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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1922
Page
4
Soldier WiIsicotts Washington hosts the Hornet's Nest Brigade as veteran Civil War members dwindle. The group faces eventual dissolution, but their visit allows Washington to honor them, hear army memories, and show appreciation for their citizenship. The hope is a pleasant stay and lasting memories.
A humorous exchange shows Jim unable to lend a dollar but offering a quarter instead. Al declines a dollar loan but agrees to a quarter, leaving the borrower owing 75 cents?
ABE MARTIN ERY reports Jake Bentley fell from a load today and crawled to the golf links to have his leg set. Tell Binkley recalls a mistaken scent of suspende, later found to be a rubber stair tread. He also remarks on saving a corkscrew memory amid idle notions.
A satirical verse attacks repeated warfare and political posturing. The dove of peace is mocked as nations push for bloodshed, debts rise, and rash leaders dream of glory while ordinary people bear the costs. The piece condemns militarism and hypocrisy with sardonic imagery.
A poem questions river ownership between nation state and commonwealth and ends with a plea to take back the river from the speaker if it floods or damages. It uses humor to argue that ownership shifts with seasons and water levels and seeks clear jurisdiction. The piece reflects public policy tensions over river control and property impact.
A playful column blends humor and home life with quips about Henry Ford presidency jokes, strawberry allergy warnings, yard sleep customs, and a pun on the Hornets Nest Brigade. It also includes a puzzle on a flea hopping around the world at 60 hops per minute and asks for hops and time.
The piece hints Chariton Iowa seeks a nickname The Home of Beautiful Girls urging young men to admire local beauties rather than travel elsewhere. It comments on impressions and prompts readers to note regional appeal.
A lighthearted column quips about a spoiled Palm Beach suit and older fashion relics such as watch fobs woven from hair. It cites A P Cnessen sending an account to a milk customer and a Bible reference playful admonition to read scriptures.
A reflective piece contrasts those who pursue risky schemes with others who construct symbolic bridges in vain. It critiques speculative leaps and reminds readers that some efforts aim to connect ideas rather than real gaps.
A St. Louis baseball player is threatening to surpass Babe Ruth's home run tally. The item notes bold talk, with hints of public attention and potential record chase in the professional game.
A schoolboy named Billy writes a crude message on the board while the teacher is away. He admits authorship when confronted and is kept after class as punishment while classmates tease him. The tale ends with a sly remark about consequences and publicity.
The Journal quotes Mr. Hebner disputing Mr. Reubsam on a one third more claim. A man ages a night of eight cigars and then blames his bad mood on a single ripe olive eaten at dinner.
Miss Ferne Lowe visits the area to introduce a new line of corsets. Several young ladies are seen attempting the new gait, suggesting growing attention to fashionable undergarments.
The piece contrasts rising living costs with historical value, noting that today’s expenses are high yet the intrinsic worth of basic comforts remains significant. It frames affordability as a steady concern across eras.
A fair maiden on a car’s running board asks what’s wrong and explains the device in the car doesn’t work, using playful slang to describe the malfunction.
An out-of-town applicant, A. Baumgart of Des Moines, qualifies at the Prevaricator's Club. C. N. Dodder shares a harrowing winter tale of chopping wood when a rattling winter snake leapt from a stump and bit the axe handle, causing it to swell and spilt the steel.
Benjamin Franklin used the pen name Poor Richard or Richard Saunders in almanacs published from 1732 to 1737. The works offered maxims on temperance economy cleanliness perseverance and other virtues with many sayings ending with As Poor Richard Says.
On September 6 1914 Benedict XV entered the Sistine Chapel in smallest robes which proved too large and required alterations. The robes and the fishermans ring are prepared in advance and adjusted to fit the new pope who receives homage from cardinals.
A fragmentary timetable lists Western and Washington Branch trains with departures and arrivals times, noting freight and passenger services. It identifies train numbers 4 12 60 30 88 8 29 49 11 87 and local freight and passenger runs, with daily or specific weekday operations and agent H. W. Russell.
An authority notes Labrador slowly rises above the sea with the shore showing elevated beaches at multiple levels along steep sections, indicating land uplift over time.
In a playful dialogue the speakers compare the hare and turtle in a race. Jim jokes about love and science while quipping that a clever woman might test devotion for experiment rather than romance. The exchange blends wit with light social satire.
A Butler Missouri restaurant displayed a sign that advised against divorce and suggested keeping a wife as a pet for not cooking, prompting strong backlash over offensive language and gender stereotypes.
A Lake Michigan woman reports relief from irregularities and weakness after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with restoring her strength after a year of illness and recommends it to others whose family physicians fail to help.
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