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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1921
Page
4
A poem noting Kate's return from school as a calm presence in the household. The speaker recalls scolding less as Kate arrives, describing her as queenly and cool. The piece reflects on frequent words and singing, ending with a wistful mood about home life.
The ambassador to Great Britain Colonel George Harvay delivered a candid first official address in England, stating the United States went to war with Germany after German aggression. He emphasized that democracy survived through U S resolve and that American casualties and sacrifices were instrumental in shaping the outcome.
Abe Martin quips that the country won t warm to the president s airedale pup until working people get back on a paying basis. He notes many workers now find how to loaf without pay and voices skepticism about policy timing.
A poem in lively quatrains on grief, scandal and consequences. It contrasts the man who hunts misery with the wiser figure who sings and warns against reckless chasing of trouble. The verse urges honesty, frugality, and joy over petty schemes and melodramatic plots.
The speaker questions claims of American virtues and motives in joining the war, noting longstanding neutrality and peace advocacy. He asserts the nation fought only for a direct cause and honors the soldiers who served, while condemning optimistic rhetoric and urging focus on factual, substantial national purposes.
Des Moines veterans of the Eighty-eighth division will reconvene for a postwar reunion August 26 to 28 at the state fairgrounds. About 6,000 men are expected to attend a three day gathering with a tent city, headed by Major H H Polk as general chairman Col KB Olmstead as treasurer and L R Fairall as secretary.
In Mason City two brothers faced divorce petitions filed the same day by their wives Emma L. Schepp and Frances N. Schepp. Each wife cites cruel and inhuman treatment and seeks custody of two children, with Brate Wringer as attorney. Temporary injunctions were issued to restrain the brothers from molesting their wives during the cases.
The fragment notes a party named Ile taking the matter and advice in the interim regarding disposing of property. No dates or places are provided, but the notice implies an ongoing legal or administrative action awaiting decision or guidance.
In Des Moines on May 24 a boy named Alex deposits three cents daily at China relief headquarters to save one life in starving China for a day. The ritual continues to ensure his imaginary friend does not suffer.
Des Moines reports Clifford P. M Bradley and seven others from Iowa will be admitted to the West Point Military Academy on July 1 after March entrance exams. The Iowa list includes Chan Coulter of Iowa City George J McMannus Jr of Waterloo George Dudley of Sigourney Virgil Poruc of Ottumwa Glen Myers of Corning and Ernest Holmer of Defiance among others.
Anodyne inquiry from George Keb Mauek Jr of 202 Walnut Rolfe asks a recipient to convey that he saw a posted advertisement. The brief note implies personal contact about an earlier ad.
Local applications cannot reach the seat of catarrh but Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to cure catarrh by internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It is said to combine the best tonics with blood purifiers and is endorsed with testimonials from Druggists and F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo.
The document lists passenger numbers and train times, noting No. 23 and No. 26 arriving at 9 27 a m and 6 10 p m and No. 24 departure. trains run daily except Sunday, with some freight and local lines adjusted. It mentions westbound No. 25 and eastbound No. 26 and 92 Local, plus Tuesday and Saturday freight shifts and a July 1 correction by Westbound No. 25.
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