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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1923
Page
4
The text states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish all news dispatches credited in the paper and the locally published news. It also reserves republication rights for special dispatches, preserving AP authority over content use.
A daily devotional note for Saturday May 19 urges joy in worship. It reflects Psalms 100:1 4 praising the Lord with thanksgiving and recognizing his goodness.
A Camden South Carolina graduation class play ended in a deadly fire when an oil lamp ignited a stage and a single stair exit collapsed. About 75 people perished as parents saved children at the cost of their lives, with 62 unidentified bodies buried in one grave and calls for better fire safeguards.
The article praises President Harding for strict enforcement of the prohibition law, noting it may be unpopular in states like New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts but should gain broader support from the nation as appreciation grows.
Walt Mason laments disturbing ancient tombs and stealing kings treasures warning that the Curse of Pharaoh would strike intruders. He dismisses legends yet asserts the sacred sleep of monarchs should be kept undisturbed and burial sites left undisturbed.
The writer argues strong support for enforcing prohibition laws while recognizing the right to repeal if lawmakers err. Officials should not wink at infractions, and the piece links sober shipping to safety, noting that drunken crew jeopardizes sea travel and that “safety first” guides ship selection.
The Paramount film features 100 bathing girls coached by Duke Kahonomoku for swimming scenes set at Deauville. Laura Anson leads a group with latest beach attire as Conrad Nagel stars alongside a world tour of scenes shot by Sam Wood.
In parts of Greece a woman cannot hope to marry until she owns a home of her own. The remark reflects social expectations tying marriage prospects to property and independence.
A quoted aphorism notes that a man adept at understanding women should not skip the introduction, as conveyed by the Boston Transcript in a compact literary aside.
A feminine psychology lecturer bills herself as the woman who never wastes a word, presenting a fresh angle on femininity and eloquence in speech today.
Quote from hirare Daily News notes that while lame ducks arise from popular government, every statesman should possess a practical trade. The remark frames public service as a job with a useful, hands on capability beyond office.
A reflective aphorism compares men to Geneva watches with crystal faces revealing the full mechanism. The quote attributes the observation to Emerson.
Goethe contends that contemporary works overshadow earlier ones yet retain influence from predecessors. He argues original genius is preserved and revived by recalling those who came before. The reflection keeps literary tradition alive and evolving.
Reading Times notes a harsh truth about labor in eateries where staff endure ceaseless dining cycles. The piece contrasts the pressures faced by working women with the grind of service work, highlighting fatigue and daily demands.
A line from an old royal superstition states that a royal lover should not send flowers to his bride to avoid bad luck within the monarchy. The note reflects traditional beliefs about gifts and luck within royal marriages.
In this region prominence ensures a man reaches sixty and becomes a colonel automatically as noted by the New Orleans States.
A brief note presents two aphorisms attributed to Lacordatre and Desten, reflecting on unpredictable afflictions and the underappreciated genius of the past as echoed in the Evening Transcript.
A fragmented comic column contemplates a storm and odd boasts. A post office joke unfolds as two tramps joke about a big cyclone while others quip about wind gusts and oddities. The tone mimics a late 19th or early 20th century humor piece with streetwise banter.
A short classroom scene shows Willie mispronouncing barque and prompting laughter from classmates. The teacher insists on correct speech as Willie finally blurts bow wow. The dialogue shifts to fashion terms and book titles indicating light schoolroom humor.
A terse public notice asks for the return of a gentleman's gold watch lost in the area. It offers a B25 reward and states there will be no questions, seeking the finder to contact the issuer.
A dense OCR showing multiple train numbers times and routes on the Washington Branch. Includes Local Pass and Freight services with notes on arrivals and departures and several daily exceptions, credited to H. W. Russell, agent.
A Houston Chronicle item notes men who were jilted in youth face lifelong heartache while others reunite with former sweethearts who return rich. The column hints at money, romance, and consequences of past relationships.
A Marion Ohio resident recounts a visit with the President who supposedly has no time for newspapers yet keeps the Marion Star in his room. He reportedly reads the paper entirely and measures the ads with a ruler.
A father proclaims Lew the un luckiest man alive recounting his trip to the city where he falls for a suburban girl who throws him down. An auditor counters with women, but the core tale is Lew's second visit and his purchase of a fifty rage commute ticket. An unrelated ad joke about an air service supplier notes parachutes good to the last drop.
Members declare Hilal Reister nearly meets club membership with cautious praise. The scene recalls a formal vote where supporters advocate quietly and urge restraint while confirming eligibility.
Regular meetings listed for LODGES Washington Indge No 26 A P A M first Friday. Cyrus Chepter No 18 KR A M second Friday. Jeredatha Council No 21 R M first Tuesday. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT third Tuesday. Arthur Goodin appears as secretary or recorder for multiple bodies.
A hunter recalls a day in Louisiana when duck and goose bursts were followed by a rattlesnake strike. The gun misfired, the right barrel felled ducks, the left geese, the ramrod choked the snake, the stock knocked him over, leaving the narrator soaked and with boots full of fish.
A blunt exchange on the store floor features a floorwalker criticizing a new clerk and stating that owning nineteen more like him would let the speaker hire out to haul borax. The dialogue carries a sharp, salty tone characteristic of the period.
A brief quotation reflects on how disparity shapes understanding with a wry remark about global awareness. The source credits Can ton News.
For over a hundred years a famed London company has designed and built locks and safes to foil burglars, maintaining a long tradition of security innovation and industrial resilience.
The article notes tin long used and found in the East Indies Bolivia and Cornwall in cassiterite or tin-stone. It states tin was known to the ancients and discovered in Egyptian tombs.
Dr Alexander Lyons reflects on the mystery and depth of maternal love describing its sympathy vision and self sacrifice as incomparable in a devotional tribute.
A quotation from Samuel Smiles argues that one hour daily spent on self improvement yields wisdom and a fruitful life. Fifteen minutes daily for self improvement will be evident after a year, turning trifles into lasting good works.
John Stewart a Red Oak farmer was found guilty of second degree murder in the slaying of Albert Girardi an Omaha produce buyer and alleged rum runner. Judge Woodruff sentenced him to 25 years at Fort Madison prison and denied a new trial motion. Stewart’s attorney announced an appeal to the state supreme court.
Exciting motion pictures and stage performances raise audience temperatures and cause bodies to emit heat. Some theaters regulate heat supply as climactic moments unfold.
A designer offers a simple method to clean a solitaire by using a tiny soft feather to gently rub between the prongs and beneath the diamond. The instruction emphasizes careful, nonabrasive motion to remove dirt without damaging settings.
Legal note explains that all children are issue but not all issue are children. It clarifies that descendants beyond offspring remain issue in inheritance definitions, using language about deceased ancestors and their grandchildren as continuing issue.
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