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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1921

Page

4

Madonna of Misery in a Mother's Silent Lullaby

The poem portrays a famine haunted mother cradling her silent child under the shadow of suffering. Margaret E. Sangster questions Mary’s pity and wonder as famine, fear, and shame blur a sunlit day. The mother’s unshed tears burn while the baby remains mute, eyes wide with unanswered need.

Ike Margaret E. Sangster

Borah Amendment Clears Senate On Naval Barrage Plan

The Senate unanimously adopts Sen Borah's amendment calling for a conference with England Japan and the United States to discuss reducing naval expenditures over five years. The move signals a shift away from League of Nations prepardeness tactics toward diplomacy and fiscal restraint in naval policy.

Borah Sen. Borah England Japan United States Senate Mr. Borah League of Nations Daniels Baker Versailles

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on Yap and war talk

The poem ponders Yap as a nation and its surprise influence on world affairs. It jokes about the speaker’s reluctance to fight for Yap while likening other places and foes to Timbuctoo Hoboken and Puget Sound, and questions Yap's nature and location.

Yap Swat Viory Cape Rock Old Hoboken Puget Sound

Naval limits and pacifist leaders amid world powers debate

The piece argues Swiftly for naval arms limits while criticizing Borah, Bryan, England, and Japan. It frames England United States and Japan as the world’s naval powers and warns public mistrust of Japan while urging mutual confidence and restraint. It contrasts pacifist ideals with wartime realities in a wary tone.

Wisconsin Woman Gains 30 Pounds After Tanlac

Mrs. William F. Cobbert of Wauwatosa reports complete rheumatic relief after four bottles of Tanlac gaining about thirty pounds. She describes crippling pain, swollen ankles, fatigue, and nervousness improving to restore energy, sleep, and appetite. The testimonial notes a year of better health since April and returning to full housework.

William F. Cobbert Wauwatosa Wis Tanlac

Decorated Boxes Made From Tin and Cretonne

Instructions describe making decorative tin boxes with colored paper and cretonne. Boxes are cut and decorated inside and out, then garrached if paper is used. Rent via a want ad.

Message From Mars Opens at Fox Theatre

The Maxwell Karger production A Message From Mars arrives at the Fox Theatre for two days as the feature attraction. Starring Lytell the film adapts Richard Ganthoney’s stage hit with a blend of reality and romance audiences expect from Metro pictures.

Lytell Mars Maxwell Karger Metro Richard Ganthoney Fox Theatre

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