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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1923
Page
5
A public warning stresses enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment and national unity against lawlessness. It argues universal prohibition would curb discontent more than partial measures and calls on leaders and citizens to uphold reverence for law to preserve the republic.
Frank Leeman poisons his wife Adeline with arsenic in tea to marry younger Pauline Amhurst. Adeline survives while Frank dies from his own poisoning after discovering her plan and their neighbor Harrison’s involvement. The tale ends with Adeline revealing the switch and denying further affection to Leeman.
Charlotte Agnes Carson of Washington Iowa earned a bachelor of arts degree in home economics at Indiana University ninety fourth annual commencement in Bloomington on June 6. The university awarded 524 degrees to graduates as 4835 students and eighteen nations were represented on campus. Carson belonged to the Home Economics club and Omicron Nu honorary sorority for home economics students.
If we greet family members with the same courtesy as we show others during the day, our evenings would bring more happiness at home. This observation urges consistent kindness within households to improve atmosphere and relationships.
A historical note recalls the belief that Napoleon’s presence on any battlefield justified 40 000 troops. The saying records Marshal Chee seitz arguing he could hold his ground with a small escort or a larger detachment, if given 40 000 men.
A playful remark about a couple seeking privacy at Niagara Falls notes they were, effectively, surrounded by about 200 chauffeurs and guides the woman wished to show around. The exchange emphasizes the crowd of attendants while the pair stayed in the spotlight.
Lucy's joy at spring wanes as villagers voice gloom yet her grandfather teaches a lesson: happiness comes from within and can lift others. The piece contrasts her mood with adults as spring arrives and ends with Welsh cultural notes on music and Harlech Castle.
A playful exchange between a stable sergeant and a rookie artilleryman shows the rookie’s request for a gentle, unridden horse for his first horsemanship lesson. The sergeant selects a suitable animal named American Boy for their initial ride.
Fragmentary remark suggests a speaker warns that even long study may fail to fully understand a woman. The line emphasizes the paradox of understanding others and the risk of delay before insight. No clear event or proper names beyond the quoted phrase.
A Paris journal notes a rule that doctors must conceal names of diseases from patients. A wife asks about her husband’s illness and is told only that he has No. 35, with the physician saying he cannot disclose further details as part of professional duty. The piece reflects era medical secrecy and patient communication norms.
Crawfordsville Iowa June 25 Mrs Mary Lease age 87 died at her home after a week of paralysis lingering. Born August 12 1835 in Ohio she moved to Iowa at age seven. She married Nimrod Lease March 3 1859 and is survived by eight children. Funeral planned for Tuesday at 2 30 PM at the Methodist church.
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