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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1923
Page
4
The article notes that The Associated Press holds exclusive publication rights for all news dispatches credited in the paper and for locally published specials. It reserves all rights to such dispatches and related material.
On October 18 1923 a Bible thought reflects that not all who call Lord Lord will enter heaven but only those who do the Father’s will. The meditation cites Matthew 7 21 as the guiding verse.
A reflective piece argues the two major parties split, hints at a potential third party influence, and questions immediate legislation. It muses on letting nature take its course and portrays doctors offering varied, conflicting approaches to a patient represented as the nation.
Poet Walt Mason laments his own sleeplessness and praises the toiler who rests deeply despite city noise and storms. He contrasts his lazy days with the hardworking sleeper who slumbers through uproar and weather, admiring the dreamless rest he cannot achieve.
The text suggests prioritizing letting the patient recover naturally, with confidence that nature is progressing well and the main focus is to avoid interference or aggressive treatment.
The Journal argues battery service stations must charge for testing and water, noting prices have fallen, demand risen, and free service is unsustainable. A circular is cited asserting businesses must cover expenses through charges, and motorists who buy new batteries should not bear unpaid testing costs.
ABE MARTIN says no young couple should wed unless they earn four thousand dollars yearly and should look around first. Kerr was in town today for the first time in months, linked to a beer drive.
The Times-Journal questions the meaning of intervention in Europe praised by the New York World. It asks whether it implies paying France, canceling debts, or sending an army, and seeks a precise definition of the proposed intervention.
The article notes sugar prices rose to an abnormal level and then returned to normal. It argues the tariff did not cause the rise or the fall and criticizes Democrats for linking the tariff to sugar prices in political discourse reported by Huntington Herald Dispatch.
Speaking at Peabody College in Nashville Senator Underwood argued war in Europe is more probable now than in 1915. He said Europe’s credit squeeze could hasten a conflict and that U S aid might speed it, while opponents fear funding Europe would fuel reconstruction and war prep. The Sioux City Journal notes the stance.
W. C. Boswell of Hartford Tale Company urges Southern farmers to embrace protectionism. He argues tariffs advance national progress by supporting factories that reduce farm competition and protect crops, meats, tobacco, and other farm products, preserving the home market and benefiting farmers and manufacturers alike. He urges readers to study tariff effects and support the policy.
The talk of sugar prices falling to under five cents a pound is greeted as good news for housewives preparing winter preserves. The New York World notes the slump contrasts with earlier anti tariff rhetoric, stating there has been no change in the Fordney McCumber tariff law despite the move toward pre war level prices.
A jumble of humorous classroom exchanges and sharp one liners travel through a series of playful vignettes. Jokes cover topics from heaven to debt to sailing metaphors and misheard questions with punchlines from students teachers and bystanders.
A well known young married man rushed into the office and, in a frenzy, wired his wife's relatives with the note Twins today, more tomorrow. The humorous message plays on a sudden birth announcement and social embarrassment.
A collage of cheeky quotes and jests touches on scripture, romance, a stenographer leaving her boss after a kiss, and a girl likened to an apple. The cartoonish items include a Niagara honeymoon aside and a jab at New York calling itself new.
A giant Kauri tree uncovered at Waihou is estimated to be at least 2000 years old. An expert contends the timber could yield over 195000 superficial feet enough to construct three double story twenty room buildings and still supply a gross of wooden legs.
A brief notice from J. Lyon asks the person who collected a silver pencil left near a crate in Abbott's yard to call for an extra lead. The item was placed in Illinois by an unknown party.
Fragmented OCR presents random quotes and snippets about curiosity and life. It mentions a hospital escape in Illinois and a sea captain ordering soup, but the readable portions are disjointed and lack clear news context or cohesive event.
The text declares a confident expectation that all states will join soon and calls to sound the Jubilee for Michigan and Missouri and other states to come into the union. It expresses no dates or explicit events beyond universal celebration.
Thousands suffer stomach upset from clogged liver and disordered bowels. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets stimulate natural liver function to ease indigestion without griping or cramps. Purely vegetable, olive colored, take one or two at bedtime for quick relief. 15c and 30c.
A fragment from a Women's Christian Temperance Union item includes a noontide prayer note and a song excerpt. The text references crusade themes, prohibition, and moral reform with lines about glory, liberty, and the fight against rum. The excerpt mentions the Glory Song and imagery of sweeping change across continents and nations.
National treasurer reports Michigan W C T U has joined the Jubilee quota honor roll. Missouri W C T U reports pledges from unions and individuals to meet the remaining state quota. The article praises persistent efforts against liquor fees and commends courage under pressure.
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