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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1922
Page
6
The article argues retailers are more than mere sellers they shape national fashion and supply chains by aligning goods with local demand. Retailers act as the publics trusted buyers and partners to manufacturers influencing design, production, and distribution worldwide.
A collage of clipped quotes and captions from various papers and sources. Wry lines from Punch London and the Baltimore Sun touch on cinema commerce printed jokes and mock dialogues. The extract reads like a miscellany of light touches and urban banter.
Frederick Hamilton recounts a humorous anecdote from his life as Bishop of Peterborough. While surveying quarters of the town, a sailor staggered from a celibate site and, recognizing the bishop, raised his wand in mock blessing and cried The Lord be with you. The bishop replied And with thy spirits.
A novel technique suspends flue dust boxes from tunnel roofs to detect shocks from explosions. If the dust boxes break away under a blast, they trigger a signal, indicating unsafe conditions.
The rector asks why the gamekeeper never attends church. The keeper replies that attending would draw others away and cause a crowd to miss service, joking that people would go to London to hear the sermon.
The article traces how divorce began with men repudiate wives and evolved through causes, leading to a modern system with specialized courts. It notes a parliament act establishing the first real divorce court in Bughand by INST.
A saucy niece visiting her uncle with family defies supervision. She refuses to mind and boldly declares she does not have to follow rules, provoking a tense moment reported in the Chicago Tribune.
Fragmentary note describes an old British currency anomaly citing the guinea and pound values and a quirky division by seven. It mentions influence on hotels and lodging houses and implies a chaotic mix of coinage during a past era.
Arita in western Kinshio Island province is famed for porcelain made from kaolin clay. Pottery has existed since the sixteenth century. The town lies about 55 miles north of Nagasaki and has railway links to the city.
A passerby notes a large poster outside the Gaiety theater in London advertising Madame Maria Konsnezol, described as a world famous operatic diva. A countryman lingers in the Strand, puzzled by the claim and the novelty of the promotion.
Dr Oder Leer, publicist and translator of Nietsche, faces expulsion under the Aliens Restriction Act of 1919. Though British by wartime service, his German birth and long residence leave him with nowhere to go with his wife and daughter.
Jal Cursein Parry, a high priest lineage from Navsari, photographed in New York while entering Columbia University. He will study then tour U S educational and religious centers before returning to India to serve as a Parsees priest. Only sons of priests may become Parsees priests.
The article notes starlings avoiding war era Camp Miles and Mineola fields in 1917 but now returning to Hempstead plains, nesting in the Garden City cathedral spire and filling the area with their chatter as debates on arms limits unfold.
Mrs. Rose Anne Booze and her two sons James and Joseph Booze of Baltimore Maryland petition for a court ordered name change to Hughes claiming the surname Booze is undesirable and Hughes would be more beneficial and better sounding.
Chicago junk dealer Emel Popper died recently leaving an estate valued at 537,828. He bequeathed 20,000 to charity. Popper began in business years ago selling items from a pack on his back.
The church launches daily revival services starting next Wednesday at 2 30 with Dr Charles M Phillips preaching Tuesday evening on What is the Gospel and Would You Believe It If You Knew The aim is strong attendance for the first sermon and daily day services through the week. The pastor M R Regan invites all to join in the revival slogan First Things First.
Public worship times listed for two churches with morning and evening services. Miss Ruth Work, Egypt missionary on furlough, will speak at FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN. include Sunday school, Christian Endeavor, and special music. SECOND UNITED PRESBYTERIAN also hosts Ruth Work with morning worship at 11 and 9:45 Sunday school.
At 11 a m sermon titled The Three Great Crises of Life. 1 15 p m Sunday school. 6 p m Young People's meeting. 7 30 p m preaching on Acquaintance with Good. Visitors welcomed. EF A Wilbur Johnson, Pastor.
The Sunday program lists Sabbath services at 9:45 morning worship at 11:00 with sermon The Test of Faith from Jas 2 19. Christian Endeavor at 6:15 and evening worship at 7:00 with a sermon on Shadows. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7:30. Epworth League 6:00. Special music and multiple offertories follow. Cottage prayer meetings tonight at 7:30 hosted by four locations led by local pastors and leaders as revival prep.
Sunday schedule includes Sunday school at 10 00 a m and preaching at 11 00 a m. Confirmation class meets at 2 30 p m. Evening program at 7 30 p m features Rev and Mrs Schwalbe of Bethel Alaska speaking on their mission work with Alaskan missions donation during the service.
West Chester Baptist schedules 10 a.m. Bible school and 11 a.m. preaching. Evening service canceled to allow the pastor to fill duties at Keota and New Haven. The pastor invites all to attend the ME meeting Sunday evening and during the week. E. A. Anderson, Pastor.
Community members show growing interest as meetings proceed in fine spirit. Brother Unthank delivers several wonderful messages. Bible school sessions begin at 2 p m with regular attendance.
The Prairie Flower Baptist Church, led by FE A Anderson, announces return of the Lord sermons with Unthank preaching and Miss Scott assisting in singing. Evening service at 7 30 p m and Sunday school plus two more services planned. invitation extended through the week.
A historical report notes a high prevalence of hookworm infection in Brazil, with over 60 percent of the population affected across a six year period. The text references widespread intestinal illness and related health impacts, highlighting the enduring burden of the condition.
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