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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1922
Page
4
Rockefeller and Ford Alive to a Century
The article notes John D Rockefeller plans to live 100 years and shares his simple regime of eating, faith, golf, and staying calm. It contrasts his wealth with happiness and links Ford’s status as the richest man, while describing Rockefeller’s friendly demeanor in Ormond Beach Florida. Myrtle Welliver visits Roy Littrel in related local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormond Beach
Fla
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Henry Ford
Detroit
Money
America
Ford
Florida
Tarrytown
Ormond
Grandpa Smith
Aeced
Will
Bell Boys
None of Martin’s old sayings improves with age
A fragment notes a belief that only one office grants authority to force public utility firms to repair torn streets, framing Martin’s old maxim about fools in a political light.
Truth Behind Reuben Rife Exposed in Domestic Tale
Rippling Rhymes recount Reuben Rife as a working man unjustly judged by neighbors while his wife Miranda Rose uses boxing skill to abuse him. The poem notes his final reaction after years of domestic whipping and urges readers to question quick judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben
Jeff Dempsey
Miranda Rose
Highway rites and paving loom in county scene
Vivid street vignette notes a thriving bridal season and a busy county clerk ahead of June. The piece mentions new paving blocks, potential changes to local roads, and assorted characters leaving license plates as a snapshot of town life.
Farm Life Roster Recalls Advice on Smoking
A quoted exchange notes childhood warnings about cigarette smoking and a self reflected answer. The speaker recalls being told he would grow feeble minded if he continued smoking and questions why he did not quit.
Rabbit psychology in cabbage patch mystery explained
The city editor asserts a small white flag deters rabbits in his home garden and claims rabbits avoid white fringe plants in nearby gardens. He invites expert explanation of rabbit behavior as evidence from family garden trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
My Dad’s Paper Fever and the Newsies’ Capers
A humorous poem recalls a father who demands the newspaper each morning. The rhythm shows his loud outbursts when the paper is late, his mother’s pleas for restraint, and the playful brag of sons Buck and Me about their dad’s obsession with the news.
Timid Man Claims Rule Over Satanic Realm and Farm Advice
A short, aging man narrates his ascent in a hellish underworld where Satan grants him authority. He asserts ownership of the place, citing his wife as the source, while Washington County farmers are urged to value farming news. Bits from Ad Club chatter reveal store customer service irritations and radio tuning analogies. Leigh H. Wallace’s car speedometer hits 85,00 in a Sunday morning report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan
J. W. Enslin
Harry D. Smith
Leigh H. Wallace
Rock Island
Vaudeville House Crowd Sees Mixed Musical Scene
A scene inside a vaudeville house ends with incense in the air and a loud patron complaining. Sing Sing graduates are urged to attend a future music feature, with early arrival suggested for seating. A traffic cop warns a driver to learn the ABCs of driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing Sing
Town Falls
Revolver Asked to Count Ten Before It Shorts
A Providence Tribune item notes a demand for a revolver capable of counting to ten before jamming, reflecting a humorous or satirical take on firearm reliability during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Tribune
Gormly Seeks Board Seat in Washington County Primaries
Luther Gormly announces candidacy for member of the Board of Supervisors for the term starting January 1, 1923. He states the race will be decided by Republican voters at the June primaries in Washington County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Washington County
8. C. Pearson
Lady Motorist Questions ABCs of Driving
A humorous exchange where a lady driver asks about driving basics and a traffic officer quips Always Be Care ful, highlighting a playful misunderstanding of road safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC
Ambiguous ledger note precedes a day’s routine
The fragment mentions Leigh H. depositing $209.02 at a bank and refueling 13 gallons of gas before heading for Iowa City at noon. The text then humorously alters the name to Leigh H. Wallace, riffing on Shakespeare. The excerpt ends with a mock inquiry about possible action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh H
Iowa City
Leigh H. Wallace
Sheakspear
Prevaricator's Club Hosts Doctor Visit For Garden Talk
At a cordial gathering the Prevaricator's Club extends a welcome to Dr. Gregg. Two amateur gardeners discuss turnips and compare their crops as they converse in light humor about the harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg
Pseudo origins and meanings traced to Greek terms
The terms pseudos and pseudeos come from Greek meaning false. They describe a false or counterfeit condition, a resemblance to something with missing specific features, and even a non Euclidean or pseudo geometry term such as a pseudo-angle.
Rabbits Harm Turnips in Australian Field
Two farmers discuss their crop problems with a derrick at the site. They reveal turnips are failing due to rabbits eating the root ends, causing hard luck for their harvest in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Woman Blamed by Family for Nervous Strain Ad
Overworked wife and mother suffers headaches backaches and endless duties as family pins blame on her. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is advertised as restoring health and happiness, with letters from grateful women cited as proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia EK
Pinkham
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Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
East Main Street
Mutual
Ist
United States
John D Rockefeller
John D
Myrtle Welliver of
Haskins
Roy Littrel
Are Martin
Walt Maron
Doctor Downing
OUR Science
Court Street
Grayson
Luther Gormly
Prevaricator’s Club
ROYAL
Royal Baking Powder Co
William St
New York
Physicians and Surgeons
Dp. BE
Dr. Arthaud
A. John Droz
R. W. Gregg Entist
F. & M. Bank
T. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Chesterfield
Liggett
Myers Tobacco Ce
J. FE. Edgington, M. D
F. & M. Bank Bldg
Morrison & Morrison
Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner
Farmers’ Union
Washington, IA
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
C. J. Wilson
CO. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
S. H. Bateman
M. D. Blair
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
O. F. Boller
D. D
City
Washington St
Chesterfield An Tre
Nestic Tobaccos
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
Abstract Department
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
Golden State Limited
Und
H. W. Rus
J. C. McKay
Cc. M&s
Man
Fric
Joh
N P. Ie
Noreday Day
Ind Lim
Park
Washington Lodge
A. B
A. M
H. T. Carris
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cyrus Chapter
A. A. NM
W. C. Bell
H. P. Arthur Goodin
Zeredatha Council
J. Elliot Graysop
J. M. Arthur Goodin
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
Kerr
J. Arthur Goodin
Mra
Belva Carris
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shrine
W. S
Katheryne H. Beatty
Susie B. Edgington
Worthy
Amos Chapter de Molay
Ira Jones
G.C
Frank Langeworthy
Washington Lodge No
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Hall
I. B. Mitchell
Elmer McFadden
Covenant Lodge No. 101
North
Iowa Ave
W. F. Murdock
Noble Grand
Russell Goodin
Brighton
I. O. O. F. Hall
Iowa Avenue
B. EB. Nicholson
Elwer McVadden
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