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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1923
Page
4
In City by Carrier Washington 6 and 64 Mutual 44 Terms of subscription detail delivery by carrier and local service offerings for city residents.
The text states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to news dispatches used by the paper and reserves republication rights for special dispatches, reflecting standard press licensing.
Monday April 23 1928 the devotional highlights God creating man in his image with the note that creation was very good from Genesis 1 31 37 and 37.
Pr Katherine Bement Davis former Commissioner of Corrections of New York City and now director of the Bureau of Social Hygiene argues that criminality can decrease as more children stay in school. She cites that many adult delinquents stem from poor early environments and that high school education reduces delinquency, noting most offenders did not complete high school.
ABE MARTIN notes the trouble of predicting a wealthy home loving Clubman’s romantic choices. He also jokes that a released convict with poor health recovers quickly. Mr and Mrs Art Smiley welcome a new boy. Mrs Moots recalls buggy trips to department stores for service and a skin alteration.
A humorous poem about self acceptance and doing good deeds to gain respect. The speaker rejects beauty and maps, resolves to be a decent person through chores, generosity, and steady effort, hoping kindness earns friendship despite imperfection.
A speaker ignores bleak weather and sirens of toil, preferring a book of heroic knights and warlike deeds. The poem contrasts mud and rain with the escape of reading, praising a grand tale of combat, plumed armor, and adventure over daily turmoil.
A collage of humorous bits and observations in by the way style includes light quips about oil promises, spades, class, trains, and school behavior. It riffs on human nature, gossip, dating, and everyday life with a playful voice.
A speaker argues that most youths avoid crime when healthy and well educated, while those from poor, undernourished homes face higher jail risk. He urges society to improve homes, ensure schooling, and remove physical defects to slow delinquency and reduce adult crime.
Notice states amended and substituted Articles of Incorporation were adopted by stockholders on March 26 1924 renewing Washington Telephone Company. Principal office in Washington Iowa with business in construction maintenance and operation of telephone systems in Iowa. Authorized capital stock two hundred thousand dollars in two thousand shares of par value 100 dollars.
The amendment details the authorization of 1650 issued and paid shares with 350 additional shares issuable by board authority. Renewal runs June 15 1923 to June 15 1945. A seven member board governs affairs with annual meetings on the second Monday in January at 8 o clock. Officers include President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer. Indebtedness capped at two thirds of paid share capital with option to issue preferred stock, dividends and bonds up to specified rates. Private property protection for members. Filed with Recorder and Secretary of State of Iowa. Signed April 14 1923 by Orville Eider and L H Wallace. Apr 16-22-30-May 7.
A reflective thought notes that a person attempting to escape a mistake ends up chasing an endless loop of effort, suggesting the futility of resistance without remedy. The aphorism frames error as a driver of ongoing action.
A nostalgic dialogue reveals a moment of embarrassment at a dance as a guest laments dropping a handkerchief and a companion teases about the dress in a witty exchange. The scene captures social norms and flirtatious banter of the era.
A terse line defines a giggle as the rattle of a lone thought within an empty mind. The aphorism frames humor as a mental echo, suggesting solitude fuels odd, internal wit.
A husband, kept away by daily work, returns to find his home emptied while his wife has quietly relocated. The wife quips that they had little trouble moving as with the baby’s birth, highlighting calm efficiency in the household switch.
The document lists westbound and Washington Branch train arrivals and departures with numbers 3 29 49 11 450 30 836 429 449 835 835 836 and times from early morning to night. It notes daily operation except Sundays for several local passenger and freight services and identifies H. W. Russell as agent.
The passage reflects on linguistic eccentricity noting that common terms like coffee cup and teacup are not interchangeable with golf cups or hiccups. It reminds readers to respect English naming quirks, such as a bedroom not always aligning with how rooms are described, and similarly palm room and store room.
Senator S. W. Brookhart will depart for Europe on May 2, not April 28, after the earlier sailing was full. He plans a ten week trip mostly alone, stating travel solo aids study. He spoke in Davenport at the veterans banquet and on the radio, and noted wide public interest.
Cyrus Chapter No 18 A A M holds regular meetings on the second Friday. Zeredatha Council No 21 R S M on the first Tuesday. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 K T on the third Friday. Damascus Shrine No 10 W S J meets last Thursday at the Commercial Club rooms. Amos Chapter DeMolay meets on the first and third Mondays.
Des Moines Apr 23 The Iowa State Fair plans a 35000 dollar baby beef pavilion to house over 500 entries in beef cattle classes. Construction to be finished by the opening of the exhibition with contracts let May 16. Capacity limited to 508 entries and elimination contests moved to county fairs and farm bureau meetings. Prizes total 2925 with 100 prize gifts from American Short Horn and American Cattle Breeders associations for first county group.
On the first day of first grade, staff collect names ages and birthdays from students. A tiny girl answers that her birthday is every August, illustrating the routine of recording personal dates at school.
The quote reflects on caution in expression and the impact of words, likening careless talk to a shaft driven by wind that fails to reach its target or wounds without effect. It contrasts intentional precision with accidental harm in communication.
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