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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1923
Page
4
The passage states that The Associated Press has exclusive rights to republication of all news dispatches credited to it in this paper and to local news published herein, with reserved rights for special dispatches.
A daily devotional note cites Psalm 1212, asserting help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth. The entry presents a concise spiritual reflection and a Scripture reference for meditation.
A Chicago paper quoted Minnesota senator elect Shipstead claiming farmers ship sheep and face high freight bills. The piece argues such a remark misstates market realities and notes recent price recoveries after tariff action, urging cautious judgment about the senator’s understanding of farm conditions.
A fragment quotes Tawney Apple noting people feel half better after they say something mean and that bobbed hair or morning looks do not worsen appearance upon waking. The line reflects regional speech and casual opinion.
A humorous verse sequence satirizing doctors and quack therapies. It lampoons multiple medical approaches from pills with mothball taste to air time cures and aggressive in advance charges, portraying a chaotic, skeptical view of medical advice.
The piece argues that high freight rates affect producers and criticizes a northern senator for speaking without understanding the topic. It claims his remarks diminish respect for Congress and urges legislators to lead rather than follow shifting public opinion. It emphasizes the public’s desire for clear, fact based guidance from representatives.
The seahorse grows scarcer in the north Atlantic coast waters as heavy fuel oils from vessels are blamed for its gradual extinction, a trend noted by observers of marine life.
A short humorous note suggests that some individuals naturally attract trouble, and their expensive tastes or possessions amplify the stakes and cost of missteps.
The Associated Press reports that national newspaper advertising for 1923 is expected to reach or exceed the 1920 peak of over 200 million dollars. Factors include better business conditions, large agency bookings, and newspapers taking a larger share of national advertising than magazines or outdoor media.
A column of light humor and anecdotes describes old fashioned girls with pins at the waist, weather jokes about warm winters, a riddle about counterfeit bills, and a tale of Brown fined by a Justice of the Peace with Smith ultimately paying the bill.
A tramp seeks aid at a doorway and is urged toward higher ideals. Tim the tramp confesses envy of an automobile. A brakeman offers a tender moment at the lunch counter but is halted by a wary warning about a dangerous curve.
A witty speaker claims men often believe they would be ideal husbands if given a perfect wife. The piece satirically contrasts misery of dieting women and uneasy men, ending with a reader's request for a counterfeit bill and a short problem about a banker who finds a $10 note.
The piece notes a famous actress's fourth husband securing a divorce after detectives raided his flat and finding another man. It mentions a large eastern construction contract worth 1.6 million dollars including plumbing. It ends with a joke about Moses and the Ten Commandments from a child.
Chicago January 4 Clarence W Balke of Highland Park Illinois an expert in metallurgy has discovered a substitute for platinum named tantalum He says the metal costs half the price of gold and possesses acid resistance and a brilliant polish Uses include magnetos for autos airplanes and motorcycles wireless apparatus converting AC to DC for home charging automotive battery recharging dental work and jewelry.
Lucian celebrates the idea that emulating Herodotus would grant great happiness, praising his beauty of speech gravity of sentences and refined tonique tongue while noting the impossibility of matching all his numerous advantages.
The passage argues that the Carmagnole and the Cairn, not the Marsellaise, were the actual revolutionary songs tied to the Terror beginnings. It claims the Marsellaise came later and suggests a history bubble is burst by this claim.
A reflection on how recognizing errors shapes growth with Beecher’s idea that learning from mistakes makes wiser life choices. It emphasizes humility, persistence, and using failures to improve.
The article notes the great pyramid of Egypt weighs about 6,000,000 tons. It discusses the colossal scale and implies historical interest in monumental construction of ancient wonders.
The quote reflects Emerson on how today’s youthful dreams shape tomorrow’s vocal public outcry and the following day’s character and deeds. It links tender aspirations to enduring social influence through time and speech.
Uncle Eben states that a wise candidate maintains strong handshakes and contact with voters throughout a campaign. He notes the habit remains the same from past runs to the current race, underscoring steady outreach as a key attribute.
The report notes cocaine use suppressing hunger and causing extended wakefulness. It states users may go five to ten days without sleep as a consequence of the drug.
Eastbound and westbound schedules list arrivals and departures for multiple trains. Local freight and passenger services run daily except Sundays with specific Friday and Thursday variations. Agent J McKay notes all trains operate daily except Sundays.
Smith and Brown were neighbors and friends but Brown’s livestock kept causing trouble, creating ongoing friction and disputes over property and boundaries in this localized tale.
Regular gatherings listed for Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M Damascus Shring No 10 W S of J Amos Chapter De Molay and associated bodies with officers named and meeting nights including first and third Mondays or Fridays. Visiting members welcome per notice.
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