a wry remark on the small loss and the thief’s audacity. A German invention offers a new glass substitute that cuts with ease and becomes kneadable when heated, then rehardens on cooling.
An editorial dispute over freight costs and labor wages contrasts farm and labor viewpoints from a Washington county conference. It argues government operation vs private ownership, noting wage and rate discrepancies and the share of freight costs borne by farmers and workers.
The Washington school district prepares for next Monday's election to choose two of three candidates for the three year terms and one for a two year term. Mrs Jennie Hearne Brookhart RR E Shannon and W C Hedges are the contenders with Brookhart touted for qualifications in education and impartial decision making. Support favors balanced leadership including both men and women on the board.
An old advertisement promotes Alls Catarrh Medicine as a cure for nasal catarrh and frequent colds. It claims to build up the system and cleanse the blood, with testimonials free and a $100 reward if it fails to cure catarrh. F. J. Cheney Co., Toledo Ohio.
The document lists losses for United States Great Britain France Italy Belgium China Japan and totals, with final figures totaling $177.4 billion and civilian loss projections of about $2.2 billion. It explains German shipping recovery and argues the bill aims to deter future destruction by Germany.
In a Missourian tone supporters advocate aiding Mrs Brookhart and Washington Improve's League Committee. The election is set for Monday afternoon from 1 to 6 at the old Methodist church.
The Crop Estimate Bureau and Iowa Weather and Crop Service report 56 percent of the 1920 Iowa corn crop stored on farms as of March 1 1921 totaling 265 528 000 bushels. Wheat on farms 27 percent or 3 513 000 bushels. 93 percent last year's crop was marketable. About 35 percent of corn and 59 percent of wheat have been or will be shipped out of state. Oats on farms 114 935 000 bushels 50 percent. Barley holdings 3 046 000 bushels 39 percent. A khaki-clad driver fails to get a mule to haul laundry through a hospital gateway for amusement.
In a Bits column a traveler/driver jokes about Noah fitting two of the “blighters” into the Ark, prompting a humorous exchange with a passing boy who offers help.
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