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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1923
Page
4
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A brief devotional note states that the kingdom of God is not outside but within each person, quoting a passage from Luke and stressing inner spiritual realization.
Readers report strong enjoyment as publishers resume a serial of The Joy of Living after a brief wait. The paper notes busy stalls and promises to publish further installments in coming days to meet demand.
The article notes the deaths of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration, highlighting their lifelong friendship and the coincidental shared date. It cites Jefferson quoting a verse about death and reflects on their roles in the American Revolution.
In a humorous verse, Hally Chee boasts of blue blood and noble sires while a laundryman counters with realities of debt and pride. The narrator chases Chee through town, denouncing aristocratic airs and insisting on paying bills promptly.
A 1822 Jefferson Adams exchange discusses death not as evil and the Great Teacher, noting aging hardship and a bear like winter. The writers reflect on war, human nature, and the hope for humane policies while praising letters for personal solace.
Norma Talmadge stars in The Eternal Flame directed by Frank Lloyd. The eight reel production showcases a grand ballroom scene from Louis XVIII era with hundreds in court costumes. Major set elements include five carloads of lumber and four tons of plaster, 350000 dollars of lighting, six generators, 15000 feet of cable and 35 electricians. Other cast members include Conway Tearle, Artolphe Menjou, Rosemary Fireby, Otis Dharian, Wedgwood Nowell, Kate Lester, Thomas Rickets and Irving Cummings.
The text states that a man who trusts himself to the flow of events and accepts what comes will be unharmed, while the schemer who contrives falls to the law, not the philosopher.
An advertisement touts a new oil lamp by H. Z. Johnson of Chicago claiming 94 percent air burn with 6 percent kerosene, odorless and quiet, tested by the U. S. government and 35 universities as superior to standard lamps. Free 10 day trial and money making agency offered, plus potential monthly earnings of 250 to 500 dollars.
Friends of W. P. Wells plan to send for him from a harsh California winter while they enjoy Town sunshine. Post cards to Frank Macon hint he is having a good time. The piece notes a sharp contrast between home life and leisure activities and mentions a defeat for David by Dewey Kirkpatrick and Joe Reiner. It adds that Griffith Humphrey and his son Fred won in the horseshoe department, defeating all challengers.
A humorous verse describes a town resident who sells items he does not want to raise cash. A minister narrator notes his garage plans and the care he would take with cars and interiors, promising small acts of service to customers and their riders.
Reported in Denver or Atlanta or Dallas rumors swirled about a concert atop the Washington National Bank building. Witnesses described a roof appearance under the charge of the Washington Battery Station radio crew.
James Redd, a prominent Washington barber, won the checker championship in a dramatic upset at Horseshoe Headquarters on Thursday. The defending champions, led by T. J. McElhinney and R, were left dazed as Redd claimed the title amid a furore of excitement.
The timetable lists westbound and eastbound Golden State Limited and Express trains with arrival and departure times, including locals and freights. Daily operations are noted with local freight and passenger runs, agent H W Russell listed for station duties.
An OCR fragment lists eastbound No 26 No 8 passenger No 92 local and freight service timings with arrival and departure notes for Monday Wednesday and Friday. It shows early morning and late day schedules with station or line references.
A Minnesota farmer awaiting a bureau shipment challenges the delay by writing to the U S Department of Agriculture in Washington He complains his wife must prepare the teacher's room and demands prompt delivery The response apologizes for the shortage noting no bureaus are free and promises a new bureau will be made and sent when work allows Also mentions language humor and a math puzzle Mary Elizabeth puzzle and a 5 by 5 diagram to total 65 each way.
A young city girl tells a woman that farmers around town are nice and kind. She points to a windmill and notes that they all have electric fans, illustrating warmth and modern life in the countryside.
Cyrus Chapter No 18 R A M announces a regular meeting on the second Friday night monthly PD L Carbaugh H P Arthur Goodin secretary the notice includes dates and contact details for members seeking attendance
A fragment notes people find pleasure in trouble not harmony and observes many only defend the national anthem when played. It comments on idle rumors lingering in busy offices and contrasts them with public praise.
A traveling man seeks a hotel room and asks about bed bugs. The proprietor claims none exist, prompting the man to verify with a fellow guest who confirms the statement, noting the occupants are all married with large families.
A painter fees list items from decorating an old church. Correcting Ten Commandments six dollars and twenty five cents. Varnishing Pontius Pilate and front tooth one dollar eighty. Tail on rooster of St Peter and coat four dollars six cents. Guardian angel regilding three dollars sixty. Washing servant of high priest and carmine on cheeks one dollar forty. Adjusting stars and moon cleaning three dollars. Purgatory touching up and lost souls renewal four dollars twenty. Adam and Eve leaves thirty two cents.
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