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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1922
Page
4
The notice states that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of AP news dispatches and local news published in the paper. It reserves all rights to special dispatches and requires acknowledgment of AP as the source.
The Treasury Department advises readers that War Savings Stamps retain their face value and should not be sold for unstable investments. Holders can redeem for cash or exchange for 4 percent Treasury Savings certificates, with $600 million of stamps maturing January 1, 1923, available for reinvestment or cash as desired.
A discussion over canceling foreign debts notes that cancellation would shift tax burdens to Americans via direct and indirect taxation. It argues U S creditors hold the paper and warns Europe’s fiscal actions affect US taxpayers, then shifts to local social notes and travels of residents Mrs G Juzeler, Mrs M A Moore, Dr and Mrs Wells, and others visiting or traveling.
A man named Peter Walker was shot near Dr. C W McLaughlin’s home and survived after being taken to the county hospital. Deputy Sheriff Fred Sweet and coroner Dr G W Hay investigated as George Askea and others provided details. Burkley family ties and funeral plans for George Henry Burkley and wife Mrs Anna Cecil Burkley are noted, with services set at Jones & McElhinney chapel and burial in Woodlawn cemetery.
A lighthearted note on the arrival of winter and Christmas storefronts invites readers to stroll the square. It playfully mocks impatient shoppers and stray postal messages while sharing jibes about gift not received and lingering crowds.
Report from a Rock Island ticket window where agents fielded questions and calls for nearly an hour. The scene described includes clattering keys and growing disorder as the ticket salesman finally had to run.
In this reminiscence style note readers are invited to recall stories by Henry and Joe about clever horses and pumps while noting a quip on fashion and masks. The piece references Mabel, grandmothers, and dry humor about water pumping horses. Frank Macon is mentioned as a possible source.
J. OC. McKay recounts a tale of two lifelong friends. One prays aloud naming the good Lord and the good devil every night. The other asks why and receives the reply that he cannot be sure which one will claim him.
A judge sports a black eye following an incident related to a courtroom instruction given to the jury. The remark involved limiting jurors from discussing the case, sparking headlines about courtroom conduct and decorum.
A fragment reports a student recounting a spanking as part of a hallway incident. The brief line hints at broader discipline or authority action within a school setting.
On a bleak island, two shipwrecked men endure hunger and cold. One asks the other Bil if he can pray. Bil admits he cannot. They discussion turns to singing hymns and collecting relief, revealing their desperate situation.
Ole, a blacksmith at Paul Bunyan’s camp, forged the griddle and dinner horn, punched holes in Sourdough Sam’s doughnuts, and shoe Babe and Benny. He mined iron to supply shoes, once sinking knee deep in rock while carrying shoes a mile. He built the Downcutter mowing machine cutting 500 feet swaths.
Miss Mary Louise Minick is appointed as assistant at the Westphal Jewelry store, joining the staff lineup and serving customers with product knowledge and sales support.
A reader is advised to pour a solution of sulphuric acid and benzine on stains to remove them quickly, noting some fabric loss may occur. The ad then asks about winter car storage and offers tire care guidance, mentioning a liquid tire cover to preserve rubber and protect spare tires.
Little Buddy Mallory a kindergarten pupil returns from school without mentioning the usual school notes. His sister Eloise later reports hearing that Buddy was sent somewhere, hinting at a hidden school matter.
Iowa historian notes early conflict over liquor sales to Native Americans. Governor Lucas opposed the trade, prompting a 19th century prohibition law with a light penalty. The article links 1845 Sac and Fox annuity payments at Fort Des Moines to widespread liquor distribution among Indians.
Mrs Laura and Mrs James Cherwinker of Haskins visited today. Paul De Long of West Chester was also a business visitor here yesterday.
Cordwood saws listed at 26 in for 4.25 and 26 in for 4.75 and 30 in for 5.50. J H Warren resumes Bruns Seed Store management in the Bruns absence. Elsie Bratten joins Parsons College English club in Fairfield as a junior.
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