Tariff debate highlights farmer benefits and Massachusetts interests
A long letter argues the tariff bill helps farmers by protecting agricultural prices and extending credits, citing Maine potato growers and wheat farmers. It contrasts farmer prosperity with Massachusetts industrial needs, noting farmers’ role as major buyers of textiles, leather, steel, and vehicles, and warns against harming rural progress to save $80 per year per family.
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Congress
Iowa
United States
Walsh
Massachusetts
Senate
Aroostook
Maine
New Zealand
Australia
South America
America
Assachusetta
Senator Walsh
Ford Bentley Shakes Hands Despite Wife's Disappearance
ABE MARTIN notes Ford Bentley in town greeting folks amid rumors as his wife remains missing. He laments polite chatter and quips that telephones expose liars, reflecting the era’s gossip and suspicion surrounding the case.
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Ford Bentley
Self Made Man by Walt Mason
Poem narrates a humble birth and rise through effort and worth. The speaker recalls goats and snow chores for ten cents placed in brine, then notes critics prefer new heroes and warn against boasting. Neighbors advise letting others tell the story to keep listeners engaged.
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Sam
Merituge
Richard Roe
Ald
Octet Accused of Using School House in Dubuque
Eight youths face charges after allegedly occupying Gardner Lane school house for a party. They turned on lights, rolled out a piano, and danced until sheriff arrived. They were detained at the county jail pending bends.
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Dubuque
Gardner Lane
Tom Mix Praises Tony the Fox Theatre Favorite Mount
Tom Mix hails Tony the horse as the finest horseflesh he has ridden in Fox Pictures. He would not sell Tony, calling him a true pal. The Fox Theatre showcases the latest Fox film "For Big Stakes" featuring Mix with Arizona scenes, inviting audiences to enjoy spirited action and animal intelligence.
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Tom Mix
Tony
Fox
Tom
Fox Theatre
Arizona
Dialogue Snippet Sparks Classroom Banter Between Ranks
A terse exchange shows an officer asking if the floor is mopped while a private stalls with a pun about the mop. The scene captures military humor and hierarchy in a brief, casual moment.
Cured at Sea by Native Herb Saves Poisoned Sailor
A sailor bitten by a poisonous reptile aboard a ship bound for India was saved after an Indian medicine man used a native herb to counteract the poison. The incident showcases roots and herbs as natural remedies and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with letters of endorsement.
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India
Lydia EB
Inkham
Advt
No vame today could not get a diamond and other quips
A jumble of humorous sign gags and social quips hits on advertising, fashion, and local commerce as a western base ball manager, a groceryman, and writers tease and lampoon public tastes. The piece ends noting readers lack results when not appealing to sensory systems.
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Onyx
Cub
Man Exhibits 1922 Roasting Ear At Journal Office
Miran Johnson shows the first genuine 1922 roasting ear in the United States at the Journal office. He mentions his wife served them for dinner yesterday and offers peculiar advice on eating roasting ears with sleeves rolled and butter catchers.
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Miran
Johnson
United States
Journal Office
Watch impresses Lupton with new timepiece
The item notes L. B. Lupton’s new watch and hints at prior preparations for a July 4 pageant. It mentions a rehearsed crowd and claims the watch runs nearly a day without winding, prompting a question about running time when wound.
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L. B. Lupton
Lup
Women in Business Discuss Loyalty and Love
Two businesswomen debate loyalty between genders in business. One says love drives women to lie or steal, the other rejects this idea. They then recommend the record School House Blues for children around September 1st, noting adults may enjoy it too.
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Onc
Reading habit prompts readers to share JOURNAL approach
Readers are invited to describe how they read the Journal in the evening, which page they start with and the features they prefer. The three best responses will receive a copy of the Washington County Atlas.
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Washington County Atlas
Fragments Sketch Everyday Observations and Jokes
A collage of quips and anecdotes on urban life includes a tire puncture pause sparked by punctuation, tax exemption via the stork, a late fire alarm wake up, and a fire company member not rushing after a blaze.
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Jack Westphal
How Do You Read the Journal If You are Normal
A playful prompt questions reading the journal aloud and humorously suggests a normal approach to decoding its text. The brief notes on literacy and curiosity hint at reader engagement with printed pages.
Fragmented Musings on Truth in Trade and Turmoil
A fragmented meditation on the contrast between truth and business. The speaker questions fairness and morality in commerce amid a tense social landscape with allusions to control and privacy.
Turkish Strike Sparks Daily Inconvenience
A fragmented note discusses Turkey walking out and contrasts it with mine and railroad strikes in the United States. It mentions J. Fuller and a chautauqua program focusing on higher thought and chafed imagery, highlighting public unease over labor actions abroad.
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Turkey
Driver plans California trip by train instead
A neighbor says he will take the train to California this summer rather than drive. He notes many grade crossing races along the route and wishes to ride with the winner.
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California
Neighbor's late night record after eleven plays aloud
A quirky aside notes that any attempt to break a record would be outdone by the neighbor’s after eleven p m soundscape, a playful reflection on competitive benchmarks and local habit.
Speaking of Advertising One of Those Psycho analytical Bugs
A brief note on advertising bugs inspired by a burst of creativity. The reflection hints at consumer psychology and the quirks of promotional messaging.
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East Main Street
Mutual
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Abe Martin
Walt Mason
P.S. Meehan
Elm S
Jools
Barclay
Willie
Koveralls
M. & F. Clothing CO
J. Fuller
Golden State Limited
Golden State
H. W. Russel
McKay
Tr. P
Moi
Ayi Park
Physicians and Surgeons
D. Be.stombaugh
410 Res
Dr. Arthaud
C. F. Boller
D. D
City
W. Washington &J
T. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Buddy
A. John Droz
Kellogg’s
W. K. Kellogg
Kellogg's
J. E. Edgington
M. D
Beeind
F. & M. Bank
Morrison & Morrison
Morrison Bidg
North Side
Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Farmers’ Union
Washington, IA
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
C. J. Wilson
CO. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
H. Bateman
M. D. Blair
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Ashington County
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
Abstract Department
Austin Sutherland
Washington Lodge
A. P
A. M
H. T. Carris
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cyrus Chapter
W. C. Bell
H. P
Zeredatha Council
O. B
Belva Carris
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shrine
Commercial Club
Katheryne H. Beatty
Susie B. Edgington
Worthy
Amos Chapter de Molay
Ira Jones
G.C
Frank Langworthy
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Hall
T. B. Mitchell
Elmer McFadden
1. O. O. F.—Covenant Lodge No
Noble Grand
Russell Goodin
Brighton
North
Iowa Avenue
Ing
B. E. Nicholson
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