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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1922
Page
4
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On Friday October 20 1922 the daily note urges walking in the Spirit to avoid fulfilling the lusts of the flesh citing Galatians 5 16 17 and urging spiritual discipline over fleshly desires.
A quirky verse encourages authenticity over pretension with playful rhymes about tadpoles becoming frogs and pebbles becoming beaches. The speaker mocks duplicity and urges sincerity in everyday roles.
Iowa stands as a leading state with a taxable wealth over twelve billion dollars. The state produced one-tenth of all U S food and had factory output of 745 million dollars with over 400 million invested in plants. Iowa’s grain production in 1921 reached 609 668 000 bushels.
A dialogue between a tailor Richard Roe and an employer reveals mutual threats and insults over wages. The piece advocates unity, patience, and the golden rule to resolve labor grievances between workers and bosses.
A note from the post office quotes a young man complaining about the weather and the lack of a greeting. The piece advises keeping negativity private and encourages smiling when greeting friends as many carry burdens in their hearts.
Screens are coming off and chimneys emit smoke as merchants advertise coats and furs. The air carries burned leaves scent while autos show side curtains amid the bustle.
A short verse urges a cheery smile to ease the slow moving traveler. It promotes kindness as a simple aid on life’s journey.
Iowa sustains 35.5 million acres in farms with 98 percent soil productivity and 200000 farms averaging 160 acres each. The state averages 10 750 bushels per square mile, has vast railroad access, phones on farms and leading literacy, with farms worth more than the combined farms of 23 other states.
A political vow declares dedication to combat deception, prosecute wrongdoers, reward veterans, protect labor wages, and shield American industry from unscrupulous interests. It pledges fair treatment for all people and full development of mechanical appliances, resources, and enterprise.
The author notes that ice ships must be wooden haulers not iron vessels because iron conducts heat too readily, risking melting during the voyage from Norway to England. The vessels are described as fast wooden heats suited for cold cargo.
A historical note explains that 60 shillings per pound were coined during Elizabeth I and George I times. The ratio endures, but the term pound now means 20 shillings of current coinage, having lost its original value reference.
A druggist confesses a silly error after a customer asked for a grand opera record and he instead handed her a speech by William Jennings Bryan. The lighthearted incident highlights a mix up in a local shop.
An exchange reveals why some oppose modern improvements like cement walks. It notes a cement curb on the east side taking three to four hours after sundown to cool enough for sitting, a fact tied to the hot summer season.
Two dusky devotees of the Goddess of Chance quarrel over a crap game. One taunts the other about identification marks while threatening a brass band, questioning how his mother would recognize him if his pieces are swept up in a plate.
A woman warns she has strong material for the column but fears bringing it in might lead to a public write up for her missteps. The remark hints at anxiety over publication and scrutiny.
A visiting girl notices her great grandmother in her room and sees an old fashioned night cap for the first time. The child asks why the grandma sleeps with her hat on, revealing a gentle family moment from a bygone era.
A humorous exchange features Ben Sprout as president of the Don't Worry Club. He stays cheerful by persistently refusing to buy a motor car, illustrating a lighthearted stance on happiness and frugality.
A fan suggests Count Boris as Chautauqua material and asks the board to sign him up. The note also mentions high school girls seeking a gym class and invites a local lady volunteer to step forward and provide her name.
In District Court for the September term 1922 case No 5198 State of Iowa vs Washington County notice that a document purporting to be the last will of William Roberts dated August 17 1921 has been filed and is under court consideration.
A brief note emphasizes generosity over accumulation, praising acts of accommodation and sharing within the community. It frames giving as morally superior and socially beneficial, urging residents to help neighbors and support collective well being.
John Long told a Journal reporter that a thirteen license number exists and urged immediate notification to L. M. W. to secure the matter.
The long running stage musical Robin Hood by Reginald DeKoven and Harry B Smith returns to the Graham Theatre under May Valentine on Thursday November 2. First staged by the Bostonians it keeps drawing large crowds with its score songs and romance, led by O Promise Me the showstopper.
A fragment quotes Fuller on social inequality urging balance between prosperity and distress. The line warns against one class thriving while another suffers and suggests introspection of social equity. The source provides a reflective, historical remark rather than a news event.
A Cicero line asserts that no pleasure in the universe, even in heaven, is complete without a partner to share the joys. The thought emphasizes companionship as essential to enjoyment.
ABE MARTIN says the Democrats lack a coherent postwar campaign while the Republicans have capitalized on the rebellion for fifty years. He cites Henry Ford's wealth and praise for his shock absorbers and pistons as examples of industrial gains.
A Hausen plan for a square deal to all emphasizes aid for veterans, farming relief, anti graft measures, and honest law enforcement. Gilbert N. Haugen, seeking re election to Congress from Iowa Fourth District, cites 23 years on the Agriculture Committee and promises continued focused agricultural policy.
Friction is essential to daily movement and construction. Without it bodies would slide indefinitely and simple tasks like walking or driving nails would fail on smooth surfaces.
In the 500 block of North Iowa Ave four families share the same initial on the east: Wilri Warner Wid mer Weidner. Across the street Redlingers and Randalls may challenge this claim. A Friend.
A pupil misreads the question naming four items as seasons. The lesson lists five life learnings: laugh, tell a helpful story, keep troubles private, and stop croaking.
The list day of October 1922 at 9 o'clock A M in the Washington Iowa District Court at the Court House is fixed for hearing proof of the will of the deceased. All interested must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the last will and testament. Dated September 5 1922 J D Glasgow Clerk of District Court Fridays
Fifty years ago a Lynn woman brewed her own herbal remedy on a stove for local women. Now a four story laboratory nearby mass produces Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women worldwide using nearly 500 tons of herbs in the past year.
A brief Washington listing records several rail passages including Golden State entries with numbers 3 and 9 05 and 49 and 11 express services 87 long freight noted in the report. The document compiles line identifiers and route notes from the federal records.
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