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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1921
Page
6
A 1921 column urges community members to resolve for the children. It lists vows for easy chair businessmen, mothers, fathers, a city school leader, and teachers to support child welfare, health, budgeting, transparency, patience, and dedication, ending with a cheerful New Year greeting.
In his closing hours of the old year the speaker extols the shift from popular killers to public health heroes. He lauds Dr. Stephen Smith for founding New York's health department and advancing vaccination, sanitation, and disease control. Malaria and smallpox deaths have plummeted. diphtheria fears recede with antitoxin and vaccines, marking vast global health improvement.
Sealed Victor Records with titles from Pasquale Don, Heifetz concerto, Troupe artists, and popular fox trots list new January release. Notable entries include Don Pasquale performances by Giuseppe de Luca and Lucrezia Bori, Jascha Heifetz Concerto in E minor, Erika Morka and Philadelphia Orchestra, and dance records from Paul Whiteman and others. Prices range around $1.00 to $2.50.
Juanita Hamel asks readers to thank God and look forward with hope as scientists and sanitarians work to improve public health. The piece envisions a safer, healthier future and longer lifespans than previous generations, set for the coming year.
The design favors a long waistline for children with a plaited skirt and plain waist using plaid and plain fabrics. Sizes 6 to 14 years require 15 yards of 86 inch plaid and 1½ yards of 36 inch plain material, priced at 15 cents. The spring 1922 Fashion Magazine, with over 300 styles and dressmaking lessons, is 10 cents. Tone Miles Patterns, The Washington Post. A Desperate Gamble by Lenin warns Russia faces extinction if money loses value, roubles or quits.
Frank Kidwell's Markets advertises a 16 ounce loaf priced at 5 cents. The listing highlights daily specials and nearby location, appealing to shoppers seeking low-cost bread options from a local retailer.
A rich selfish girl Bessie learns generosity after seeing an old woman stumble. She helps pick up the clothes, realizing happiness comes from giving rather than hoarding wealth. The tale shows a turn from envy to kindness during the Christmas season.
A hopeful horoscope by Genevieve Kembie nudges bold ventures but cautions restraint while a heartfelt Christmas tale follows. Bessie gives a dollar to Granny Gray, helping three grandchildren and an invalid mother, lifting spirits and ending with a warm family New Year feast.
A dramatic episode follows Madge and Bess Dean as they flee a tailgating driver. In a bold ruse they ditch him by pulling into a store, then speed toward Rhinebeck and Kingston. Bess feigns a solo errand at Rhinebeck station while Madge continues toward Rhinebeykang, ending with a plan to resume the journey Monday.
Reader asks about link between heart and emotions. The Post notes medical science finds no direct heart emotion relation. feelings tie to various glands and hormonal substances circulating via the bloodstream. Poets and clergy are said to be more correct than some medical views in describing emotional heart traits.
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