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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1923
Page
5
Society notes report a Fortnightly club meeting at Mrs Harvey Young’s residence. Other items include banquets for the BBE DB class at the Methodist church, a dinner honoring Dr J T McCrory, and social gatherings hosted by Mr and Mrs Turnipseed with several guests and refreshments.
A compact note quoting John Ruskin on education stressing that true learning aims to make people enjoy the right things rather than merely do them. The line frames education as cultivation of values and happiness through virtuous choices.
A fragmentary dialogue notes a visitor appreciating a churchyard and hoping for burial there. The terse exchange mentions a refined grave site and a desire for rest if spared.
Bertrand Russell muses that civilized life may drain vigor and initiative. He suggests a lengthy return to primitive conditions and uninhibited instincts to restore energy for new construction.
Notices list practice and meeting times for school, church, and club groups. The schedule covers basketball, church socials, ladies aid and missionary groups, Masonic lodge work, and auxiliary meetings with dates from January 23 to January 25.
Prague hosts about 6000 Russian students and professors with a Russian Law College led by Professor Novgoroteev. Many Russians engage in practical work such as agriculture and mechanics aided by Czech lectures and materials. Czech people support Russian institutions through public contributions and private fundraising.
A reflection notes some individuals show little concern about consequences if punishment is postponed to a future time, implying a relaxed attitude toward accountability.
The term next friend refers to an adult who is not a guardian and represents a person who is not legally competent to sue in their own name. This definition clarifies who may act on behalf in legal actions for incapacitated individuals.
The license clerk estimates one in five brides-to-be give a false name or address when applying for a marriage license. The remark highlights concerns over honesty in a routine civil process.
Mrs Hudson seeks a government inquiry after consulting biologists physicians and economists rather than mechanics. She argues widespread car problems stem from raw material use in factories and urges official investigation.
The quote urges individuals to recognize and strengthen their own powers to aid fellow humans. It emphasizes personal development as a communal duty and a means to support society through unique gifts.
A new copper welding process allows joining iron and steel parts. Copper penetrates the fine pores of iron to form a firm weld.
Des Moines report says Attorney General Ben Gibson cites section 3 chapter 275 of the 38th General Assembly to state that drivers with 1922 plates after December 31 face misdemeanor charges. Police will tow cars bearing last year plates and arrest owners, with fines up to 160 dollars. Over 2000 owners have yet to obtain new numbers.
The text notes a shift from alarm to music in a bird’s cry, indicating a change in tone or context for the sound. It frames the bird’s call as transitioning from warning to melodic expression, suggesting a domestic or natural setting.
Approximately ten billion pins are produced annually in this country, equating to about ten pins per Seti. The statement highlights vast production levels and per capita output in the industry.
Jud Tunkins argues that drivers and pedestrians are not natural enemies and should share the road with mutual respect. He urges practical cooperation to reduce conflicts between travelers and walkers.
Senator Goodwin introduces a senate bill to grant $240 at June 1923 and $20 monthly for life to each survivor of John Mitchell's Des Moines cavalry and to each widow. Mitchell's cavalry, formed July 4 1861, saw little action and few survivors remain.
The Carolina rail or sora shows small wings and awkward flight yet during its migration easily crosses the Caribbean sea. The note highlights the bird's surprising endurance and navigational persistence across open ocean routes.
A whimsical London passage asks when a girl reaches womanhood and answers with a joke about stopping two birthdays and choosing one every two years.
The phrase wideawake hats traces to a witty remark about felt hats that never had a nay. It notes the hat style earned its name from a humorous claim of perpetual alertness.
The tin mines of Cornwall, England, have a long recorded history. Tin was imported from Cornwall to Britain shortly after and probably before Julius Caesar's invasion.
Cleveland Ohio will pilot an age based promotion plan for students in public schools. Dr Bird T Baldwin of the Iowa Child Welfare Research station directing the study with five district stations testing kindergarten through junior high. The work involves school superintendents principals and education research departments. The initiative aims for two semesters of work and could broaden nationally.
A Chinese merchant notices Western influence in daily life with an American alarm clock, telephone, and automobile, illustrating the reach of American technology and business ideas in China.
A moral reflection on each person’s flaws and the path to greatness through self control. The text argues that recognizing and avoiding personal weaknesses leads to mastery and the ability to lead others.
Iowa Secretary of State Walter Ramsay has received threatening letters from alleged Klan members after he vowed to investigate possible Klan financial activity under blue sky laws. Frank Miles, editor of the Iowa Legionaire, reports a barrage of menacing mail and daily anonymous phone calls for his anti Klan stance.
A brief Toledo News Bee item notes practical advice about handling a cinder in the eye with home care and coal bin storage as a safety tip.
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