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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1922
Page
4
A crowd of 100 to 200 Wellmanites visited Washington to support a sixty piece boys band. The event showcased Wellman’s civic spirit and aims to spur unity with nearby towns, highlighting public spirited, industrious, and disciplined youth for the future of Wellman.
ABE MARTIN quips about people who rely on new auto delivery and mocks the idea of a liberal element that imposes a $150 charge per case, framing it as unnecessary taxation.
The poem ridicules sensational war news and tax fears, urging readers to ignore distant crises and focus on domestic woes. It contrasts global strife with fictional homefront anxieties, lampooning sensational headlines and political panics.
Local boosters in Wellman invest funds to finance a large band that provides employment and enjoyment for about seventy youths. The effort is seen as a unifying force that strengthens citizenship and signals progressive values in the town, addressing youth issues with a forward-looking approach.
June 21 1922 diary note recalls a wet spring in Cross Roads farmers worried about fields while women cleaned springs roads dirt and mud. A sunny day brings relief with cheerful talk, benches filled with retired men whittling on the sidewalk. An old man with a long nose and chin enters the store as locals greet him.
A letter from Phil Oliver recalls Ike predicting hazy weather during a meetup, dampening the mood and the beach outing. The writer longs for sun and urges others to enjoy clear moments despite grim days, conveying hope and resilience.
A terse saying from the Boston Transcript warns that friendship loyalty matters, implying treachery or betrayal will cost social bonds. The quote contrasts generosity with trust, suggesting that giving away friends harms relationships.
The article argues children up to twelve require twelve hours of continuous sleep. It stresses that during childhood sleep supports ongoing physical and mental development. Nights should be quiet and disturbance free to aid proper growth and maturation.
A mother and child drive to town in a buggy and discover a hen hidden under a blanket has laid an egg. The episode unfolds as they uncover the poultry surprise during the ride.
In Fort Worth on June 16 readers note the longest day as Old Sol nears peak proximity. The Washington Advertising Club, five years without reorganization, seeks purpose and a humorous fund drive to aid Uganda. A. Cullen, chairman of the Merchants, jokes of bootlegger connections. The Oil Digest ends with a request for the timetable.
A reflective piece contrasts the steady clockwork of the tick with modern desires. It contrasts the old-fashioned woman’s sorrow for lost items with the new woman's pursuit of a modern gadget described as a trusty six aun.
An art gallery attendant questions a labeled work saying it reads Ready for the Bath while an official suggests laying it aside for a conference with the artist to resolve the labeling discrepancy.
A man enters a grimy cafe asking for rolls fried eyes and kind words. The burly waiter serves dirty rolls and fried eyes while quipping here are your kind words. The scene, framed by Lee P Loomis at the Ad Club, ends with a biting social jab.
A brief humorous exchange between a mother and daughter Dorothy about heaven. The mother warns of consequences for bad behavior while Dorothy retorts she has already traveled to the circus and chautauqua and cannot go everywhere.
A column discusses criticism of the modern girl as undomesticated and questions pastoral views on gender roles. It contrasts evolving social expectations with traditional religious guidance.
A widower planning his third marriage invites a friend with a cheeky note claiming no amateur performance. The scene includes a playful chat about Lilly and Liza, with Lilly allegedly unable to read. The exchange highlights lighthearted social banter surrounding remarriage in the era.
A scientist asserts each man holds fat for seven soap bars, tar for a nail, sugar to fill a shaker, lime to whitewash a coop, phosphorous for 2200 matches, magnesium for a dose of magnesia, potassium to power a toy cannon, and sulfur to rid a dog of fleas, totaling 8c per man, with note that price seems high.
A motorist travels along the Mississippi when a club member with a secret password greets him inside a guarded entry. The scene hints at intrigue within a private group, suggesting a satirical or coded social parable typical of the era.
A man in Louisiana battled an invading swarm after a tire blowout. He hid under an overturned camping kettle to escape, then clenched through the insects as they drilled through the iron. The scene ends with the mosquitoes retreating and the man surviving the encounter.
Rehearsals for preliminaries proceed with semi finals next Monday through Wednesday and finals on Thursday and Friday. Abraham grows rapidly, rivaling James Clark and John Lemmon in height as he chases a squire meal after defeating seven men in wrestling and six river pirates. Lup Lupton touts rehearsals while D F Macon runs a live sale discarding Ab Hall and Henry Campbell. A wild Indian-themed display draws crowds and organizers seek forty to fifty participants of all ages and backgrounds to join the pageant.
The article notes Mozart memorized one Mass used in St. Peter's Rome. It claims copies of the score are guarded by the Vatican choir and rarely handled except during practice, highlighting secrecy around sacred music.
Italian cities host permanent puppet crews. Genoa features four troupes, with Venice bringing strong marionette companies to town during Christmas and carnival seasons. A Venetian manager usually supplies a solid company for Master shows.
A very deaf old woman on the street watches an Italian turn a peanut roaster. She shakes her head and refuses money, muttering that the music is poor and it smells as if something is burning inside, while the Congregational ...
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