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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1921
Page
4
A devotional note quotes Philippians 4 6 7 urging readers to be careful for nothing but present requests to God through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving. It promises the peace of God will guard hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
An October Honolulu dinner featured speakers from China the Philippines New Zealand Australia England Japan Spain Cuba Canada Korea Greece Norway Hawaii and the United States. Governor General Farrington opened with remarks praising Hawaii's mixed population and its peaceful coexistence as a melting pot example for the nation.
A nostalgic poem where the speaker laments modern changes and clings to old ways. He recalls Aurora and gray beards who warned of decay, then seeks solace in Jimpson's shop while musing over tradition and loss.
The speaker lauds Hawaii's diverse population and the Hawaiian spirit of Aloha. He notes low crime in Honolulu, praises Mayor, and cites Governor Farrington urging press disarmament and cross racial understanding to foster peace.
A grand meeting in Honolulu showcased global attendance with addresses from foreign delegations and local leaders. Native Hawaiians provided music as speakers urged living and helping others, leaving a lasting impression of goodwill and international fellowship.
Weather hints a chilly night as readers recall an old fashioned couple. A 1896 corn purchase in Council Bluffs at eleven cents a bushel contrasts with a fifty cent price two years later. Harvard may offer Chinese studies and laundry tickets soon, and a critique notes the risk of merchants ignoring local papers to chase dubious ads.
Des Moines reports more than 50 000 Iowa homes short and rising says Edwin H. Sands housing commissioner Polk county shows 7000 weddings last year with few homes built He warns against delaying building plans predicting no material cost reductions for five years rents likely to stay high or rise.
Ina Claire appears in Polly With a Past at the Fox Theater for Wednesday and Thursday showings. The film, adapted by June Mathis from a George Middleton and Guy Bolton play, follows Polly Sharon a country girl who becomes a housemaid as romantic schemes unfold. Supporting cast includes Ralph Graves Marie Wainwright Harry Benham Clifton Webb Louisita Valentine and Myra Brooks. Directed by Maxwell Karger and photographed by Arthur Martinelli.
A dubious chronicle portrays Malvina Vivian as a glamorous Spanish fisher girl turned Berlin stage star, then spy and social climber. Her fortunes fade with war, a theft scandal, and a fatal Tyrolean casino toast ending in murder by poison in 1920.
American Legion posts nationwide prepare third Armistice Day observances with large public meetings and pageants. Events in New York San Francisco and Chicago will broadcast Washington burial services for an unknown soldier via long distance telephone amplifiers. John G. Emery appeals for solemn remembrance of 1918 milestone and sacrifices of veterans.
Des Moines reports nearly all new automobile license plates for 1922 will be delivered to county treasurers by November 1. W M Calladay states 450000 motor sets 50000 truck plates 13000 for agents dealers and officials 3000 motorcycle and 1000 trailer plates were ordered.
A Iowa report by Dave W. Dickerson head of the U S secret service for the district says much counterfeit money and genuine money with ciphered denominations are circulating in Iowa. Eastern Iowa faces a flood of bad currency with most bogus notes originating in Chicago and moving into smaller western towns. Judson E Piper connected with the report.
Commissioner said Tuesday there have only been a half dozen or more cases of counterfeiting reaching the local court and it is believed the bad money gang has not reached Des Moines yet. Most cases involve passing genuine bills with raised numerals as banks recently refuse deposits of bad money mixed with legitimate currency.
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