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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1923
Page
4
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A labor day note quotes Matthew 7 12 and urges fair treatment of workers as the guiding law. The devotional item presents a platform for labor and capital and invokes the spirit of the prophets.
A compilation from The Nation’s Business surveys President Coolidge’s views on prosperity and mutual welfare. It stresses that prosperity requires harmony between classes, that industry and labor depend on each other, and that the general welfare grows from shared benefits rather than single acts.
ABE MARTIN notes that his uncle in Germany was killed last week by a payroll robbery. He observes that even after watching President Coolidge wind up his term, politicians still know little about his uncle’s pitching style.
A verse essay lampoons police detectives as dull and bumbling while praising the super detective. The narrator mocks Sherlock Holmes style crime fiction and hints at a tale where cops lag and a lone genius solves the case with superior reasoning.
A department notes a new-found friend praising the By-the-way News and welcomes contributions. The writer jokes about grammar and values reader support, emphasizing that any name is fine as long as donations arrive.
A quartet of teachers walked abreast down the street to mark their return to duty. A passerby asked about correctness of statements, and the country editor affirmed. The man then revealed a death notice and asked the editor to help collect his life insurance.
A Los Angeles barber keeps a playful sign in his shop window promising "Hair cut while you wait" and jokes that if he can cut it any other way he’s a magician. The remark comes from a contributor noting the sign as a light bit of local humor.
Little Dixie Carter dined with her parents at Atlantic Iowa. When served she fixed on a parsley sprig on the plate and told the waitress Here’s part of your tree while holding the herb aloft.
The speaker argues that toil should reward service not selfish gain and that laws must appeal to spiritual welfare beyond material rewards. He asserts self government means self support, large profits require large payrolls, and government should honor service over wealth. Speech delivered to the State Senate in Boston in January 1914.
The author argues that regulation should target the wrongdoer not the instrument of wealth. Punishment must be personal. prosperity itself should not be abolished or limited. The piece questions if any prosperity or commerce tool can be too powerful for public good.
The article surveys President Harding's stance on the 18th amendment, noting his shift from early liberal views to enforcement of Prohibition. It quotes his remarks that law enforcement must come first and warns that defiance of the law undermines republican stability, suggesting repeal remains unlikely.
A short note argues cheerfulness is not a mere affect but an obligation to others. It warns that a cheerful demeanor should not be treated as optional and condemns negativity as catching and harmful to civic harmony.
Harold Lloyd’s Safety Last unfolds as a seven reel thrill comedy filmed with 126060 feet of stock nine feet discarded per foot kept. Lloyd previews in seven theatres before release and pairs daring stunts with a Mildred Davis romance. Fox Theatre run starts Tuesday.
In a sharp note on eye care, practitioners say clear vision drives demand for exams and corrective services. The piece highlights rising patient need and the business side of optical clinics amid competitive markets.
Lafe Gooney recounts a neighbor in Presbyterian Hill warning about a man selling a so called money making machine. The device allegedly produced fake cash and the seller demanded a high price. The witness refused and told the man to leave with his questionable contraption.
A small boy prays for his father to stop swearing and for his mother to be perfect. He adds a plea for the radio to keep working, sensing his mother listening in on the prayer.
A 70 year old woman, once wary of wealth, now dependent on her brother and county support. She is described as amiable yet constrained, a devoted churchwoman who accepts replacing her denomination in a crowded town. The piece notes big mosquitoes and rough cement roads hindering travel.
The small boy says he is glad school has started again and notes a long summer. The quotation reflects a cheerful tone about returning to classes after an extended break.
A playful quip notes the Brunette advantage in romance while recalling Robinson Crusoe in a social column. The piece riffs on niche beauty trends and commerce of testimonials for safety razors as a humorous aside.
A free community Chautauqua draws fine talent with good attendance. An old well paved road shows many did not pass, though some remained. A well fixed farmer's wife desires nursing training. A woman plans to sell her car for a cheaper model. A house over 65 years old remains in good shape. An aged cattle farmer’s wife, who still runs the household, and three hired men, with a woman over 60 in the frame.
Will Harwood, fishing at Devil's Lake in Wisconsin, reports landing the season’s big fish. He carries the creature back to the cottage and explains the catch with exhausted excitement, noting the remarkable size and effort required.
An unclear note describes writing a letter under a tree because there is no room in the house. The speaker asks if they should enroll someone, then questions whether more data is needed. The fragment also mentions prompt service if the ad in the Journal is seen.
A man who never drinks coffee or tea or milk shuns caffeine while a lonely night wind torments him. A wife resists her husband teaching her to drive and the old peddler fades as autos replace porch swings in courting.
The passage contrasts a pessimist’s bleak description of rampant divorce, drunkenness, and a looming revolution with an optimist’s cheerful view that marriages succeed, moral shifts are minor, crime declines, and the future will sort itself out.
In Ellwood City Ledger the ad copy urges readers to tell others if they like the service and the boss if they dislike it. The column highlights the inverted message and notes the unusual request to avoid feedback if displeased.
A short verse contrasts ruts and fate with personal responsibility. It notes many blame luck or others for hardship while failing to take initiative. The speaker hints at a counterpoint about living with courage and effort.
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