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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1921
Page
4
A JOURNAL PILGRIM recalls a train talk with a Grand Canyon brakeman about the Bright Angel Trail. He warns that the trail is narrow with sheer drops but notes most falls would be interrupted by rocks, easing fear for travelers who trust the mule and proceed cautiously.
A humorous verse recounting a man pressed by persistent car salesmen after a casual remark. The narrator narrates waves of offers, from on street to mail, with many cars, time payments, and trade ins, ending with a desire to speak privately.
A narrator and a Greek companion tour the Bright Angel trail down the Grand Canyon by mule. They describe the zigzag path, perilous ledges, bracing mules, and dramatic rock walls as they descend about seven miles through red stone to the Colorado River before climbing back to the El Tovar hotel.
The passage lists several individuals connected to editors and publishers in New York City and newspapers in Waukegan and Pottsville. It mentions Janes W Brown his wife Pickles Bill Smith of The Sun J WW Zerby and Thales Cou toupis among others whose real names are not remembered.
In a chatty note the Journal office reports lively reader response to ads and surveys. Public interest grows as the town discusses the YMCA site and a high school hotel memory while the journal circulates a trade survey booklet and garners requests from London.
The judge notes Reverend Toogood was a saloon passenger on the Majestic. The comment suggests preachers clash with departure from their congregations, reflecting a court scene.
Theocracy was a system of rule by ecclesiastical authorities claiming divine guidance. Priests governed under perceived sovereignty of God and declared revelations as civil law from Exodus to Saul’s accession.
In a tale from Measure Newspaper Syndicate Barbara, a dazzling royal favorite, bends King Charles I of England to her will. Her gambling fortunes and political influence fuel a lavish, perilous reign until France deploys Lamise de la Quereuailie to sway Charles, ending Barbara’s grip on power.
Cavin returns from Mexico City where he accompanied a shipment of Louisa county purebred stock for a Mexican exhibition. He and team met high officials and expect to close sales. a new monetary system in Mexico slows cash handling yet demand for dairy cattle remains high.
Emory Myers died at his Cedar home and was being transported to Winfield when a steering rod failure caused the hearse to crash three miles west of Wayland. The casket was damaged and replaced, the funeral proceeded with services at the Methodist church, and interment occurred in Winfield Cemetery. The driver survived while the undertaker was injured.
A popular cafe drew a large crowd who savored an extra good supper and danced to splendid music, creating a lively evening of entertainment.
A Pall Williamsburge Journal-Tribune piece extols the Amana Colonies and the Colonista garden famed nationwide for its autumn colors with no weeds. It notes potato yields down from prior years but quality high, and forester society forests showing superb fall foliage amid Evangeline’s poem praising the tranquil place.
Wayland schools will close tomorrow evening for two weeks to allow farmers to husk corn. The decision aims to support local agriculture during the harvest period.
Viscus at College Wirfield Beacon notes residents including Jord Fiscus and wife visiting Mr. Pleasant last Friday. Their son Clarence Bill Fiscus played for Iowa Wesleyan against Monmouth with consistent effort. Other locals Glenn Arthaud, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Hill, C. C. Van Dyke and wife, and Everett Nordstrom also attended.
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