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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1923
Page
4
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Tuesday June 26 1923 reflects on creation through faith citing Hebrews 11 3 about worlds framed by the word of God and not by seen things.
A new serial by Randall Parrish titled The Gift of The Desert starts in yesterday’s Journal. Readers are urged to catch up with the first installment, then follow Jay’s second installment for thrilling adventure in Parrish’s celebrated style.
In Manitoba a recent election yielded a wets victory as urban voters backed liquor sales by the government, despite longstanding prohibition. The rural split narrowed the margin, signaling a shift toward legal sale over bootlegged liquor and a retreat for prohibitionist policies.
The text notes prisoners held from May 6 to June 11 have been released by Chinese bandits. It remarks the release ends a period of uncertainty described as a question of a few hours. It also contrasts with an invitation event referencing injury from a fall off a stepladder with curtains.
A poem extols big men who labor to advance a town while denouncing small minded rivals who envy and curse their efforts. It contrasts noble builders with petty critics, praising courage, energy, and communal progress over envy and narrow goals.
The piece argues the mood against prohibition in Winnipeg reflects hard times and cites W. R. Wood’s statement that prohibition remains valuable. It explains a new Manitoba plan to have a three person commission govern liquor sales at residences and through government stores while breweries may deliver to homes, signaling a setback to prohibition amid rural support for the policy.
Booster club meets with Mrs. Harry Anderson Tuesday afternoon at 1013 T 8S BE. K of C holds regular meeting Tuesday evening with J E Wolf, Recorder. Navajo club meets with Mrs S M McCleery Wednesday afternoon June 27. Friendship club meets with Mrs Chas Wolfe Friday afternoon June 29. Mrs Percy Whistler entertains Fleur de Lis club and children Thursday afternoon. Young Women’s Missionary Society meets at the church Monday evening at 7 30. Rosemary club meets Wednesday evening with Mrs Geo McGinnis and notifications to contact Mrs Cloyce Stewart if attendance is impossible.
The passage presents a corrected sentence about girls forgoing new bats to fund a mother’s suit, plus remarks on public questions faced by a central local girl. It also references a man changing his living system and choosing to get up to avoid sunburn rather than closing shades.
A quirky line reads Polly urging preparation with powder paint and a heavy dog motif. The fragment hints at a stage or street performance with playful satire and character dialogue. No clear event, participants, or location are specified.
A humorous verse recounts an accident at a fountain where soda drenched Mary’s lap. Mary remains poised and replies the drinks are on me. A puppet judge quips about breaking a chair over his wife in a staged courtroom gag.
A humor filled vignette shows Solomon Beech returning home irritable from a corn dispute. His wife jokes about his mood by asking why his walk is funny. The piece ends with a punch about rye and wit.
Ralph Keller reports a curbside order taken over the phone requesting animal crackers and asking to remove elephants because Jimmie is afraid. The playful call highlights a humorous mix up at a local shop.
Fragmentary dialogue recounts a hurried campus scene about a degree conferment for John Park. The text wanders through questions about water in Kansas, a pig, and a little girl asking about moths eating before clothing, with remarks from a mother and Soph.
This item lists several trains with numbers such as No 4 Golden State Limited No 12 Express No 66 Local Pass No 30 Local Pass and corresponding times. It notes daily service with several locals and freights and identifies H W Russel as agent.
An unnamed Sunday School superintendent asks who led the children of Israel out of the wilderness. A quiet boy from Missouri says no one did it as they just moved recently, prompting a humorous misdirection about their arrival. The page also riffs on marriage, society, and a home mortgage as a broader commentary.
Cyrus Chapter No 18 R A M meets second Friday each month with D L Carbaugh as H P and Arthur Goodin as Secretary Veredatha Council No 21 R S M meets first Tuesday each month with W C Bell as W M and Arthur Goodin as Recorder Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT meets third Friday each month with HT Carris as H T and Arthur Goodin as Recorder Regular monthly notices list meeting nights and officers.
The piece reflects widespread sentiment about rail transportation and its impact on daily life, economics, and opportunity. It discusses frustrations, hopes, and the evolving relationship between workers, communities, and railroad companies.
Dear Editor reads of Cone Lake outing with Hoddy Rice in a floppy sunhat and a purple-dyed fashion note. George McDaniels in a new bathin' suit splashes water while C E Plumley, Ralph Junkin and others swim or watch.
In Washington County Iowa Ellen Bell files a district court petition seeking to quiet and confirm fee simple title to Lot eleven in block five in East Washington now city of Washington. Defendants and unknown claimants are warned to appear by September 3 1923 otherwise default and judgment will be entered. Livingston Eicher attorneys for plaintiff. iJune 12-19-26 July 3rd
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