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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1922

Page

4

Bible Thought for Today Hoad to Success

Thought inspirational line cites Psalm 37 verses urging trust in the Lord and patient waiting for outcomes. Poised as a devotional card with a brief scripture quotation and guidance to rest in faith.

The World Debt Crisis and Postwar Recovery Vision

A speaker argues that global debts exploded after the war from 45 to 265 billion, faulting the Kaiser for the crisis. The U S owes about 25 billion, Europe depends on gold for interest, but reserves exceed 3 billion. The plan: rebalance debts, rehabilitate nations, and restore world production through rational industry while avoiding future wars.

America Amar Kaiser Europe France Italy England

ABE MARTIN On Cold Waves and a Bank Robber

Abe Martin muses that cold waves resemble failed theatrical acts arriving locally. A bungling bank robber nearly meets a disastrous end, underscoring the comic misfires of small town mischief.

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason

Poem in vintage comic critique of Uncle Sam and high taxes. The voice laments income tax and government waste while imagining poets starving in garrets and paying for gas and oil by earned coins sent to the Treasury. Mentions Henry Ford and John D Rockefeller in a satirical glare at taxation and wartime spending.

Sam Uncle Sam Henry Ford John D

Kenyon Accepts Federal Judgeship Shifts Senate Dynamics

Senator Kenyon’s surprise acceptance of a federal judgeship unsettles Washington as Democrats hoped to keep the agricultural bloc intact. Pat Harrison reacts with disappointment while Kenyon credits the president and says the agricultural program has moved forward. He vows to be a good judge and acknowledged appreciation for the appointment.

Kenyon Senate Blc Pat Harrison Mississippi

Sky-High brings Tom Mix to Fox Theatre in Arizona canyon

The Fox Theatre will screen Sky-High featuring Tom Mix on Thursday and Friday. Filmed in the Grand Canyon of Arizona the aerial peril sequences promise a new aviation feat. Manager A. C. Pratt urges all to attend this big screen event.

Tom Mix Fox Fox Theatre Grand Canyon Arizona Mix C. A. Pratt

Woman Blamed by Family for Urgent Household Struggles

Overworked wife and mother endures headaches backaches and nerves while managing endless duties. Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound credited with restoring health and happiness to many women, with grateful letters published as evidence.

Lydia

Local travelers Mia and Sikke Brewer visit Muscatine

Mia and Sikke Brewer with daughter Mise Wiebre traveled to Muscatine this morning to spend the day sightseeing and visiting local sights.

Mia Sikke Mise Wiebre Muscatine Vis Lang

Washington's bus line to replace horse drawn carriages

A column reflects on old horse drawn buses giving way to motor buses in Washington City. It notes the long holdout against motorization, forecasts a groundhog forecast, and recalls the shift during a cold spell. Inside Stuff mentions Bevins Motor Co and Bevins biography.

Washington Anu

Fathers Day Idea Sparks Late Debate in Papers

The poem notes Mother's Day and Children's Day and Dog days, arguing for a Father's Day though the idea feels late. It questions whether fathers should be consulted and suggests they might not mind a night off.

Father

Thorne Retained in Railway Tax Lawsuit

Clifford Thorne the former town state railroad commissioner now in Chicago has been retained by Attorney General Ben J Gibson in the railroad assessment cases. The state assigns Brice Flick to lead for the state with Thorne handling statistical aspects as work begins in Des Moines to compile facts and assessments.

Counclil Stan Brice Flick Thorne Gibson Des Moines

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