Everlasting Helper Psalm Verse Cited
A religious verse from Psalms 91 15 appears, dated Saturday June 2 1923, stating God will answer protect and deliver those who call upon Him in trouble.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1923
Page
4
As They Saw Lincoln in Early Journalism Reflections
A fragmentary discussion notes how early articles offered harsh critiques of Abraham Lincoln, contrasting past muckraking excess with today’s restrained tone. It argues reform efforts produced both good and harm and reflects on memory aging shaping public judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Bryan’s Supporter Notes Slow Pace on Presidential Rivalry
The writer questions why Bryan never suggests any buddy for the Democratic nomination who could challenge him. The piece hints at a long awaited moment of dramatic political discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Anybuddy
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason in Vote Bragging Verse
A humorous poem laments loud door to door political bragging about motor vehicles. The speaker wrestles with a braggart who touts a tin wagon and grand travels, while the poet struggles to get a word in and keep his own voice from being drowned out.
Quips and Quirks From A City Library Scene
A column riffs on manners and behavior with gag lines about a man leaving the library, a juror urged to stay silent, and a judge’s response. The piece juggles aphorisms and faux wisdom about memory, nerves, and everyday conduct.
Green Squire's Big Fish Sited on Widmer Lawn
A green squire laid a large fish on the Widmer lawn for inspection. Little Mary Catherine Widmer drew near and watched the gills move. She exclaimed to her mother that the fish is going.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Squire
Widmer
Mary Catherine Widmer
Newspapers on Lincoln Show Harsh Early Judgments
The piece cites May 19 1860 editorials from New York and five days later from Philadelphia that denigrate Lincoln as a third rate Western lawyer and criticize his rhetoric and manners. It notes later that, over time, his stature grew while many papers that mocked him faded away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
New York
Chicago
Illinois
United States
Pierce
Seward, Chase and Banks
Philadelphia
Lincoln
Ilinois
Ott Family and Riverside History Remembered by Otts
The Ott family ties to Riverside are recalled through Will Ott Sr a physician and railroad builder and his brother-in-law Joe Dudley who helped locate lines for the old B C R N Cedar Rapids route. Dr Ott is buried in Riverside Cemetery and descendants remain in Iowa City and at the family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Ott
William Ott
Dan Ott
Will Ott
Joe Dudley
Riverside
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Dr. Ott
Wim
Iowa City
Otts
Experts fail to resolve Ottoman debt at Near East talks
Lausanne Switzerland June 2 The Associated Press reports that experts at the Near East peace conference could not agree on a satisfactory solution to the Ottoman debt issue, the conference’s most pressing problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itty
Associated Press
Lausanne
Switz
Ottman
Earliest Rings and Jewelry Across Ancient Times
The article traces ancient finger rings as the oldest ornament with references from Genesis to Joseph receiving a ring from Pharaoh around 1450 BC. It notes earlier mummies bearing rings, cites Homer mentioning bracelets and ehulis but not rings, and places Homer around 1000 BC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Vharaoh
Ehulis
Llomer
Old Fashioned Well at Ott Homestead Riverside
In Riverside, Will Ott civil engineer and his sister Alma Ott maintain a 43 foot deep old fashioned well on the Ott homestead. A pulley system with two buckets works the rope, one going down empty and the other returning full. The well, dug in the 1870s by Bob Round, originally used a pump before removing it for a cold, sweet, pure supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ott
Riverside
Will Ott
Alma Ott
North Pole
Sheriff's Sale Notice for Havel Property in Washington Iowa
In pursuance of a Writ of Special Execution the district court clerk of Washington County Iowa will sell at public sale in front of the courthouse Washington Iowa on Saturday June 23 1928 between 9 am and 4 pm the south half of the northwest quarter section 9 township 75 north range 6 west of the 5th Principal Meridian or so much thereof as needed to satisfy the execution against Will Havel and Alba Havel in favor of Eclipse Lumber Company. Sale conducted by Sheriff Charles M Denison. Sale terms cash. May 18 1923 Washington Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Washington County
Iowa
Will Havel
Court House
Washington
Alba Havel
Eelipse Lumber Company
Polite Crailly Earns Noted Mention In By-the-way
Dear Editor reports Hubert Crailly in Crail's store drawing smiles and offering goods without pressure to buy. The writer notes Crailly enjoys seeing his name in the paper and hints at a playful link to Frank Wells, calling him a nude study, with the columnist tag Splinters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert
Frank Wells
Meeting creditors proves easier than expected
A witty exchange mocks the idea of hard financial times. A business friend complains about creditors and jokes that they come to the office if not met, noting the familiar trope of columnists on money matters.
By the Way Column Notes Odd Gossip and Tales
A by the way column features humorous and flippant exchanges about social life. Snippets include a playful pledge to help in the movement and cheeky barbs about sailors with multiple loves, plus brief overheard conversations on Main Street and a joke about a frozen watch.
Train Schedule Fragments Reflect Western Rail Lines
A dated railroad timetable lists westbound and eastbound departures and arrivals for Golden State Limited and related trains. It includes several express, local, and freight services with specific times and notes on daily operation except Sundays. Agent H. W. Russell signs the schedule. lines for the Milwaukee Road and Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Russel
Masonic and Allied Orders Schedule Meetings
Lodges Washington Loge No 26 regular meeting first Friday night monthly W T Carson WM Arthur Goodin Secretary Cyrus Chapter No 18 regular meeting second Friday night monthly D L Carbaugh HP Arthur Goodin Secretary Veredatha Council No 21 regular meeting first Tuesday night monthly W C Bell I Mo Arthur Goodin Recorder Bethlehem Commandery No 45 regular meeting third Friday night monthly H T Carris EF C Arthur Goodin Recorder Damascus Shring No 10 W S of J regular meeting last Thursday monthly at Commercial Club rooms Eva Mae Michels WHP Susie B Edgington Worth Scribe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Loge
W. T. Carson
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cyrua
D. L Carbaugh
H. P
Veredatha Connecil
Ss. M
W. C Bell
I. Mo
Bethlehem Commandery
K.T
H. T. Carris
EF. C. Arthur Goodin
Washington
OLBS
Belva Carris
Ralph Thompson
Damascus Shring
Commercial Club
Eva
Mae Michels
Susie B. Edgington
Worth Scribe
Best Horses at State Fair Draw Star Entries
Des Moines reports top middle west harness horses named for early closing races at the state fair. Over 130 entries include 21 in the 3 year old trot 30 in the 3 year old pace and 48 in the 2:13 pace with notable horses Radio Wanda Earl Jimmie Grattan The Supervisor and others from Iowa Kansas Alabama and Illinois venues. Added money ranges from 300 to 1200 across events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Middle West
Radio
Lexington
Wanda Earl
Minden
Iowa
W. W. Turber
Burlington
Jimmie Grattan
L. L. Cassidy
Springfield
Ben Morgan
Toledo
Maja Shurtz Questioned Amid Shirt Confusion
A crowded street scene centers on Maja Shurtz confronting a man with a hat in hand. The exchange reveals tension over whether she recognizes him and hints at a dispute about shirt fabrication. The moment captures street drama and personal friction in a public setting.
New Information On Mount Death Reported In Michigan
Ludington Michigan June 2 New disclosures may aid the mystery of Northwestern University student Leighton Mount who disappeared in 1921 Roscoe C Fitch a Northwestern student and Virgil A Fitch county official and the state grand jury member spoke at a conference this morning stating new information was given and it may back a reproof
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ludington
Mich
Leighton Mount
Northwestern University
Roscoe C. Fitch
Northwestern
Snow in May Recalled by Pioneer in Kalona
Newt Arnold recalls a wet May 22 1882 snow that dressed Cedar township hills in white then melted by late morning. He notes old Ditmar and Jack Young farms sold under twenty dollars per acre and reflects on local jail site and changing land values over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Evening Journal
John Simpson
Cedar Township
Ditmar
Prairie Flower
Jack Young
Stewar
John Good
T. C. Reeves
Newt Arnold
Combination of Bat Elements
A quotation describing mobs as compound messes of humans where each person reflects others folly and evil passions in addition to their own. Attributed to Sir Arthur Yelps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Arthur
Bald Headed Lawmakers Spectator Counts Heads
A spectator in the British House of Commons counted bald headed members as one fourth and red headed as another quarter. He noted that many distinguished men in the house were red headed, highlighting a striking trend among the prominent lawmakers.
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East Main Street
Mutual
Ist
THE
Abe Martin
Walt Mason
Sf Man
Prince of Wales
Jason
Sheripe’s Sale
Seriff
Charles M. Denison
Mes
Tee Hee
Shurtz
Golden State Limited
Golden State
J. ©. McKay
St. P
West Lim
Sturday
So'west Lim
Joun Park
Amos Chapter de Molay
Delbert Jennings
M. C
Iran Jones
Loyjal Order of Es
Moose Hall
L. R. Littrel
T. Rickey
Covenant Lodge
Lowe Ave
Cloyce Horsey
Noble Grand
Hussell Goodin
Brighton
I. O Co
Iowa Avenue
Perry Kephart
M. D. Lee
Brammer
East Side Square
Maja Shurtz
the Deuce
Physicians and Surgeons
T. A. Michels
A. John Droz
West Mato St
Res
S. H. Bateman
M. D. Blair
General Practice of Medicine
Frank Boller
City
W. Washington St
T. J. Pease
Farmers and Merchants Bank
J. D. Dayton
Westchester
Morrison & Morrison
Morrison Bldg
North Side
Brookhart Bros. Law—Abstracts
Opera House
J. Wilson
C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
Washington, Iowa
Livingston
Michea
Washington, Lowa
Austin Sutherland
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