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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1922
Page
4
A devotional note quotes Luke 6 38 urging generosity with the promise that the measure given will be returned. The reflection emphasizes cheerful giving and divine reciprocity as a daily spiritual practice.
The piece discusses postwar European plans to remove Turkish influence, noting England initially opposedbut later capitulated. It argues the Moslem world backs Turkey, cites discord among Christian nations, and warns against unified action potentially triggering broader conflict.
A fragment notes distrust of signs as red-nosed men with drooping mustaches linger near soft drink saloons and hints at the fragility of a livin wage in the text.
A humorous verse about childhood fears provoked by moonlit dogs and prophecies of doom. The narrator recalls tales that warned of disaster when a barking dog appeared and admits overcoming fear after a comic act of vengeance.
The piece argues against a crusade to exterminate Islam or subjugate Turkey, urging patience as human nature changes. It notes injustice worldwide, praises humanitarian aid, and endorses William T. Ellis on reading telegraph dispatches. It warns America may soon face decisive choices in the evolving international crisis.
The piece recalls General Grant's 1875 veto of a war veteran bonus bill. It details proposed payments of 833 dollars 13 cents monthly for all soldiers including slaves and Indians, and cites the president's reasons: treasury strain and bond concerns, plus opposition from claim agents and middlemen.
Ames, Sept. 28. Maj. K. Boles of the Iowa State College military department and a member of the college rifle team has been chosen for the United States rifle team. He will compete for world honors at the international matches to be held in Milan, Italy.
The Eagle defends its $2.00 yearly price amid rising paper costs, tracing past price levels from 45 years ago to today. It argues other firms would have raised prices more, emphasizes steady value for readers, and cites historical ton costs to justify current pricing.
Maple Grove correspondent reports no complaints over removal of stones from Central Park. A dog fight near the Journal office drew loud citizen shouts, while Phil Crail spoke on life experiences and the neglected supreme opportunity.
A Washington girl jokes about her sister in the junior high bottom class. Patrick Callahan, a plasterer, was seen before a drug store reading a large sign that read Nut Sunday. He exclaims it is a new one to him noting the list includes Ash Wednesday Shrove Tuesday Good Friday.
Decatur Ind Review sketches community sayings and echoes of local talk about fires and highway plans. The piece highlights humorous banter over incendiary theory and the Pershing Highway debate with a quip about apathy.
A quirky mix of jokes and anecdotes from Lincoln school and local life. A girl crafts a sentence with satin after a teacher’s prompt, a staff addition at the newspaper welcomes N K Hancock, and a father jokes with successive twins naming them Kate, Duplicate, Max, Climax, Pete, Repeat, Do and Ski-do.
A fragment shows a mother reproachfully asks Willie to pass the “but” of Mother while a shy reply questions if he can reach one. The snippet captures a domestic tone and humor in a candid exchange.
A Lizzie driver asks the Big Six driver about a new car, praising its silence smell and feel, while the other wonders how one can tell it exists if it cannot be sensed by sight hearing smell or touch. The exchange ends with the puzzling question of proof of presence.
A young pupil jokes that a man with extreme low temperature gets cold feet. The remark plays on a pun about being cold and hesitant.
Major Latta, currently based in Portland Oregon, reports a peculiar snake story that captures local interest. The tale centers on Latta's unusual encounter and the broader reaction of the community to his account.
Victor Mason of Metzger reports a live two headed garter snake found near Metzger station. The creature, about five inches long, eats with both heads and may be raised. it will be exhibited at the New Grand Theatre Sixth and Stark this week.
The Pulas ki Enterprise notes a church social where ladies exchanged items they did not need and some even brought their husbands to the event on Thursday evening.
Davenport reports the Miller Hotel company plans to raise capital by asking stockholders to subscribe for an additional 50 percent of their present holdings in preferred stock only. Officers and major interests have already pledged 3,827 shares and hold about 80 percent of the preferred stock. Funds will retire current obligations as the company operates the Blackhawk and other properties.
The record notes Davenport hotels and Perry Apartments in Davenport Fort Des Moines Savery Inn in Des Moines and the Hanford at Myson City. The total issue of new stock to be subscribed is 4938 shares. There are 9876 shares of old preferred outstanding, representing nearly all invested capital and insufficient to carry on business.
Wellman plans to claim the largest high school enrollment of any town its size in the area, noting Wellman's enrollment at 140. The town invites others to report towns with larger enrollments for comparison.
A succinct nudge toward making the most of opportunities as they arise. It emphasizes that luck favors preparation and decisive action, urging readers to seize moments before they pass. The tone is concise and motivational, echoing classic newspaper aphorisms.
Railway timetable listing eastbound and westbound trains with numbers and departure times, including local passenger and freight services on Washington Branch lines. Notes specify daily and weekly running patterns for freight and local services and identify agent H. W. Russell.
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