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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1922
Page
4
A nostalgic verse asks to show the boy who never misbehaved. It lists incidents like throwing a stone at a cat, snowballing a hat, fleeing school, stealing apples, breaking glass, and ignoring a keep off the grass sign, concluding such a boy would be far from well.
The city thanks Dr. FB Jenkins and the late J H Young for gifts that provide the site and a maintenance fund for a new Y M C A building. Citizens celebrate a generous gesture that ensures a lasting memorial and better environment for Washington’s youth.
Poet Walt Mason laments finding a patient listener as he vents about chronic pains and daily woes. He jokes that neighbors cops and strangers would rather avoid his tales of illness and seeks a willing ear for a fair wage.
In a playful scene a hatless youth chases a departing train as a station-master queries. The banter shifts to the newsroom life with disguised names and a joke about keeping names in or out of print. Then a remark on marketing and a bee analogy ends the lighthearted vignette.
Monmouth College seeks a share of $76,000 in a statewide competition. Judges will review entries from multiple colleges, with prizes awarded for innovation and service projects.
A collage of quirky Oxnard-style quips and oddities from town life. Jokes about a fur coated official in Missouri, singing in a cellar, retired folks missing party line chatter, and playful jests about eye doctors and potato digging.
A newspaper snippet shows a female juror asked whether a man could be convicted on circumstantial evidence. The line reflects courtroom debate and juror inquiry during the trial.
A local business man urges Oskaloosa to pursue street improvements while prices are low. He cites Ottumwa brick surfacing at 3 dollars per square yard and asphalt work at 2.40, noting cheap materials and abundant labor. He says funding should come from property owners with council support.
Iowa chemists report at the American Chemical Society meeting in Birmingham Alabama a new synthetic anesthetic derived from corn cobs as a cocaine substitute. Dr Henry Gilman of Iowa State College outlined early results with Russell Pickens assisting and notes promising further corn cob uses in state assets. Ruth joke and Raphael exchange follow.
The quoted speaker claims to have repeatedly proved her husband guilty in a humorous or taunting remark. The line suggests a domestic or comedic context rather than a formal accusation.
Rev. Hanley spoke to a packed audience in Wellman on Tuesday night about Anarchy its Cause and Cure. He said hatred fuels catastrophe and one cannot be fully American with hatred in the heart. He urged cleansing of hatred for lasting peace, praising the Peace Conference and affirming faith through the Lord Jesus Christ. The patriotic program featured Civil War veterans, flag waving and songs including Glory Glory Hallelujah and My Flag Too.
A farm hand applicant tells Mr. Cobbles he will work for 39 dollars a month and occasionally pause to brush away a tear while manicuring pigs. He recalls wartime pay of 10 dollars a day, noting it was not a great day either.
The Cleveland News prints a terse want ad seeking a wardrobe large enough to fit two people. The quirky ad line sits beside a Lincoln quotation about doing the best one can and facing the end with dignity.
A talkative barber and a weary customer trade quips about a gas attack. The baby cries as the mother complains about the muff, and a playful exchange ends with the line give him the cat.
A station master responds to a terrific crash and rushes from his office to witness a train vanish around a curve while milk cans are overturned at the platform end. The column invites readers to submit stories of local interest for publication.
Squire Marsh Swallow has granted Bootlegger Ike Lark a sixty day reprieve to fill banquet orders he is contracted for. The decision aims to prevent default on obligations while avoiding harsher penalties during a period of demand.
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