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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1923
Page
4
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The devotional reflection centers on Deuteronomy 10 12 asking what the Lord requires: to fear him walk in his ways love him and serve him with all heart and soul. It emphasizes devotion, obedience, and total commitment as core duties.
The National Luksday Asscha house awarded a prize for the best editorial on Editorial Responsibility. Frank Combe, editor of the Geneva Signal in Geneva Nebraska, won honors. The piece stresses weighing acts and motives, protecting private rights, and preserving public welfare while avoiding demagoguery and prejudice.
ABE MARTIN argues that many drinkers who once favored a mild beer now face poisoning due to prohibition. He notes strong public opposition to the rural farmer and questions the act’s efficacy in protecting citizens.
Poem chronicles spring awakening with playful verse on Aninie and nature. A farmer, poets, and flies are caricatured as the speaker wields a swatter and brass knuckles to rid fields, stirring nostalgic spring imagery.
A discourse on the editor as a guardian of truth and moral guidance. It argues the editor must choose a single mission, avoid dual loyalties, and uphold responsibility. The piece emphasizes the joy of skilled writing and the power to influence public life through disciplined work.
New York and New Jersey lead a group of about 350 eastern cities and towns observing daylight saving time 2 a m to 2 a m September 30. Massachusetts is the only state with a daylight saving statute, while Connecticut, Hartford, and New England communities debate or implement the change. Delaware and other areas faced legal questions. Massachusetts and Hartford show local adoption trends amid rural opposition and farm test results.
The argument that crops should not be cultivated before dawn faced a rebuttal from daylight saving advocates. A Massachusetts farmer, supporting daylight saving, claimed to have grown a record crop of beans while dew still lay on the plants before 6 am, illustrating early cultivation success.
CHICAGO April 27 It is as cruel to keep a dog tied up or confined to a small enclosure as it would be to treat a boy or man in that manner says a pamphlet issued by a western humane society. The document reviews activities for animal protection and gives care tips for cats and dogs with specific feeding, housing and poisoning treatment guidance.
A quoted exchange with Sandy quips about material wear, noting a tendency to become shiny after roughly 12 to 13 years. The remark highlights a practical critique of material longevity discussed in the London Opinion.
Mrs Mary Dowgall of 615 SW Second St reports dull back pains and tired arms eased by Doan's Kidney Pills after irregular kidney function. She says the pills were highly recommended and practically cured her condition, priced 60 cents at all dealers from Yoster Mill?re in Buffalo.
The crowd talks of May Day and the fishing season with fans eager for the opener. A merchant mulls a stubborn habit, while a man asks to join a woman beside her as she sits on the steps at eventide enjoying the balmy air.
A prominent citizen recounts residents fishing days ago with one man boasting three or four catfish on a string along the bank. A party member warns that catching catfish at that time is against the law, while the others joke about bait and fishing. A church quote about a fashionable church and a Liberty Bond joke follow.
A quirky note explains a contest tied to a pearl–handled chicken waterer for the first dozen mushrooms. The organizer insists the winner must disclose where the mushrooms were obtained. Jack Westphal is credited with the idea. Lov.
A possum dog in Texas reportedly treed eighteen quarts of moonshine liquor recently. The owner faces widespread inquiries from people requesting a price for the dog and its unusual feat.
In Davenport Washington a boy named Weren McLean aged 8 recollects his life after an 13 year memory loss caused by a horse kick in an Idaho train derailment near Rose Lake. He travels to Anoka Minnesota to reconnect with his past and old home.
A father asks a merchant how his son is faring as the store owner praises Fle’s staying power. The brief dialogue captures a moment of local reassurance and character observation in a street scene.
The document lists westbound and eastbound trains with numbers, departure and arrival times, and notes on freight and local passage. It identifies daily operation except Sundays and names H. W. Russell as agent.
The text presents a series of humorous exchanges about hens and odd eggs from a London Bitz style column, including an American visitor and an Irishman remarking on hens that hatch improbable items. It weaves in quips about kissing and a brief aside on a doctor’s claim, ending with a stray joke about a typewriter and biblical reference.
Poem reflects on how people tend to wound those they love most, noting that strangers and guests receive more consideration than loved ones. It contrasts flattery given to acquaintances with thoughtless blows aimed at the closest relationships as the speaker journeys outward.
Henry Parkinson, a seasoned mathematician, recalls an old timer from his Virginia origin who twice or thrice sought the office of Justice of the Peace but failed to secure the required votes.
Cyrua Chapter No 18 R4 M regular meeting second Friday night monthly D L Carbaugh H P Arthur Goodin secretary Zeredatha Council No 21 R S M regular meeting first Tuesday night monthly W C Well M Arthur Goodin recorder Bethlehem Commandery No 45 K T regular meeting third Friday night monthly H T Carris E C Arthur Goodin recorder Tamascus Shring No 10 W 8 of J regular meeting last Thursday monthly Commercial Club rooms Katheryne H Beatty Ww H P Susie BB Edgington Worth Scribe
A rural scene shows a girl learning singing by calling cows while others learn cow calling by singing. The exchange highlights education and practical skills in a small town context with humor about arithmetic and schooling.
The Bureau of Mines urges consumers to store coal to prevent shortages and high prices. Tests by Joseph D. Davis and John F. Byrne show that proper storage reduces spontaneous combustion and deterioration. Coal should be screened, fine material removed, and different coal types not mixed.
A modest girl named Lizzie Wishes refuses to wash the dishes amid social tensions. An exchange notes that in some areas a man cannot buy an old fashioned nightshirt without being suspected of Klan affiliation.
When a heavy chest or box is hard to move try placing an old window shade roller or broomstick under one end. This allows the heavy article to be rolled a considerable distance with less effort.
A line from Louise Heligers in Love and Life praises admiration as the enduring cosmetic for a girl, noting that rouge and powder pale beside a man’s regard. The remark emphasizes timeless appeal and societal views on beauty and validation.
A brief quotation from the Boston Transcript notes a witty contrast about tall women and short husbands, illustrating satirical humor in a single line.
A New York elevator operator shot and killed a tenant who rang the call button twice. The incident raises questions about motive and safety as officials investigate the confrontation and the circumstances surrounding the fatal apartment dispute.
Copyright covers literature drama and fine arts while patent protects manufactured or mechanical objects. The rule clarifies that copyright applies to creative works and patents protect inventions.
The record shows worshipers stood or sat on the floor until the early 14th century, then received short three legged stools. From 1450 onward church records mention pews or pues, marking a shift to fixed seating.
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