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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1922
Page
4
A pro death penalty stance argues capital punishment deters crime and saves costs. The editorial cites vigilante history and compares punishment severity to crime rates, then rebutts claims of GOP disarray by noting Brookhart Beveridge and Pinchot align with a vigorous, adaptable party led by McCormick.
A fanciful tale from Boulderside touts John Jackensen as a peak posthole maker. He begins with one hole, hires workers as demand soars, and builds a half mile factory with rigorous quality checks. Critics warn of cheap holes elsewhere, but Jackenson’s firm ships perfect products daily, with ongoing large hires.
The text argues that until society reaches a fully just order no form of force is needed to secure rights, yet currently it is better to execute the unfit than let them prey on others. It cites Chicago’s hangings as saving innocent lives and uses fear as a deterrent to crime.
The Wellman band held its first open concert on Main Street drawing a crowd of about two thousand. The moveable bandstand showcased uniforms and caps as Mr. Stark led the boys to play their best, with plans for a larger turnout next week and a local business push to bring in neighboring towns.
Fairfield June 13 Melborn A. McKay son of J C McKay Washington has been awarded the Jeorge Lincoln Seeley scholarship at Parsons College Fairfield The scholarship honors the top all around senior class student over three years Miss Elsie Bratten Washington completed her two year normal course and received her diploma at commencement McKay also earned an athletic letter for baseball at Parsons this spring his second letter with his first in track last year
A lighthearted column recounts J T Matthews mistaking his niece's train arrival and driving home in error. It includes quips about men and cars and a breezy verse about sailors wives and a reflection on whether the good die young or outgrow goodness.
A collage of humorous lines on sausages longevity patent medicine and a store quip. A man asks for a briefcase in a Washington shop and the clerk jokingly offers a popular size called the Quartfolio.
A lighthearted street scene shows Elsie choosing outfits while Higgins and Philip pause. The tale then pivots to a man digging a hole drawing crowds and opinions, with many locals ready to critique the work.
J P Thomas jokes his potato vines appear tall not from height but from unusually large potatoes beneath lifting the hills. He speaks with a straight face and denies being a member of the Prevaricator's club, noting the visual gag.
Business men urged to supply cash or merchandise for kiddies pony show prizes. Contact Charles Brown who heads the horse department. Clara Barton street reopened with new pavement improving access to the hospital, ending mud-filled drives to Washington.
Director John M Stahl crafts lifelike characters in The Song of Life a First National film presented by Louis B Mayer at the Fox Theater The plot centers on a mother’s self accusation for a shooting by her son and ends with a hopeful message about housework and love The cast includes Gaston Glass Grace Darmond Georgia Woodthorpe Richard Hedrick Mary Forbes and Edward Peil.
A doctor concludes that many women argue more when subjected to dietary rules and warns to avoid all sweet things, reflecting a bias that mixes health advice with social commentary.
An elephant possesses a remarkable sense of smell capable of detecting a human from about 1000 yards away, illustrating its acute sensory perception and tracking ability as reported in historical accounts.
A brief note states the pearl uniquely requires no artificial treatment to reveal its beauty among all gems, highlighting its natural luster and purity.
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