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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1923
Page
4
A daily Bible meditation notes Isaiah 41 16 urging readers not to fear for God is with them and will strengthen help and uphold them with righteousness. The reflection reinforces faith during distress with a direct scriptural quotation.
Washington marks Memorial Day with ceremonies that honor veterans from the Rebellion to the present wars. The article notes the growing sacredness of the day, reverent crowds, and the endurance of aging Union soldiers as living links to history.
In a gloomy late spring verse Walt Mason laments rain and rheumatism. Aunt Pamiie and Gentle Annie appear in a playful feud about promising goods amid mud and gloom while the village endures soggy fields and soggy livestock.
Sympathy with the sentiments of the hour is shown as our soldier dead are remembered with deeply tender reverence.
A writer places John D Rockefeller among the seven greatest Americans but notes Henry Ford is richer and faster to wealth. The piece remarks Ford’s rapid rise, Rockefeller’s philanthropy, and the fading criticism of money taint. It compares their wealth and impact on society and mentions John D Jr as part of the legacy.
A collection of famous sayings on opportunity perseverance and risk from Disraeli Goldsmith Emerson Roosevelt Wilcox O Neill Rousseau Sophocles and Ford. The lines explore readiness, resilience, effort, conscience, and economic balance.
Riverside Iowa May 25 four graduates receive Riverside high school diplomas at the annual commencement at the Methodist church. The class includes Opal Gerot Aileen McCreedy Hubert Rath and Lewis Soukup with senior awards and a scholarship to Lewis Soukup.
Commercial and community groups in Iowa press for locating the Brotherhood of America Yeomen Children’s School Home in the state where the fraternal order began. About 500 locations were inspected with six to eight Iowa cities still under consideration. a directors’ decision is due May 31.
Film review notes a sensational western, Crashin' Trim starring Harry Carey with Vola Vale leading a strong supporting cast. The production features dramatic scenes of stampedes, fires, storms, a dynamite blast and an avalanching mountainside, directed by Val Paul from a Blue Book story. See it Saturday at the Fox.
A quirky account describes badgers living in chalky britisch habitats and a new sport centering on pursuing badgers into their underground lairs. Extensive galleries and tunnels reveal ancient burrowing paths and fresh dig activity in chalk halls once carved by animals.
Guidance suggests belled ironware should be prepared before use for cooking. A method includes adding potato parings to the water to speed the conditioning process of the new cookware.
A Chicago Tribune fragment recalls a young couple with two children leaving a third behind. The boy watching from the window sighs that all are gone and he must stay home with a pile of grandchildren in a grim, sardonic tone.
A man recounts a decade of severe stomach trouble and cancer fears before trying Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He credits improved sleep and appetite after use and notes a money back guarantee via Lemmon's Pharmacy and other druggists.
In a citywide note the Improvement League urges action as cows stray into yards after gates loosened. The item calls for fences and signs like Keep Off the Grass to curb cattle traffic and restore orderly fronts.
A child from an orphans home endures ridicule over real parents. A retort asserts chosen love can equal or surpass blood ties. A. E. A. Wealth is critiqued as a disease with a reference to Bryan. The piece notes radio, labor hours, a smile, and a woman's town absence sparking tasks.
A front line unit details a private missing his uniform and rifle after a check by the captain. The private, a plumber’s assistant in civilian life, explains his gear was left behind and that he will retrieve it. The exchange highlights discipline challenges and the humorous side of military life.
Brief observation notes that husbands show affection but often forget things due to being busy earning money paying bills and boosting earning power.
Readable lines show a speaker praising a beloved partner and admitting past deception with a cheeky claim of pretending happiness. The exchange hints at a close, affectionate relationship and a playful tone. Names, dates, or places are not present in the fragments.
A preacher departs a small Virginia parish delivering a harsh sermon accusing the congregation of ingratitude and lack of love. He says he will become a penitentiary chaplain and condemns perceived moral failings before leaving the pulpit. He mocks members and references gendered insults and language from his tenure.
Not a newspaper article summary. The text is a quotation about what should be privileged from jest, naming religion state matters great persons and urgent business as protected.
A man asks the telephone operator for guidance since his wife and cook are absent. He explains the situation and seeks the correct boiling time for coffee, hoping to manage breakfast unaided.
A police exam candidate described a vacuum as a large open piece where the pope lives, prompting a humorous misdefinition. The Columbus Dispatch quote captures the comedy of a misunderstanding in a test setting.
Simpson College in Indianola Iowa reports a church census showing 600 of 630 students are church members. Only 1 of 30 non affilitated students refused to indicate a preference. President J L Hillman notes ongoing emphasis on science literature sociology economics and Bible study.
A reflective quote contrasts chronic ailments with harsher travel fears as a thoughtful man lists inflammatory rheumatism and St Vitus dance alongside lockjaw and seasickness, highlighting the odd mix of illnesses discussed in farm life.
A neighbor boy's laughter sparked a recalling tale where a woman shouts watch out as a tub of water sits behind a speaker, causing a slip and a sudden end to affection. The incident, recounted in a Chicago Journal piece, captures a humorous yet sharp memory.
In a Skegness school Scripture exam a pupil wrote that the gifts brought by the infant Jesus were Mr. Frankincense and Mr. Myrrh, a playful misnaming of the biblical Magi’s offerings. The exchange appeared in Christian Life.
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