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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1921
Page
4
A fragmentary poem fragment depicts the speaker asserting a rendezvous with Death at various harsh locales and times. The verse contrasts spring beauty with the inevitability of death, repeating the refrain of an unavoidable meeting and the intensity of the encounter. The piece references fields, scarred slopes, and a midnight clash, all framed by spring’s return.
Memorial Day has heightened significance this year with broad interest and attention reflecting its deeper meaning and remembrance. The article emphasizes the growing relevance of the holiday.
Poem celebrates durable optimism about the world despite sorrow and trouble. It contrasts critics who blame the planet with readers who find resilience in daily life. The piece extols the mixed beauty of the world like gumbo and granite and ends with a hopeful note.
In the wake of World War I and its lessons, Memorial Day grows more sacred as veterans recall boyhood friends who faced death in Europe. The essay urges honoring the flag and home, saying the Red White and Blue stands for a clean, happy home and patriotic devotion to country. Hats off to the flag.
Vegetables form a necessary part of a child's diet aiding digestion and mineral intake. Cook vegetables until tender and use the cooking water since valuable nutrients dissolve in it. Drainage should be avoided to retain minerals and moisture in the meal.
Carhart was a heavily insured Sheffield mayor and head of the Sheffield State Bank. He held life policies totaling $50,000 with Bankers Life Company. He died in an automobile accident near Zearing while returning from the Xclub banquet in Des Moines.
In playful rural dialect, the piece notes a newly planted Abyssinian willow, once bought from a nursery agent as Safe Bud’s tree, now seen as a promising slippery elm in the area. Friends recall evenings on the veranda and passing by the house yesterday.
Vegetables like string beans peas and young carrots can be cooked in just enough water to avoid scorching. When tender add a mixture of butter and flour, cook briefly, and stir to avoid scorching or mashing the vegetables.
Graham Theater prepares for William Farnum in If I Were King a Fox screen adaptation of Justin Huntley McCarthy play. Sothern’s stage success is recalled as Farnum’s portrayal of Frances Villon is highlighted as a peak screen performance. The engagement starts next Tuesday and Wednesday with Farnum’s star power noted as exceptional.
Winfield high school defeated Mt Pleasant 67 to 27 in a dual track meet at Mt Pleasant. Fiscus and Jordan swept sprints, Van Vranken won the pole vault, and Beauchamp and Fiscus led in the shot put. The article notes upcoming invitation meet at Olds next Friday and urges student support.
Pre war prices offered on all mechanical work with a 75 cent per hour rate. Ford specials include motor overhaul for 17.50 without parts and all parts available at pre war prices. Prompt service with guaranteed work. Phone Réo-21 for dates. location 56 miles south of Washington on my farm.
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