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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1922
Page
4
An introduction to the September 3 Sabbath lesson argues faith in God guides defense without negating protection. Nehemiah’s wall rebuilding shows prayer and practical planning, with God fighting battles as nations seek justice, alliances, and orderly preparation.
Abe Martin notes that a certain famous car makes the loudest noise for its size and jokes that few pains match kicking a burglar with a bare foot, in a humorous Southern column style.
A humorous verse chronicles the rush for motor cars in a bygone era. The speaker mortgages assets, borrows from relatives, and obsesses over a gleaming auto while longing for an even slicker machine with a wicker body and gold-edged fanbelt.
Denver celebrated All-States Day at Overland Park with 5 000 campers from across the nation. Mayor Bailey handed the campgrounds to the people as Donald E. Leslie of Washington spoke. City and civic leaders praised 50 000 registered automobile campers this summer. over 8 900 cars totaling nearly 30 000 motorists were registered mid August.
Sir Walter de Frece is praised as a top raconteur in English club circles. He recently recounted a West End saloon encounter where one man pretends to be Doctor Smith, denying the claim when pressed about his wife and medical status, ending with a punchline.
Corks steeped in vaseline act as replacements for glass stoppers. They resist acids and other chemicals and even tolerate chemical fumes without being damaged.
Kalona notes say three store rooms in the new building are complete and occupants will move in by week end. The rooms are described as the finest finished and most convenient, with Adams & Son and J D O'Dell praised for transforming a rubbish space into a handsome business block.
Marshalltown city council raises dance related charges, boosting annual license for each hall to five dollars and raising per dance fees from one to five dollars, applying to all dances whether indoors or outdoors and during club events. The change revises the prior ordinance requiring a five dollar yearly fee for each public dance hall.
Al Mc Call and Frank Wolf of Washington stopped in Crawfordsville yesterday. Wolf, who gave the Imprint its name about 23 years ago, called it his first visit to the old town in 15 years and praised the people. J H Crooks and daughter Mabel plan to move to Iowa City for a year as Mabel attends the State University, with the superintendent and Mrs Ross occupying the Crooks residence.
The article surveys sixteenth and early seventeenth century credulity about America. It notes myths of Norumbega in Maine, supposed descendants of Israel, and Champlin’s Abnaki investigations. It connects these fables to John Law’s Mississippi Company and flashy visions of gold and cities beyond the horizon.
A light column catalogs humorous quips and verses read by Rawn on Sundays. It sketches a carnival of folk banter from bus conductors bridesmaids to farmers and fishermen, mixing lite verse with rural sayings and a nod to Detroit memories.
A letter explains Elvy Johnson’s condition after surgery for a tumor eight years ago. It notes treatment with legear and a later decline, recovery so so, then mental and speech changes, and briefly mentions medicine and appetite. The writer says Elvy can talk loudly when urged and mentions a brother from Arkansas.
George Jackson pessimistically tells his family he will die soon, but his wife insists he take another dose of the hayar medicine she paid $1.50 for, and he sits up. The scene is described in a Los Angeles Times snippet.
The text mocks labor disputes by urging readers to take unusual precautions while thinking about coal strikes, using surreal imagery of mothballs and winter underwear to convey a satirical tone. It resembles a stray editorial fragment rather than a formal report.
A compilation of car owner proverbs and motoring wisdom. The verses mix humor and caution about speed, maintenance, and financial costs, with lines warning against overconfidence and noting aging vehicles and taxes. The playful quotations reflect early 20th century road culture and expectations of drivers.
A fragment shows a tense exchange where a girl asks if she is the only one John has kissed. John responds with a brave but cautious line claiming she is the only memory he can recall at that moment. The dialogue hints at a developing, intimate relationship.
Lord Babbington instructs a new colored servant in formal duties and ringing for him. He expects the reply My Lord what will you have later the servant instead answers My Gawd, what do you want now, illustrating the Printer's Devil era humor.
The text argues that focus on a single subject or goal leads to success, citing Edison Curie and Burbank as examples. It holds that thoughts shape behavior, urging readers to pursue their own possibilities and adopt a can do mindset.
Not Ungrateful. The ready made philosopher marks republics as ungrateful while Senator Sorghum counters that republics are distrustful and imagine treasure where there is merely a gold brick. J. F. McNamara and son, Jay, have returned from a trip to Chicago.
Washington residents attest Doan's Kidney Pills improve kidney trouble and back pain after accidents or cold. J B Renoux of 809 W Sixth Ave reports relief and urges others to try the remedy. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY distributes.
The Algiers and Tunis coasts long known for coral see renewed activity after years of decline. A systematic bank survey and shift to diving aim to increase yield while protecting reefs. Divers can reach about 180 feet for high quality coral, avoiding wasteful old grappling methods. Miss Eleanor Walker arrives from Corydon to begin teaching Monday, living with Miss Marguerite MacGugin.
Rail timetable page lists eastbound and westbound trains with arrival and departure times. Local freight and passenger trains are noted with schedule details and service days. Agent H. W. Russell files the notice on Tuesday.
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