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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1922
Page
4
Former vice president Thomas Marshall addressed a chau tauqua crowd in Washington. He framed himself as an ordinary man with strong common sense and humor, urged higher moral standards, strict law enforcement, and public defense against industry impositions, without offering specifics for immediate cures.
ABE MARTIN notes Low Moon as the stingiest man, recounting a toy balloon vulcanized ride and an occasional crisis that shows up on the side steppels in his sharp-witted satire.
Walt Mason humorously contrasts restless Jinks with settled Pruneville life. The poet rails at small town dullness while Jinks dreams of distant Cathay and brighter winds and greener hills far away.
The passage praises English as the United States’ one language and argues language fuels racial antipathies. It lauds Mr. Marshall as a plain American with practical experience and patriotism, noting his vice presidency boosted interest in his doctrine and praising his gentle, convincing manner.
Shirley Mason stars as Yvonne Laraby in Lights of the Desert a Fox picture featuring brisk action solid entertainment and attractive desert scenery Allan Foster supports strongly The film runs Monday only delivering good acting a clear story and tasteful outdoor visuals
In Cedar Rapids on August 18 a suit seeks $2,253 from the Ford Paving Company and other contractors for unpaid assessments as members of the Iowa Association of Municipal Contractors. Plaintiffs include Western Asphalt Paving Company Bryant Paving Company James F. Lee Company William Horrabin Contracting Company and Des Moines Asphalt Company.
Dean C J Hilke of Drake University argues that 48 states hold 48 different views on marriage and divorce and calls for a federal amendment to unify ages of consent health certificates and public notices to reduce legal inconsistencies and “divorce colonies.” He notes common law marriages remain valid in Iowa for those above age limits, and underage marriages are voidable rather than void.
The Iowa Railway & Light Company and Iowa Electric Company condemn 3244 acres to flood at Rochester Big Rock and Maquoketa for dam projects. About 1900 acres at Rochester 1000 at Big Rock 344 at Pin Hook. The completed plant network aims to provide vast electric power to eastern Iowa.
The article catalogs renowned gems including the Braganza Dudley Florentine Great Mogul Hope Whoh-i-nor Naussac Orloff Pigott ttt or Regent Saney Shah and the Star of the South.
For over 40 years Hall's Catarrh Medicine has been used to treat catarrh. It consists of an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation. Sold by all druggists F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
A collage of sharp witticisms and social jests fills the city page. Anecdotes lampoon debt dodgers, dental visits, marriage roles, and a gasping debate on modern manners, punctuated by a quip about a suffragist and a joke on insanity in the family.
A community column notes contributions are sufficient to run for several days and urges more donations especially with local interest. It encourages readers to keep giving to maintain operations and support ongoing local projects.
A West Virginia physician receives a confusing note from a patient asking to get up and feel better. The writer says they are eager to rise and feels strange, expressing a desire for well being.
A local paper explains its policy of printing only the pleasant news to please readers and protect livelihoods. The piece quips that full disclosure would lead to gossip and even an obituary next week, suggesting a satirical view of journalism choices.
A well dressed young man in suspenders. an automobile owner who lifts his car in the garage to save tires. a man who would gain fifty percent in looks with proper teeth brushing. a man so sensitive he reads every remark as a personal slightly sly jab.
A humorous clipping highlights merchant John Berfield at Town Falls who uses newspaper adverts to discuss philosophy politics and sports while selling goods. The piece jokes about his blunt critique of fraudsters and notes his playful aviation tour over Washington with observations on scenery and local life including tall corn from Dan Hesseltine and Jap Bidwell.
Readers debate the future of Czecho Slovakia with opinions ranging from cautious to hopeful. Commentators weigh possible paths for the region's governance and cross border ties amid evolving political sentiment.
The piece invites readers to compare a house side height with a tall corn stalk and suggests visiting the Journal office to view the exhibit. It emphasizes scale and invites public engagement with a local newsroom display.
Mrs Shrader recalls the visiting nurse diagnosing adenoids in Willie. The mother jokes she would have found none by combing his head with a fine tooth comb. The father offers a woodworking bargain to a child named Tommy as a playful aside.
In a lively exchange Mrs. Kelly debates naming their newborn girl. Acquaintances tease about saints and quirky monikers as they discuss the christening and potential names. The lighthearted banter reflects a close community atmosphere around the birth event.
A pithy maxim advises mercy toward adversaries when defeat is certain, urging restraint and humane conduct even in rivalry. The saying underscores a strategic approach valuing restraint over vindication in difficult conflicts.
Friends of Harold Tolander push him today for the fish department. The crowded swim at Oakland Mills turns the outing into a comic scene as swimmers step on fish while wading out.
In Detroit Free Press style dialogue two men claim victory with smiles. The loser says the better man won while the victor counters luck favored him as they acknowledge they are both good fellows and both good liars.
Washington reports the United States Department of Agriculture and agricultural colleges have distributed 3,000,000 pounds of surplus picric acid to farmers since last fall to aid land clearing. Minnesota’s state agricultural college notes strong benefits and high satisfaction from the 774,000 pounds allotted to the state.
About 3 611 farmers averaging 222 pounds each will clear 35 000 acres using picric acid distributed by the department. The program shows savings of over 70 000 for state farmers, with 6 000 000 pounds available for the lake states Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota. No charge for the explosive itself. drying and cartridge work cost paid by farmers.
An elf darky enters a railway claim office seeking compensation for a mule said to be killed by a train. The agent asks if the Atlanta Express killed the mule and the reply notes the mule had defeated every other train on the pond.
Washington man Henry Straus reports severe lumbago relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He says the back muscles loosened, he recovered, and has had no further attacks. The ad touts Doan's at 60 cents, available through dealers, from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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