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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1925
Page
4
Dollar a Year Men Wanted in Prohibition Enforcement
General Andrews, head of federal prohibition forces, seeks men of standing to join his drive to enforce the prohibition law and to persuade the public that disobedience endangers the government. He aims to reduce political interference and build a capable organization for swift action. The piece argues the law’s failure stems from public attitude, not the statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln CC. Andrews
Prohibition Enforcement Forces
United States
General Andrews
Andrews
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on Modest Wealth
The poem contrasts wealth and frugality, humorously describing fear of poverty and reliance on savings. It mocks ostentation as well as the isolation of rich life, while celebrating simple pleasures and social gentleness amidst financial worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Mason
Summer Verse Contest and Humorous Notes From County News
A breezy local page offers a joke contest about the Washington Chautauqua with a prize of one round United States and a second prize of sleeve for a vest. The text also includes dialect bits, a flu mention by Ralph Thompeson, and humorous observations on weddings, school punishment, and domestic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
King and Queen Cobra in a Zoo Deliberation
The story centers on King Cobra and Mrs Queen Cobra debating who may claim queen status. They acknowledge mating history and mutual non aggression while circling the idea of royalty. A dramatic interruption arrives as George rushes to save his wife in danger from their snake world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobra
King Cobra
King Cobras
Leader Seeks Backing To Strengthen Law Enforcement
The speaker argues for financial backers with standing to support the law, rejecting reliance on professional sleuths. He claims the plan will yield greater future enforcement success, prosperity, and happiness for the nation.
Winfield Band Visit Sparks Reader Reminder
A reproachful note from Jack Stinson of the Winfield Beacon prompts the Journal to acknowledge a Winfield delegation and band visit not covered due to Washington street lights going out and the editor being away. The piece praises Winfield fairs and vows better coverage next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Mr. Stinson
Jack
Winfield Beacon
Winfield
Stinson
Washington
Winfield Instruments
Winfield Boys
Iowa
Winfield Band
Fear and the role of imitation in child development
The article argues fear shapes behavior and is learned through imitation. It notes death fantasies in children cause anxiety and that unclear beliefs about death can be eased by adult guidance. A memory of a mislearned horn myth shows lasting harm from fear stories. It concludes fear motivates and protects, so training should prevent fear becoming a curse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amin
Islands Constantly Grow From Lava Landforms
Islands of Hawaii expand as lava eruptions build new land pieces from the ocean. Volcanic activity continually adds new coastal landforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Islands
Hawaii
Overcoming children's fears by parental example
A mother discovers her child Ellen shows fear of lightning and noises, likely learned from her anxious reactions. The article urges parents to model calm, question fears with intelligent guidance, and demonstrate that there is no real danger to help children overcome fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eilen
Eslen
Ellen
Archbishop John McNicholas Elevated to Cincinnati Post
Pope Pius names Bishop John T. McNicholas of Duluth as archbishop of Cincinnati after Bishop Chartrand of Indianapolis declines the role due to health concerns. The Dominican prelate is acclaimed as a famed orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. McNicholas
Duluth
Cincinnati
Pope Pius
Chartrand
Indianapolis
McNicholas
Women Strike Aboard The Household Strife
A humorous verse imagines women protesting by striking at domestic chores. It playfully compares tasks like mending hoses patching underwear canning fruit and churning butter to provoke male frustration and highlight gender roles in a lighthearted lampoon.
Willow and June Niper Dialogues in Rustic Exchange
Fragmentary dialogue from a rural scene features LT Wood and Miss June Niper as they promise to stop seeing Slippery Elm and reference carrying ashes after marriage. A grim moral on gender and agreement ends the passage with a proverb about man and woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LT Wood
June Niper
Bridegrooms Ask Debtor Question After Marriage
After the minister united the couple, the bridgegrooms asked the officiant what they owed him. The exchange shows a curious creditor debtor moment following a wedding ritual.
Pieces Cut Too Little Johnny Poises With Compliment
Johnny praises his mother for a good cake as he notes the pieces were cut too little. The exchange shows a playful child with a keen eye for portions and a gentle family moment at the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Spelling Class Joke Challenges Johnnie on Fall Word
In a classroom exchange a teacher asks Johnnie to spell fall and Johnnie replies he cannot because the teacher once said there is no such word as fall. The humor hinges on a misstatement about word existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
Island Definition From a Riddle Dialogue
A playful teacher asks Bennie to define an island. Bennie replies that an island is a place you can’t leave without a boul, framing a humorous misunderstanding of geography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie
Leland
Memory and memory in a lace of prose and profits
The fragment blends poetic memory with a commercial sketch. It references memory wrapped in jasmine and questions its recognition, then shifts to a dubious company narrative claiming success from procedure, dealer relationships, capital ties, broad territory coverage, and a no strings attached offer, ending with coded financials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jassamine
Stehta& Procedure
Prescription Joke and Neighborly Finances
A doctor jokes that a druggist would charge 82 for a prescription but offers to make it up for 50 cents, saying the scratched-out part was for nerves. A neighbor quips about sending their daughter abroad for voice culture and Europe study, noting neighbors funded the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt A. Lonebrough
Europe
Corrected sentence with period appropriate quotation
The teacher says she is delighted to observe that all the boys and girls have clean fingernails this morning.
Conversation Echoes Playful Father Meeting Mood
A dialogue snippet shows a guest recalling meeting a father with amusement. The speaker admits a light hearted reaction noting they “got quite a kick out of it” as a casual social moment. No further context or participants are identified.
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