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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1922
Page
4
The Washington County Chautauqua Association opened its nineteenth session at Townsley Park with a large audience and high community spirit. The piece urges public support and continued patronage,强调 the program's vitality and future benefits for youth inspiration and local culture.
Abe Martin quips that women in politics are at the limit and that Lester Moon hid his Democrat affiliation until not receiving an invite to the Bentley wedding. The speaker notes there are no more party girls than before, only shorter skirts.
The poem recalls a Nostalgic urge to visit a hometown Punttown Pinktown square courthouse jail and old neighbors. The speaker faces stern Reason warning that towns change with time yet vows to travel and walk among the tombs and see landmarks once known.
Hartford August 16 The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company received a check for 744 292 from Ford Motor Company settling a long legal dispute over funds used for the Woodward Hotel project in New York City. Dodge Brothers had claimed improper use of corporate funds. Ford faced a 600 000 verdict on appeal, paid by Aetna as bondman. The decree gave Ford a year to pay with 10 percent interest. the year expires tomorrow.
John O Peterson of Alta route 2 has served since May 1900 making him likely the oldest Iowa carrier by service. He witnessed Iowa roads change from no graded roads to modern auto delivery and his salary rose from 486 dollars early years to over 1900.
The passage notes how many New World pioneers met violent or tragic deaths. Columbus died of a broken heart, Balboa was beheaded, Cortes was honored in death, Raleigh was beheaded, Pizarro murdered, Ojeda died in poverty, and Henry Hudson faced a perilous end at the hands of natives near his discovery.
A local wind musician wowed residents with a cornet performance described as a windy cuss that unsettles dairy and drives dogs into frenzied circles. The crowd reacts as neighbors head out and kitchens feel the unusual breeze.
Chicago August 16 Guy H Hall director of the National Institute of Progressive Farming cites Canadian and Oklahoma experiments showing delays in plowing after harvest slash wheat yields by 40 to 58 percent and barley and oats by up to 48 percent. Early plowing proves profitable when followed by oats.
Spurious coins are legally made in China and used to place in the coffins of the dead. The superstition holds that they aid the deceased in the afterlife and ensure happiness.
The piece recalls a scene where season tickets sold out and a dealer demonstration car impression circulates. It then shifts to a humorous anecdote of an old sleeper in a chair car and a conductor offering quinine. The tone mocks pretentious speech and urges plain talk.
A humorous proverb list introduces a father Work, mother Ambition, and oldest son Common Sense. Other boys include Perseverance, Honesty, Thoroughness, Foresight, Enthusiasm, and Cooperation, while the oldest daughter is Character and sisters include Cheerfulness, Loyalty, Courtesy, Care, Economy, Sincerity, and Harmony. The baby is Opportunity. Get acquainted with the old man to get along with the rest.
A biology department identifies a nineteen inch kraut worm captured by C J Karel as a cabbage worm. The creature remains docile in captivity and researchers plan to examine the kraut this fall.
A letter to the editor complains about sand at the new crossing used by residents traveling to the chautauqua. The writer asks who is responsible for the county sidewalks and urges authorities to remove the sand, noting intent to travel again tonight.
The article quotes the witness saying he has no nephew and identifies the young man as an imposter, noting confusion over the point and the staged wire back. The incident centers on a deceptive claim and its exposure.
George Stewart Jr presents a list of intimate questions covering marriage status, drinking, bank withdrawals, income sources, renting, relatives, expenditures, household work, and fair salary. The full answer is requested. responses will be kept confidential.
In Cedar Rapids on August 16, thieves drilling and chiseling opened a Patterson Dental Supply safe in the Granby building and stole between 1200 and 1500 dollars in dental gold, some cash and checks over 100 dollars. Two men seen in the lobby and making a third floor trip are being hunted by police.
A traveler in Arkansas asks a farmer about hogs kept in one end of a house. The farmer defends it, noting his dogs have slept there for twenty years without losses, dismissing concerns as health issues for the hogs. The scene blends a series of quirky anecdotes and editorial musings.
A humorous verse mocks a temptress with a lamp and skimpy attire while a proud father sends gleeful telegrams about a handsome boy claimed as a nephew. The quip contrasts flirtation with family happiness and a warm welcome at home.
Creston and nearby residents are chopping wood in spare time as coal remains scarce and prices rise. Local wood costs five to seven dollars per wagon load, as townspeople expect coal to stay hard to obtain for small users this winter.
A noted American scientist and founder of a famous observatory proposed a method to dissipate storms where electricity dominates, suggesting bonding railroad rails with copper and sinking conductors to water to redirect currents. He favors north south rail lines as tornado tracks run west to east.
Historical timetable notes list trains on the Golden State and Washington lines with local freight and passenger services. It records depart and arrival times, daily and weekend patterns, and agent credits for H. W. Russell and J. C. McKay.
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