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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1923
Page
4
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A daily devotional notes Humility of Christ from October 29 1923 urging readers to adopt lowliness of mind and esteem others better than themselves citing Philippians 2 5 and 3 in a brief spiritual reflection.
The article notes cautious hope in France and Belgium toward a conference on Germany's ability to pay. It argues France fears economic shocks from rapid German policy shifts and stresses lingering Franco German distrust. It also accuses German financiers of manipulating markets while denying blame to the German people.
The speaker notes that the man who reaches home at night without an ambulance, without blue sky securities, and without a varnish killer breath dodges immediate scrutiny. It hinges on how much is missed and how soon he is forgotten, casting doubt on swift intelligence testing.
A humorous verse about Perkins B McGill delaying his will and a sudden death that triggers a probate cascade. The widow inherits the Airedale pup while creditors and relatives contest balances, and the costs drain the estate in the end.
The Summerville Journal notes a conductor raps on wood to cue the orchestra before starting the players. This practice, tied to tradition, signals readiness and sets tempo as the ensemble tunes.
A collage of witty quips and jokes about suspicions affections Kennedy era humor and a railway worker tale. A story hints at an Irish dismission at Baldwin Locomotive Works and a Bob hair remark from Los Angeles officials, with light verse and social banter woven through.
The speaker argues that German leaders and big business controlled people through fear and cunning after the war. They accuse Germany of precipitating the conflict and claim the outside world, especially France and Belgium, distrusts them. France is urged to join global efforts to restore Europe to normalcy.
Thomas Meighan, born in Pittsburgh and now a major film star, commutes from New York to Los Angeles and is revered as a top screen personality. The article traces his career from Mistres Nell to The Miracle Man and his current Fox Theatre feature Homeward Bound with Lila Lee starring in The Light to Leeward.
The State Historical Society owns a wooden gear clock said to copy the timepiece used when Columbus discovered America. Found in Professor Frank E. Horack’s office at the University of Iowa, it was donated over a decade ago by the heirs of M. W. Davis, longtime society secretary. The clock features wooden gears, a metal shaft and weights, with a carved Columbus boat and discovery date on its face. It is among valued artifacts housed in the university’s liberal arts hall library.
A lion proves difficult to film as it grows temperamental at the moment of appearing on screen. The creature resists the camera, delaying takes and challenging operators.
Eels in rivers and creeks across the United States appear to be infected or in some way tied to eggs laid near Bermuda in the southern North Atlantic region.
The Journal Want-Ads advertise selling a wide range of items. Readers are invited to place ads to dispose of belongings quickly.
London reports mercenary bridegrooms helping alien women gain entry to Britain by marriage. Grooms receive 60 to 75 dollars for the ceremony and the wife then travels freely. cases of bigamy and deportation have prompted Home Office action. Parliament weighs nationality rules amid a 1921 tally of about 560 such marriages.
Pascal ponders why society forgives physical afflictions yet harshly judges mental defects. He notes people value their own limbs and doubt others’ understanding, explaining compassion shifts between body and mind.
The text notes Click-He’s adherence to old forms and describes a scene where Clack sees him dancing in the cebuaret last night clinging to a very young one.
A reflective inquiry on whether learning foreign languages should include mastering how to slur words in a manner that matches a perceived voice or persona. It questions the ethics and practicality of adopting slurs as part of language proficiency.
A report states that bloom of youth arises from a perfectly adjusted digestion system that resists rubbing off, implying lasting vitality linked to digestive health.
Fragmentary notice notes a person’s reluctance to reveal finances as sleep talk hints at money hidden away. The report suggests money avoidance tied to duties. No clear names or dates are provided.
A compact reflection on virtue quoting Seneca about the enduring reward of performing a good deed. The line speaks to ungrateful or inhuman reception while noting personal satisfaction as the lasting reward of helping others.
A brief quote from the Duluth Herald laments a dangerous maniac behind bars and stresses that a driver at the wheel prompts greater concern. The text provides no identifiable people, places, dates, or events to anchor a fuller report.
The author argues that plans fail due to flaws in people and the reliance of operations on human factors. It emphasizes how imperfect judgment and execution undermine even well designed plans.
A reflective piece urges embracing steady, patient effort over big party presence to gain popularity. It notes that enduring, quiet work helps master modern competitive games and social dynamics.
A playful for sale notice invites buyers to purchase a kind word. It asks if you ever regret a kind word and frames the item as something that can be bought and sold in a lighthearted, urban newspaper tone.
A humor piece notes George Bickford recalling rabbit hunting with a friend who shot twenty seven rabbits. Mr MecKenzie responds that the friend must have been a good shot. The item ends with a pun about a den housing a wife sewing machine.
A reader recounts an evening scene with a white chicken on a car and a girl in a gray coat chasing it. A young man purportedly moved the chicken to the spare tire. the car heads northward with the bird aboard. The piece mocks college education and Henry Ford while referencing Benedict Arnold and Porto Rico.
Quoted garbled lines describe a playful slang exchange about walking and self awareness during a night stroll. The fragment hints at a casual, performative mood with references to walking and behavior. No identifiable people or organizations are present in the readable text.
A whimsical place named Dont You Worry rests beside River Smile. Its streets are lined with Shade trees Named the Very Seldom Frown and benches draped in vines. Residents sing joyfully amid a valley of Contentment in I Will province.
A wry saying notes that a person with a good heart cheers others, yet when help is needed people look to someone with a level head. It contrasts virtue with practical judgment in everyday guidance.
A brief reflective note from the Buffalo Enquirer on caution and social help. It observes that some people avoid offering aid to others who might look in need, highlighting mistaken hesitation.
A quote stressing that a country betrays its own integrity when it neglects the welfare of humanity at large. It emphasizes universal duty and moral responsibility beyond national interests.
A comic exchange between a youthful narrator and an elder about a first shave at a barber, hinting at family lore and curiosity. The dialogue suggests affection and teasing over the cost and rite of passage in a small-town setting.
Jud Tunkins notes many parents dress in styles that seem chosen by their children, reflecting a trend where offspring influence family wardrobe decisions.
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