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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1922
Page
6
In a discussion on agricultural policy, Wallace defends congressional actions aiding farmers, noting expanded warehouse operations, price support efforts, and market services that stabilized agriculture after 1920s declines. He warns prices remain low and farmers’ returns lag behind other workers, though improvement from prior years is clear.
Captain Albert Head longtime Des Moines political figure and former speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives died after a lingering illness. He owned the Iowa Hotel and held banking and industrial interests across the state. Survived by three sons RB Head MM Head and Bert Head of Jefferson.
The article notes a proud figure with long whiskers who believes his beard gives him sway over joy riders. It references a Detroit fire issue and hints at cleverness in handling the situation.
Fragmentary reading suggests Sheilfish may lead a list or race, with references to a man and a bent creature in a peculiar scene. Names and places are unclear, but the tone hints at a notable outcome or early lead amid mistyped phrases.
Medics issue a theater notice urging patrons to be seated before the curtain rises as the play’s epilogue marks the event’s start in the Boston Transcript.
Local notices list social events and meetings across churches and groups. Announcers include Mrs. FLBL Appleby hosting bridge, Christian Ladies serving chicken supper, Methodist barrel packing, Presbyterian choir gathering, and Women's Auxiliary dues at Crail's store. Community members invited to box suppers, services, and meetings with dates and times noted.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the United Presbyterian Church in West Chester hosts its monthly social in the church parlors on Thursday evening October 19. Members and friends are invited to attend for an informal gathering.
Chicago October 19 The Woodlands section of the American Paper and Pulp association discussed establishing a forest experiment station in the lake region to study reforestation growth and protection of timber. Proposed for Wisconsin or Michigan it would cover Ohio and Minnesota as a tee among pulp wood states. Budworm control in Minnesota spruce forests also to be discussed.
The American Bible Society designates the last Sunday in October as Bible Sunday. Churches nationwide will observe with special programs. Free study material and three pieces of literature will be distributed to pastors and Sunday school superintendents who plan observances. The theme is The Bible Undelivered to the Nations of the World. A dramatic service is available for Sunday schools and missionary groups.
The text appears garbled with misheard phrases and mixed letters. It does not present a coherent report, clear names, dates, or events to summarize into a factual newspaper item.
Grandpaw Spud and the Heck Boys tour Los Angeles Venice Long Beach and a Pacific coast oil tanker aboard the H M Storey. They meet railroad men, view a 520 foot oil tanker and note Winton Hill wireless pioneer and the ship’s 2200 horsepower engines.
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