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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1922
Page
4
The article discusses H G Wells arguing that focusing history on one nation breeds national bias and enmity. He advocates a universal history starting with the universe, placing each nation in global context and teaching humanity’s shared progress. English schooling should serve mankind with this broader view.
Al Bentley faces hard luck with a 15 carole daughter and a dying cow. He suffers neuritis in his right arm while owning his home and lends support to his family amid rough times.
A humorous verse laments modern traffic as a endless procession of motorcars fills streets day and night. The speaker imagines a world where debts are paid first, then joyriding would be allowed, and creditors would collect before people burn fuel and speed along.
The piece argues patriotism is a virtue yet warns against exclusive pride. It contrasts British and German national egotism, noting England’s strong historic pride and Germany’s historical study fueling aggressive expansion. The author suggests such egotism harms global progress and leads to consequences in war.
Fox Theatre shifts Saturday attraction to Tom Mix in Up and Going marking his first midwest showing. The Lois Weber production What Do Men Want? arrives next week for a second state run, drawing on Lois Weber fans. Make plans now to see Tom Mix this Saturday in Up and Going.
The Cincinnati Enquirer quotes a joke about the difference between a henpecked husband and a more stubborn spouse. The Bachelor asks the question and Benedick replies that the henpecked husband yields immediately while the other delays until the next day.
A stranger asks about the number of papers in Chiggersville. The editor of the Clarion insists there is no competitor and never recognizes another paper, rebuffing the Times. The Birmingham Age-Herald relays the exchange as a colorful note on local newspaper rivalry.
Local notes mix farming hints and humor as farmers share that oats may be late but fruit looks sound, pastures shine, and an ongoing road repair near Wayland prompts cautious optimism. The column offers light quips on garden plans and a jab at modern finance.
A boatload of American tourists arrived. We thought we’d get their money before we had any fighting.
A column questions prosperity and cites high salaries for Babe Ruth Jack Dempsey and Herb Hoover. It notes a defense of modern girls blaming young men for a loss of old time charm and ends with a satirical comparison to Adam and Eve.
A concise reflection notes that a pessimistic person bears less social weight than the worries their neighbors carry. The line suggests a contrast between inner hardship and outward community concern.
A fragmented medical scene shows a doctor rejecting a patient’s romantic advances. The line “I don’t like your heart action” hints at a humorous or critical moment where clinical skepticism meets affection.
A narrator jokes about angina and mistaken identity while noting the year’s fashion and a shifting Chicago crime mood. The piece blends social quips with a reference to George Washington and the persistent straw hat motif in spring attire and urban concerns.
Guidance urges drinking oxtail soup and feeding a bully with hash to feel like everything, reflecting odd health advice and slang usage.
The article notes we often joke about dangers like ghosts but real risks come from overwork and lifestyle. It cites that many deaths stem from lack of exercise, overeating, late hours, or worry, while fatalities from overwork or hiccups are very rare.
The Optimist argues that hard work drives growth and creates a strong career, but many people view work as an ugly word. The message links effort with judgment thoughtful planning and an earnest purpose as essential ingredients for success.
A Scientific American note claims round chimneys offer easier construction and smoother gas flow. It notes round chimneys have less wall-friction and the smallest wall area for a given cross section, with a 24 inch round chimney nearly matching the efficiency of a 24 inch square one.
The article reports an estimate that a single thought forms in about a twelfth of a second, based on experiments. It discusses muscle contractions and the limit imposed by the will, suggesting rapid successive contractions cannot occur too close in time.
In a Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt Mr Jagsby recalls a dispute with a new neighbor over chickens. The reconciliation led to discovering the neighbor’s cellar stocked with provisions. The exchange ends with a reflection on garden success amid neighborly friction.
A mysterious note suggests a man with a bie may not receive the largest halo. The statement hints at a symbolic judgment or superstition about status and reward beyond mere outward signs.
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