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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1922
Page
4
A devotional line warns against boasting about tomorrow as you cannot know what a cry may bring forth. Proverbial wisdom emphasizes humility and vigilance, urging readers to live prepared without pride or fear.
The piece reprints Sam Blythe’s view from the Saturday Evening Post arguing Republicans and Democrats are dead or dying, yet counters with past misreads and notes parties endure. It questions if names alone define issues while highlighting party loyalty, voter base, and the impact of public sentiment. The author mocks funeral orations while noting political realities and factional splits.
A verse criticizes murderers in jails and the justice system. It mocks lenient outcomes, paroled offenders, and the public’s shifting focus to other crimes. The poem portrays a cynical view of punishment and deterrence amid a culture of impunity.
Mr Hull chairman of the Democratic National Committee announces after a careful investigation that the Republican administration at Washington is a complete failure. The impartial source insists the finding will convince Democrats.
Mr. McAdoo cites our difficulty in separating economic aims from political aspirations. He argues the challenge is fundamental to policy, urging clarity between fiscal goals and partisan objectives.
The Ohio State Journal argues prohibition must be upheld not debated, framing it as a fundamental duty for every right-minded citizen. It claims those who justify violations lack any valid ground and urges unwavering respect for the prohibition laws.
A Providence Journal opinion questions whether Russia can rebound and argues victory rests on the actions of its best citizens stepping forward to lead.
Governor General Wood aims to eliminate all soft jobs in the Philippine government. The move is seen as a bid to boost efficiency while earning his salary and courting local controversy.
The Boston Transcript notes that visible nitrate supply may originate from air, but at Muscle Shoals the source appears linked to deep government funding. It frames the issue as a financial question tied to Uncle Sam’s allocated funds.
Workmen uncover a four and a half foot thick wall from a Roman forum in Gracechurch Street while laying postal cable. The wall, running downwards about 15 feet, may be part of an inner chamber. Museum officials date the construction to the third or fourth century.
In Fort Worth a caucus of insurgent Democrats favoring tariffs on raw materials discussed future action. A twenty six member committee, including leaders in state affairs, was appointed to consider reforming the party or endorsing condition in either party or allying with Republicans. The meeting was separate from the Southern Tariff Association.
A Manchester paper calls renewed cultivation of old fashioned medicinal herbs in English gardens. In the United States herbs fade from small gardens yet are imported from Turkey India and China for commercial use. Ly dia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound is cited as a successful women s remedy using these herbs with no narcotics.
Orville Elder testifies as editor of the Evening Journal Washington Iowa that the publisher Elder Shannon Co and owners include Orville Elder R E Shannon Elliot Grayson Bruce Cowden with known securities holders and stock details. The average issue circulation over six months is 2891 copies.
A local tale narrates Ed helping in his brother's market on a Saturday. A neighbor asks Ka about chickens, and Ka proudly explains they have all kinds including live dead dressed and undressed, showing a playful rural perspective.
A light collection of quips and sayings on marriage money and daily life. The brief items joke about wives, editors, insurance offers, and a ticket line, ending with a homely maxim about balancing a budget and daily work.
A young man driving a Ford from Ottumwa to Washington encountered engine fire in mud. He could not stop or stall the engine, left the road, and plunged into four feet of water but the fire was extinguished and he continued his journey. The tale recalls Muscatine events in 1858 and the Rock Island railroad celebration.
A resident left the city for a move in September of the same year and relocated to what is described as the cleanest city in Iowa.
A local contractor reports on a house project where final bids came in $500 under his initial estimate. He notes that building it can be surprisingly affordable for plans being considered.
Fragmentary remark hints at transactional ties over personal ties in a brief social note. The phrase underscores how financial influence can overshadow intimate affiliations in modern exchanges.
This cryptic aphorism reflects on consequences of poor choices and stubborn behavior. It contrasts wildness with restraint and notes that what seems necessary may be vile. The saying advises patience and hints at social pitfalls when trying to manage relationships and progress.
In Humboldt on April 4 the Women’s Relief corps plans a community building banquet for those interested in the new memorial to the American Legion. Stockholders commercial club and public will attend. Ray Files of Fort Dodge will speak, with Frank F. Miles of Des Moines delivering Memorial Day oration.
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