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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1921

Page

5

The North End Oriole Begins Publication With Family Feud

The North End Daily Oriole debuts with Herbert I Milingsworth Atwater Jr and Henry Rooter publishing under Uncle Joseph’s gift. Florence Atwater balks at involvement and a commercial poem is rejected after a row over republication. Florence’s friend Patty Fairchild visits with Arbert Atwater and Henry Stuater as Sunday games unfold.

Joseph Herbert I Milingsworth Atwater, Jr Henry Rooter North End Daiiy Oriole Herbert Florence Atwater Boas Miss Atwater Oriole Florence Patty Fairchild Arbert Atwater Henry Stuater Mies Fairchild andHenry Rooter Mises Fairchild

Julia Atwater’s Sudden Announcement Stuns Town

Florence Atwater overhears her family discussing Julia’s surprising decision to marry a man from out of town. The Atwaters debate potential public reaction, the groom’s origins, and the impact on the family amid a quietly tense Sunday afternoon.

Florence Patty

Aunt Julia Engagement Sows Family Secrets

In a close family discussion, Julia announces an engagement to a stranger during a visit, prompting Florence to probe who the groom is. The Atwaters weigh the implications as hints of looming change and a potential death by own action doppio echo discussions of prohibition and loneliness.

Bell Syndicate Julia Mrs. Atwater Mr. Atwater Florence Papa Mama Grandpa Noble Dill

Julia’s engagement news rocks a small town

In a family chat the Atwaters debate Julia’s future after a suitor is revealed as a lawyer. Opinions clash over whether Julia will accept or announce an engagement amid speculation about his single status and possible past marriages. The scene ends with a cliffhanger as the answer awaits.

Uncharted Seas at Fox Theatre Delights Audiences

Audiences praise Uncharted Seas starring Alice Lake at the Fox Theatre for a two day run. The drama, adapted from John Fleming Wilson and shot in the frozen Behring Straits, tests a trio including a cowardly husband and his wife and admirer. Wesley Ruggles directs with strong performances and dramatic tension.

Coward Pox John Fleming Wilson Fox Theatre Alice Lake Munsey's Behring Straits Wesley Ruggles

Home brewing deemed illegal under national prohibition act

Washington reports the Treasury Prohibition Unit issued a detailed ruling declaring home production of intoxicating beer wine and spirits illegal even for private use. It confirms 200 gallons of nonintoxicating juice tax exemption only covers juice not alcohol and forbids home manufacture of intoxicating wine.

Washington Prohibition Unit Treasury Department Internal Revenue Collector of Treasury

Argentina Opens Vast Lands for Colonization Immigrants

Buenos Aires reports government decree opening 16,900,000 acres of land for settlement bands from the United States and Canada. Lands stretch from Misiones near Brazil to Terra del Fuego, with low prices expected but costly settlement logistics. Economists say Argentina seeks migrants to spur agricultural growth after a decade of stagnation. livestock output has improved in quality but not quantity. Ella Wheeler Wilcox quotes about bashfulness.

U.S Canada Buenos Aires Argentina United States Republic Misiones Terra del Fuego Labrador England France Germany the Times Carlos Tornquist

A critic should have a good memory says a writer

A writer quotes the Boston Transcript on critics needing a sound memory and awareness of their own faults. The remark frames criticism as self aware and disciplined, urging critics to recall past errors as a guard against hypocrisy.

Boston Transcript

Harding Defends Federal Reserve Policies From Criticism

Washington Sept 23 Governor Harding denounces banks profiting on rediscounts and misrepresenting Fed policy to farmers. He defends the board in a letter to Governor MecKelvie of Nebraska, urging loans be negotiated with member banks and stressing support for agriculture and livestock amidst reduced city loans. He cites bank profit on rediscounts and urges lower rates to aid communities and long-term gain.

Washington, D. C Federal Reserve Board W. P. G. Harding Congress Washington Harding MecKelvie Nebraska Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve Bank Power of Reserve Board Federal Reserve System Mr. Harding Omaha Reserve Bank

Olive oil soap and silk washing lessons

A narrator recalls conversations with a silk manufacturer about washing delicate silks and the role of olive oil soap. The piece extols Green Arrow Soap for lacking filler, saving wear on fabrics, and delivering strong cleaning with a mild scent, framing it as economical laundering.

Billy Betty Green Arrow Palmolive

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