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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1922
Page
4
An Orange Judd Farmer column presents a 1922 resolution urging readers to think clearly before judging and to act as wise, independent citizens. It argues against prejudice across religion, politics, and society and encourages using reason and moral standards in public life.
The piece recalls the Christmas season past and a New Year’s start marked by hoarseness rheumatics and a cold. The narrator recalls feasting on geese ducks turkeys cakes and pies and jokes about pills wax and old age. He laments winter hardship and vows to sing again next Christmas.
Fragmentary lines describe someone avoiding suffering at the breakfast hour and asserting others will not suffer when trying it. The passage lacks clear subjects, actions, or context for a complete summary.
The speaker complains of worsening farm conditions with mule lame hens not laying poor corn and wheat prices low and cattle milk shortages. He lists failing crops a flooded field and burned hay plus a bleak outlook for farming. Griff Crawford leads the lament.
The essay argues the brain's value in progress and urges personal use of reason. It stresses that while some truths are fixed such as two and two make four, many issues allow two sides and both may be weak. It calls readers to adopt thoughtful resolutions and reflect to avoid error.
A riddle-like note describes a husband who tucks pencils and points, scratches his head in thought, never says yes but yea or yes, plays piano unseen, and whistles while he works. The question asks what the husband does.
A seasoned hunter reports unusually warm January conditions along Crooked Creek as groundhogs delay hibernation. He notes groundhog sightings and a February 2 shadow event may determine the season’s true start.
The country correspondent jokes about a table crowded with edible goods while hinting at Father Time counting costs. The piece quips that some think Santa Claus smokes a pipe and notes salesmen act independently this year, not taking orders from anyone.
A quirky note from the era mentions Patrick McCord as one of the poor of the Lord then becoming wealthier. He channels his coins into a project on a Ford related stream and makes something useful from it.
A playful note compares crowd allure of puppies in shop windows to human behavior. It hints at people misreading door signs push vs pull, and ends with a descriptor of a man holding his cigar between thumb and finger.
The Columbus Safeguard marks fifty years with its tall editor Doc Whetstine still well under fifty. The paper is praised as bright and well edited and wishes the Safeguard many more golden anniversaries. A remark about Nauvoo notes its past importance, suggesting the era was four or five years ago.
Canadian farmers faced a 1921 census with 220 questions while a doctor notes about 180 causes of death exist yet most of them prove fatal.
Three year old actor known as Kehie joins Anita Stewart in the Associated First National feature Playthings of Destiny at the Fox Theatre starting Tuesday. Headrick has gained fame for his role as the crippled child in The Woman in His House, a Mayer special shown in Boston Philadelphia and Los Angeles.
A fragment describes a boy with a pitcher of syrup and four plates of batter cakes. The brief scene hints at a domestic, culinary moment without further context or outcomes.
Louisa county Republicans at the court house endorse a senator for the Louisa Muscatine district. They favor R S Johnston of Columbus Junction based on farming, public service, and business experience. Buser of Conesville also announces candidacy for state senator in the 20th district. Iowa physicians split on whiskey questions in a Journal survey with mixed support for alcohol prescriptions and prohibition enforcement.
The district at the June primaries sees Senator Buser, ending his first Town legislature term after a 1918 election victory. He previously served six years on the Muscatine county board of supervisors, three of which he was chairman.
A Sydney Bulletin quotation contrasts civic duty with self-interest as politicians push for national policies. The exchange shows one figure asking about public service and the other replying that personal gain motivates their stance. The brief reflects a polarity in political engagement and national aims.
An old lady gives Tommy treats and asks what he says. Tommy replies with a simple request for more sweets, reflecting a practical, childlike tone in this brief London Tit-Bits item.
Richard J. Carr, foreman at Mica Insulating Co. in Mason City Iowa, credits Tanlac with his recovery after years of weak digestion and poor appetite. He reports increased appetite better sleep and renewed energy stating he trusts Tanlac going forward. Sherman Brothers Pioneer Drug Store and local druggists distribute Tanlac in Washington.
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