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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1923
Page
2
Daily market report from Chicago lists estimated receipts for hogs at 26000, cattle 10000, sheep 14000 with holdovers and varied price ranges for different weights. Includes figures for July 10 and updated estimates for July 11, plus official yesterday totals and shipments, grain prices, and Liverpool futures.
The piece traces the word caucus to Boston's Caucus club from Revolutionary days. It notes the club mainly included ship builders who opposed British rule. Members met with the Merchants' club to choose town and provincial candidates, with caucus likely a corruption of caulkers.
A pastor from a Southport New York colored church encounters two deacons in a morning stroll. They discuss which form of language is proper saying exactly or exactly. The pastor admits the question is hard and he does not know quickly which is correct.
The text recounts myths linking plants to human tears and blood, noting Greek, Virginian Indian, and Danish legends. It mentions Adonis and Venus, red clover from tribal battles, and the so called Dane weed arising from Panes slain in battle. The lore suggests plants bleeding on specific days per folk belief.
A concise remark on how to start an introduction by referencing an advertisement found in a journal. The note suggests using the journal placement as a social or professional opening to initiate contact or explain intent.
The piece surveys ancient to medieval vision aids from Nero's use of con cave emeralds to glasses in Treviso around 1352. It notes early spectacles mounted in leather and links modern goggles to these primitive forms as a study in self expression by a women’s group in Birmingham.
A reader notes that a phrase about advertisement in the Journal is followed by assurance from prompt service. The fragment suggests a claim of guaranteed prompt response or service quality but lacks clear event or outcome details.
A nurse reports saving two patients who doctors thought needed surgery. after trying Mayer's Wonderful Remedy for stomach trouble, both recovered fully. The remedy claims to remove catarrh and mucus from the intestinal tract and ease inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose will convince or money refunded at Lemmon's pharmacy and druggists everywhere.
A brief notice announces an Improved Uniform International Sweay School Lesson by Rev P B Fitzwater DPD, longtime English Bible teacher at Moody Bible Institute Chicago. The 1923 Western Newspaper Union copy appears in syndicated church education material.
Lesson outlines Peter's name change from Simon to Peter, his call by Jesus, and his bold yet imperfect leadership. It covers his character traits, including sincerity, promptness, courage, and intensity, and notes his confession of Christ, his restoration after denial, and the command to love and feed Christ's followers across all ages.
A reflective aphorism warns against overreacting to minor injuries seeking revenge. It compares vengeance to destroying a hive to kill a single bee, suggesting broader harm outweighs the target. The piece emphasizes restraint over punitive excess.
A religious verse from I's 87 3 urges faith and action, promising dwelling in the land and sustenance for faithful followers. The passage emphasizes trust in divine provision and living righteously.
A reflective note urges belief in a student who has one clear objective despite challenges. The message emphasizes perseverance and focus in academic pursuit.
Moline on July 11 report says RE H Sampson details burial of John Wilkes Booth but refuses to reveal Booths final resting place. He recounts events from Ford's Theatre to the Philadelphia navy yard and says secrecy will endure beyond his life.
England moves to establish a British Imperial Airship network linking London with India Australia Canada and Africa under Commander C D Burney R A F. Zeppelins carrying 200 passengers will fly to India in 3.5 days and to Australia in a week at 80 mph using kerosene hydrogen mix.
A Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt shows a professor boasting about superior manners among “half-naked savages” and contrasting them with those in wealth and fashion. The dialogue includes a flashy provocation by a woman asking him to elaborate.
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