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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1922
Page
4
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A devotional line from Proverbs 16 8 offers that better is a little with righteousness than great wealth without it. The verse emphasizes integrity over material gain.
The text argues that the Reds fear a united opposition led by Fasciismo and Piscismo as the only way to prevent Bolshevik influence. It claims Bolshevik control relies on disunity among rivals and warns that once opponents unite the Reds cannot win.
Poem fragment describes each man’s secret sorrow and public reaction. A narrator mocks private grief vs open airing, contrasting banker pastor and a laughing voter. The piece explores social etiquette and sensitivity in shared woes.
The passage describes a united Italian response to Bolshevism portraying the Fascisti as Italy’s concrete movement for order. It argues Bolshevism seeks to undermine institutions while Fascismo offers a solid front to prevent revolutionary experimentation.
Des Moines Iowa December 18 a chief pharmacist mate attached to the local naval recruiting station here asserts he is the only living male descendant of John Adams second president of the United States. He with his sister Mrs Pauline Swain of Newington New Hampshire represents the fourteenth generation of the Adams family. Knox cites an 1896 genealogy and notes his grandfather Granville Knox married Eliza Adams a direct descendant. The Adams homestead in Newington built 1717 remains in family possession used as a home by Knoxs sister and her family. The house contains Joseph Adams diary and old furnishings. Visitors tour the homestead in summer. Knoxs birthday October 19 matches John Adams. He joined the navy in the war and reenlisted. He recently served at the Des Moines recruiting station. He belongs to St Johns No 1 Blue Lodge of Masons founded 1736 at Portsmouth New Hampshire.
Chicago December report notes psychologist Laura Hooper urges holiday visits to doctor dentist and eye specialist to address health as a key to academic readiness. Mental tests replace entrance exams guiding placement and emphasize concentration direction memory and quick judgment over raw marks.
Tipton Iowa reports L S Fisher says the Iowa Farm Bureau prevented a tax hike on farmland and property, saving farmers thousands. He notes the bureau’s first major representation, calls for stopping tax exempt bonds, and cites 380 billion in such securities as a drain on the agricultural sector.
The column gathers light local observations on winter weather quirks, school routines, church happenings, holiday customs, and humorous vignettes. It recalls old times with jokes about underwear, attic storage, and a Nun through a plate glass window moment, highlighting everyday town life and small anecdotes.
The Clark family on a marsh slope claim to train snakes to move water from the marsh to a cabbage patch each evening using a whistle. The line of snakes taps a pipe like flow while the creatures return to the marsh at night. Some doubt the tale, noting varied beliefs about snakes and scent.
A reflective musing contrasts luck with action and integrity. It suggests luck favors those who act with honesty, framing life as a series of self-made solutions and paradoxes amid a topsy turvy world.
A comic puzzle recounted about John Joan Henry and money exchange prompts a joke on changing currency. Henry claims a five dollar bill cannot yield five cents, yet a five dollar pill is offered as a solvable option. The tale ends with the remark that none managed the Oole Ferguson puzzle, provoking light amusement.
Jim Clark a peach farmer near Niles Michigan begins on his farm a new irrigation scheme to improve cabbage fields along the St Joseph river Clark acres overlook the patch a marsh nearby harbors a peculiar reptile known locally as the pump snake with a formal scientific name noted by visiting scientists.
Eastbound trains include No 4 Golden State Limited and No 12 Express with departures and arrivals listed. Westbound No 3 Golden State Limited and local passes No 430 450 449 429, plus freight Nos 835 836 and 88 87 with daily/Sunday exceptions noted. Agents H W Russell and J C McKay list arrival and departure times and service conditions.
Local Masonic bodies and related orders list monthly meeting nights for LODGES Washington No 26 Cyrus Chapter No 13 Zeredatha Council No 21 Bethlehem Commandery No 45 Washington Chapter No 98 OES Damascus Shrine No 10 Amos Chapter De Molay Washington Lodge 1205 Moose I O O F Covenant Lodge No 101 invite visiting members to attend meetings at their respective halls with officers named for contact and unifying note of weekly or monthly convocation.
Keokuk Iowa December 18 New valves and other repairs are being installed on the gates of the Keokuk lock this winter. Navigation closed officially December 1 and work on the big lock gates is now under way enabling river steamers to pass past the obstruction caused by the dam.
Mrs. Julia Patee sues Phillip Nickel and Barney McNalley proprietors of a Keokuk soft drink bar alleging they sold her husband intoxicants leading to his discharge from Union Station employment. She seeks 5000 actual and 38000 exemplary damages. Her husband worked as a ticket agent until recent book examinations.
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