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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1922
Page
4
A fragmentary notice outlines AP exclusive rights to republication of all news dispatches and local coverage, with additional mention of special dispatch rights. The text emphasizes proprietary control over redistributed material.
A devotional line cites Romans 8 13 15 urging spiritual mortification of the deeds of the body to gain life. It frames faith as choosing life through the Spirit over fleshly works.
The piece laments the Herrin killings and questions whether justice will endure as public outrage fades. It critiques authorities for potential forgetfulness while praising Albert J. Beveridge as a defender of constitutional ideals and wary of radical reforms.
Mrs Art Beasey jokes about buying coal for illness while noting suitors take a long shot on looks and temperament as ABE MARTIN comments on modern marriages and "the engine keeps our sedan heated" in a folksy exchange.
A satirical sketch describes strong men venturing into polar cold and desert wastes seeking heroic roles, while the reader stays at home with cozy comforts. It critiques fiction magazines for failing to feature these rugged he men despite their adventurous deeds.
A court examines whether the current restraining measures are sufficient to control violence. Legal experts weigh the effectiveness and potential need for stronger safeguards to prevent harm.
The piece recalls a Saturday of sports and entertainments in Iowa, highlighting the Yale and Iowa games, radio bulletins, and local chatter. It weaves in jokes about corn shucking and stock beet anecdotes, with remarks on overconfidence and small-town humor.
Cedar Rapids report says Dan Clarke was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Edna Morgan who was struck by Clarke's automobile on September 22 1922. A motion for a new trial will be made next week and if denied the case goes to the supreme court.
Granville Indiana October 16 The Granville Co operative Grain company seeks the appointment of a receiver Its stock is held by local farmers and the firm was incorporated for 18500 with liabilities listed at 36808
A fragmented reflection notes that admiration wanes after death and that a man values his partner's constant presence. It contrasts courting eagerness with married possessiveness, implying enduring vigilance in love and social expectations.
Dialogue highlights Mrs Exe as a rigid defender of ceremony. The exchange jokes that she would insist on dressing up even to entertain an idea, framing her as meticulous about social protocol.
In a local interview Ralph Zeck states that 150 to 200 bushels of apples spoiled this year as he could not give them away. He notes several faithful contributors have become slackers recently and laments the impact on fruit distribution.
Anecdotal tale of a portly salesman who asserts the toothbrush cleans teeth and nails the sale by matching the buyer’s intention. The story extols instinctive salesmanship and praises how the seller fulfilled the customer’s unspoken need.
Classified notes show jobs for a housekeeper in a private family in Shrewsbury New Jersey and a separate call for a widow seeking a housekeeper for a widower in New Haven Connecticut. A separate notice lists a 3 year old female bilie goat owned by Ralph Avitable on Liberty Street.
The text presents a contrived exchange about a bribe and a bargain among companions. It hints at negotiation and consideration but lacks full context or names to identify any event or person.
A poetic plea in a 19th century column asking for divine aid to secure a son-in-law for a daughter. The prayer centers on maternal hope and moral faith rather than personal gain.
A wife refuses to renew or pay further life insurance after eight years of regular payments, despite pressure from an agent and concern over her husband’s policy lapse. The exchange unfolds by a wash tub, highlighting mounting insistence and frustration.
A naturalist kept an aquarium split by glass with a bass and minnows. Each minnow near the partition provoked a bass strike until repeated bruising made the bass pause and wait for food from above. The partition was removed and the minnows swam freely.
A muddled excerpt narrates a fable like warning about business failing and a fish analogy. It references a bass, a lion, and a glass partition, suggesting a moral twist but offers no concrete events or identifiable people.
Pueblo Colorado dispatch reports a large forest fire in the Durango National Forest of Colorado. More than seven hundred acres are burning as forest rangers seek assistance from fires.
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