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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1923
Page
4
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A devotional note for Thursday May 24 1923 offers a comforting Bible verse from Isaiah 41 10. The message assures readers of God’s presence strength help and protection with a promise to uphold them by his righteous power.
A speaker urged peace by League of Nations or a World's Court, noting most favor peace while acknowledging the risk of new wars. The text discusses revolutions in China and ongoing internal conflicts, arguing that even secure peace requires confronting nationalist upheavals and outlaw nations.
A humorous verse about Hugh Hengay who owes the speaker fifteen seeds. The narrator laments the debt and recounts futile attempts to collect while imagining visits and shared memories. Hengay eludes pursuit through town, leaving the speaker frustrated and the debt unpaid.
The speaker argues that policing the world requires armies and navies, and that civilized nations must unite to preserve peace among obstreperous states. The danger lies in how power is used, and disarmament must wait until nations agree. Strength commands respect, and a powerful state or group must be able to enforce peace.
On Tuesday evening at St Marys hall the juniors hosted a 5 oclock banquet for the seniors at Riverside School. Gilbert Schneider served as toastmaster with remarks by several students and teachers and a capstone impromptu program. Graduates listed include Muriel Krebs Grace Tremmel Robert Kiefer Martin Colbert Richard Reha Bernard Schnoebelen Zelma Reha Catherine Walsh Marie Jardon Dorothy Dautremont and Imelda Deutsch.
Des Moines Iowa May 23 The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation will pursue a conservative policy to aid Iowa farmers under new secretary C W Hunt Plans include simplifying the organization and expanding a cooperative buying plan to secure feeders from western ranges for direct county distribution This would save costs and reduce disease risk while keeping federation activities intact Growth in membership nears 86 000 from 80 000 a year ago Reports indicate farmer finances improved last year with about half earning a profit Potatoes seen in spring stores show blight and disease urging spraying to mitigate losses
A chorus of light anecdotes unfolds from Mrs. Duvall’s grandson David Schwartz who challenges changing times with a simple reply to disobedience. A humor piece reflects on worms, birds, and memory, plus a roller lending tale contrasts two owners. Mandy Rigas and Joshua White wed at the deaf and dumb school amid happiness. Harry Lauder plans proceeds from a concert for the Unknown Soldier’s widow.
S. W. Livingston owns a community lawn roller that spent the winter at his property. The item ties into a local story about shared tools and neighborhood cooperation during the season.
Mrs J J Beall started her car without the emergency brake. The machine rolled toward her but she pulled the choker in time and escaped with bruises and a shaking up. The incident recalls earlier days when runaways were common.
A runaway car overwhelmed horses causing a street collision. A woman driver, Mrs. Beall, acted swiftly, grabbing the car’s choker and stopping it without gas. The incident ended with her safe, thanks to her quick wit. Onions noted as healthy for homebound men.
Poem fragment contrasts night and light with lines urging acceptance of critics. It hints at a hopeful message about safety and community living within budget constraints. No identifiable people, places, or organizations are cited.
A colonial voice warns against trying to imitate others and urges sticking to one’s nature. The speaker mocks pretensions using rustic metaphors about sunflowers daisies melons and roses to emphasize authenticity. A farmer joke about a hired man asleep in an oak tree closes the piece with homespun humor.
The Iowa Insurance Department certifies Detroit Fidelity and Surety Company of Detroit Michigan to transact fidelity and surety insurance in Iowa until March 1, 1924. The 1922 figures show paid-up capital 1,541,009.59 dollars, 1922 income 1,167,226.05 dollars, expenditures 289,466.29 dollars, assets 2,564,379.69 dollars, and liabilities 217,614.66 dollars. Des Moines May 15, 1923. W R C Kendrick Commissioner of Insurance.
A compact note reviews ancient practices where noncitizens could be tortured in Greece and slaves could be coerced in Rome, while the Inquisition is described as showing no respect for persons or age in enforcing confessions.
A reflective piece extols laughter as infectious and uplifting, arguing cheerful humor dispels shadows and troubles. It urges embracing joy without gloom or cutty thoughts, insisting laughter remains a vital social force.
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