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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1922
Page
4
A verse by Walt Mason moralizes on theft and deceit. The speaker recalls stealing fruit in youth and the guilt that followed, condemning cheaters who earn through deceit and praising honest toil as the path to virtue.
The United States is described as supplying major shares of global copper, lead, zinc, aluminum, oil, corn, cotton, silver, coal, iron and steel, and automobiles while refining copper and operating railroads. It notes prewar debt, postwar gains, and the claim of the largest gold reserve, per the Oskaloosa Herald.
A collage of light verse and mock notices offers fashion notes on a witty woman, humorous sayings about marriage, car price cuts, travel circulars, and a quip about life insurance. The tone blends social humor with promotional blurbs and brief observations.
A newspaper column argues that southern senators form a lasting bloc in Congress, steering policy and committees. It warns northern and western Republicans may surrender power by overusing bloc tactics, risking Democratic control and diminished national influence. It cautions against personal politics overshadowing patriotism.
The humor column ABE MARTIN laments the moral drift caused by prohibition. It jokes that a foolish man feels cheap when confronted by a bold 17 year old, and argues prohibition has eroded honor among thieves.
Will Rogers relates in Filmplay how a nudge from Rex Beach's wife led him from Amityville Long Island to the movie business. He recalls initially resisting, joking about Yale and lunatics, then joining the industry which he says became the world’s third largest business behind Gillette razors and Bluejay cornplasters.
In a humorous vignette from Empeco News Aunt Liza’s former mistress encounters a shy little boy behind his mother’s skirts labeled Prescription. The exchange reveals the child’s unusual name born from tough work to get him medicine filled.
Paramount Cosmopolitan film The Woman God Changed was screened in the Bahamas as the company toured on a chartered steamer. Leena Owen and E K led the cast during the two week Bahamas run before returning to Florida coast venues.
The Iowa Supreme Court affirms damages for a 14 year old girl killed crossing a road by a speeding car and holds that youths at play have equal rights on public highways. The ruling also limits recovery against town officials in a tires theft case, clarifying their lack of liability for property stolen from parked cars.
The article explains how large, disciplined buyers prepare months ahead for sought after goods. It praises store networks that stock thousands of items in advance, enabling customers to ask for unfamiliar merchandise and always hear the reply that it is available.
Lincoln as castaway on islands kept busy by director Robert G. Vignola and crew. A steamship explosion and sinking followed by a dramatic casualty display in the frame. A notable cloud effect and the photoplay receive praise for Paramount standards.
A Boston Transcript definition notes a warm friend is one who will lend cold cash when needed, illustrating the social trait in financial aid and personal trust.
A Maple Grove column rails at moonshine dangers and high prices while mixing humorous vignettes. Readers hear about a violent homebrew caution, meals at a village boarding house, and reflections on farm prices, taxes, and local events across 1922 observations.
Mr and Mrs Lee Lease arrived home yesterday from Washington. Interest grows in the basketball game set for Monday night as local fans anticipate the showdown.
A society woman weighs proprieties against the latest fashion, noting that even with keen interest in clothes and daily dress she risks deviating from proper conduct by chasing trends.
At 8 15 tonight a game between the Adiafedn Lae gion team and the Roughnecks was expected with hopes of no casualties. The Mt Union high school team played last night with a truckload of students attending. Miss Ruth Bennett of Hedrick Iowa is very ill with scarlet fever. her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bennett and she is known as Suse Harper locally.
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