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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1923
Page
4
Office at 108 East Main Street offers in city carrier and mail subscriptions. In city by carrier four dollars per year in advance. by mail outside first zone six dollars per year, with three month advance options and annual rates.
The passage states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to news dispatches credited in the paper and to local news published herein including special dispatches.
Poetic devotional notes highlight Jeremiah 33 verses promising health cure and abundance of peace and truth. The reflection urges calling on the Lord to receive answers and reveal hidden things.
American financiers urge France to privatize government telecoms and other monopolies to raise revenue and boost telephony. They argue private operation could improve service, expand phone access from Paris to Marseille, and help reduce France’s war debt.
A rumor claimed Tell Binkley’s business failed, but in an interview he refused to confirm the report. Mrs Art Smiley commented that they prefer a girl baby because girls will raise them, reflecting a dated view.
A satirical verse sketches Matilda Beryl Mae the bootlegger's daughter eloping with Slocum Slaughter the village dray driver. The speaker forecasts financial misery and social backlash as the wealthy match falters in a coinless, frugal marriage and the bootlegger father condemns the union.
A town column notes Andy Gump fans, asks if Chautauqua crowds seek entertainment or deeper learning, and mentions yesterday’s gas price drop while hog prices rose. The piece ends with a hopeful remark that conditions may be improving.
The piece argues that turning over operation of France’s wires rails and tobacco to American capital and management would turn deficits into revenues and improve service. It claims government ownership is costly and unsatisfactory and suggests France could profit from American expertise.
Wellston Aug 15 James Benders advertises a public sale on Thursday the 16th. Local residents report visits and travel plans as families visit relatives in Pennsylvania and attend events including a settlers reunion. Several greetings note kinship ties and social calls among the Seibert Beitel Harvey and Heil families.
A historical method describes brightening gilt frames by boiling a pint and a half of water with sufficient sulphur and four onions to yield a gold tinge. After cooling, strain the liquid and apply to gilding with a soft brush for a refreshed finish.
A Mexican tree species astonishes natives with thousands of blooms each sprouting a stem shaped like a human hand and arm. From a distance the trees appear as blood red hands waving in the air, capturing curiosity worldwide.
J. C. Squire praises Wordsworth as a voice of rare grandeur that unsettles unspoken thoughts. He notes the poetry appeals to both intellect and heart, offering a demanding, ascetic pleasure akin to mountain climbing.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway unveils a policy of friendliness to boost efficiency. President J E Gorman says a soft answer at every contact will change public perception and reduce railroad friction. The plan targets 40 000 employees to foster courteous service and turn patrons into friends of the road.
Des Moines reports tightening rivalry among Iowa Nebraska and Missouri men as competition to be named Honor Company heats up. The best organization will be chosen at the close of training in late August with medals awarded on medal day for individual excellence in discipline care tests rifle marksmanship and infantry drill.
A narrator recounts losing a gold watch while fishing at a small lake. The watch reappears three months later after a heavy bite on the line on a Friday the 13th, which the narrator calls their lucky day.
A film producer tries to persuade an extra to wrestle a lion claiming the beast is tame. The actor doubts the claim explaining curiosity may keep the lion alert. A scientist warns toes may disappear in 2000 years leaving chiropodists with work.
Garfield remarks on shaping a student’s path to success. He compares long and short study routes, noting that outcomes depend on effort and purpose rather than duration. The anecdote emphasizes individualized timing in education.
A girl who recently went abroad recalls England where she saw many sights but notes the peculiar habit of dropping Hs in speech, a remark highlighting language quirks observed during her travels.
A humorous family recollection describes a funeral cortege passing a country house while a pig carcass by the road draws curious onlookers. The father orders the pig buried, a pine board marked Aunty Pig is placed atop the grave, and the sisters react by removing it. The tale ends with a wry aside on holidays and hard work.
A collection of light verse and quips from a high school setting. Lines express missing a friend who went across the street, a speaker’s self mockery about long speeches, and a graduate's relief at leaving library duties behind.
R W Ballard of Company F Citizens Military Training Camp Fort Des Moines has permission for daily rifle practice and aims to compete in the Seventh Corps Area rifle team match at Camp Perry Ohio next month Ballard hails from Davenport Iowa Davenport also notes another distinction at the camp with candidate Robert Hender leading in camp experience in his fifth session and a member of Company F
Coon and mink are entering trout streams as low water drives fish into deep pools. Fisheries chief Mott L. Bartlett notes predators seize large trout trapped in holes, turning popular sport into a hunting ground for animals.
A quirky note on choosing dress up foods like plain vanilla cream cone over chocolate for party attire. It suggests avoiding strawberry jam for dress up occasions and recalls hairnets discovered by ladies in the past.
A cheeky dating tip suggests approaching a woman on the street with a cheerful greeting asking about a mythical girl. If she replies that she is well, respond with a playful follow up asking if she has seen her this morning, implying a social gambit to elicit a reaction.
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