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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1921
Page
4
A short verse about mood and rhythm, contrasting actions with outcomes. It suggests that cheer brings harmony while grumbling brings trouble, ending with a note that June’s day makes the world seem bright. The piece invites reflection on how attitude shapes daily life.
A Health Bulletin highlights free or near free steps to better health. It urges open air activity, slow eating, proper chewing, nutritious choices, daily teeth cleaning, and kindness and cheerfulness as vital, cost free habits for long life.
Walt Mason comments on a world torn by famine, war, and political strife. He notes repeated conflicts and blame over debts and governance while lamenting a sick, bleeding Earth and a peace that seems intoxicated by folly.
A brief line notes that happiness is unaffected by wartime values, stating that it costs the same as before and implying price steadiness despite ongoing global conflict.
A speaker argues Germany will pay for World War I, claiming France suffered irreparable losses yet gained morally. The piece claims Germany can and will pay more easily than France can recover from the devastation and warns that divine fate shapes the world beyond military force.
Jud Tunkins jokes that today a person traveling for pleasure must be someone who ignores expenses and cares little about costful matters. He frames travel as a carefree pursuit amid changing attitudes.
Washington the forty second state is tied to two presidents with roots in the Oregon region. The tale covers territorial claims between Britain and the United States, the 1846 settlement, and Washington’s separation from Oregon in 1855, leading to statehood in 1889 after years of petitioning.
The Iowa American Legion s Service and Compensation Drive gains momentum with district meetings led by Commander Hanford MacNider and others. Posts across Iowa pledge delegates or support as a house to house canvass targets veterans not receiving aid before Memorial Day, with numerous district events planned in Des Moines Waterloo Sioux City Davenport Burlington Atlantic Creston and other cities. The effort gains broad support from posts citizens and papers, and Iowa leads Legion departments with this statewide initiative.
Commander Chase calls attention to the observance of Memorial Day on May 30 and Flag Day on June 14, with noted attendees including M. J. Morse and G. W. James of Wyoming, J. H. McFarlin of Chariton, D. J. Leach of Red Oak, and W. F. Gill Bert of Burlington.
In Cedar Rapids May 11 the Coe college faculty imposes strict rules for young women. Women cannot enter fraternity houses or men's boarding houses without permission. Canoeing on Cedar river must end by 9:30 p m. Faculty opposes public dances and Sunday amusements. Gossip centers on the dismissal of Mr and Mrs Clark Schlotterbeck for marriage while students and their push to appeal to trustees.
Des Moines May 11 General orders issued by Department Commander R L Chase detail the Iowa Grand Army of the Republic encampment to be held in Waterloo June 7 to 8. William A Ketchum commander in chief will attend with Governor Kendall and staff. Rail fare offers from Western Passenger Association apply to veterans and wives and auxiliary members.
Iowa labor commission reports April activity with three offices. Des Moines referred 702 men and 263 women, with 650 men and 214 women placed. Creston farm labor work dominates, and Iowa City focuses on teachers for autumn terms.
W E Robb the Polk county sheriff battling pneumonia in a local hospital is reported improving. After several consultations doctors say his left lung is affected but predict recovery due to his rugged physique and fighting spirit. His temperature has fallen to 100.
In La Porte Indiana May 11 1 August Kreuse twenty five a farmer allegedly driven by jealousy shot Miss June Smith a school teacher and attempted suicide. Kreuse was reported hovering between life and death at a Waterloo hospital while physicians predicted Miss Smith would likely recover.
A fragmented notice notes a phrase about a young man and smart attitude in a quirky local item. The readable bits hint at a city paper style feature or column with informal language and regional humor.
Mrs. M. C. Hayes of 333 Ninth Ave Clinton Iowa says Tanlac restored her digestive health after three years of indigestion headaches and exhaustion. She reports steadier nerves better sleep and a ten pound weight gain since taking Tanlac and now recommends it to others.
VINTON IOWA May 11 Supervisor David H Stickney aged 54 killed himself by hanging in a cow barn three miles south of Vinton He had suffered a yearlong nervous breakdown and lived on the old home farm near his son Dale Stickney in daily farming routines He served as supervisor since 1917 and leaves a wife and three children.
In Palo Iowa on May 11 John Co Armstrong is described as having been nearly ruined by sharp stock salesmen. The Linn county District Court is hearing a suit to recover on notes issued by the aged man as part of the alleged manipulation involving 300000 dollars in worthless stock.
Testimony shows Mr. Armstrong bought diverse stock at high prices and in a local firm that never produced. He invested in an oil company after a dry well, with notes resold to a broker at a 20 percent discount. There is talk of future grand jury action for conspiracy as relatives appointed a guardian.
Charles City Iowa May 11 The court has appointed C W Rhinesmith receiver for the Daily News plant purchased by Farmers Publishing from Rhinesmith six months ago They owe him 23000 The receivership protects Rhinesmith who will not continue publication Rhinesmith seeks 12000 damages plus possession of the plant The Daily News started November 1 1920 as a farmer paper aimed at becoming a state or national publication The suspension leaves the Charles City Press in charge of the field Twenty five years ago L H Henry proprietor and editor of the Press came to Charles City When he arrived there were six papers including a German weekly Now only one other newspaper remains
Harvey Jensen near Humboldt Iowa found nine young red foxes near his farm while the adults were away. The foxes live in a wire cage and are tame enough to take food from people. The 200 acre farm lies on the Des Moines river west branch where the cubs settled in a fox den. The mother fox is believed to visit the brood at night.
The family size declines while Mra Jensen agrees to adopt a pet amid daily appeals from friends. He has already disposed of several in this manner.
A series of Sunday automobile accidents in Marshalltown injured eleven people, two seriously, with nine others hurt mildly. One car was wrecked beyond repair, two badly damaged, and another slightly smashed.
Des Moines May 11 The state pharmacy board released the names of candidates who passed the latest examination Four women are listed among the successful examinees Miss Louise Potter of Ottumwa earned the highest grade in the class
A playful taxonomy divides humanity into two groups of learners and lifters, quoters and smilers, creators and doers, breakers and makers, highlighting contrasting social roles and traits in a humorous tone.
Arrivals and departures listed for No. 4 12 60 30 10 88 89 450 430 836 429 449 835 freight and passenger services. Includes daily except Sunday operations and station agent HH W Russell details with times across routes.
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