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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1923
Page
6
A brief notice states exclusive lead and republication rights for Associated Press news dispatches and local pews ed herein. The statement restricts use and credits per dispatch for publication and distribution.
A devotional note quotes Isaiah 49 13 urging heavens earth and mountains to praise God for comfort and mercy toward his afflicted.
The article surveys Calvin Coolidge as vice president and his rise in public regard. It highlights his Massachusetts governorship, decisive actions with the Boston police, and perceptions of patriotism and public duty. The piece notes his cautious, retiring demeanor and hints at broader political expectations.
ABE MARTIN reports Aggie Lark drowned last evening while hunting a new location in a canoe. The note mentions a boy known as a who ran off with Indians and a strike toward Nebraska as a context.
Poem humorously laments overdue bills and the quarrels of paying on time. A narrator praises prompt payers while lampooning those who owe money, noting the social rewards for the timely and the ridicule for the stingy.
A parade of town sights shows a girl with a bull terrier, a bright orange dress, a sunburned man, camping outfits in shop windows, a Ford from Washington state, and fresh peaches. A stranger sleeps on a park bench beside two dappled gray horses while a wobbling front wheel car draws attention.
A Raleigh valet reports Sir Walter heavy drinking and muddy, implying a humorous circumstantial case. Amos Antheus orders shoes from a St Louis wholesale house and forwards two of his tracks. A Springfield humors a quarrel over evolution, suggesting belief in descent from monkeys.
The piece traces Calvin Coolidge’s career from local roles to governor of Massachusetts and his ascent to the presidency. It notes early campaign perceptions of Harding and warns readers to watch Coolidge’s national leadership, expressing cautious hope about his future performance.
American sailors from the Atlantic fleet aiding filming of United Artists release Carnival in Venice during a Grand Canal shot. Navy men joined gondolas for a dramatic sequence under camera, earning credit for a major scene in the Harley Knoles production.
Mr Meekton laments domestic chaos as Henrietta adopts his preferred perfume and openly smokes indoors. The exchange hints at friction over shared space and personal habits escalating tensions at home.
Thomas Williams of Birdsboro broke his left arm at the knee when a car he rode in plunged down an embankment. Police and local reporters describe the mishap and injuries with sparse detail in the Boston Transcript style.
A Scotchman and his collie stroll through Glasgow's market. A lobster clamps the dog's tail as the man bargains with a fishmonger. The dog pulls away yelping while the lobster clings on. The fishmonger shouts to his customer and the owner retorts with a quip about whistling to the lobster.
A Baltimore Sun estimate suggests vast undeveloped oil land could supply gasoline and hot water for five centuries. The claim frames potential reserves as an enduring energy source, sparking discussion on future fuel independence and exploitation timelines.
A father and son pause in a park as James asks about a strange noise. The father explains the dogwood’s bark and the pussy-willows mew creating the to do, their playful dialogue capturing nature’s sounds.
Exchange between two Black individuals reveals a heated argument about identity and language with vivid dialect. One speaker challenges the other's sense and meaning, while the other insists the term refers to more than a head, describing it as a button meant to prevent backbone unraveling.
Iowa and Des Moines organizers prepare a Playmate Dog Show on Children’s Day August 24 at the state fair. Open to Iowa boys and girls with non pedigreed dogs only and prizes range from 10 to 2 dollars. Dogs will be shown in the paddock west of the grandstand.
The piece urges clear thinking to avoid mental deadlock and achieve logical conclusions. It stresses that loose or misdirected thoughts hinder progress and only the individual can break their own mental block.
A South Sea Island maiden beautifies herself with a brass nose ring while an American woman of fashion adopts a pearl in her ear. The ring is described as more serviceable, capable of being held. Voo Doo.
A humorous poem praising three biblical figures for calmly enduring extreme heat without complaint. The narrator notes Shadrach Meshach and Abed-nego faced the furnace serenely, avoiding fuss or despair, and forgetting the heat in steadfast conduct.
A motorist says to a grieving spinster “Madam I am sorry that I killed your dog May I replace him” prompting the response that the incident was not sudden. The unusual incident highlights a peculiar exchange over compensation.
A Washington Post note profiles a newspaper man devoted to lifting others into fame, highlighting his work ethic and belief that reporters rarely pursue personal spotlight while shaping others' reputations.
At a large English town council meeting a councillor boasting of oratorical skill spoke for nearly an hour without progress. He paused to ask himself a question, and a voice from the back shouted a blunt reply warning of an unwise answer.
The event on the race track at 1 30 p m features dogs hitched to coaster wagons driven by their owners in a quarter mile dash. Any boy or dog in the state may enter with purses of 15 10 8 and 5 dollars for first through fourth place. Regular starters and judges will preside over the speed events.
Following the discovery of a non tarnishable silver comes the news of a white metal which resists both tarnish and corrosion, and has a remarkably deep and brilliant luster when polished.
The Vulgate is the Latin version of the Scriptures authorized by the Council of Trent in 1546. It supersedes the earlier Italic text, believed to have been produced in the second century.
A near perfect specimen of an eepyornis egg was found in Madagascar. Only twelve such eggs are known to exist. The eggs measure about 18 inches in length, roughly double an ostrich egg, and the extinct aepyornis resembled the 05 trich.
A reader recalls a Chau tauqua program listing instruments as violins cor nets piccolos trombones harps cellos et cetera and jokes about what form the et cetera might take. An audience member say they have heard the band and claim to know the shape and sweet tones of the elusive instrument. Watch for the et cetera when the band comes to town.
The Knights of Columbus, a fraternal benevolent order for Catholic men, was founded in 1882 in New Haven Connecticut. The organization invites eligible Roman Catholic men to join and support charitable works and community service.
Betty, a city resident, visits the country and hears a cow lowing and remarks that it seems to be singing. The piece portrays a humorous rural observation through a child's lens.
A Boston transcript captures a burglar addressing a companion about a hidden drawer of silver. The pair discuss being more cautious, implying an intention to steal while warning against leaving evidence. The quoted lines reflect crime talk and social dynamics.
The wife said, I really enjoyed the picnic because father and the boys did all the work of getting ready for it.
A witty note compares the mosquito to a persistent advertiser, remarking it would not settle for a single bite or ad, instead buzzing with continued pursuit.
A restrained performance builds toward a decisive finish as a patient strategy dominates the wing. Observers note steady discipline and subtle momentum that ultimately seals a cautious victory.
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