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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1923
Page
4
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A devotional line presenting Romans 1 16 I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth to the Jew first and also to the Greek The verse emphasizes universal salvation through faith in Christ.
A large convention urged patience with boys and girls, warning against constant criticism. The speakers promoted giving boys moments of peace, directing them gently, and avoiding petty nitpicking. They urged sympathy, restraint, and support during awkward growth periods.
ABE MARTIN describes a townsman who recalls how a woman can coax information from a local child. The speaker laughs at missing a bass drum lost in a day’s visit to the post office.
A humorous verse chronicles the misfortune of an uncle who spends his days courting lawyers. His fortunes drain as lawsuits multiply, with lawyers inflating ego and taking belongings, leaving him penniless and mocked as legal battles wage on.
The speaker urges restraint in pursuing a troubled man, advocating occasional kindness to break the cycle of relentless scrutiny. A moment of peace is wished, with a note that even one person showing sympathy could ease his burden.
The piece recalls tributes to Warren G. Harding after his death, praising his character and goodwill. It cites a poem by Jay House in the Philadelphia Ledger and notes Harding’s relatable virtues from humble beginnings to a practical, neighborly man who could fix things, set type, drive a car, and lend a stepladder.
The League of Nations, with 52 member nations, is a major mailer and data source. Its extensive dispatches and mimeographed reports feed members worldwide, including opium conference papers for September Assembly. Special agents and experts like Professor Zinzer of Harvard and Dr. Nansen contribute inquiries and relief work reports from Geneva to Moscow.
Elsie Ferguson stars in Outcast at the Fox Theatre, a Paramount vehicle about Miriam a deserted wife who is evicted and meets Geoffrey Sherwood a wealthy man. Their evolving romance leads to redemption amid trials culminating in a surprising climax. The film, directed by Chester Withey, also features Mary MacLaren and Mr. Powell.
A collage of quotes and wry remarks appears with Lowell verse praise for duty and devotion. A New York banker headline teases time travel, while a joke about Ford coupes and curtains surfaces alongside a dubious obituary line and quips about fishermen.
Iowa City. August 20. Governor Arthur M. Hyde of Missouri will attend the November 3 college football game on Town Field between his alma mater Michigan and his other alma mater Iowa. Hyde, a Michigan graduate, later earned his law degree in Iowa. His Iowa classmate, Hugh C. Shepard of Mason City, extended the invitation.
The Staaken Zeppelin hangar outside Berlin has been repurposed as a motion picture studio. Measuring 4,500 feet long and 130 feet high, it is billed by Germans as the world’s largest film studio.
Buyers and prospects note a clear upgrade in Dodge Brothers Motors Cars with deep roomy seats and lower bodies for more leg room. The gear shift moves forward, instruments cluster on a stylish panel, and clutch leverage eases foot pressure, especially helpful to women in heavy traffic.
In Creston Iowa a grocer F J Strance & Son rigs two kerosene troughs near a window to drown flies attracted by fumes. The stunt, meant as a summer pest control demonstration, has gained wide notice and free publicity for the shop.
A column invites readers to send in material for future installments. It asks for children sayings jokes and wise sayings and notes if the feature continues the staff may perform some editing themselves.
A Vermont newspaper reprints typewritten humor and anecdotes. Includes a scornful business letter example, a tale of a southern planter and a former enslaved person, a pun about lawn care, and motorist slogans from Detroit youths.
The Detroit Free Press reports a fainting man asking for a drink as four men produce flasks of Scotch and three offer rye. A small woman, hearing everything, runs for water. The piece then pivots to a street scene pondering whether strangers watch each other.
A man frets over a possible rejection as he asks his love to the cinema tomorrow night. She agrees after two years of waiting, hinting at a future bungalow as hope rises and the scene closes with shared anticipation.
A short humorous note follows about a young man from the OFL working through college and his father guiding a purchase. The scene centers on a farmer asking about time and a ticket marked Give away at 5 20, with a brief mention of The Bangs Enterpr ise from Tex. The excerpt frames a small commerce moment with regional character.
The piece notes a view of female capability with humor about marriage, implying women excel in many tasks yet face social expectations about marriage. It reflects era attitudes and a witty stance on gender roles without endorsing specific actions or events.
A brief OCR fragment notes that VAST was crossing the bridge when an error occurred. The readable text is limited and no additional context or named entities are present to confirm outcome or parties involved.
In a light exchange the narrator recalls meeting a Pat O'Brien who is mistaken for another by Brady and It, leading to a quick joke about names and identity as the two laugh at the mistaken identity.
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