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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1922
Page
4
The Primary Balls
The article explains two party ballots for the upcoming primary on Monday. Voters must request the ballot of their party and vote within their booth for that party avoiding any cross ballot confusion. Citizens are urged to vote on Monday the 6th and know whom they intend to support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Moonshine Secrets Revealed From Oklahoma Stills
The Journal offers readers a look inside illicit booze production in Oklahoma. It describes the notoriety of certain brands and the rugged, timbered hills that permit covert stills, outlining how illegal alcohol is manufactured and distributed for those who seek it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
ABE MARTIN Reflections on Law, Statesmen and May Queen
The piece blends wry humor about long standing habits of great statesmen and a personal quip on political fate. It notes a mix of legal milestones and a playful nod to May Day festivities with self aware irony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Pays Old Bill Despite Storm
The narrator promises J H W Thomas at the Blue Front store to pay a debt next Saturday. In a grim, rain soaked journey he treks through mud and rheumatic pain to settle the ninety cent bill, earning earned praise as the merchant’s story spreads locally.
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J. H W. Thomas
J. TL
Thomas
Moonshine Tales From A Sheriff In A Booze County
A county attorney recalls hidden moonshine tanks buried or sheltered in sheds and brush. He describes disturbing finds like flies, a crow in a mash barrel, and fox squirrels in others while warning of dangerous illicit brands and their deadly consequences. He notes decreasing consumption as law enforcement improves.
PROM . PR. LETTS Seeks Second Term in Washington County
Prom . Pr. LettS appeals to voters of Washington County for reelection to the state legislature. He cites record from the Thirty ninth general assembly and asks support from farmers and business people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
General Assembly
The Marriage of Peter Stuyvesant and Judith Baynel
Judith Baynel, a French Huguenot and minister’s daughter, became wife to Peter Stuyvesant, governor of New Amsterdam. Her beauty, social grace, and practical judgment shaped the administration and steadied the household. She guided their children’s education in a land with few teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Stuyvesant
New Amsterdam
New York
Judith Baynel
Stuyvesant
Government publications debate shifts with party tides
The clipping contrasts Democratic and Republican aims in government publications. It notes the Democrats produced about 260 propaganda oriented papers at public expense, while Republicans trimmed that to 40 through the Joint Congressional Committee on Printing with executive department cooperation. The Democratic view favored guiding public opinion. the Republicans favor letting public opinion guide government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Congressional Committee On Printing
Oskaloosa Herald
How Do You Fire Your Faithless Employee
The St Louis Times argues that swift dismissal of unsatisfactory federal officials by President Harding is a mark of business efficiency. Critics who oppose such actions should consider how they would handle firing their own faithless workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Mr. Harding
Harding
St. Louis Times
Ford factory to raise May output with six day week?
Detroit reports Ford plans to run a heavy May output with showers every 60 seconds and may switch to a six day work week, repudiating the earlier five day week praised by Edsel Ford as boosting rest and speed. The piece notes tensions between production needs and workers’ schedules, citing Otumwa Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ford
Willl Institute
Edsel Ford
Flivver
Ottumwa
Negro Churches May Consolidate in Burlington
In Burlington on June 3, a possible consolidation of the local Baptist and St. John's A. M. E. congregations under one roof was discussed. A meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. next Friday between a four member Baptist committee and a committee from the colored A. M. E. church. Plans for a new community center building to replace the condemned St. John's A. M. E. church are underway, and tearing down has begun.
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Burlington
The
Baptists
St. John’s A. M. EB
Altho
Naboth Osborne
George Boesch
C. W. Bond
Colored Baygist
Hond
St. John's A. M. BE
Remey Hall
Bond
Civil Service Definition Origin and Scope
The civil service is defined as the non military branch of government service. It consists of clerks and staff employed by departments to perform governmental duties.
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Government Belung
Spring Parade of Creatures Welcomes Mistress Springtime
In a lyrical scene, Mistress Springtime invites a chorus of creatures to the spring parade. Geese, robins, red winged blackbirds, fox sparrows, peepers, frogs, butterflies, toads, and garden flowers awaken as she moves her grandstand to watch creatures from woods and marshes pass by in celebration of spring.
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Wild Geese
Mistress Spring
Mistress Springtime
Mr. Fowler
Toad
Mistress
Mr. Sun
Ani
Dress duplications spark shopper’s discovery of price gap
A Washington woman ordered a dress from a eastern city to avoid duplication in town. The dress arrived but two similar copies appeared locally soon after, while she realized she paid more than two others who bought nearby. A baby fox in the window adds to Bruns’ popular display.
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Washington
Puzzle on melons and a navy fog screen riddle
Johnnie buys five melons for five cents and James buys three for three cents. Henry joins, they share eight melons equally, Henry pays eight cents for his third. Determine how Johnnie and James divide the money. Harold Johnson’s riddle asks ten men of length and strength who cannot stand it on end yet one man can carry it. The navy claims a new fog screen is better than smoke screens and cheaper to use.
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Lems
Mr. Reubsam
Johnnie
James
Henry
Harold Johnson
Fairfield Ledger-Journal
No Title Extracted: Local Snippets and Anecdotes
A collection of brief funny incidents and notes. An auto crash risk story mentions Rod erick Trave and a grave stone tribute. A Washington professional man’s son brings home an EB on his report card and faces a lecture. The Journal records a sign misread about trespassing and a classroom excuse from Emil’s father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roderick Trave
Washington
Five Wives Convicted Statement Sparks Prison Visit Question
A convict proclaims his five marriages as he faces questions about liberty during a visitor exchange. The dialogue hints at ongoing legal or social implications of his domestic status.
Question of a son in law and marriage intent
A conversation reflects suspicion about a son in law. One speaker notes the husband keeps the daughter in gloves while the speaker pays for everything else. The other questions if the son in law deceived about big circumstances, but another recalls he simply asked for her hand.
Solomon's Son Cited for Shameful Conduct in New Orleans States
A historical New Orleans States piece reflects on King Solomon's warning about children who disrespect parents. The commentary laments a son deemed worse than a decayed egg, underscoring family and moral decline.
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King Solomon
New Orleans
Mystery of the Millionaire and the Owl Affair
An efficiency expert reveals plans to avoid marriage after five unions and a puzzling anomaly about using his own system. The tale includes two screech owls and a hoot owl in a curious, unnamed setting.
The Time Table Trouble
A wry reflection on life and scheduling as plans slip away, comparing daily routine to a timetable. The quote notes that by the moment a person solves the puzzle another opportunity has passed, using travel imagery to express regret.
Proverb Poem Closes With Backyard Reflection
The verse critiques constant chatter and urges deeds over talk. It contrasts a whistle's steam with unused effort to move a wheel. A simple backyard pause is framed as beneficial for the girl and her surroundings.
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F. & M. Bank
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J. E. Edgington
M. D
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Farmers’ Union
Washington, IA
H. Bateman
M. D. Blair
Washington, In
General Practice of Medicine
J. D. Dayton
Westchester
Brookhart Bros. Law
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W. M
Arthur Goodin
Bsecretary
Cyrus Chapter
W. C. Bell
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Zeredatha Council
J. Blitt Grayson
J. M
Bethlehem Commandery
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G. 8. Kerr
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Belva Carris
W. M. Mra
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shrine
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Katheryne H. Beatty
W. IH. P
Susie B. Edgington
Worthy Scribe
Amos Chapter de Molay
Ira Jones
G.C
Frank Langworthy
Order of Moose
Moose Hall
T. B. Mitchell
Elmer Mcfadden
O. F
Covenant Lodge No. 101
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Iowa Ave
W. F. Murdock
Noble Grand
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Brighton
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Iowa Avenue
Beb
Nicholson
Elwer McFadden
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