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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1923
Page
4
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A devotional excerpt cites Exodus 20:4-6 about not making graven images or bowing to them. It emphasizes the Lord as a jealous God who punishes the wicked while showing mercy to those who love Him and keep His commandments across generations.
Cedar Rapids Republican recounts the dog days heat impacting laborers from bricklayers on First avenue to coal loaders and field workers. Stories describe extreme sun, hot yards, and hot rooms as workers endure long shifts with limited relief while tempers rise and neighbors urge endurance.
The character notes a soft drink magnate has married a widow with twins and laments the world not being so big. He jokes that a drug to prevent lying and the telephone won’t stop deceit, reflecting his sardonic view.
A whimsical reminiscence about Pumpkinville praising its hospitality. The poet Hamilton Mason notes the Husbandmen's Hotel offers clean rooms and good meals and calls Pumpkinville a welcoming town that attracts visitors through warm reception and favorable storytelling.
Readers are urged to contribute by Saturday July 28. Participants must sign their full name or initials.
A Punch magazine cartoon shows a mother explaining glossy lip substance to her child while the child asks if it is the same stuff the father uses on his head each morning. The humorous exchange highlights domestic routines in a light, period voice.
A humorous scene unfolds as a man struggles with a cryptic wedding invitation claiming R. $8. V. PP. and the phrase Real Silver Wedding Presents. Isaac-Oi reacts while another searches for bandages and mentholatum, sharing a tale of misread symbols and cultural quirk.
A note addressed to a physician expresses concern that Fluvanna’s lungs are too tightly encased in her chest. The writer suggests medical attention may be necessary to address the constriction.
Reporter notes five hitching posts along East Main Street as a practical detail for early motorists preparing to depart. The casual aside hints at street life and mobility in the era.
A local furniture dealer notes the old fashioned cradle is nearly extinct as modern times shift to gas powered comforts. A playful line asks if the suit would endure as long as the vest, reflecting a wry juxtaposition of eras and fashion.
A humorous note warns of extreme heat from sunlit car seats and urges wheat farmers to “say it with flour” on a lighthearted column. Henry Ford is labeled as the richest editor, noted for his auto industry earnings.
A San Francisco wife sues for divorce claiming her husband spanked her six times in a single day. She asserts one instance would have sufficed and seeks relief on marital grounds.
Arranged in Lewiston court on illegal possession charge. He claimed to keep an appendix souvenir from surgery. Judge Crockett fined 200 dollars and sentenced four months. Boranow appealed and was held on 1000 dollar bond.
A juggler performing Saturday on the northeast corner of the square seeks cooler weather to balance a hundred pound wheel on the chin. The act, requiring heat management, faces challenging conditions in the shade.
A ten year old boy’s obsession with bicycles strains family routines and budget as parents navigate growing demand for new bikes and accessories. The story highlights parental balancing of wants and needs and the pull of child enthusiasm.
The speaker asserts ownership of a car for seven years and states no wrench has touched it. The phrase reflects pride in the vehicle and its untouched condition.
Washington County pioneer and Civil War veteran N lL Long never ran up a grocery bill, paying cash for all purchases his whole life. He remarks that a country run on cash would be wonderful.
A note describes Death Valley temperatures reaching extreme heat with figures around 140 degrees, highlighting harsh desert conditions and the region's climate.
A passerby overheard a young woman say on Saturday that her mother was a sister-in-law of the speaker's grandfather's uncle. The fragment hints at a tangled family link that could unlock further relations.
Two boys fought. one warned of a place starting with H and ending with L. A minister debunked the threat, the boy clarified he meant the hospital. A captain requested brevity from a doctor during testimony about autopsy findings.
The opening scenes of Harold Lloyd's Associated Exhibitors comedy Grandma's Boy show a shy meek youth gaining courage after a charm from his grandmother. He battles fear to capture a criminal and restore town order, with Mil dred Davis and Anna Townsend in the cast.
In Lewiston Maine Henry Boranow faced a defense claiming he bought alcohol to preserve his appendix. The New York Herald reports the unusual wartime style argument as Boranow stands accused locally.
The passage laments extreme kitchen heat as cooks broil steaks and mash potatoes under scorchingly high temperatures. Bakers endure grueling conditions while corn wilts and the sky appears like hot steel, linking hardship to bread prices and wheat trends.
A fragment recalls a witty remark about Shavings showing romantic interest. The narrator muses on a handsome bachelor in Washington who might change his name if persuaded, hinting at light social intrigue and flirtation.
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