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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1921
Page
6
An announced serial on the life of Lincoln by Stanley Waterloo is praised for clear language and engaging historical detail. The piece argues Lincoln’s challenges rival those of Wilson and Harding, noting public support for both presidents and the enduring impact of home troubles on great leaders.
Reverend Wiley Tanger weighs a possible move to Hitchcock Indiana for a municipal croquet lot. A quirky line suggests lemon juice could restore luster to weathered kiees as banter in the cartoonish note.
The poem depicts a wary narrator tempted by get rich schemes but guided by a cautious village banker. The banker warns against risky investments, steering the narrator away from scams and toward prudent, steady saving and prudent choices.
Lucile Merritt attempts to salvage a three year old seersucker dress by dyeing it green. The dyeing goes wrong leaving the fabric mottled from yellow green to olive. Mrs. Merritt consoles her daughter and suggests starting over with strong soapsuds.
A reflective gleaning on Lincoln’s presidency and its trials precedes homeward guidance for families. The piece urges daily milk use and gives simple cereal pudding recipes using rice or other grains with milk, sugar, and spice to feed children and promote health.
Br Bliss Ames outlines milk as the cheapest animal food and a strong protein source at 15 to 16 cents a quart. He argues milk builds bones teeth and resistance to disease, supports growing children, and serves as a versatile staple in cooking and nutrition.
James A Fowler of Knoxville Tennessee has been named special assistant to Attorney General Daugherty and will lead anti trust prosecutions of lenders accused of maintaining high prices. Fowler previously played a prominent role in Taft era government suits in the same capacity.
A quotation from Herbert Spencer argues that science appeals to individual reason, rejects authority alone, and requires students to test conclusions. Students must think through each step, building trust in their own powers as nature confirms correct conclusions, fostering valuable independence of character.
A newly published photograph shows Mme Marie Curie on her American arrival. The scene unfolds with a domestic mishap and fashion details as Mrs Merritt and her daughter Lucille discuss a dress ruined by water and soap. The tale hints at a forthcoming story with no young men present yet at parties.
A humorous dialogue shows a couple debating affection and practicality. The woman asks if the man loves her as she is, while he evasively labels it a practical matter, ending with playful wordplay and a lighthearted tone.
Washington reports that another decennial census is likely to be required within a year or two despite high costs. Analysts warn 1920 figures remain valuable only for the period they cover, not for year to year planning, as wartime shifts disrupted migration and industry.
An Alaskan economy update notes plans to build refrigerating plants for reindeer meat in Alaska. The project aims to lower processing costs by using the state's favorable climate and available labor to support meat export and local consumption.
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