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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1923
Page
4
A Pacific press report from the Associated Press states exclusive rights to publish all news dispatches credited in the paper and to use local AP reports. The note notes the paper’s control over spedispatches and Berein rights of publication.
On Saturday September 15 1023 the daily Bible thought cites Genesis 1 31 affirming that God saw all creation and found it very good The brief devotional centers on divine evaluation of creation and praise for its goodness.
The article muses on postfight calm after the prize bout politics and sport. It extols boxing as a fine art and notes American dominance with Dempsey while praising athletics from ping pong to boxing. It suggests liberal laws foster boxing and gunmanship as national strengths.
The speaker muses on how a man may survive with odd shells and gadgets while noting President Coolidge rises at 5 am and keeps a disciplined start to the day. The tone reflects rural humor and a folksy take on authority and routine.
A nostalgic poem describes a shanty filled with lively nieces visiting with trunks and laughter. The speaker notes the chaos across the house from skylight to attic while cherishing youth despite the eventual sadness of their leaving.
The author argues that gun carrying fuels crime and that stricter enforcement and harsher penalties are needed. He contends much murder stems from illegal firearms and that lax laws and weak penalties fail to deter offenders. He calls for a firm shift away from general knowledge of handling arms.
The Christian church invites a full turnout as Rev. H F Keltch preaches Sunday morning and evening. Morning topic is The Origin Life and Program of the Church. Evening topic is Spiritual Gymnastics. The committee urges attendance and praises the pastor as a strong, committed Christian leader.
A concise account of Siva's origin and his cosmic dance. Sages in Taraka forests oppose him with fiery rites and a summoned tiger. Siva skins the beast, wields a serpent garland, and tramples a malignant dwarf. He dances on, inspiring awe as the center of the universe.
Aunt Jane buys a flock of hens in Florida from Mr. Jones who trained hens to fear her calls by misused phrases. The Santa Lucia plantation superintendent explains the birds respond to their old master’s signals and now avoid Aunt Jane whenever she shouts. The next morning he observes Aunt Jane calling Go back and is surrounded by the chickens.
Lloyd stars as a young doctor in a bustling farce with Mildred Davis as the ailing girl. A strong supporting cast including Eric Mayne John T Prince and Norman Hammond enhances the cheerful satire. Dr Jack opens at the Fox Theatre Monday and Tuesday.
A store force notes a reader recalls seeing the advertisement in the Journal. The remark indicates the publication drew attention to the store’s listing and prompted contact or inquiry.
London Answers notes the revived crinoline stirs chatter though not catching on yet. The piece traces its 1580 origins from Hocheplis in Paris to England’s farthingale, Queen Elizabeth’s era hoop petticoats, and 18th century hoop fashion, with cycles of rise and fall.
Two new instruments named the target computer and the battery computer will direct fire for Panama canal defenses. Fixed observation stations with high powered telescopes may receive airplane observations if smoke screens hide the target. Observations are transmitted electrically to compute distance speed wind and shell characteristics for accurate gunnery.
A compact guide outlines moments to avoid seeking a fixer or advisor. It lists scenarios where overanalysis or meddling with plans can cause harm, urging restraint and timing. It emphasizes personal judgment, caution, and practical patience in decision making.
A fragment notes a saying about men rising to the occasion by sitting down after speaking, attributing a quip to Do Boy Peledo Made as a local vignette.
A collage of quips and short pieces. mislaid meat mystery. City life commentary and a note on the new Baptist minister. A brief gray joke about a man who worries at night and a Georgiaen sourced verse closes the fragment.
A humorous column presents a dialog on prize fights and car buying, noting frost impact on corn. It also shares verses about a banana peel mishap and a cheeky exchange with a reader, ending with a joke about authorship.
A deacon scolds his daughter after a dance, greeting her as the daughter of Satan. She replies with a respectful Good morning father, illustrating a playful clash of pieties and manners in a family scene.
A cynical view links employer pressure with worker yields as a boss seeks excess while a conscientious doctor supposedly prescribes a diet to save the bill he plans to present.
A fragmented verse reflects longing for relief from heat and restlessness in seeking cooler, tropical seas. The poem hints at yearning to escape to a place of freedom and warmth, contrasting discomfort with distant, imagined journeys.
A reader signs as a Wood relative urging local columnist inclusion and claims a family connection to the Wood line. The unsigned, colloquial note complains about lack of writing experience and references a recent trip uptown and a wish to contribute to the By-the-Way column.
Government alerts public to counterfeit currency while an exchange defends costly measures as unnecessary. The piece notes a common newspaper practice of naming ex-spouses when celebrities wed and reflects on wealth and friendship dynamics.
Idly used Iowa land due to poor soil rockiness or flood risk could host hardy nut trees, notably black walnuts, says HR Losnat of Belle Plaine. He cites the Lewis black walnut as hardy for Iowa, notes the industry is young, with commercial orchards scarce but expanding.
A humorous note cites a Schiller quip that a joke loses its point if the maker is the first to laugh, framing wit against self amusement. The line underscores how wit collapses under its own creator when laughter precedes timing.
At a major watch factory one of the world’s largest, fifty loaves of fresh bread are used daily to clean and lubricate the delicate innards of timepieces. This curious practice highlights the inventive methods employed in high production settings.
The text notes that nineteen thousand insects are required for one pound of cochineal dye. Only female bodies are used, they are wingless, and a single female can produce over 1,000 young that spread across plants quickly.
Ruskin notes that everyone possesses a unique gift no matter how small. When used well this gift benefits the individual and the human race, creating lasting value beyond personal gain.
A meditation on child geniuses who excelled early in history. Macaulay lectured as a historian at eight, Tennyson wrote poetry as a boy, Byron produced verse by ten, Bacon pursued philosophy by the same age, and Mozart debuted as a composer at six.
A brief aphorism attributed to M. A. Kelly extols daily acts of kindness and small courtesies as enriching character more than grand talents, stressing habitual politeness in social life.
Quote attributed to OConnor on political integrity stresses that spoken claims must align with actions. The line warns against perjury or misrepresentation in public discourse. It frames ethics as bound to truth in speech and conduct.
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