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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1923
Page
4
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Thought for today quotes John 14 17 about the Spirit of truth dwelling with believers and guiding them though the world cannot receive him. The verse emphasizes intimate knowledge of the Spirit felt within.
Kalona Masonic Lodge votes 25 dollars toward the Harding Memorial and urges readers to contribute. The Journal notes a statewide campaign, inviting voluntary gifts with engraved certificates for donors of a dollar or more, offered as a free will remembrance of ex President Harding.
The article surveys Mexico's unstable trajectory under Obregon and recalls the fates of past rulers Diaz Madero Huerta and Carranza, noting continued adventurism and lingering Spanish influence as the nation confronts new insurrections.
The text argues that Latin American instability stems from poor governance and greed. It suggests strong external intervention by the United States, likening it to a doctor with a strong arm to restore order and tranquility in Mexico and surrounding countries. It cites Panama and Colombia as historical examples of revolutions before U S involvement.
The Wheat Council of the United States launches a nationwide effort to boost toast consumption to reduce a huge wheat surplus. Officials say bread use fell after the war and propose popularizing toast as a key to increasing wheat demand by up to ten percent.
A parade of famous stars including Malcolm MacGregor Johnnie Walker George O Hara Creighton Hale Hanon Mack Jack Perrin Craig Biddle Jr J Frank Glendon Bry ant Washburn Stuart Holmes Douglas MacLean Miss Dupont Barbara LaMarr Bessie Love Carmel Myers Zazu Pitts J Warren Kerrigan Estelle Taylor Rosemary Theby Louise Ferenda David Butler Alec Francia Richard Travers Rosemary Cooper Francis McDonald and Harry Cornelli join Maurice Tourneur and Edward J Le Sainte in a single envisioned film. The piece exudes the sense of a movie fan’s dream fulfilled.
The F B O release Mary of the Movies brings Hollywood secrets to life for six reels. The show plays at Fox Theatre on Friday for one day only, inviting audiences into the heart of film fame with a parade of familiar faces.
A collage of humor and social snippets from a 1920s page includes mentions of Paul Revere Buffalo Bill Jesse James and Mr Hebner with a riddle unresolved. It shifts to jokes about hats dolls Siamese twins a lonely honeymoon and a milk poster with a punchline about poor fish.
A brief note recalls Peggy's aid during a hectic period, mentioning Ly-theeway and a playful remark about not philosophizing. It reflects a personal, informal snippet from daily life with a hint of humor about Dye's experience.
Mrs Robert Ritz and daughter and granddaughter of Cawker City Kans departed after visiting relatives in Keota Route 3. Mr and Mrs Nick Tinnes and family spent Sunday at Zeno Times home. W C Hotle family visited Ed Libe home near Titus. Basil Derby spent time with Edward Engle. Arthur Leacox sale well attended with goods sold. Howard Leacox shipped hogs to Chicago. Leacox daughter visited in Washington. Chas Mayer delivered hogs to Wellston. Chas Thomas from Washington arranging shipment.
About twenty five young friends surprised Gilbert Hotle Thursday night with games and dancing. Mrs Hotle and daughters served chicken sandwiches jello and strawberries with whipped cream. Guests wished him many more happy birthdays.
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