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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1922
Page
4
A Modern Miracle in Health Findings and Paradoxes
A Washington Herald piece notes a health survey finding the lowest death ratio and best health in a congested district’s past, contrasting with rich homes where child malnutrition is highest. It discusses possible mental and lifestyle factors and questions conflicting expert data in a modern, paradoxical health landscape.
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Washington Herald
Appreciation of depreciation in modern management
The text explains depreciation as a familiar concept in efficiency driven times, describing it as the gradual loss of value or worth of an asset under scientific management and finance principles. It emphasizes the rationalization of costs and the recognition of economic wear over time.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on Time and Christmas
The poem laments wasted months and unfinished plans as time speeds toward Christmas. The speaker quips that precious months slip away, Father Time nips at noble hopes, and the almanac mocks the pace of life as shopping looms.
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Walt Mason
Appreciation as a Catalyst for Performance and Engagement
The piece argues that appreciation builds value by boosting a performer’s worth and usefulness. It notes applause at concerts and lectures motivates better effort, while a receptive audience fosters confident, engaging delivery and stronger connection with listeners.
Favorable Crop Conditions Reported in Five Midwestern States
A semi monthly crop condition report from Indianapolis notes Illinois Indiana Michigan Ohio and Wisconsin show very favorable growing conditions. Rain from July 8 to 12 aided crops though some storm damage is recorded. George C Bryant, agricultural statistician for Indiana, compiled the findings from local statisticians.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Illinois
Indiana
Michiigan
Ohio
Wisconsin
George C. Bryant
Vacation humor and oddities from a small town paper
The piece notes vacationing readers following the Journal on trips and jokes about money found and photographs. A January 14 1922 incident recalls a businessman missing $24 then locating it in a bag under a counter. Humorous exchanges about marriage, drinking and a man with one coat button are included.
Not Branded by Association We Stand Alone
A compact reflection on personal integrity and choosing actions over peer pressure. The speaker asserts self-definition and independence from others' labels, urging a work ethic over group approval and highlighting personal responsibility.
Boy Stung by Bug Sparks Shoes Sale Time
A five year old boy named Floyd Mann was catching lightning bugs when a different species bug stung his hand causing an electric shock. The article notes upcoming shoe sales as soles wear thin with winter approaching.
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Floyd Mann
Mystery of the porch swing crowd and risky conversations
In the piece the author questions how young porch swing attendees keep well while chatting at close range. The narrator notes danger of infection when sitting within five feet of a conversation partner, pondering the crowd’s apparent immunity.
Prevaricator's Club Considers Membership For Shrader
Friends press to enroll Harry Shrader in the club insisting on honesty in his tale. Shrader admits a 15 pound fish story was exaggerated, declaring the real catch about 3 pounds while noting he holds a fisherman's license.
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Harry Shrader
Crooked Creek
Harry
Washington Lady Claims No Jealousy Toward Husbands Past Affairs
A Washington woman says she harbors no jealousy of her husband’s former girlfriends and instead wishes she had the money he spent on them. The remark reflects a humorous take on marital finances and social gossip.
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Washington
Hollywood director's lion bed scene prompts protest
A Hollywood studio worker recounts a director asking him to share a bed with a trained lion for a comedy scene. The worker objected, noting the lion was raised on milk but he rejects the stunt noting his own meat-eating diet.
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Hollywood
Early Bird Takes Literal Gag. Worm Eludes Morning Wake
A robin misinterprets a joke about the early worm and sets out before daybreak to find breakfast. After an all night detour a tired yellow bird spots the robin and eats the worm instead. Moral: good advice can be taken too literally.
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Thomas
Spanish painter defends bullfight at New York dinner
Senora Pilar Sereda, a Spanish painter, defended the bull fight at a New York dinner. She recalled an American visitor who left a Madrid bull fight in disgust and later chased a red cloak through town after seeing a pair of flashing black eyes.
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Senora Pilar Sereda
New York
Old Times and Barn Dance Quip At Flanders Pavilion
A scene at the Flanders Pavilion features a lady and escort recalling old times and dancing in a barn. A jeweler presents a quip about bigamy, and a playful verse about mistakes with a man named Peck signing a wrong name to a check.
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Flanders Pavilion
Peck
The House of Dependable Furniture Ad in Odebolt News
Chas J Kircher promotes the House of Dependable Furniture in Odebolt Iowa selling beds and bedding with a notice that they stand behind every bed sold. The ad highlights prices and product lines for homes in the local market.
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Odebolt News
Odebolt
Towa
Chas. J. Kircher
Iowa
Peasantry Pride Warns Against Loss Hurting Tourism
A speaker warns that destroying the peasantry would be irreversible and could harm the nation’s tourist trade by removing its rustic charm and cultural appeal.
Health and Wealth in a Tradeoff Saga
A newspaper item notes the theme of sacrificing health for wealth and then risking further loss to regain health. A doctor comments that balancing wellness with money matters may be the wiser path.
Not Going to Have Anything to Do With You
Dialogue clip features Rachel Rosenfield accusing Mabel Goodman of involvement with her father’s pawn broker shop. Goodman retorts she also shuns Rosenfield and mentions seeing her father exiting the shop. The fragment suggests a social dispute tied to the pawn business.
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Rachel Rosenfield
Mabel Goodman
Chronicle call for reader stories and atlas contest
A fragment invites readers to submit stories and join an impartial verdict for a Washington County Atlas contest. It promises judging by readers and emphasizes a personalized, community focus.
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Jases
Washington
Wife Admits Sae Deserved Shooting In Domestic Shooting Case
New York July 20 Mrs Margaret Maher said she deserved to be shot after her husband George Maher shot her five times She refused to file charges claiming she would go to jail first The magistrate allowed the case to proceed with a detective signing the admission of the shooting Maher was later held on an assault charge in $2500 bail
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New York
Margaret Maher
George
Local Train Schedules and Freight No. Listings
Arrives and departs times listed for Golden State Limited and local trains. Includes freight numbers 429 449 836 with daily or weekly run patterns and passenger trains No. 8 23 26 with routes east west and defined days.
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Golden State Limited
Sandtrain
H. W. RI
Sanday
J. C. McKay
ST. P
Lo’west Lim
John Park
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