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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1921
Page
4
Poem fragment by Harry Nobles praying for a home in the valley with a brotherly, industrious community. It seeks a capable, steadfast man bearing burdens, serving amid turmoil, to erase sin’s scars with love.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports a rise of 162000 telephones from July 1920 to July 1921 in the United States. The total nears ten million, roughly one telephone for every eleven people, with rising revenues and earnings for operators.
Uncle Eben notes that telling the plain truth is hard as people tend to twist facts to fit personal opinions. He argues that humans naturally wire their views to the easiest version of the truth.
The poem laments summer heat and praises autumn as it arrives. It contrasts the yields and warmth of summer with a longing for cooler days and early snows, praising Sumner and laments Summer’s annoyances while anticipating Autumn’s return.
Secretary Henry C. Wallace urges nationwide and Iowa observances for fire prevention week in October. He cites 1918 farm fires costing $18.2 million and outlines major preventable causes such as defective chimneys, matches, petroleum products, and lightning, urging farms to inspect premises and improve safety habits.
Fire officials urge safe handling of kerosene and gasoline, proper storage of matches, and smoking bans in barns. Emphasizes protecting chimneys, using asbestos coverings, metal under stoves, and lightning rods. Recommends school programs and farm group meetings to reduce millions in annual losses.
The term pencil began as a small fine brush used by artists. It now refers mainly to a wood or paper case containing graphite. Graphite, miscalled lead, marks the page though it contains no metallic lead.
In the Paris of 1793 a fifteen year old girl, Jeanne Recamier, wed a banker older by nearly forty. Jacques Recamier, her father by rumor, shielded her as Napoleon courted her then spurned her. Her salon became a beacon after the Revolution, drawing Napoleonic figures and later Chateaubriand before she died in widowhood.
The Associated First National presents Passion at the Graham Theater for a limited engagement. The silent drama showcases groundbreaking stereoscopic photography and panoramic scope, telling the Jeanne Marie Vau dernier story of rise, revolt, love, and downfall with Pola Negri in the lead.
Gloucester cathedral organist argues that hairstyle covering the ears harms singing. He invites criticism yet notes it would be worse if singers wore hair over their mouths. Eve London quotes the remark.
Mrs Barbara Mowers of Milwaukee Ave Libertyville reports Tanlac restored her after a severe flu left her nerves stomach and weight low. Her son used it first and she joined, saying three bottles gained twelve pounds and improved sleep digestion and nerves. Tanlac sold by Sherman Brothers Pioneer Drug Store and leading druggists.
A dated clipping notes New Zealand claims its waterfall Dutherlind, called Waterfall 1.904 Fret High, may reach about 1004 feet in height.
Pajaro Valley Consolidated Railroad, operating Salinas to Spreckels, becomes first steam road in California to move into automobile stage service. State railroad commission approves discontinuance of certain trains citing losses and allows stage operation at same passenger, baggage and express rates as trains.
A brief remark notes that certain books are unfit for criticism and do not enter the artistic arena regardless of editions, attributed to Toles Lemattre.
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