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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1922
Page
4
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Ye would not that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments and thy peace had been as a river. Righteousness as the waves the sea. Isaiah 48 18. This daily devotional reflects on obedience and divine peace as expressed in scripture.
A fragment from a card praises Iowa’s strength in farming wealth and land use. It lauds Iowa’s population rank, farm land value, and livestock output, then presents a civic creed affirming state pride, progress, and unity under the motto We Believe in Iowa.
New evidence in the Hall-Mills murder case is in authorities hands. Detectives began investigations into a report that the couple were killed in a shed at Weston Mills, four miles from the Phillips farm. Blood-stain analysis suggested a shed murder, and a couple heard cries for mercy that night before hearing a fast car toward the Phillips farm.
The remark suggests unemployment rises when men spend evenings at the pool hall theater and other entertainments, reducing time available for job seeking. It highlights scarce parking and crowded venues as barriers to enjoying multiple activities in one night.
Contented Workman praises his simple toil gluing false whiskers on toy goats despite others’ gripes over long hours. He notes jobless numbers loom and hunger grows, yet Christmas joy sustains him as he works day and night to delight children.
A jovial morning at the post office recalls pleasant small talk about weather and friendly greetings. The column bundles humorous vignettes of everyday life including a forgetful man, quips about a college athlete, and a pond-side duck hunt featuring a mud hen find.
A historic pledge vows to welcome new life in body and mind to Iowa. It asserts that as our fathers won freedom, we and our children will win unity for the people of the state, enrich the common life, and render larger service to the nation to which Iowa belongs.
The Grah am Theatre presents May Valentine in a Lincoln green Robin Hood revival on Thursday night November 2. The second act features a famed moonlit forest tableau with outlaws and archers singing crow songs and a Brown October Ale baritone number led by Little John.
Goldfish numbering 500000 are imported into England each year with most coming from Italy where the breeding industry is large and established. The trade highlights Italy as a major source for these aquarium fish.
At the end of the doctor's speech the real enjoyment of the evening began, as observed in a Boston Transcript item noting the host’s remarks and the audience's reaction.
The Imperial Valley California units produce cantaloupes in quantities enough to feed every US resident with millions more in reserve.
The Washington Star quotes Jud Tunkins saying a man who never changes his mind is as interesting as a phonograph with a single record, a wry remark on stubborn thinking.
Advertisement for Mi O Na digestive remedy touted as the best prescription for indigestion from Lemmon's Pharmacy with a bold guarantee and marketing flourish.
A letter notes many people and numbers from a social column, referencing Homer Stephens and others. It mentions a Fez club meeting, phone numbers at a Wilso n & Lytle building, and Mrs Wallace returning from Excelsior Springs after thirteen days with an estimated thirteen dollar expense.
Clarence Carris mocks an advertisement in last night's paper calling it entertaining By-the-Way material. He notes others may share the opinion though he questions broader appeal and asks readers for their view.
A man recalls years of injuries from a railroad accident in 1905 and subsequent illnesses including pneumonia typhoid and liver trouble. He describes recovery after a bottle of medicine two years ago as a bright ray after thirteen years of hardship. The Missouri Blues recite a playful verse about a mule and Paul.
A child named Margaret flirts with a family of kittens as she speculates their papa may be a traveling man like her father. Her mother nearby reflects on the moment amid a gentle pause.
A celebrated prisoner reportedly escapes after borrowing the jailer’s keys and being told someone wanted to see him. The rural jailer confirms the incident and notes the missing keys.
Writ of Special Execution issued from the District Court of Washington County Iowa directs sale of the property of M Knoebelen and Lavinia Schnoebelen at public auction in front of Washington Court House on November 25 1922 between 1 PM and 4 PM. The sale is part of the suit Farmers Merchants State Bank of Washington Iowa versus the defendants with cash terms. Sheriff Charles M Denison notes October 12 1922.
Arrival and departure times listed for various trains No 3 No 29 No 49 No 11 and No 87 on the Washington Branch with morning and evening slots and a note of limited edition Golden State.
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