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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1923
Page
4
A boilerplate Associated Press notice states exclusive rights to publish news dispatches credited in the paper and prohibits republication of spe dispatches. It emphasizes control over local and national wire content and reprint terms.
A devotional note titled Assurance cites John 9 31 about worshippers of God who do his will being heard. The short meditation aims to inspire reverent daily practice and faith.
Health hints advise taking occasional showers and maintaining a stormy appearance for a clean complexion. The note warns against applying certain items to the face and suggests rubbing in until they disappear. It mentions classrooms needing a cop to prevent drafts and hints at serving soda tary vegetable soup. It asks if fingernails could win county fair prizes.
The piece argues prohibition is the world's moral force, extending globally as the United States leads in temperance reform. It claims less drunkenness, fewer tragedies, and unprecedented global influence, citing European visitors who converted after witnessing U.S. practice.
A narrator boasts a quirky hobby of collecting famous men's overshoes from history. The tale humorously chronicles friends abandoning social gatherings as the collector elevates footwear lore, including shoes once worn by Julius Caesar Daniel Boone and Aaron Burr, drawing stern warnings from a pastor.
A clipped local item notes a regular patron named Abe Martin rearranges the bar setup. He sits and decides to switch on the cel light rather than leave things as they were, prompting a small, humorous adjustment in the room.
A reader questions the April 19 Bible thought and questions why political figures campaigned on the League of Nations and why leaders warned it was dead. The letter argues the Senate majority and reservations shaped foreign relations policy against the League, noting Wilson and Hitchcock’s positions.
A reader letter discusses Wilson and the League of Nations in 1920 politics. It argues Republicans bore responsibility for domestic issues and voter discontent, noting world affairs seldom trump domestic concerns. The writer cites Ed and Mrs Harry Dye on blame.
Creston Iowa May 2 The list of candidates for the Eighth Republican district convention nomination to fill the congressional vacancy caused by Horace Mann Towner's resignation grew to 13 as delegates met. Any of the contenders could win and multiple ballots may be needed before the nominee is chosen to oppose Democrat J B Doughton of Grand River in the June 5 election.
London workers gathered in Hyde Park to express solidarity with Ruhr German workers. They urged the government to denounce the Versailles treaty and to recognize the Russian republic.
George Yuill treasurer of Linn county former city finances commissioner and active in local Republican politics died at his Cedar Rapids home after a long illness following the Associated Press report.
A playful clashing monologue blends references to cars, crafts, and society. The piece riffs on familiar trades from a small town, nods to history, and weighs prudent planning with a lighthearted tone. Strong names and dates are not specified.
A humorously tangled column describes Charley Hebner joking about Joe Reiner's dinner with radishes. The piece notes the radishes were from a 1923 crop, causing a humorous misreading about the year and the meal.
A concise note contrasts a patient courteous service mindset with the loud demand for attention, highlighting the disparity in how people are treated when seeking service. The piece underlines the value of polite, steady help over noisy complaints.
A humorous exchange shows Pap explaining wireless telegraphy as an imaginary dang to Rastus. The dialogue riffs on movement between Boston and New York and mispronunciations highlight a dated dialect setting. The piece mocks early communication tech through a rural African American perspective.
John Hannifin of Milwaukee Wisconsin has served as a detective for thirty eight years. He expresses astonishment at the long career and the cases he has encountered.
A compact reflection asserts that in a republic one half cannot compel the other to act, highlighting limits on coercion within representative government. This view emphasizes political balance and the friction between opposing factions in democratic governance.
Railway timetable excerpt lists train numbers and schedules with arrivals and departures for local passenger and freight services. It notes daily operation of certain locals and freight trains, with Sundays excluded for some services, under H. W. Russel, Agent.
A humorous dialogue from the Louisville Courier-Journal ends with the remark When the car is wrecked the mortgage isn't. The exchange features Tobe and Lady as they discuss marital status and chores with a Southern flavor and rapid back and forth.
A warning alerts that about fifty dollar counterfeit bills are in circulation though no incidents have been confirmed locally. The piece recalls a past criminal case involving Abe Jackson, indicted for stealing from a railroad station agent, with a courtroom exchange about winning the money by craps.
A playful take warns against attempting to be something you are not. It uses a folksy rhythm to urge authenticity and avoid overreaching beyond one’s nature.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M meets first Friday each month W T Carson WM Arthur Goodin Secretary Cyrus Chapter No 18 RA meets on second Friday D L Carbaugh HP Arthur Goodin Secretary Zeredatha Council No 21 RS meet on first Tuesday W C Bell IM Arthur Goodin Recorder Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT meets third Friday H T Carris EC Arthur Goodin Recorder Washington Chapter No 8 OES meets second Thursday Mrs Belva Carris WM Mrs Ralph Thompson Secretary Damascus Shrine No 10 WS of J meets last Thursday at Commercial Club rooms Katheryne I Beatty WDHP Susie B Edgington Worth Scribe
Experiments on many women workers show rest at fixed intervals prevents fatigue. Regular recesses in factories help workers recover and reduce tiredness, with performance and energy up after breaks.
A fragment from Northern Light urges authenticity and steady conduct. It counsels not to imitate grandiose tropes but to be genuine, noting that a man who acts squarely will earn his due.
The Philadelphia Mint will move its 1688 US coins and 40 nation collection to the National Museum in Washington. The assortment includes the Franklin cent design story, a 1651 New England shilling, Ephraim Brasher’s doubloon, a rare 1877 five eagle gold piece, and many antique coins from Britain France and other countries.
An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy claiming a cure for years of severe indigestion bloating and colic. The simple preparation removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract and promises a money refund after one dose. Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists everywhere carry it.
The article lists various coins including three 1804 dated Wiver dollars, a 1763 half dime with eagle, Philadelphia struck pieces bearing E Pluribus Unum and God and Our Country, private gold coins from mine regions, a Templeton Reid ten dollar coin circa 1880, an octagonal fifty dollar piece by August Humbold, and a California assay ingot with value and weight. The collection is to be shipped to Washington.
A fragment from a Boston Evening tran script describes Mary as the sweet contour of homeland hills and a returning traveler Elon who bathed in her gentle presence and noted her wash able face in a poetic scene.
The Osborn Enterprise quotes an expression about editors worrying subscribers by publishing both liked and disliked content, noting strong reaction from readers. The Kansas City Star cites the remark as an insight into editorial pressures and public response.
A brief note honors Ruth Lowell with a symbol titled Light and Truth. The piece highlights illumination as a metaphor for truth and personal impact attributed to Lowell.
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