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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1922
Page
4
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Thought for the day quotes Romans 11 33 34 on the depths of Gods wisdom and knowledge. Scripture reflection centers on the unknowable mind of the Lord and his unfathomable judgments.
The board of supervisors explains tax reductions are not feasible without sacrificing community standards. They cite good schools, improving roads, sanitation, and public institutions as essential costs funded by taxes. They urge economies where possible but emphasize public needs must be met and education remains vital.
Report notes forty nine automobiles near the courthouse with an average price of $1800 per car. Adds a remark recalling past suspicions around large inheritances tied to vehicle purchases and mentions rising downtown dining as women gain independence.
The speaker avoids dispute with neighbor Johnsing and prefers a calm life. He values peace, strums harps and gongs beneath a banyan tree, and believes a tranquil, cheerful attitude keeps life content despite others clamoring for debate. He jokes about a mock confrontation ending with a playful jab.
The article notes a humorous line about new rules for leaves of absence citing toothaches colds and minor ailments alongside church picnics weddings and funerals. It includes a reference to Conan Doyle and a quip about taking a horse to heaven and questions about an auto and license plate.
The column thanks residents for generous community support with many original submissions. It celebrates the broad kindness of all ages and stresses that every reader can contribute good deeds and uplifting stories.
Advertisement explains catarrh worsens when run down and improves with general health. It promotes an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic to support overall health. Sold by druggists for years by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
A West Chester column mixes light social notes, a riddle for married men, and a “Smart Pets” contest about a cat fond of bread honey or Kare syrup. It also references a witty Iowa themed reply to a reader and suggests a car chase rumor involving Lawrence Wilson and a Peterson car. Read the Journal.
A reflective note on extending morning hours and the looming coal shortage. It laments missing good literature and failing to meet friends' expectations while attempting to eat a pear neatly.
Sarcastic house talk about a recipe prompts a brief, conventional joke about a dish the first lady plans to make. The exchange hints at domestic ritual and social dynamics without naming the dish or setting.
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