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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1921
Page
4
The piece argues for more rigid enforcement of laws against firearms and a curtailment of gun sales and shows rising public support for hangings as a punishment. It notes Chicago crime decline and calls for movie producers to cut violence to protect youth, while warning laws will curb outlawry and curb war aftermath.
Constable Plum halts the show bills in front of the Fairy Grotto as ABE MARTIN proposes using a publishing house collector to force Germany through. The scene hints at a scheme amid curious local chatter and a possible collision with authorities.
Poem by Walt Mason extols the diligent, focused worker who ignores town scandals while tending to chores. It contrasts busy, constructive effort with idle rumor mongering. The speaker praises steady labor as a shield against gossip and moral decay.
The passage argues for a harsh law with a “tooth for a tooth” approach to deter murder and crime. It suggests the public would defend themselves by taking drastic measures if needed, highlighting the belief that severe penalties are necessary to stop malefactors from harming others.
W B Hender points out his name was left off the list of participants in yesterday's automibile announcement. The Journal issues an apology and notes Henders active connection with the spring opening. Emmet Louck submits two sheets of song selections including Medford favorites. Sidney Smith, formerly of the city, now presents songs at Medford Chamber meetings.
A health pledge for children emphasizing cleanliness and self discipline. It urges avoiding unsanitary habits like finger sucking nose wiping and nail biting. It promotes eating plain food, drinking clean water, avoiding alcohol, and keeping teeth and hands clean.
The Saphead transforms The Hen rietta legacy into a screen production directed by Winchell Smith with June Mathis writing. William H. Crane reprises Nichol as Wall Street financier, a role he defined on stage, while Buster Keaton shifts from slnaps to Bertie Laphead, following a lineage from Stuart Robson to Fairbanks and Ross.
At the Graham Theatre Monday and Tuesday audiences can see Universal Jewel’s Under Crimson Skies starring Elmo Lincoln. The original sea tale follows Yank Barstow aboard the Southern Cross as contraband rifles are hidden in piano cases and a mutiny, trial, and escape unfold amid a Latin port revolution. Directed by Nex Ingram with a cast noted for photoplay artistry.
A compact verse reflecting on moon light revealing sliver on the moor and sun light revealing gold on walls of the poor. Stars reveal planets in the stream while the reader’s eyes awaken love within the dream. Poem attributed to Francis Carlin.
The Saphead with William H. Crane and Buster Keaton plays the Fox Theatre next Tuesday and Wednesday. Frantic entertainment promises frenzied finance era satire and stellar comic performances.
Ida R B Wise Smith of Cedar Rapids led a 32 year campaign with the W C T U to raise the age of consent. The Mayne bill passed the Iowa house and would set a single moral standard at 18 for both sexes, aligning state law with a broader reform effort.
Dallas county board of supervisors authorized over one hundred thousand dollars for primary road graveling and improvements at Adel court house. About 22 miles of roads will be graveled with extensive grading and tiling. bids attracted record numbers. Roads include Adel to Boone county line Perry east to Gardiner area and connections to Woodward and Waukee along Polk county line.
Readable text notes a river road crossing located about 4.5 miles east of Redfield. No additional facts provided.
Des Moines reports both houses have approved a measure authorizing cities to levy taxes for municipal band maintenance. The bill moves to the governor for signing. In other action Representative Kime won reconsideration of a prior House vote. The Senate also revisited safety measures at grade crossings with the Schaffter bill.
Catarrh is claimed incurable by local treatments and originates from constitutional causes. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally to purify blood and reach the mucous surfaces. It is described as a blend of tonics and blood purifiers by Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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