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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1922
Page
4
Daily devotional notes urge readers to guard thoughts and dwell on virtues from Philippians 4 8. Reflects a Bible verse emphasizing truth honesty justice purity loveliness good report virtue and praise for the day. Public domain religious vignette in newspaper style.
A Des Moines article laments the aging Grand Army of the Republic veterans at the national encampment. It honors surviving members while noting the dwindling numbers and the inevitable passing of the Civil War generation.
Mrs Tipton Bud missed the first two reels at a theater after holding a burglar until the constable arrived, reflecting the era's broad themes of labor rights and public order amidst gossip and small town happenings.
The sexton reflects on tombs and traffic folly as autos race and fear passers by. He recalls lovers in rear seats and rain soaked journeys while quotes on gas and risk mark a weary lot.
A wartime reflection credits Northern soldiers and the Grand Army with saving the Union in 1861 65 and preserving the Western Hemisphere from European upheaval. It lauds democracy’s endurance and honors veterans while noting ongoing national unity and the lasting impact of the Civil War.
Katharine MacDonald stars in The Woman's Side at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday. The film blends comedy drama and pathos showing a talent driven performance that proves beauty and brains can travel together. MacDonald’s acting elevates the role of Mary Gray beyond mere looks, delivering a strong dramatic range.
Des Moines reports Iowa has one of its best apple crops in years despite the loss of half the state's trees over twelve years. Horticultural secretary R. S. Herrick credits spraying for doubling output and improving quality, producing worm-free apples that store well when wrapped and kept cool and damp.
A morning column notes cheerful chatter and civic wit as readers share humor about summer porch life and common sense. A satirical poem hints at mischief and misfortune, while a jab at domestic life and a quip about marriage appear among light local items.
R B Stafford of Lime Creek Two Washington Do Republican nominee for member of the Board of Supervisors for 1923 term. He has lived in Washington county for 27 years and in Seventy Six Cedar and Lime Creek Two. A farmer by trade he pledges conservative spending and tax relief while governing county business with energy.
A Tampa Tribune clipping rebukes a doctored plea from a bogus physician about a legislator. The column satirizes quackery and political hot air, noting ethical limits on sharing medical advice.
The riddle hints at a substitute term that stands in when spelling is hard. It identifies a familiar replacement that eases written communication and saves effort by avoiding spelling the original word.
A diner jokes about unharnessing horse meat after struggling with a steak. Two kindergartners greet Miss Ida Harmon on the street with a cheerful recognition, calling her Mrs Book Store.
A Swede at a Rotary Club meeting tells a joke about a polar bear and a funeral. The American friend asks what a polar bear does and the Swede explains then humorously cautions his son to go jump in the lake.
A fragment notes a question about a past summer and a man comments on hair nets and school girl complexion. The text then shifts to a socio economic line about Mexican peons making sandals from discarded car parts and mentions large truck tires.
A lecturer arrived late to a class and began a talk about frog anatomy then opened a package revealing two sandwiches and a cake as a joke. A student asks about a person, and the response is a humorous misdirection with a punchline about a family druggist.
A witty exchange features Mr. Chuggins claiming a speed just sufficient to break road rules prompting a lighthearted remark about driving limits.
A wary, wry note urges restraint and better brakes over flashy phrases. The speaker mocks grand declarations about neighborly love while hinting at moral vanity and practical safety. The line suggests a cautionary, humorous stance on speech and actions.
Red Oak September 26 Walter Osborne Elliott merchant suffers a severely lacerated scalp and swollen face after a furious tom cat leaped onto his bald head during a late night quarrel between prowlers. The animal fought through a window screen from inside the house before leaping onto his head. The claws missed his eyes but inflicted furrows and punctures on his head face and lips.
Eastbound and westbound trains listed with numbers names and times for Golden State Limited and Washington Branch. Local freight and passenger services noted with days of operation and daily exceptions. Officials H W Russell and J C McKay listed as agents.
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