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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1923
Page
4
The article carries an Associated Press rights notice granting exclusive publication of AP dispatches and local news. It confirms republication rights for special AP dispatches within the paper.
The scripture verse Isaiah 40 8 proclaims the word of God endures forever while earthly things wither or fade. The daily note frames this idea as a guiding reflection for readers today.
A 1923 Saratoga Springs diary observes a town of grand stone houses and well kept grounds with little life. It notes many foreigners and Hungarians, a busy public drinking site, notable residents and estates, and a visit to Saratoga Lake and the Trask Association home with social events.
A reflective cartoonish verse stroll about reading habits and literary tastes. The speaker laments long work hours and the lure of simple romantic adventures over heavy poetry while railing at mass produced crime stories.
The Washington Educational Center is highlighted as the nation’s largest learning hub with about 100,200 pupils in colleges and schools across public and private sectors. An education in the city’s historic past accompanies this emphasis as described by the Washington Star.
English scientist Prof. E Wilson proposes a plan to end London smoke and fog by installing high tension electrical apparatus on each lamp post. The idea aims to clear streets of fog with public safety and urban cleanliness in view.
A brief quotation from Coleridge noting that unhappiness in marriage often stems from limited means, while many couples suffer from other causes. The line contrasts economic strain with broader, unspecified troubles in relationships.
A compact aphorism attributed to Victor Hugo extols laughter as a sign of the soul and heart, praising its bright, pearl like quality and the bond between speech and feeling. The note emphasizes joy as a reflectant of inner character.
A towering violin measuring 11 feet 7 inches was recently played in New York marking a remarkable display by a giant instrument. The event drew attention from local art circles and violin enthusiasts.
A collection of light sketches and quips about parks, fires, bees, vacations, and a July water carnival. A Washington youth jokes about vacation happiness. Burlington hosts a Fourth of July boat race amid chatter about a potential blowout. Two weeks with pay humor ends with questions about scenery climate and costs, ending with a joke about a Chinese coin and a street car.
A fragment recalls a quip about dancing in the past. A daughter taunts her dad with a bet about dancing, and he responds that dancing once led to a raid, hinting at a bygone era of nightlife and police crackdowns.
Contributions for the men’s day are arriving and provoking laughter at every halt. The event is set for Monday July 30 with all entries due by Saturday night. Short original pieces with local flavor are preferred and jokes must be clean.
Fragmentary lines describe a rise likened to a small pin point and a blazing lift, with ambiguity about the outcome. The text presents a paradoxical rub in the middle of the image without klarification or context.
A jumble of wartime style conversations with girls potential suitors and parental worries. Lines touch on marriage, finances, dress, house duties, and social expectations as men and women discuss readiness and independence.
The memo notes Ford denies running but jokes he could perform well if he remained on the chassis after removing the body.
A brief verse titled Splinters reflects on life as a brief moment. It urges greeting each day with a smile and a song to banish yesterday’s rain and fears. The poem celebrates denial of sorrow through cheerful outlook.
A Turkish proverb urges immediate action on spiritual guidance. Do not hesitate or argue, or you will be drawn into reasoning not grounded in truth. Spirit is truth and should be followed without delay.
Eleven year old James McLean of 254 Robb Street felt a sting in his hip and believed a bee attacked him. He found a steel jacketed bullet on the ground that struck his clothing but did not penetrate. Police said several boys fired a revolver four blocks away and the stray bullet likely lost its force.
France to test a postage system using a counting machine to mark letters instead of stamps. The ministry of posts will supply heavy mailers with a device that marks letters and tallies counts periodically, aiming to save time and reduce microbe spread.
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