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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1923
Page
4
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A devotional note recalls Romans 12 1 urging readers to present their bodies as a living sacrifice in holy and acceptable service to God. The meditation emphasizes reasonable worship and personal yielding to divine mercy.
The Democrat reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Applesy at County Hospital. Weight six and one half pounds. The child’s name is Carleton Beaver Appleby and all are doing well. The note humorously mentions “new printer” and local craft pride.
A reflection on great Indian chiefs and leadership in early American history. The author notes depths of soul and perceptive leadership among chiefs, contrasting them with concepts of equality and education in Native communities and highlighting variations in intellectual gifts and heart qualities.
A poem lampoons rich donors and the poor, contrasting imagined lavish giving with the stingy reality. It quips on taxes and oil wealth while noting real need and the singer’s modest offerings amid hardship. The piece highlights moral tension between generosity and self interest.
A contemplative piece reflecting on the Indian Chief Black Hawk and the harsh truth of human diversity. It cites his brief message to President Jackson, recalls his 1838 farewell at Ft. Madison, and questions whether civilization’s march, amid war and conquest, yields worth the blood and sorrow.
Mrs Barbara Wittmer Rich born near Altkirch Alsace France April 30 1842 died February 2 1923 at Wayland Iowa aged 80 years 9 months 2 days She joined the Mennonite church in youth and remained faithful She came to the United States in 1868 with her family and lived near Wayland for the rest of her life She married Peter Rich in November 1878 and had nine children 32 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren She leaves several living relatives including daughters Mrs Sam Wenger Mrs Ed Eicher and Mrs C K Schantz and son Will along with two step daughters and siblings scattered in Iowa Nebraska Washington and California
The Wallachs of Asia Minor perform a forest ritual when no betrothal is announced. girls collect firewood for the couple and select a branch with an apple at one end and four red wool tufts at the other. The apple stands for love while the wool signifies home thrift and industry.
Musterole is a white ointment made from oil of mustard and home simples. It claims to prevent colds from turning into flu or pneumonia and to ease sore throat chest cold rheumatism lumbago bronchitis and joint pains. Sold in jars and tubes for 35¢ 65c and hospital size $3.00.
The ruling states that furnished living quarters and meals provided to employees in fishing logging or can ning work are not counted as income if necessary for the employer’s convenience. It clarifies that such board and lodging are contributed for the employer and therefore excluded from the employee’s net income.
A collage of humorous and odd items from a city page including quips about Want Ads as solutions and social satire. Mixed in are bizarre lines about a radio borrow, a record set by GEORGETTE EYELASH, and remarks on complexion, still explosions, and regional misstatements about states cornering a river.
A man teaching a mute parrot to say Hello is surprised when the bird, after a long lesson, replies Live's busy. A droll aside about a slow mailman and Saint Valentine follows as a little girl asks who will be her Valentine. A note mentions someone standing on one foot to reach four states.
Eastbound arrivals and departures list trains No 4 Golden State No 12 Express No 50 Local Pass No 30 Local Pass. Westbound schedule for Nos 3 No 29 No 49 No 11 Express No 450 Local Pass No 430 Local Pass No 836 Local Freight No 429 Local Pass No 449 Local Pass No 835 Local Freight. Local freights 836 886 and local passengers 429 420 450 daily except Sundays. Agent H W Russell. Date lines indicate day encoding.
A nurse visits Grace in school and she says she was nursed at school. A mother excuses Tommy for being late after getting wet in the morning. Roy Simpson, a new construction laborer, doubts his payroll listing and is reassured by his foreman. A remark notes that opposite traits may make happy marriages, with a quip about seeking a girl with money.
Albert Donovan argues that the country needs familiar, frugal solutions not grand expansion. He questions broad liberty and proposes fewer liberties with rights, tighter taxation, and efficient use of resources. He emphasizes practical, modest reforms over sweeping change.
LODGES Washington Lodge No. 26 meets the first Friday night each month W T Carson WM Arthur Goodin Secretary Cyrus Chapter No. 18 meets the second Friday night D L Carbaugh HP Arthur Goodin Secretary Zoredatha Council No. 21 meets the first Tuesday night B Bell IM Arthur Goodin Recorder Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 JK T meets the third Friday night HT Carris EC Arthur Goodin Recorder Tamascus Shrine No 10 WSOJ meets the last Thursday each month at Commercial Club rooms Katheryne H Beatty Worth Scribe Susie B Edgington, Edgington, Amos Chapter De Molay meets first and third Mondays Delbert Jennings MC Ira Jones Scribe.
A humorous local exchange features a bishop fielding questions from children about life work, moral path, and afterlife. Witty replies reflect rural values on labor, tradition, and practical faith.
A shopkeeper fires a lazy worker and, when asked for a reference, writes a brief letter saying the bearer has worked for him one week and the employer is satisfied. The wry note exposes the man’s inadequacy and the letter’s evasive tone.
A witty ad or column fragment notes glimpses of sight and doubt, comparing a man’s vision to a woman already seen. It jokes that a miss can beat a male, urges high hopes then retreat, and contrasts a cow’s milk with a dairyman’s sale while poking fun at men with short hair imagining long brains.
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