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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1921

Page

8

Change in Eye Color from Pupil Dilation and Conditions

Eye color can change with pupil dilation. In rare instances diseases or drugs may alter the color of an adult’s eyes.

Farm sale plan faces a talking farm house Kasper

The narrator muses about selling the farm to place money in the bank and notes that while the Lord may bless a farm owner, he cannot reach a back door house Kasper in a meditative rural scene.

Long Building Line Across Three Continents

A playful claim simulates London’s housing reach by lining all its buildings end to end, suggesting the line would span Europe Asia and America as imagined by Brooklyn Magazine.

London Europe Asia America Brooklyn

Domestic Economy Humor on Wives and Husbands

A humorous remark suggests many women view economy as realizing their husbands do not need new clothing. The quip plays on domestic budgeting and gender roles.

Miss Grace losbaker visit and local notices

Miss Grace losbaker from West Chester schools is in town today. Neiswanger monuments touted for value and lasting design. Conger reunion brings Mr and Mrs W H Conger from West Chester. Weed Chains sold by Clark and Enslin. Miss Hilda Freding, nurse trainee, returns home from San Francisco after army hospital service and university training. The W C T A will hold an open air service tonight after the band concert with Rev. Bowers speaking on What Will You Do With Jesus. Theressa Quinn heads to East Pleasant Plain for a visit. White Way Garden showcases new accessory sales room.

Hilda Freding San Francisco Cal Army Hospital Freding Atlanta Brooklyn N. Y University of California Miss Freding Bowers Jesus

Quaint remark from a Missouri woman about Uncle Johnberry

A Kansas City Star reader quote notes Uncle Johnberry is a mighty queenly old man who doesn’t brag when rival seniors boast about rheumatic complaints. The amused Missourian calls out his lack of sting in such moments.

Johnberry Rip Kansas City Star

Auction Prices For Bids From R. M. Hamilton and W. J. Boyd

R M Hamilton of Keota sold a steer for 34 dollars and W J Boyd of Ainsworth sold a colt for 42 dollars. The sale reflects competitive bidding with these two consignments listed.

W. J. Boyd Ainsworth

Local Notes and Visits Including Centralia Residents

Mrs G M Welch of Centralia ll visits at Dr H Bate mans then travels to Muscatine. Edan Tobin teaches in Cotter visits Harriett Boyer for the weekend. Miss Minnie Conner arrives from West Chester for a weekend. Katheryn Morris travels from Davenport to visit her mother Emma Morris. Marie Stewart returns home from West Chester for the weekend. Corinne Rothschild visits Haywarden, Margolin home. Mrs K O Bidwell and Ava Ruth return to Red Oak after visiting sisters. Gary O Loughlin in Davenport for a few days at Oscar Page’s. Sallie Dickey spoke at the First United Presbyterian then heads to Crawfordsville. A Salt Lake City banker saves by depositing small change. Commercial Savings Bank advertises savings banks.

Edan Tobin Cotter Harriett Boyer K. O. Bidwell Ava Ruth Mia Carl Hedges Miss Mae Allen Red Oak Salt Lake City Commercial Savings Bank

Des Moines Visitors Make Local Calls and Travels

Miss LaVerla Ross of Des Moines visits Mrs. W F Jacobs and leaves for Winston Mo. Miss Elin Woodford heads to Brighton for a visit. Amelia and Emma Keeley of Keota visit Mrs T T Keeley for a birthday celebration. Dr R W Grege and Dr M E Dicken listed with local offices. Mrs J P Wood and daughter Helen travel to Davenport for the day. Ruth Shaffer moves on from Sioux Rapids to Keota. Joe and Mr Wallace of Columbus Junction headed to Keota to visit relatives. Bevins promotes tire savings. Red taxi service listed.

LaVerla Ross Des Moines Amelia Emma Keeley Keota T. T. Keeley Miss Amelia Keeley Ruth Shaffer Sioux Rapids Joe Wallace Columbus Junction

Iowa leads in pure bred cattle and swine in 1920 census

Iowa tops national counts for pure bred cattle and swine in the 1920 census findings. The report shows Iowa with 171,645 pure bred cattle and 289,042 pure bred swine, as Illinois and New York follow in cattle, while Illinois and Indiana trail in swine counts.

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Wool Buying Heavy in Philadelphia Market

The Philadelphia wool market showed peak activity with many buyers and large orders. Medium and crossbred wools drove demand as fine grades remained scarce, and new clip wools moved steadily with sizable orders for territory and Australian wools alike.

Philadelphia Lees William M. Wood American Woolen Company Territory

Nebraska Minnesota and Ohio tallies in split figures

The record lists counts for Nebraska at 2,502, Minnesota with 99, 443, and Ohio totaling 96,908, detailing numeric standings across states. The text presents a concise column of numbers without additional context or narrative.

Nebraska Minnesota Ohio

World's Largest Snake Found in East Indies and Philippines

The python is described as the largest snake in the world with reports of specimens up to thirty feet long. It is native to the East Indies and the Philippine islands and is noted for adaptability to captivity and taming.

East Indies Philippine Islands

Police couple lose only nine shillings in poker sting

Two London policemen seeking evidence against a night club played a poker game there and lost nine shillings between them. The incident highlights the risks of undercover betting operations.

London Boston Transcript

Also Mentioned on This Page

FOX Tonight Constance Talmadge Toonerville Sanders & Skipton Dailey’s Taxi Local and Country Service McRamara Undertaking Co Stuart Taxi McNamaras Grace Losbaker West Chester Schools Neiswanger W. H. Conger West Chester Conger Clark & Enslin Theressa Quinn East Pleasant Plain White Way Farmers Mutual Ed Gerot Riverside Colt R. M. Hamilton, Keota Parker McElhinney Drug Co Stephen B. F. Campbell George Williams Lucille Orin Wallace Minnie Conner Katheryn Morris Davenport Emma Morris Milwaukee Marie Stewart Hebner’s Corinne Rothschild Haywarden Margolin Bernice Shields Oskalocea John Wasson Wellman James Hesseltine Lyda Hellam Southwest Corner Square Farmer's Union Gary O'Loughlin Oscar Page Sallie Dickey Fiiet United Presbyterian Church Elin Woodford Brighton D. F. Macon R. W. Grege Farmers & Merchants Bank J. P. Wood Helen Clark & Enslin’s M. E. Dicken Mrs. Dicken L. J. Hogan Williamsburg Bevins HH. Worley M. Kautenberger Sizourpey Magdaline Striegel Harper St. Louis Alex DE Bord CO Robt. Alberson Ed McFarland Crawfordsville Sigourney Mrs. I. Dawson Oskaloosa J. C. Wright Kelly-Springfield G.C Earl Little Brunswick Graham Aleva Dollie Warren Lew Cody the Butterfly Man Barr McCutell Ford Auto Body & Top Works Tennessee John Shields & Sons Mannhardt
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