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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1923
Page
4
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On Tuesday July 17 1923 a devotional note urges labor not for riches but to heed wisdom. It cites Proverbs 23 4 5 stating riches have wings they fly away and warns against relying on wealth.
A vivid diary fragment describes a pleasure trip on the St. Lawrence aboard a hydroplane with a party including Dave. The narrator notes a bright day, social quiet among ladies, and a bargain offer from the operator, while others fear rain and potential mishaps.
ABE MARTIN notes strong reaction among local women over cherry crop prospects and describes Henry Ford taking a confident stance with party prospects as the Democratic national convention approaches.
Walt Mason writes of a flood in Oklahoma where rescuers worked through rain and danger. The piece highlights Jess Willard climbing to help sufferers, guiding them to safety and saving dozen lives, earning a hero’s crown beyond any boxing glory.
A narrator recalls a tense family departure for a seaplane ride over the St. Lawrence River. The younger family member frets as the aviator reassures him while the craft lifts off. Fear, hope, and a breathtaking island-filled panorama follow the ascent.
The narrative recalls a flight above the St Lawrence and Canadian shoreline revealing grand summer homes and a dramatic view 1000 feet up. The writer admires symmetrical forests and turquoise water while noting Heart Island’s unfinished castle and an aviator’s remark about distance.
Medina reader Mrs Wo H Adkins reports over two years of illness eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after reading an advertisement. Rochester resident Mrs Neve Dorey says the remedy helped her regain strength after childbirth and weight loss, feeling like a girl of sixteen.
A humorous vintage column notes varied tastes and quirks among people. It mentions a man over fifty with two baby teeth a woman who walks with sore feet and a man who dislikes ice cream all in a lighthearted survey of oddities.
Charley Speer shares a Canadian interpretation of the idiom chewing the rag as the Ontario Supreme Court describes it. The piece notes a free exchange of ribald epithets about nobility of birth and alleged mental inferiority as the typical content of such dialogue.
In an English city a council debate weighed extending hours to eleven. One councilor opposed the change insisting that if a man isn’t drunk by ten past ten, he isn’t trying.
A humorous observation notes that constant praise can backfire, leaving the recipient wary and uncomfortable. The piece treats flattery as a social toxin that erodes genuine feeling and trust, warning readers to seek sincerity over empty compliments.
Car owners report widespread theft or removal of vehicles with some owners discovering entire autos missing from driveways. Authorities urge residents to report suspicious activity and secure unattended vehicles to deter future thefts. Public safety officials warn of possible organized theft rings operating in several neighborhoods.
The sentence fragment refers to a family with three children but ends abruptly. It needs completion to convey a full thought or action.
A man who had flown before enjoyed guiding a group on a hydroplane trip praising its safety. The writer notes the craft would drop into water if issues arose, with passengers awaiting rescue, describing the journey as real unadulterated pleasure and less thrilling than nose dives in planes.
Fragmentary railway schedule lists local passes No 429 and 449 no 835 local freight and several local passenger numbers with mixed timings and agent marks. Entries note daily except Sundays and include times such as 6 10 p m and 7 00 a m with various train numbers and destinations.
A European newspaper correspondent notes a woman yoked to a mule, while the text contrasts divorce norms between Europe and America. A patient asks if an operation is safe and the doctor replies that their goal is to determine its safety, implying early medical trial uncertainty.
A quip about Sunday school and Philistines shows Ernest dismissing old rival teams. A devil joke references the rum fleet. A punchline urges wives to know stenographers thoughts. The note credits Luther Burbank joining pest control to fight cotton boll weevils and hints at ecological change.
A collage of editorials and jokes mixes misquoted lines about Shingles and a spinster, social asides, and mock advertisements. Fragments reference performers, timing, smoking, a powder mill, insurance, and a want ad pitch, all in a humorous, opinionated mosaic.
A revival scene depicts a preacher urging donations with a gospel of tithes, while a congregant proclaims generosity amid fervent crowd emotion. The piece pivots to a satirical aside about Splinters and a demand to respect shingles as upstanding neighbors, highlighting social humor.
A professor contrasts two paths to influence. A man seeks training to run a railway system, offered at $20,000 over 20 years. The alternative: spend $300 and three months to win a congressional seat, after which he can feel capable of directing multiple railroads.
The piece quotes an evening gown speaking on hygiene and fabric choices. The old-fashioned voluminous skirt is described as gathering fabric with the long train, reflecting fashion attitudes of the era.
An older Philadelphia Public Ledger observation notes the shift in the public discourse on reform and commerce as a gentlemanly figure appears ready to offer season tickets, signaling the ongoing fusion of civic rhetoric and consumer practice.
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