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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1923
Page
4
A note asserts The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish all news dispatches and local news in this paper, with reserved rights to special dispatches.
The verse from Revelation 15 5 is highlighted with the hymn of Moses and the Lamb praising God's works and ways. This daily thought frames worship with reverence for divine sovereignty and justice as king of saints.
The world grieves Japan after a catastrophe that may have killed nearly half a million in Tokyo Yokohama and surrounding areas. Seismic shocks followed by fires cut water and food as cities burned prompting global sympathy and calls for aid. Cultural biases fade as admiration grows for Japanese resilience and intellect.
A farm gathering today led relatives to pair off and settle old grievances after a hearty meal. Ez Pash, described as mean, declared in the morning that more heavy rains were needed to drive women off the streets and back home.
A poem about hoboes wandering highways facing harsh towns and police harassment. The speaker argues society should support resilient travelers who seek honest work and basic comforts, contrasting mistreatment with the idea of fair, humane treatment and eventual acceptance.
A reader notices September weather and suggests fur cuff stockings for warmth this winter. Ideas include sleeveless fur coats and fur ear muffs for ladies while a tongue in cheek reminiscence references sugar rationing and domestic life.
The text argues that humans are alike across races and that Americans should extend sympathy and aid to the Japanese during their hardship. It emphasizes shared humanity, calls for a broad, benevolent response, and praises the Japanese struggle on the eastern edge of Asia.
Victor Berger the lone socialist in the upcoming Congress returns from Europe and denounces wartime policy. He cites prohibition debts and casualties, condemns the Ruhr situation, praises England, and questions the sanity of U.S. actions while contrasting with proffered alternative courses by Wisconsin leaders.
In a murmuring quip Charcoal Eph declares he has no more religion than he needs and vows to contribute without changing a nickel before shouting Amen loud enough to drown the organ. The remark blends humor with a blunt stance on faith and giving in a local church scene.
The Panc huska Journal quotes the wise bushound who says the twelve greatest women belong in the immediate family. The Boston Evening Transcript presents the playful, local flavor of a satirical remark.
Harold Lloyd climbs a twelve story wall with pigeons on his head in the seven reel Pathe comedy Safety Last at the Fox Theatre. The crowd roars with uncontrollable laughter while Mildred Davis plays a delightful story element in this hair-raising, must see film.
A simple home floor wax mixes beeswax with turpentine and ammonia. Melt beeswax in hot water, stir in turpentine and ammonia, heat briefly, then apply warm with flannel and buff with a rough cloth.
The 13th century charter granted by Edward I to the University of Oxford gave townsmen the duty to decide if fish sold locally was fresh or stale and required that stale fish be sent to the hospital for the consumption of the sick.
In a London street scene a woman argues with a neighbor about gas pricing and therms. She insists on clear terms and resists modern measures, lamenting how things used to be at Cupid's feet.
A fisherman recalls losing a gold watch at Amat Lake while trout fishing. The watch reappeared on a Friday after sinking three months earlier, transforming the day into his lucky day.
A historic note describes a Mexican tree known as the handflower tree. It features a central trunk with stems resembling human bands and urns. The curved projections resemble finger tips and walls, with thousands of curlous Hiogins that appear as blood-red bands waving from afar.
In Colorado’s early days Creede gained fame for long work dances by prospectors. Dancers reportedly endured days of continuous activity, giving rise to the saying there is no night in Creede as they worked and danced for days.
The walnut in Bulgaria is nearly indispensable to the housewife. It is eaten raw and pressed for cooking oil. The meats are salted and fried before pressing. Green walnuts are used to make jam and large quantities contribute to a potent brandy production.
Adobe bricks are made by exposing molded bricks to sunlight for a day and then turning them to expose different faces for seven to fourteen days. The process yields baked adobes suitable only for regions with limited rainfall due to their lack of coherence.
A witty clash between the author and critic. The critic boasts of judging an omelette better than any hen, while the author contends the critic cannot truly appreciate a book as one who wrote it would.
A provocative letter suggests violent acts against Cal Gormley of California noting betrayal of Iowa and joking about vengeance. It references Ku Klux Klan, dam traps, and local crops while also mentioning Douglas Fairbanks's son and elder Coogan in a tangential jab.
A tense cross examination ends with a woman snapping that the lawyer cannot catch her, while her husband appears meek. The opposing attorney retorts that he does not seek to trap her and notes the husband seems remorseful.
A mutilated car owner recounts to a hospital interne how a reckless engineer allegedly neared the crossing and surely heard the horn as disaster loomed.
A letter from A L G to the editor of By the Way offers three or four short stories for possible publication. He jokes about his relatives threatening him after sharing more youthful farm pranks and hints at a church mishap tale they could publish later.
G Vincent reports seeing a notably dark black snake west of the city describing it as blacker than the ace of spades and admits he cannot identify its scientific name.
A newspaper notice describes a tall man about six feet eight inches, thirty-five to thirty-eight years old, seen Tuesday morning near the square and East Main Street. He wore a light tie, drab cap, gray coat and pants, no vest, and walked with a light spring. The Journal offers a reward atlas if he visits to identify himself.
A reflective line contrasts strict arithmetic truth with social restraint as George Eliot and Lecky are cited alongside a remark by Joseph McCabe. The quotation suggests balancing exact fact with tact in discourse.
Columbus spurned a grant tied to motion picture rights, missing a chance to capitalize on potential profits. The note suggests the decision left money on the table.
A quirky piece mocks a busy week with light jabs about Slivers legal notes and a delayed appointment. The note notes a railroad crossing hindrance and comments on ward building fire escapes pleasing children while hoping never to need them.
A reflective line highlights how in hard times true friendship of the good shines brightest. The verse notes that each prosperous day tests and rewards loyal companions.
A speaker argues that the other party admits error, recalling warnings issued earlier. The speaker compares themselves to a moth drawn to a flame, insisting the blame should not fall on them and noting bold statements about the other’s radical claim were incorrect.
Quote from Boston Evening Transcript notes that only past events are certain, framing fate around what already occurred.
The text notes that four new generations of mountains have formed in Europe since geological history began and suggests there may be another rise in the future. It frames earth’s changes as ongoing and measurable across deep time.
The trader rat is the common wood rat of western and northern America. It leaves behind bits of sticks or paper after taking food, not from intelligence but because it drops pieces it carries when it sees the food.
In a curious remark Mrs Haydr ix says Jim Peabody, a bank cashier, disputed Deacon Brown's colt for $100. Farmer Uayrix claims the same sum was deposited yesterday, deeming the event highly peculiar.
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