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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1922
Page
4
A meditation on Ecclesiastes declares riches cannot satisfy the one who loves silver or abundance. The text notes that increases in goods invite those who consume them, yielding little value beyond the sight of wealth itself.
The article laments Babe Ruth’s decline in public favor citing his arrogance and on field misconduct. It contrasts Ruth with Fatty Arbuckle, warns of the dangers of pride and unchecked wealth, and questions whether he can recover before further damage to his legacy.
A reflective verse by Walt Mason laments changing marriage norms. The speaker compares past enduring vows with modern divorces, recalling grandparents who wed in simpler days and critiquing contemporary love as they observe social shifts and ironic insights.
The passage notes Babe’s moral stamina waning as he faces a difficult climb back into public favor. It suggests he has made errors that are unlikely to be fully corrected, hindering his recovery.
A Washington D C clipping contrasts European outrages with a Herrin Illinois mob crime. Six wounded men are left in the sun while a woman with a baby refuses water and swears vengeance, an atrocity the writer brands deliberate with no excuse.
Des Moines Capital reports Republicans in Wisconsin rally behind Dr. William Arthur Ganfield to challenge Senator Robert La Follette. Ganfield, 49, president of Carroll College, is portrayed as thoughtful, patriotic, and committed to private property, education, and farmer interests.
A stark editorial note recalls the brutality of massacres in Russia and Ireland and claims a comparable atrocity occurred in the United States. It contrasts laughter at victims with the severity of such acts, underscoring a grim view of the incident.
A jumble of verses and sayings promotes grit and optimism. The speaker riffs on not waiting for luck, pushing ahead, and sharing a bite of bread and steak to lift spirits. Included are quips about dentists, a green growth metaphor, and a Newlywed joke.
Father Kelly and Rabbi Cohan share a playful exchange at a banquet. The priest asks when the rabbi will eat ham, and the rabbi answers, at your wedding.
A playful reminiscence of attending an old time dance with wife and neighbors. The crowd hums and dances to fiddle tunes and quad rille calls, with couples young and old joining in. The piece closes with a cautionary note about a daredevil driver and a fast car near a crossing.
A verse about making dandelion wine ends in a mock arrest scene. The narrator details gathering yellow blossoms, boiling, and sweetening, then hints at illegal drink production and a guided escape as a patrol nears. The tone evokes cautionary humor about illicit home-brewed liquor.
A prospective buyer questions the car’s depreciation while the dealer insists all main parts are present. The exchange highlights common concerns in pre purchase discussions about value and condition.
Many shoppers struggle to resist add ons from vendors who bundle unnecessary extras with purchases, making it harder to stick to needed items and budgets.
A farm hand saved a train from wreck and was honored at a banquet by the railway company. The chairman presented a gold watch in a red morocco case, but the recipient asked where the chain was, ending with a humorous remark.
A man having an epileptic fit was rushed to a hospital after a nurse found a note claiming the condition was a plain fit not appendicitis, noting the appendix had already been removed twice. Separately a recruit saluted a gallant sergeant in a respectful street encounter.
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