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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1923
Page
4
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A devotional note for Tuesday June 5 1928 cites 1 John 3 22 affirming that we receive from God what we ask when we keep His commandments and do what pleases Him. The brief piece offers guidance on righteous request and aligned conduct.
Russian education commissioner denounces religious faith as a demoralizing force that blocks scientific progress and active life. Soviet leaders vow ongoing battle against religion while advocating a humane social plan tied to distribution of wealth, universal care, and individual contribution, urging readers to choose between faith and a rational, work-centered future.
Poet laments domestic chores and absurd questions from Dave Dickens as he tries to water chickens, feed hens, and manage the cow. He questions which tasks to do first and mocks the endless inquiries about drinks and tools while life hurriedly slips by.
CLEAR LAKE Iowa June 4 C FE Narey president of a local bank will have the backing of the bankers of Group 2 for the presidency of the Iowa State Bankers Association at the state convention in Ames the second week in June. Narey sought the office last year but withdrew in favor of A M Henderson of Story City who obtained the election Washington County's Only Daily.
The text argues for a Life Insurance program to benefit the entire family including the good wife and children. It emphasizes a well made plan, forethought, and courage to secure lasting benefits and not be an afterthought.
A fragment from a column wryly notes rain spoiling wiring on a transport, a mystery about Splinters, and a quip about King George's new grandson named Prince with a late night cry. It recalls a comic exchange about orchestra distractions and a joke about denture value. The piece closes with an abrupt mention of a San Francisco resident buying land on the outskirts.
A rural farmer explains he will not raise chickens in his culled neighborhood and a George Stewart hardware clerk, Harry Montgomery, moves from vest to a modest apron. The piece sketches everyday wisdom and shop talk as neighbors discuss livelihood and practicality.
A Washington woman quips that if housework is paid at six dollars weekly it is domestic service while doing it for nothing constitutes matrimony, reflecting a humorous view on gender roles and marriage.
A census notes three Burst children John Wood Burst Nellie May Burst and Charles Will Burst as living. An Irish lord marries a widow Mrs Hoge whose children Ima and Ara attend her engagements. A nobleman dancing with Ima Hogg jokes about the Sew engagement dancer revealing her as one of the Sov little piseies and departs in embarrassment. The devil has many friends who do not care to recognize him in public.
A rough, cheeky snippet from a Kansas reader in a By the Way note hints at political and social mood. It includes references to luck, work, and a call to action with colloquial humor and fragmented phrases.
A folksy exhortation urges boosting the town and its business. It praises positive effort, warns against pessimism, and encourages using a horn to celebrate progress. The verse links boosting to national pride and communal recognition, urging steady, joyful encouragement.
A fragmentary newspaper quip contrasts old intergroup clashes with a desire to see a more practical gathering. The line hints at social tensions and a call for direct, urgent action among local figures.
In Crawfordsville notes dating from 1882 recount a May snow event on the night of May 22 or 23, with warm daybreak, and a creek swimming outing. The writer recalls birthday timing and mentions cattle trips, Fern Cliff creek, and summer snow stories tied to 1854 June 8 in Washington county.
A rustic scene unfolds as a group gathers in a camp where wild strawberries thrive. They savor berries with a light sprinkle of snow, enjoying a simple outdoorsy moment amid wintery scenery.
A humorous local note describes a visitor asking who the baby resembles and the father replying with eyes from the wife's family and a weak chin from himself. It mentions poverty and love, plus a playful contest for the youngest swimmer with Rex Reese and Pierce Baker from Wapello entering.
A reader recalls a letter to their father describing a small mistake where the word bell replaced ball on a check. The writer laments the misreading that led to a minor financial embarrassment and the father's reaction to the pleading.
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