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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1922
Page
4
A standard Associated Press style notice appears, stating exclusive rights to use news dispatches credited in the paper and local news published herein and reserving all republication origins of special dispatches.
A devotional note notes that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord and he delighteth in his way citing Psalm 27:2 as guidance for daily conduct. The piece presents a brief faith-based reflection typical of a daily inspirational column.
A Richmond Times Dispatch excerpt notes a woman will live longer with an undeserving mate than any animal. She forgives more often than an angel, may look ridiculous chasing attraction, and will spend 15 cents carfare for a four article bundle at $3.98 while ending up in heaven and loneliness.
A Detroit jurist known for strict penalties also takes speed offenders to morgues and hospital wards to witness the aftermath of automobile crashes. He believes facing injured victims and crushed bodies sobers criminals more than heavy fines alone, instilling a real sense of carelessness and consequences.
ABE MARTIN jokes about Ford drivers leaning forward to aid motion while noting asphalt and cement won’t mix with lower taxes, implying a comic take on driving habits and taxes.
Walt Mason writes of enduring ailments and cheerful resilience. He notes quinsy, measles, a hive and gout yet declares it good to be alive as friends renew his spirits and the world seems livable despite troubles.
A public safety appeal urges motorists to stop and watch for pedestrians and animals, arguing careless driving causes injuries and deaths. It cites 1921 motor vehicle deaths in the United States, noting Los Angeles and New York City as high casualty areas and endorsing harsh penalties and morbid exhibits to deter offenders.
A reflection on happiness, arguing that riches alone do not bring joy and true happiness comes from living without grief. An Apollodorus saying emphasizes inner peace over material wealth.
Octavius B. Frothingham reflects on the universal dread of death and the urge some feel to seek it, citing cases from a disappointed lover to a feared clerk and a wounded child facing punishment. The passage critiques self-destructive impulses as a confronting force against the great enemy.
Clarence G Neff born near Coppock Iowa October 4 1891 died at home near Coppock November 23 1922 aged 31 years 1 month 19 days married Bessie M Bain October 25 1911 with children Claire Dillon Velda Fay Max Harold Archie Rain Darrel Dennis four children plus wife and mother survive. Funeral conducted by Rev William Ballard with Rev Hobson assisting.
A wit remarks on paradoxical blends as lemons go into lemonade to sour and sugar to sweet. The author jests that toleration and enthusiasm similarly shape a librarian into a more balanced, humane figure.
The budget bureau lists estimated 1924 receipts of 3.3618 billion dollars and appropriations of 1.2516 billion, with detailed allocations across departments and services including the War Department, District of Columbia, and Veterans bureau. It also notes prior year comparisons and debt interest figures.
A miscellany of town chatter mixes jokes about farming and real men in public and private. Readers share lines about manners, spelling class, languages, and social observations from the November 29 1922 column in Iowa City.
A column fragment recalls a six year old reporting abuse and a mother asking what he did. It mentions Lucy the ox near Pauls possession and jokes about a party of men including the mayor at the Congress Hotel reacting to a boy calling him a democrat.
A terse exchange notes a Black boy answering a judge about speed and a Ford with Cadillac glands. The piece ends with a quip about a pessimist classifying World War I as round one, reflecting a dark humor tone.
The assistant editor complains the Chamberton piece is mushy while the editor insists on running the story in a cereal themed format. The exchange hints at editorial playfulness and a quirky newsroom dynamic.
The spring rains from Ching ruin the grass and Paul feeds cattle with hats. River men wear huge straw hats to cover fodder shortages, and the hats are tossed into the ring to feed Babe and Benny. The settlers are astonished by these changes as Paul discovers further byways.
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