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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1922

Page

4

Bible Thought for Today Faith and obedience to God’s statutes

A devotional line from Ezekiel 36 27 emphasizes God placing His Spirit within and guiding followers to walk in His statutes keep His judgments dwell in the land promised to their fathers and declare Him as their God. The passage underscores divine empowerment and covenant relationship.

Fezekiel

Washington County Chautauqua Dates Announced

The Washington County Chautauqua runs from August 15 to 24 with Strickland Gillilan and ex Vice President Tom oi on the program. Kryl band Judge Cavanaugh and a strong musical lineup join two daily shows and special programs for youth as Townsley park improves as a camping and event site.

Washington County Strickland Gillilan Tom Oi Kryl Band Cavanaugh Townsley Park

Mrs Oleson Visits Chaufsauqua in Senate Bid

Mrs. Oleson, recently chosen as the Democratic U S senate candidate for Minnesota, spoke at Chaufsauqua here a couple of years ago and will oppose Republican Senator Frank Kellogg. Hearers recall her as bright, engaging, and logical, and expect a lively campaign.

Peter Oleson United States Senate Minnesota

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason but Not Timely

A street beggar seeks food at a quiet writer's door but meets sharp rebuke. The speaker insists a nap and meal come only after a proper meal is earned, arguing there is a time for every action and a beggar’s plea is untimely. The poem depicts class tension and a callous response to poverty.

Mrs Oleson as Minnesota Senate Candidate Heads in Opinion

The piece notes Mrs. Oleson as a pleasant speaker with Scandinavian appeal in Minnesota. It weighs her candidacy against the incumbent senator linked to the administration, predicting a partisan contest and cautioning voters to seek fundamental qualities over fleeting sentiment.

Minnesota Oleson Senate Democratic Party U. S

Century-Old Senator Cornelius Cole Attends Wesleyan Commencement

Former U S senator Cornelius Cole aged about 100, Wesleyan alumnus since 1847, traveled from California to Middletown Connecticut for this year's commencement. Born in Lodi New York during Monroe presidency, Cole helped push anti slavery laws and met with President Lincoln during the Civil War era.

Cornelius Cole Wesleyan University California Middletown Conn Lodi N. Y Monroe Wesleyan Cole Lincoln

Taft Given High Honors By George

Phillip Crail notes the height of affluence is owning a Ford with disc wheels. The piece references a Buckingham palace showing by William Howard and mentions a Webster City farewell reception. It preserves quirky local humor and stray lines about new furs and a rash of unrelated snippets.

Phillip Crail Taft George William Howard Buckingham Palace

Humorous Exchange Surfaces in Silent Collection Moment

Dialogue shows a man praying tightly as a collection box passes, with a second speaker remarking on his strict piety. The quirky line suggests humorous social dynamics around charity collection in a religious or community setting.

Abie

By-the-Way Column Debates Longest Day Claim

The By-the-Way column clashes over the date of the year's longest day with Mrs. Briley and almanac authorities cited. An editorial critic from the Journal disputes astronomy claims while the narrator jokes about sun angles and a misattributed table manners note from Mrs. Clow. The piece ends with a flurry about economic woes and consumer buying.

Ben Briley Fred Neiewanger F. & M. Bank Mrs. Stutaman Mrs. Clow

Earle Libre Claims The Act Happened In Washington

A shopper described as a lady entered a Washington grocery store and allegedly witnessed an incident. The report quotes Earle Libre asserting the act did occur as described.

Washington

Captain and Mies Seek Shelter At Sea

A young woman asks the captain about seasickness while the crew contemplates a temporary refuge. The captain notes he has not felt seasick but recalls past rough passages with trees and a rock for rest.

Mies

Down on would of helped me feel comfortable

A fragment phrase expresses a personal sentiment about feeling comfortable with a suggestion or action. The text appears as incomplete dialogue or notes lacking clear context, participants, or events to identify a concrete news item or report. Further readable details are needed to form a full item.

Kellogg’s

Street Talk on Wellman Band Size

A spectator notes a large ensemble in Wellman, estimating about sixty musicians. The remark highlights astonishment at the band’s scale and the effort likely needed to perform extensive repertoires.

Wellman

The Boogler and the Hungry Regiment

Two soldiers in a negro regiment boast of their buglers and pay call humor. The vivid scene shifts to a dry goods shopper who orders bread thread sent home via a truck and gangplank, leaving the lady to carry her thread supply.

Joe

Speaking of Service and Pageant Anecdotes

The piece riffs on praising merchants for good service while poking fun at slips. It mentions Silas Ross in Abraham Lincoln pageant asking Joan Wilkes Booth for a personal gun and blank cartridge rules. It ends with a playful note on editorial pronouns and insider tone.

Silas Ross Abraham Lincoln Joan Wilkes Booth Silas

Tourist Camp Signs Placed Across County to Aid Tourists

Showman urges Tracy Phi lips to distribute signs labeled Tourist Camp for conspicuous county locations. Washington hosts a dandy tourist camp near Chautauqua Park, guiding travelers who often miss it. motorists are urged to request a sign from Tracy and place it to aid tourists.

Tracy Philips Washington Chautauqua Park Tracy

Freemasons and Appendant Bodies Schedule Weekly Meetings

LODGES Washington Lodge No. 26 regular meeting first Friday night each month with H T Carris W M and Arthur Goodin Secretary Cyrus Chapter No 13 regular meeting second Friday night each month with W C Bell H P Arthur Goodin Secretary Zeredatha Council No 21 regular meeting fourth Friday night each month with J Elliot Grayson J M Arthur Goodin Recorder Bethlehem Commandery No 48 K T regular meeting third Friday night each month with G B Kerr B C Arthur Goodin Recorder

Washington Lodge A. PB A. M H. T. Carris W. M Arthur Goodin Cyrus Chapter W. C. Bell H. P Zeredatha Council

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