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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1922
Page
4
Dr F B R Jenkins dies leaving a legacy as a devoted country physician who tended the sick in heat and cold, comforted families, aided a Mexican community, funded a Y M C A site, and inspired faith and service in friends across the county. His daughter Ada’s death saddened him, yet his memory and impact endure.
Abe Martin notes Mopps remains lazy and declines work, recalling a past attempt five years ago that yielded nothing better. Taft on the bench is described as playful and casually amused, as if he had just found a dime in an old vest.
Walt Mason memorializes Pop Anson urging players to “Play the game” as a guiding motto. The poem praises Anson's advice and laments his passing, urging readers to adopt his creed to reduce quarrels and ease life’s hardships.
A detective recalls a forger after twenty years and captures him as the crime nears forgetting. The case shows the power of memory over time, surpassing the value of a fleeting face.
The article notes that Philippine women craft some of the finest lace from strong silky fibre of pineapple leaves. It mentions the plant’s commercial value and its recent use in paper manufacture.
Archaeological notes show the ancient Thames level stood about 120 feet higher than today. Discoveries in gravel terraces indicate humans similar to modern populations lived on the island around 4,000 years ago.
Letter warns a Tennessee school official against hiring a candidate, claiming she cannot spell correctly and cannot teach. The missive, titled A Word of Warning, targets Miss to teach and urges reconsideration of the hire.
The article notes Semiramis of Assyria as the first woman with sovereign authority, dating to 2017 B C. It presents her as an ancient monarch who established female rule in early history.
A lively note recounts Saturday night crowds in Washington and humorous quips about parking vacant lots near the square and other small incidents. It mentions a lighthearted rant about obeying words, an umbrella mix up, and a joke about an Irishman and a wheelbarrow.
A comic exchange features a professor who hesitates over his newborn’s gender and quips that his wife usually gets her way, concluding the baby is likely a girl. The line underscores domestic humor and social expectations in a light tone.
A young bride visits a meat market asking for a chicken. The shopkeeper offers a pallet and she asks for a chicken. A joking exchange follows about price and the pallet remark. The item includes satirical asides on correspondence courses and a mail wedding tale from Illinois.
Mrs Arthur Edwards drove her cousin Mrs Arthur Brinkwatter home to Hyde Park on Friday of last week. She had been visiting here about a week. Fred Lewis of the Hotel Belvidere barber shop sang three times at the Soldiers club at Rockford last evening. Many patrons are from overseas. Mistaken for a rabbit Clabhorn A Mackay 20 was shot in brush by a friend today but will recover. John C McColly was kicked by a mule southeast of the north bridge and recovered after a few minutes. Carl Carlson 79 and Isabel five are ill with typhoid fever.
A writer recalls a claim that memorized readers could reproduce the Bible if all copies vanished. The piece notes a local man who believes the Epistles were the wives of the Apostles and mentions a couple at a Friday night cinema showing more focused on each other than the film.
A man who uses the visible system of tobacco chewing. A merchant who always speaks a kindly word about his competitors. A man who consistently practices Harry Smiths suggestion Like everybody.
A busy man, engrossed in his newspaper, alights from a streetcar and heads away without noticing his surroundings. The moment captures a common commute lapse as he continues on to his destination.
A condensed glimpse into a personal reflection titled Why He Decided Why Have I Never Married probing motives behind lifelong singleness. The piece explores social expectations and individual choices shaping marriage decisions.
A narrator recalls a past incident in which he stepped on a woman's gown. She rebuked him, then smiled and apologized, thinking him her husband. He reflects that the moment leads him to decide it is best to avoid marriage.
A sensational claim from the New York Evening Telegram suggests a man with eleven spouses may be mentally unstable. Authorities have not confirmed details, leaving the case shrouded in rumor as investigators review the unusual situation.
Preliminary note hints at a club feature as Leigh Wallace displays the badge of membership. The brief item highlights a ceremonial detail in a local society page with concise sub-head context.
A summer tale recounts that the fisherman caught so many fish in one day that they formed two separate piles, underscoring a humorous abundance and challenge in sorting the catch.
Iowa secretary of state reports 1921 revenues totaling 8,879,601.03 up from 7,890,780.16 in 1920 driven chiefly by motor vehicle licensing. Registration fees rose to 7,711,517.25 from 7,556,967.12, while funds from other departments under the secretary of state declined in 1921.
A young man asks why women often become engaged to several men at once. A witty reply suggests that with many options, like matches, one may go out. The Boston Transcript notes the quip with a laugh and light tone.
A story notes Tom’s chivalry during a college luncheon with several girls. He reports to his father that a girl kissed him, then bluntly refuses to name her saying Sons don't tell.
Mabel Duree of Centerville was elected president of the P. E. O. Sisterhood at the close of its thirteenth annual convention in Marshaltown. Other officers chosen include Aga L. Wankhorne Sioux City first vice president May W. Norris Marshalltown second vice president N. Groves Webster City organizing director Grace A. Munn Ames recording secretary Lenna L. Carter Cedar Rapids corresponding secretary. Next year’s convention city was not chosen.
A Republican candidate announces intent to run for county auditor subject to the will of Reed County Republican voters at the June primary and asks for votes.
A railway timetable lists westbound and eastbound trains with arrival and departure times for multiple local and freight services. It records daily frequencies for specific locals and freight trains, and ends with the agent H. W. Russel signing as station representative.
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