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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1923
Page
4
A devotional note for June 15 1928 urges readers to have faith in God. It cites Mark 10 52 where Jesus declares thy faith hath made thee whole and the healed man follows Jesus, illustrating faith leading to sight and action.
A drive through Aldon Richland Wellman and Keota reveals isolated rains labeled local showers. Farmers report corn fields cleaner and in better condition, with roads improving as travel continues. The writer notes a lack of visible flag displays outside Washington, contrasting with the ceremonial flag scene there.
The poem praises a widely known Clara whose fame overshadows other Claras. Journalists chase her life from birth to death, noting salon gossip and buttons on her clothes while many Claras perform humble, unseen tasks without recognition.
Governor Smith's prohibition stance meets Bryan's opposition as the nation recalls the long road to the Eighteenth Amendment. The piece also outlines the National Wheat Conference to be held in Chicago June 19 20, aiming to stabilize wheat prices, boost consumption, and benefit farmers nationwide with broad official backing.
A quirky item from the puzzle page presents a man circling a tree with a squirrel keeping between them. The question asks whether circling the tree means circling the squirrel, as a playful logic tease.
A jumble of phrases discusses a crime scene, writing ads, and a letter from a father to his son about marriage. The text mentions a murderer potentially returning to the scene, detectives, and a humorous stance, alongside reflections on advertising and a fatherly message to his son about happiness.
The article notes rising life insurance payouts in the United States as larger sums are carried. It asserts sizable annual outlays occur as policies mature and claims are paid, underscoring market growth and consumer demand driving higher settlements.
A father writes to his child urging a careful choice of a life partner. He praises devotion and understanding, cites his wife’s love as a model, and adds a cutting note urging the recipient to stay single. The postscript notes the mother leaving the room and ends with a harsh insult.
In the By-the-Way column, editor Phat C. K. urges gravelling roads to improve Washington. He argues hard rain hinders travel and city progress, calling gravelling essential for a busier, better town.
The remark suggests money as the sole binding force beyond speech, implying financial power shapes agreement and unity. No other common language appears capable of uniting diverse groups when money governs all terms.
A playful exchange unfolds at a family dinner as Tom asks if caterpillars are edible after spotting one on the lettuce. The father gently questions the question while the moment passes with humor.
A witty remark credits a mummy in the British Museum’s Egyptian department with perfect recall for four thousand years. The line humorously notes that only the dead never make mistakes.
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