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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1922
Page
4
A Washington speaker condemns chronic optimism as a denial of reality. He argues prosperity requires truth and practical fixes, condemning theorists who push rosy forecasts and warning that war’s aftermath demands measured policy, not sweeping cheerfulness.
The column humor highlights Abe Martin comparing beauty to a valuable asset for those lacking sense and humor about maple syrup made from corn cobs, a satirical rural quip.
The verse recounts Augustus Crawfish killing neighbor Jabez Spry and facing trial. Accused, tried, and found guilty, the verdict is reversed on a writ flaw, then a second slow trial ends with further dispute as Jabez Spry is noted as long dead.
Hoot Gibson brings his winning smile to the Fox Theatre next Saturday in Universal’s Sure Fire adapted from Bransford of Rainbow Ridge. The fast moving western drama stars Molly Malone with a strong Universal supporting cast and a brisk Rogue River style adventure.
The piece recalls C H Wilson of Washington Iowa recalling a Uniontown Pennsylvania banquet in 1862 for Benjamin Franklin. It notes Wilson attended and spoke, and mentions Kossuth’s era, Wilson’s printer apprenticeship at the Pennsylvania Democrat, and his move to Muscatine then Washington. Three brothers later joined him in the west.
Jud Tunkins says some people host many dinners believing they are social leaders when they are merely social feeders, implying vanity and hollow influence in such gatherings.
For over 40 years Halls Catarrh Medicine has been used to treat catarrh. The preparation includes an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation. Pace y & Co. Toledo Ohio.
In Kansas City a traveler notes a scene at a busy newspaper stand. Adrian Ogle describes a woman shopper who surveys the papers, asks if the shop tells papers, and finally selects the heaviest issue after weighing options.
A shopper retrieves a silver dollar from her purse to pay the clerk who gives 98 cents in change. The scene captures a busy store counter as a long line of customers forms. In other items, John Swisher once worked on a bridge gang, and a upcoming ladies minstrel on February 3 aims to raise funds for band uniforms.
By Herbert A. Cox a local verse about a stubborn case and a stubborn meter dispute set in a humorous frontier voice with a tone of tease and regional flavor. The piece leans into stubborn traditions and a playful turn of phrase.
A folksy verse warns that failing to pay the gas bill will bring a shutoff. The speaker urges readiness to settle the due amount to avoid losing gas service.
The Women's Patriotice Society of Japan is likely the largest organization of its kind worldwide with more than 1,000,000 members.
The article notes that ancient Egyptians called the deceased the westerners and viewed the afterlife as the realm beyond the setting sun, reflecting early beliefs about death and the place of the dead.
A speaker with a grievance invites widespread involvement, insisting the issue benefits from others’ perspectives and participation. The tone emphasizes unselfish appeal to a broader audience.
A fragment quotes Petrarch on five great enemies of peace avarice ambition envy anger and pride. The text argues removing these faults would yield perpetual peace for humankind.
A reflection on valuing companionship and shared joy despite flaws, noting we keep a soft place for the person who is fun and enjoyable to be with. The quip underscores affection for lighthearted presence over judgment.
A director directs a scene amid romantic tension in Munich where a te Ingenue voices disapproval as she is told not to appear in love. The exchange hints at backstage power dynamics and evolving relationships within the production.
A reader quotes Uncle Eben remarking that a taxpayer seeking sympathy faces many families who think he is lucky to afford taxes, highlighting tensions over tax burden and fairness.
A Chicago mother Mary Enrico reports relief from serious health trouble after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sonative Wash. She was a sewing machine operator with a young daughter and found the medicine helpful enough to recommend it to others.
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