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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1925
Page
4
They call for applying the national budget reform to state and local taxation. The push comes after General Lord’s success in trimming federal taxes and replacing inefficient posts, with praise for Dawes’ early house cleaning and continued savings.
Dr D A Thom explains temper tantrums in children as a developmental phase. He notes typical triggers and suggests calm, consistent responses to reduce frequency. The piece emphasizes teaching self regulation and providing a secure environment for gradual behavior change.
Kalona Aug 3 updates list a schedule for a five day event starting Thursday Aug 6. Local residents Emil Conrad and family travel to Missouri for two weeks, while Clara Faulkoper visits from Washington. Several Kalona families host or visit relatives in the area as Miss Dawson of Iowa City vacations with L P Dawson.
In a village square the colorful character Jasper Jinx is tainted by rumor yet wins a critic’s odd praise for whiskers and mood. A neighbor recalls praising him despite his flaws while another suggests justice should curb his mischief. A later visit reveals a grisly gift that unsettles the tale.
A four year old boy uses crying, screaming, and breath holding to gain attention, with parents initially yielding then learning to hold firm. The piece advises assessing overall condition, sleep, eating, school, and social interactions to identify causes such as fatigue, illness, or fear, and to balance expectations with duties and activities.
Peter Taylor, famed trainer of jungle beasts, will perform with the Carl Hivenbeck Great Wallace Circus in Washington on August 7. A veteran of wild-animal acts since youth, he once entertained the Russian czar and has hunted big game across Africa Asia and South America. He is part of the Hagenbeck Wallace Circus with colleagues Bob McPherson and Clyde Beatty.
Mrs Grace Dautremont returns from Washington to Riverside. Mrs Philomena Krejer visits from Muscatine. Herman and Crescentia Schnoebelen plan a few days in St. Louis with Sister M Sabina. Mrs Roy Woods visits from Lone Tree for the day. Mrs C V Dautremont and Dorothy visit Washington. Mrs Albert Hahn visits Cedar Rapids then Muscatine and Davenport. Junior Needle Club hosted by Mrs Gerald Cress. Mrs Mary Schnoebelen travels to Iowa City for chautauqua. Mrs Mary J Dautremont returns from Washington with sister Mrs Lou Wombacher.
A renowned Parisian surgeon reports he killed a bird after observing the creature construct a feather sling to hold its broken leg in place. The doctor describes the bird’s makeshift device and his decision to end the animal’s suffering.
A fragmentary column recalls Chautauqua plans and a living tent event with loud speakers. It mentions a one dollar contest for a four line verse and playful remarks about correspondents in West Chester and local entertainers.
The dialogue notes a crowd riot sparked by a misprint in a Lyric advertisement claiming 350 attendees and 100 costumes. A comic misunderstanding follows with a professor and wife recalling an umbrella mix up.
The column riffs on West Chester and his cats and dogs with satire about animal life and family dynamics. It mentions Shavings talking to a Mormon missionary, a tired obedient wife on the train, a picnic picture, and Johnnie Posthole as a candy maker with a nod to modern flappers and marital decisions.
A poetic meditation on a quiet night when darkness deepens and stars glow cold and bright as distant blushes. The speaker reflects on stillness, the spread of shadows, and the hush before dawn.
The latest hit song draws attention with a provocative line about not raising a son to live on flapper cooking. The piece sparks debate on social norms and music’s role in reflecting changing gender roles.
A collage of satirical quips and anecdotes including a best man joke at a wedding, a street dispute with a racial slur, a Beebe expedition note, a widow’s quip about Henry’s unfinished barn painting, and assorted casual observations about self government and daily life.
The text presents a jumble of quoted lines about miscommunication and social behavior. It contrasts failed sales talk and romantic expectations with witty asides on popularity and motivation, noting how perception can shift with a night’s sleep. It reads like a playful aside on social dynamics and misunderstandings.
A chaotic sales meeting erupts with roars about funeral flowers and a joke about village rivalries. A fragment of verse laments grocery bills while an old exchange hints at biblical floating populations.
The Saar district will issue a postal stamp showing the Wirgin Mary from the Bliescastel chapel in Saar engraving. Bavaria Hungary and Liechtenstein have previously issued similar stamps on various occasions.
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