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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1923
Page
4
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Friday devotional notes a verse from Psalm 16 about the path of life and presence of joy. It cites pleasures for evermore at God’s right hand. The item presents a religious reflection on joy through faith and divine guidance.
Editorial discusses what kind of leader Calvin Coolidge might be as president after a background in Massachusetts politics. It weighs his past roles, character, and public perception, noting his rise from state offices to governor and the need to prove presidential timber on the national stage.
A rustic voice jokes that some drink a quart without showing it while others stash large amounts unseen. The piece pokes fun at town habits and warns that anyone who hangs a front window curtain should buy suspenders before apple picking season.
A poem by Walt Mason lampoons James Beeswax as a steady provider of cider kegs and various foods while his wife Tam laments the lack of affection. The verse contrasts material bounty with romantic longing, noting neighbors’ envy and Tam's wish for a more passionate relationship.
The piece argues the country needs a capable president and praises Coolidge for his experience and merit. It notes concerns about poor leadership and party bias, but asserts voters prefer good government and competent management over partisan politics as Coolidge begins a major national role.
The largest robber crab begins life in the sea like other crabs and later climbs cocoa palms to pick coconuts. This behavior spans Pacific islands where the crustacean reaches notable size and shifts habitat as it matures.
Uncle Eben voices concern over the high cost of living and asks what the giver will do about it. The remark highlights economic hardship and the burden on households.
A brief fragment notes a charitable event and sermon delivered in a spirit of service and religion. The item reflects a charity drive described in a Porbeg Magazine excerpt with emphasis on communal duty.
A strong screening of Quicksands at Fox Theatre earns high praise for tense moments and masterful direction. Helene Chadwick and Richard Dix lead a multi actor cast including Alan Hale Noah Beery J Farrell McDonald and George Cooper in a story of narcotics smuggling rings a cantina hideout and a perilous romance with a U S post and a missing son in focus.
A scrambled miscellany presents misquoted lines pointed to by T H Gregory of Keota and a blend of humorous exchanges. The text includes misattributed phrases about ignorance and truth, a corrected sentence request, and various quips about wages, clothing, and a track meet record, all reflecting a noisy newspaper fragment.
A Revolutionary War captain berates his troops for discipline when a sharp reply resounds from the rear rank. The voice proclaims Patrick Henry's famous line, prompting the captain to demand the speaker’s identity.
Readers are invited to share a favorite quotation and provide updates on Cone who has not issued a recent day by day column for several weeks.
In a playful exchange Pat asserts willingness to share assets including two pigs while Mike jokes about socialism. The narrator notes the faded end of August and reflects on summer's passing with a chorus of voices wondering where the season went.
An excerpt from a serialized mystery titled In the Dark of the Moon marks Chapter IV as protagonists approach a silent edge. The note invites readers to purchase back copies to obtain all installments.
In Germany the, people grew disgusted with worthless currency and threw marks into the Rhine. The piece notes that money became high water marks and then shifts to a punchline about wives based on their husbands’ wages, suggesting wives are either plump or slender depending on income, then fat or skinny.
The man declares he can marry only one woman due to law against bigamy, insisting there is just one suitable partner for him. He asserts he follows the law and expresses devotion to his chosen partner.
An officiator predicts a bright future for the baby at the christening. He muses the child may become a great general or eminent doctor, lawyer, or statesman, then asks the mother for the name. She replies with a quiet answer, Mary Ann.
A historical reflection notes that spending on amusement for today’s children outweighs the cost of feeding clothing and educating their fathers, highlighting changing priorities and economic pressures across generations.
A reflective piece notes the futility of fame and the public gaze on trivial acts while contrasting ordinary people and public attention in daily life. It questions how actions are perceived and reported by the press.
A man recalls a race he believes was honest until the horse was proven stolen by a rival. Another remark shows a husband forced into a millinery shop to aid his wife's hat selection, painting a humorous domestic moment.
A speaker describes seeking comfort from a father who rarely complains but quarrels when ill and longs to be an angel. The verse imagines a preacher and shows a scene with orange blossoms on the forehead and a bouquet in hand.
In a short school vignette, a child named Kenneth is asked if he was frightened by a severe thunderstorm during class. He replies no, while noting that the others were unsettled.
Reginald stands rigid with fear as a policeman advances on the beat and later squeezes into a crowded Broadway theater. He rushes to a cinema only to watch a bandit board a Pullman with guns in both hands while passengers sleep.
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