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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1921
Page
7
Dr. Walter B Cannon and colleagues conclude that wound shock after serious injury arises from toxin released by damaged muscles and tissues. This toxin increases capillary permeability causing fluid loss and lowering blood flow. Treatment emphasized keeping warm, hydrated, and blood transfusions as needed.
Corrrespondents from Rubio report continued rain delaying corn planting and house cleaning tasks. Local news includes births, family visits, a wedding shower, a banquet plan, and updates on neighbors, with several small transactions and community notices.
Mount Holyoke college census reveals that 3 percent of men are professionals yet 338.10 percent of students list professional fathers. Farmers show least interest with 36 percent of men in agriculture but only 8 percent of daughters from farms. Tradesmen follow, with 10 percent of men in trades and 24 percent of daughters having tradesmen fathers.
In Connellsville Pennsylvania a bakery sold a bag of doughnuts for ten cents to an unidentified woman. Clerk Mrs Corwick says a diamond ring valued at 300 went missing from her finger and allegedly ended up in the doughnuts. Police asked to locate the buyer who may have found the ring.
Molasses smeared on chairs forces postponement of Williamson West Virginia city commission monthly meeting. City officials gathered to conduct business but found the sticky disruption blocked proceedings.
L Noble returns from Cedar Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. C M Spessard move to Fairfield for a Pathe sales job. W R C chain socials draw crowds with four invited guests per host and 25 cent contributions plus light refreshments.
May 3 Crawfordsville report notes M. D. Yard from Washington visiting Saturday. Rev. G. W. Hanna returns from Claire Iowa after Sabbath. H. D. Sommer of Washington also visited town yesterday.
Celia Geneva Thrapp born September 13 1900 in Washington county Iowa died April 30 1921 aged 20 years 7 months 17 days. She married James Wallon of West Chester December 18 1916 and they had one child Pearl Labelle. Funeral services were held at her mother's home nine miles northwest of Wellman with Rev E A Anderson of West Chester officiating. Burial in Fairview cemetery.
An English physician argues cremation is healthier though the speaker laments that people cannot return to their former selves after death. The remark reflects a somber meditation on mortality and transformation.
A taxi driver who knocked a man down on Gracechurch street has summoned him for using abusive language. The case reflects tensions between pedestrians and drivers and criticizes public temper.
Nebraska physician and lay leader Dr Bartlett L Paine dies leaving an $800 900 estate largely to church and relief causes. The will spans 21 pages with 135 paragraphs plus two codicils. St Paul Methodist church Lincoln receives about 127 000 plus residuary grants. Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln Y M C A Y W C A and city hospital also get sizable gifts. Funeral held at St Paul church draws wide local attendance.
A leading figure states in an interview that they have never turned away a young man in distress, emphasizing a lifelong willingness to intervene and assist those facing hardship. The remark frames a humane stance amid broader discussions on youth support.
A banquet narrator recalls severe indigestion and a near tragedy three years ago. He credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with curing his stomach ailments after doctors failed. The ad claims the product clears intestinal catarrhal mucus and inflammation and offers a money back guarantee.
Percy Noodles recalls a remark from the capitalist's daughter about a reporter's fate with work and pay. The Dallas News notes the satirical jab on job security and payday.
Irene Morris a 4 year old girl died after being crushed by an automobile driven by Frank Johnston in West Liberty Indiana. Johnston a railway mail clerk had just turned onto Calhoun street and stopped immediately after the child darted from her father’s mowing area into the street. The driver is said to be blameless.
A funeral Monday afternoon at 1 30 from the Snider chapel conducted for a young girl who was laid to rest at Oakridge cemetery.
Johnson County bankers form a vigilance committee and arm to counter bank bandits. They offer a 1000 dollar reward for robbers dead or alive and 25 dollars to girls who telephone for help. Banks will install signal systems to alert police and sheriff’s staff citywide. Mayor Ingalls Swisher will authorize deputies to act beyond city limits.
A French botanist advises that young plants thrive better when fed with drops of water almost continuously rather than being watered in intervals. The recommendation emphasizes a constant moisture supply to support early growth stages.
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