Rail labor wage cut proposed to slash farm rates
At an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing Clifford Thorne floated a plan to cut railroad wages by 5 percent in exchange for a 25 percent rate cut on hay and grain, a proposal worth about 63 million dollars yearly for western lines. No decision was reached as railroad lawyers were not authorized to answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Thorne
Thorne
Western Railroads
Glenn
Plum
Minnesota
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Refutes Old Age Pessimism
The poem celebrates active aging as spry elders exceed stereotypes. It contrasts ancient resignation with seniors who climb mountains swim in seas and race toward new exploits. The speaker admires the "young old man" who defies death with humor and vigor.
Soldier Insurance Time Limit To Be Extended to Jan
The reinstatement and conversion window for war term insurance is extended from July 1, 1921, to January 1, 1922. Ex-service men drawing compensation may reinstate regardless of current condition if they pay due premiums with 5 percent interest. five-year term or convert to permanent plans with fixed premiums and cash value options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Home Service
VAMP S WHO MADE HISTORY AND MARION DELORME TALE
James C. Young recounts the Marion Delorme legend linked to Cinq Mars and Richelieu with a second insurance notice urging Red Cross Home Service to inform ex servicemen about government coverage options. The piece blends historical intrigue with public notices on insurance.
Poem Fragment Echoes Dark Imagery and Authority
A fragmentary verse references thunder clouds, jove festoons, and a hero facing repression. Images of restraint and danger pervade as chambers and royal sails frame a grim, foreboding scene attributed to Emerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
In Due Time Child and Mother Courtroom Quip
A judge quips about child and mother in a stray line on autoists taking a joy ride. He notes most go to the hospital, delivering a pointed remark on reckless driving and its consequences in a courthouse setting.
Fine Feathers at Fox Theatre adapts stage hit
Metro presents Fine Feathers at Fox Theatre Monday, adapted from Eugene Walter play. Plot follows a couple’s marriage ending in disillusionment as wealth and luxury tempt the wife, while a construction engineer fights to rise. Notable cast includes Eugene Pallette Claire Whitney and June Elvidge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metro
Fox Theatre
Eugene Walter
Holy Reynolds
Fred Littenham
Arthur Caldwell
Lester J. Vernilyen
Caret
Eugene Pallette
Claire Whitney
Thomas W. Ross
Warburter Gamble
June Elvidge
He Marie on a deserted island asks about first actions
He Marie and She discuss their plan on a deserted island. She notes she can swim, signaling practical survival focus. The line appears in Variety Life as a conversational exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Witty quip on letters after marriage shared by Mrs Gloomer
The Washington Star quotes Mrs Gloomer saying a husband loses interest in writing letters after marriage. Miss Cayenne adds that interest fades when there is no chance of the letters being read to a jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs Gloomer
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Washington Schedule Fragments Tie to Rail Express No. 11
Disconnected OCR text notes train numbers and times with an express and local freight reference. The fragment mentions Washington and rail stops with unclear context. No clear event or outcome is established from the available lines.
ABE MARTIN on staying home and dangers of town life
Abe Martin jokes about staying at home being accused of distilling. He notes you can’t tell if a woman will kiss you or shoot you, as folks may target you for trouble regardless. The tone mixes frontier humor with wary street realities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Evening Journal
Washington
Mutual
PSG Asiamne
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Walt Mason
Colonel Bowie
Vamps
James C. Young
Cron Ford
Meciure
Syndic
Marion Delorme
Cinq Mars
Louis Iil
Richelieu
Arras
Louis
Spain
Marton
Mazarin
France
Marion
Paris
Zephyr
R. L. Lytle
R. A. Knittle
Riverside
J. A. Lemley
Brighton Farmers Co-op
Wellston
L. L. Elliott & Co
Winfield
William Beardsley
Haskins EK
R. Chrissinger
Crawfordsville
J. K. Dunn of
Cotter
L. A. Marr & Son
Keota
Farmers’ Elevator
Wayland
Farmers’ Union Elev
W. Cheater Dune F. Frey
Noble
Havre Co-op
Havre
Wm. Chapek
Richmond
Ballinger & Co
B. Pleasant Plain
Titus Co-op
Company of Titus
Washington Elevator CO
Crl & P
Golden State Li
Aeancesumeen
Westboun
Golden State
Ables
Departe
J. C. Meck
Tue
Satur
and Lim
Iday
Lay N Park
Geet
A. John Droz
E. M. Bripces & Co
South Side Square
J. &. Edgington, M. D
F. & M. Bank Bldg
Morrison & Morrison
Washington, Iowa
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
Abe Martin
Irvin BE. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Farmers’ Union Store
Phon’s
J. Wilson
C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
Res
S. H. Bateman
M. D. Blair
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
Abstract Department
J.D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Washington County
Iowa
T. A. Michels
B. Watson
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
R. R
Washington Lodge
A. P
A. M
J. Bilitt Grayson
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cyrus
W. C. Bell
H. P
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
G. 8. Kerr
B. Cc
Recorder
Mary Lavada Kerr
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shrine
Moose Hall
Louise Harwood
W. H
Lena M. Marble
Washington Lodge No
Loyal Order of Moose
I. B. Mitchell
D. C. Russell
Covenant Lodge No. 101
North
Iowa Ave
Chas
S. Baker
Noble Grand
Roy Maple
Brighton
Iowa Avenue
Ralph Zeck
Mimer McFadden
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!