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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1923
Page
4
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Our sufficiency is of God. 2 Corinthians 3 5. This brief devotional line reflects reliance on divine aid rather than human effort.
The piece critiques U S pride while noting a high murder rate led by Memphis 67 per 100000 Nashville and New Orleans follow. It calls for reform in law enforcement and swift justice and discusses Europe and American restraint in foreign intervention.
The writing argues that America should help Europe but offers no concrete plan or duties for a conference. It notes widespread calls to act yet scarce guidance on specific actions or outcomes. It stresses the need for practical steps beyond rhetoric.
A poem warns writers about the dangers of sending foolish letters. It urges writing wrath in private in the woods or on a mountain top to avoid public regret and scorn from villagers who remember every word forever.
French freighters built during the war face sailor resistance and calls from naval designers to retire them. Twelve vessels had been built. their bulkheadless holds and unreliable ballast tanks cause sudden cargo shifts. Five have overturned, and the Emile Durant sank with 19 crew lost after a sudden roll. Some ships remain at sea despite the dangers.
Edwin Carewe directs the story of a young violinist who resists crooks aiming to use her. Dorothy Mackaill James Rennie Helene Montrose Sam Hardy and others headline the cast as music and courage uplift against crime. Jean Bronte the collie has a pivotal role. The director says music will play a central, elevating part in the film.
A brief aphorism noting that if some people worked as hard and fast as they talk the world’s work would progress with less friction.
During at least one glacial stage the walrus inhabited the Atlantic coast and lived as far south as Charleston indicating a broader ancient range.
Government funded Bra Gillian news agency plans radio broadcasts delivering official news. The move aims to provide timely information to the public while ensuring state oversight of content and messaging.
New York concern asks readers to buy How to keep your money and make it earn more. Contributors urged to sign names. Poetic lines appear amid the request, including a riddle and a vignette about someone sitting on steps at eventide.
A magistrate's court hears a witness describe breaking a car windshield with a large stone. The judge queries the stone's size with the witness giving humorous replies. The scene includes light banter about animals and nature asides.
London officials contest French figures on taxation arguing official British data shows taxation per person at 25.70 dollars, compared with 28 dollars claimed for Britain by M. Dimnet. The exchange method used for conversions is criticized as misleading.
The column notes quiet citizens and President Coolidge in need of reassurance that the national government remains active. The writer mocks claims that Ford will not run and urges a clear statement from leadership.
A senior at commencement week shares a moment with his mother at the banquet. A neighbor jokes about a pause in conversation, provoked by the mother’s pride and rural duties. A Ford booster remark follows about public schools and car culture.
A fragment from a city page features satirical quips on reform, a deputy sheriff task trip to Anamosa with Alex Miller and Marshal Harry Edwards, and a humorous threat about roasting the boisterous critic. It also includes light verse about money and weather.
A public exchange advocates Turkey enacting a law prohibiting a man from having more than one wife. The idea is praised as sensible wisdom and urged for consideration by New York commentators.
Curtis and Ross of Washington Iowa filed with the Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners for a Certificate of Authorization to operate as a motor carrier of passengers between Iowa City and Washington via Ainsworth and Riverside. A hearing is set for October 16, 1923 at ten o'clock in the morning at the Johnson County Court House Iowa City.
A large brandy-colored diamond worth about $50,000 was found in the Wesselton mine at Johannesburg. The irregular 20 percent carat stone is described as having a superb brandy shade.
Public thanks to a kind donor who provided sweet cider. Complainants note sharing it openly caused division and half the cider spilled from a quart milk bottle onto their shirts. The empty bottle is now ready for you, Ralph.
A friend recalls a moment of wisdom born from fear when he found himself unable to speak. The quote frames a personal anecdote about courage under pressure and the paradox of silence.
Des Moines reports twenty two traffic fatalities since January 1 as casualties rise ahead of last year, with Chicago showing a similar trend. The text contrasts public engagement in football versus auto hazards, noting the public does not participate in the sport.
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