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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1921
Page
4
An editorial reflects on postwar mistrust of Germany by France, Belgium, Italy, and Britain, citing German scientific progress and fears of future threats. It argues for mutual conciliation among nations, stronger Christian deeds, and a shift from prejudice to cooperative peace.
A humorous verse column by Walt Mason on financial reverses and thrift. It reflects on sudden misfortune, money wasted, and the folly of living beyond means as fortunes rise and fall.
A clipped quotation notes that the so called Christian nations could end global troubles if they lived up to their pretensions. It laments mutual distrust among leading powers and suggests a need for genuine unity and principle.
The quote reflects on life as a passage between birth and death shaped by our actions. It emphasizes that life measures time, that outcomes depend on our deeds, and that meaning comes from what we invest in life rather than rewards. It notes people die for ideas and the value lies in what we put into life.
The Ottumwa Courier denounces sensational and sentimental reporting on the Haman murder case. It refused to publish minute details while reporting the core news, arguing such coverage polluted public discourse.
Pennsylvania the second state to ratify the Constitution covers 45126 square miles larger than most New England plus New Jersey Its name means Penns Woodland named by King Charles II who granted the territory to William Penn The Keystone State designation stems from its political importance and a national bridge stone The state has 38 electoral votes William Penn founded Philadelphia in 1682 Quaker settlement Delaware came under Penn until the Revolution Mason and Dixon surveyed the boundary separating slave and free states
A heated column argues newspapers overrun coverage of a sensational case and condemns a woman who confessed to murder yet is acquitted. It warns motion pictures will exploit the publicity, calling for censorship and a clear line between decency and vulgarity in media.
Des Moines reports that spring begins as winter proves unusually warm with February the warmest in 81 years. Iowa averages show 28.6 degrees above zero for winter, with 2.44 inches of precipitation and eighteen inches of snowfall. The Madras presidency grants women suffrage for over a thousand years was removed by a new law.
Samuel D. Lawrence of Burlington Iowa credits Taniae with ending years of dizzy spells and constipation. He reports improved appetite stomach comfort and better sleep and work. The ad notes Sherman Bros. Washington Welliman Mac Guern Drug Co. West Chester The McFarlane Co. and other druggists carry Tanlee.
The wife of prohibition advocate Pussyfoot Johnson arrives from Ohio and stays at his bedside in Hampton's Lutheran hospital. Dr Powers notes a fever around 101 and acute bronchitis with an ear infection, risking pneumonia. recovery hopes hinge on early improvement ahead of April.
March 25 report notes numerous businessmen in the town informed they have been defrauded by a scheme dubbed Blue Eyes Cascade. The piece indicates widespread awareness among local traders of losses and calls for caution and further investigation.
An impostor posed as a solicitor for a Clinton orphanage, visiting town in brown attire and appealing for donations. People gave $1 to $10 until it emerged no such institution existed, prompting strong rebukes from Dr Clark Dr Shelby Joe Bisenius Lou Will and others who felt misled.
March 24 Grinnell. Rev James L Hill 71 of Salem Mass offers to fund a campus building costing at least 100000 and adds a 40000 cash gift. Hill, a noted alumnus, and his brother Gershom H Hill of Des Moines originate the Hill prizes for extemporaneous speaking awarded annually at the college.
William Spry former Utah governor defeated Samuel D. Gallup of Wyoming in a race for the general land offices commissionership. Gallup sent congratulations noting Spry appeared the faster name in the contest.
At a Muscatine Hotel meeting 39 bankers rejected taxing bank held Liberty bonds and urged delaying action until US Supreme Court rulings on related appeals. A five member committee will seek deferment from the county board of supervisors as they cite heavy debt and bonds bought at par or near par and public sentiment against taxing these securities.
Burlington reports coal price reductions effective today with Franklin county coal down one dollar per ton from ten to nine and northern Illinois coals including Springfield Fulton and others dropping from nine twenty five to eight. Millard Coal Company announces the new schedule and expect other dealers to follow. No change yet in steam or hard coal prices and anthracite may drop Tuesday.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt notes a Toston banker calling the nation extravagant and speaks of a shared personal reference. The piece reflects on a fond ambition to become rich enough to experience true extravagance together.
Burlington coal dealers announce a price rise of about 20 cents per ton starting in May and running through the next fall. A dealer expects this to be the year's low price as current labor and mining conditions show no signs of further reductions.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M meets first Friday monthly with J Ellitte Grayson as W M and Arthur Goodin as secretary Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M meets second Friday monthly with W C Bell as H P and Arthur Goodin as secretary Keihlehem Commandery No 45 KT meets third Friday monthly with G 8 Kerr EB Cc and Arthur Goodin as recorder Washington Chapter No 08 O RB S meets second Thursday monthly with Mrs Mary Lavada Kerr W M and Mrs Myrtle Speer as secretary Damascus Shrine No 10 WS of J meets last Thursday monthly at Mooxe Hall with Lou ise Harwood W H P and Lena M Marble worthy scribe Visiting fraters welcome.
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