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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1923
Page
4
The article states that The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to use for publication all news dispatches credited in this paper and local news published herein. It also reserves all rights of publication for special dispatches.
An excerpt from John 14 17 emphasizes the Spirit of truth dwelling with believers and in them though the world cannot receive him. The passage highlights guidance and presence promised to followers.
The piece argues the Italy Greece dispute risks wider war in Europe. It urges League of Nations intervention and warns that without it a strong police army may be needed to prevent conflict. It notes the Greek assault on Italian officials was not an official act and cautions against extreme measures by Italy.
Miss Tawney Apple commented on public camaraderie this morning, saying travelers rely on appearance less as summer looms and keeping the boys at a distance proves difficult in social gatherings.
A humorous verse lampoons Mrs. Miranda Bunk praised by neighbors for virtue while her husband Jack endures a lean supper. He, a gas station worker, sacrifices comfort as she champions noble causes and social reform.
The article reflects on postwar Europe’s mood as the map shifts and nations react to Austria’s harsh measures. It urges Italy to learn from Austria’s experience and pursue charity in its policies.
Editorial notes that it seems certain the United States will recognize the Obregon government restoring cordial U S Mexico relations. It argues recognition demands square dealing with foreigners and settling disputes by commissions, with compensation for confiscated American property and respect for rights.
In Movieland during the Paramount Cosmopolitan production Adam and Eva Marion Davies shops with Fifth Avenue models who dress her cast and buys two gowns after filming. The film, adapted from a stage comedy by Bolton and Middleton, follows a society girl who becomes a farm manager to save her family's fortunes. Robert Vignola directs with T. Roy Barnes as lead at the Fox Theatre Monday.
A guest goose dinner ends in high praise from a negro minister who calls the dish the finest he ever tasted. The host, Bradder Williams, answers with dignity, noting respect for a good sermon when earned.
A reflective line from John Erskine on ideals versus faults. The quotation emphasizes personal responsibility over timeless virtues, linking to his views in the Literary Discipline.
Keokuk Iowa September 1 trustees of the Friends Society of Iowa win four court rulings clearing title to the White Manual Labor Institute near Salem and authorize improvements. The 1850 will created two schools for homeless children under the Friends church and funds will be used to drain unsold land and modernize buildings to house and train more children.
Hawaii sugar plantations shift molasses from fuel and disposal to new markets. Molasses now serves as a culture medium for yeast and as a high energy animal feed, boosting plantation income by about 31.0 million dollars this year and likely exhausting supplies.
An odd fragment describes a place named the Ancient Athenaeum not in classical Athens. It mentions Vallus Aliens, poets, and philosophers reciting compositions. A builder named feuupeiur tad lua is linked to a structure tied to the year 120.
A nostalgic collection reflects on training, food puns, and civic tidbits. It notes fewer flies in a clean Iowa city, jokes about fires, and a domestic science list enumerating seventy eight potato preparations.
A preacher, after debating major prophets, moves to Obadiah. A tired brother volunteers to give Obadiah his seat and then announces he is going home, prompting the sermon to pause as others react.
A philosophic fit owner laments crime with the remark He who steals my car steals trash while noting magazines publish more beauty than cooking hints. The casual observation underscores a skeptical tone on contemporary media and theft.
A local man observes Henry Bink's careful planning and insured life, wife, and car purchase. He notes a hired man on a farm could save about $400 yearly by strict budgeting, hinting at reducing personal automobile ownership.
Small town artisans turn everyday scraps into dramatic sculpted mounds that draw crowds and curiosity. Local hobbyists showcase piles shaped to resemble miniature peaks, offering a playful nod to geology and imagination.
A man saves modestly, receives an Oil prospectus, buys a gold brick hoping to get rich, but ends up back in farming. The years improve most things except his status or fortune, implied by the stubborn upper berth reference.
Rafferty and MacPherson, miners, quarrel over an accident with a keg of powder. MacPherson learns Mrs Rafferty answers the door and wagers on the outcome as she declares she is not a widow. The exchange hints at unfolding mischief in a rugged mining town.
A Dickensian clipping mocks Splinters as a prominent politician and notes a severe labor shortage. It laments idle sign painters as scarce and contrasts old-fashioned romance with modern disappointments in social outings.
Louis Dunker of 903 Newell Avenue was struck by an automobile driven by Mrs. Collett of Fayette County while riding a bicycle. He suffered several broken ribs and injuries to his shoulder and hip. The incident prompts comments about safety and stunts on streets.
A Minneapolis report states the American Bar Association should form a special committee with the National Association of Credit Men to study and curb abuses in bankruptcy practice. Thomas F Howe chairs the ethics and grievances panel. local bars and credit groups should cooperate while awaiting possible law amendments.
Mr Jimpson in Milwaukee hires a man to care for his yard so he can freely pursue outdoor exercise. The arrangement aims to free the owner to walk and run while chores are handled by a worker.
Duluth Herald notes the paradox of praising a grand figure as deeply human, calling the idea that greatness contains humanity a concise, resonant truth about public reverence. The succinct line frames heroism through flawed humanity.
A brief Victorian style quip emphasizes beauty through cheerfulness and contentment, noting Dickens as author and praising mental states as great beautifiers and preservers of youth.
A reader notes that mentioning the phrase I saw your advertisement in the Journal guarantees prompt service. The remark underscores a belief in responsiveness tied to specific ad language.
A scrambled column mocks a misread name Splinters as Slivers and hints at advertising folly. The piece riffs on oddball urban humor, a joke about a stranger and a boy naming a building, and a cheeky remark about divorces and dramatic home life.
A reflective note contrasts expected payments with real timing and observes money matters in everyday life. It mentions a woman who specifies her postscript before drafting a letter, signaling foresight and agency in communication.
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