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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1923

Page

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Canadians at Vancouver Hear Harding First U S President To Canada

President Harding, visiting Vancouver, said public will rather than force preserves peace as he noted a century of Canada U S friendship. He urged Europe to heed this example, praised neighborly ties, and warned against annexation or imperial ambitions while stressing mutual aid and shared progress.

iPy Asociated Vancouver B. C Harding Canada United States Europe Stanley Park Wilson France Great Lakes Rio Grande

Senator Johnson warns revolution may be needed in US

Minnesota Senator-elect Magnus Johnson compares U S unrest to Russia and says reforms are required for laborers and farmers. He argues the army is weak and cannot stop a nationwide uprising, urges emergency farm aid and broader wealth distribution to prevent revolt.

Associated Press ST. Paul Minn United States Magnus Johnson Minnesota Russia Czar Congress Johnson

Hiram Johnson Opposed to Court Stirs 1924 Talk

In New York on July 26 Senator Hiram Johnson of California attacked President Harding's plan for America to join the world court. Political observers study the remarks with no formal campaign launch. Johnson argued the court originated in the League of Nations and remains linked to it, while he criticized Europe for relying on America’s money and military power.

Associated Press New York Harding Hiram Johnson California Johnson Genisis League of Nations League Amelia Europe

Russian Denies Senator Brookhart's Claim in Des Moines

Des Moines July 26 A Russian critic M Alexander Schwartz former Colonel Demetrey Karpen sky of Petrograd challenged Senator Smith W Brookhart to a debate at the coliseum on recognition of the Lenine Trotsky government. Schwartz accused Brookhart of being misled by interpreters and said Soviet Russia is worse than none. He noted only 500000 Russians belong to the Communist party in a 132 million country and urged Brookhart to explain his stance. He claimed his Washington statements carry more weight on Russia and offered a half hour for Brookhart to debate him.

Associated Press Des Moines Smith W. Brookhart Iowa America Russia M. Alexander Schwartz Demetrey Alexandrovitch Karpensky Petrograd Brookhart Mr. Schwartz United States Lenine Trotsky Schwartz Moscow Senate Committee On Washington, DC

Comforting electric foot-warmers for Amsterdam police

In Amsterdam, heated Tiot plates are embedded in ground at select street corners to provide comfort for police on crossing duty. The electric warming pads aim to ease cold hours of duty for officers directing traffic.

Amsterdam

Cheats Believe Others Are As Bad As Themselves

A pithy La Bruyere quote notes that cheats instinctively distrust others and trust deception least in themselves. It argues such traitors project their fakeness onto others, shaping a worldview of mutual distrust and self incrimination.

la Bruyere

Carpets Measured in Miles for Atlantic Ocean Liners

Report notes the need for more than two miles of carpet to cover cabin floors on several large Atlantic liners, highlighting the scale of interior outfitting and passenger comfort aboard these ships.

The Undertaker Says All Roads End the Same Way

A Louisville Courier Journal remark notes that regardless of upbringing, everyone ends up the same in death. The blunt quip reflects a fatalistic view on mortality.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Rain Predicted To Save Iowa Corn Crop Tonight

Des Moines July 26 Rain is forecast for Iowa tonight by the local weather bureau. Officials say precipitation could rescue the corn crop, with estimates of 200 to 250 million bushels at stake depending on upcoming weather conditions.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa United States Weather Bureau Fred L. Disterdick

Local Social Roundup From Clay Wisconsin July visits and departures

Mr and Mrs Robt Barnett and Clarence Barnett of Washington with others from Wisconsin were guests at the A J Morgen home Monday evening. Mrs Tooman and Mrs Loring stayed longer. S C Woodford and Geneva returned from near Des Moines and were joined by Geneva’s sister and family. Miss Grace Fite visited Muth Morgan Friday. Mrs Al Morria and Mrs Robert Griffith visited the Stannard home. John Robinson went to Wetonka South Dakota to visit relatives. Threshing machine started at Lavan Johnson’s. it goes west from there. The funeral of Mrs Seeah Dickinson of Rubio was held at Clay church. Her daughters Effie Gowey and Ora Bennett and son Frank attended. Mr S C Woodford and Geneva planned further visit with Geneva’s sisters.

Grace Fite Rich‘ard Muth Morgan al Morria Mirs Robert Griffith Brighton Stannard John Robinson Wetonka S. Dak Ed. Hamilton Lavan Johnson

McNary Urges Special Session to Stabilize Wheat Price

Portland July 26 United States Senator Charles L. McNary Sr of Oregon will join Senator Smith W Brookhart of Iowa in pressing President Harding to call a special session of Congress. The aim is to relieve the agricultural crisis by fixing a minimum wheat price of 1.75 dollars per bushel.

Associated Press Portland Ore Chas. L. McNary, Sr United States Oregon Smith W. Brookhart Iowa Harding Congress

Iowa Ranks Third in Automobiles Nationwide

A July 1 report by Automotive Industries, received by Iowa’s motor vehicle department, shows Iowa with one car per 4.8 people, placing third behind California and the District of Columbia. Nationally, there are 13,048,128 motor vehicles, up 2,449,001 from mid-1922.

Des Moines United States Iowa Automotive Industries R. M. Colladay Motor Vehicle Department Secretary of State Mr. Colladay District of Columbia California

Sunday Visit Highlights and Funeral Attendance

Miss Vera Woodford and Tillman hnson spent Sunday in Richland with local families. Mr and Mrs A Laird Wood ford and Mr and Mrs J B McCaleb of Rubio joined Mrs Bert Smith’s family. R E Brown and Tom Brady of Washington attended the funeral of Mrs Sarah Dickinson in town. Ralph Harvey and Seth Wagoner with their wives and Mrs Ella Wagoner joined Roy Robinson and others for dinner and the funeral observance.

Vera Woodford Richland Tillman Hnson A Laird Woodford J. B. McCaleb Rubio Bert Smith Nii R. E. Brown Tom Brady Washington Sarah Dickinson Ralph, Harvey Seth Wagoner Ella Wagoner Roy Robinsons Dickinson

Belgium and France reach full agreement on British note

Paris reports that the French and Belgian governments have reached an entire agreement on all outstanding points of the British note. It was not announced if replies will be joint or separate. The frontier opened. Dusseldorf reports the Ruhr frontier between the Ruhr valley and Germany opened at midnight, allowing thousands to pass into and from the occupied region to handle urgent business before a possible closure.

Associated Press Paris France Dusseldorf Germany Ruhr Valley

Baptists of World Elect Louisville Man as President Today

Dr. E. I. Mullens of Louisville Kentucky was unanimously elected today president of the Baptist World Alliance by the third congress in session at Stockholm proceeding with the election in good spirit and unity.

Baptists of World Louisville Associated Press Stockholm E. I. Mullens Baptist World Alliance Alliance

Escaped Illinois State Hospital inmates accounted for

Chester July 26. With the capture of several insane convicts and reports from points within a radius of fifty miles of the whereabouts of others who escaped from the Illinois state hospital for the criminal insane here last Sunday night, all have been accounted for, it was announced today.

Associated Press Chester Illinois State Hospital

Timely Definition Text Echoes Optimist View

The Boston Evening Transcript notes an optimistic view of promises by dec orators who say they will repaint and redecorate a house in two weeks. The quote frames optimism as belief in scheduled promises.

Boston Evening Transcript

Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad Names Receiver

Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad admitted insolvency in federal court and consented to a receiver. The suit by Minneapolis Steel and Machinery claims at least fifteen thousand dollars in repairs. Receiver appointment expected. W H Bremer, railroad president, cited general Northwestern railroad conditions.

Associated Press Minneapolis, Minn Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad Today Minneapolis Steel and Machinery Company W. H. Bremmer Northwestern Railroad

Gypsies In Town Evade Pursuing Officers In Washington

A caravan of Gypsies in two autos, a Buick touring car and a Dodge truck, visited Washington briefly. Marshal Henry Edwards pursued them as the women began rounds. They were gathered at a local garage for repairs and hurriedly departed at the demand of Edwards and Sheriff Denison.

Washington Marshal Henry Edwards Mr. Edwards Denison

Klopfenstein Home Burns In Mt Pleasant Fire

The Dan Klopfenstein residence outside Henry county seat Mt Pleasant was destroyed by fire this morning. Firefighters could not save the excellent building valued at about 15000 dollars to replace, with 5000 dollars in insurance. The blaze likely started from a defective chimney. contents were mostly saved.

Dan Klopfenstein Washington Mt. Pleasant Henry County Pleasant

Funeral time changed for Mrs Statler

Due to distance, the funeral for Mrs. H. K. Statler is moved from Friday afternoon to ten o'clock Saturday morning at the Statler home, as relatives could not arrive in time.

8. K. Statler Statler

Tree surgeons work on elm in front of funeral parlor

Big Tree Tree surgeons are at work today on the large elm tree in front of the Jones and McElhinney funeral parlors. Various incisions are being made and Lit will be given expert treatment to keep it in a state of preservation. Outside of a few minor ailments the tree is in pretty good health and one of the finest in town.

Jones & McElhinney

Beautiful Picture of Death Passes Through Dark Doorway

A reflective quotation compares death to moving from a dim room of a father’s house into a brighter, glorious final realm, suggesting a comforting view of dying as a passage rather than an end. The source presents Clarke’s meditation on mortality and the afterlife.

Clarke

Mystery of bread baffling modern girls in dough era

Tru y a Mystery. One of the mysteries of life is why the modern girl seldom can make good bread when she is so well versed in the matter of dough.

Nearsighted kiss sparks mistaken affection remark

A cynic notes that a man would be near sighted indeed to kiss the wrong girl by mistake, as if romance can blur with a blink. The quip reflects skepticism about misdirected attraction and social foresight.

Thought for the Day. If all of us were as good patients as we are doctors.

A reflective daily note urging better patient behavior from readers in a medical context. It contrasts the ideal patient with the typical patient, implying improved habits would ease healthcare.

Patience Little Boy Sees Red Taper Dartmouth Jack o Lantern

A visiting boy asks when he will see the red taper and the Dartmouth Jack o Lantern during his first Washington visit, reflecting a curious moment in a local display.

Washington Dartmouth

Letters Pile Up For Sen Brookhart In Washington

In Washington letters flood Senate office for Senator Brookhart as he returns from Europe. Iowa correspondents praise his views on an extra session for farming needs and a minimum price for wheat and staples. Progressives plan a drive next session to push the Norris marketing bill with Brookhart style amendments.

Washington D. C Senator Brookhart Senate Iowa Europe Brookhatta Congress Brookhart

Striking Phone Operators Decide to Return to Work

The Associated Press reports Boston July 26 that striking telephone operators of New England voted to return to work after completing tabulation. Sam White returned from Chicago last evening on business.

Associated Press Boston Stri Newmoe Sam White Chicago

Miss Birdle Hotle Visits Clarence Hotle in Wellston

Miss Birdle Hotle travelled to Wellston this morning to spend the day at the home of her brother Clarence Hotle.

Miss Birdle Hotle Wellston Clarence Hotle

Turkington Travels With Winfield To Visit Relatives

C Turkington rode with Winfield this morning to visit relatives for a time.

C. Turkington Winfield

Judgment and resilience in Longfellow quote

A compact reflection on self assessment and external judgment. The line contrasts internal belief with others’ focus on outward deeds, attributed to Longfellow. It emphasizes humility, effort, and public perception shaping identity.

Unappreciated Silence Not Everyone Understands Silence

Quotation notes that not all who speak value silence, highlighting Lavater's reflection on the importance of quiet and measured speech. The line contrasts spoken gift with the deeper worth of silence.

Lavater

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U.S Senaior Senator McNary M. & ST. L. Railway Minne Apolis Klopfenstein Sen. Brookhart
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