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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1925

Page

4

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason in Mixed Society Satire

Cartoonish verse criticizes judging people by appearances while praising virtue in ordinary folk. References a film industry cast and a stage show with stars like Mary Jose Irving and Archibald Hull, and notes director Edward F. Cilme.

Fijn Brownie Doe Mary Jose Irving Forrest Robinson Beaumont Richard Wayne Archur Hull Edwards Davis Pellemus Edward F

AP News Copyright Notice Reiterated By Paper

The Associated Press statement credits AP as exclusive distributor of news dispatches and local news published in the paper. It reserves all rights to special dispatches and publication rights for the newspaper.

Associated Press

Bible Thought for Today That Which Satisfies

Excerpted verse from Isaiah 65 2 urging readers to seek true nourishment over material pursuits and to hearken to divine guidance. It emphasizes choosing what is good for the soul and avoiding efforts that fail to satisfy.

What Do They Live For Rich Old Men and Public Service

A discussion on shifting motives of aging wealth, noting that some seek to leave a meaningful legacy beyond money. It cites a New York Cocoanut king dispersing millions to employees, and mentions Andrew Mellon as an example of public service over wealth, with observers praising his government work.

East Main Indivisake New York City Roth Andrew Mellon Mebon Happi Mr Mellon Alexander Hamilton

Young Screen Star Busworth Shines In The Zeldman Film

Amusement notes praise for Joe Buty forth and the Fox theatre showing The Zeldman ak. B F Principal presents the new film through 8 Corporation. Busworth is described as a bright young actor with potential beyond prior roles, depicted as carefree yet capable when given a chance.

Joe Butyforth Fox Theatre B. F 8: Corporation Young Busworth

Abie's Rose Comes to Graham Theatre With Cast

The upcoming April stage event at Graham Theatre features the comedy Abie's Rose in its third year at Republic Theatre New York and Studebaker Theatre Chicago. Notable performers include Mabel Crowan Jacob Franks Earle Larin Berta Walden George Nathans Karry Vokes and Cary Olen with bridesmaids and others in the cast.

Graham Theatre Anne Nichol Republic Theatre New York Studebaker Chicago Abie Mabel Crowan Jacob Franks Earle Larin Berta Walden George Nathans

Summer Session at Wesleyan College Draws Large Faculty

Pleasant week at Wesleyan College announces its Summer Session faculty for June. Twenty three educators named in the bulletin, with plans for record attendance. The Epworth League Institute will bring 200 young people to campus in late June, signaling a busy summer in the north part of town.

MT. (Pleasant Week Wesleyan Coleco New Bulletin Epworth League Institute Iowa

Advice for a Wife in Japan

A Tokyo dispatch reports a letter found on a Kamakura beach containing jealous naval officer directives to his wife. The injunctions forbid talking to the postman or traders, require papers and mail go through the door girl, and warn against visiting the public bath at night.

Japan Tokio Kamakura

Radio Listings Schedule By The Associated Press

A dense timetable of radio broadcasts across stations from WSB to WBZ detailing concert performances orchestras bands vocalists and lectures with times from early evening through late night including names like Jane scouts Langdon brothers Uncle Bill and various orchestras and programs.

The Associated Press Radio Digest WSB Atlanta Journal Weei Boston WGR Buffalo WEAF WGN Chicago Tribune Chicago Plas WLS Ford Glenn Glenn Webh Chicago Post Langdon Brothers WMAQ Chicago News WLW Cincinnati Advertisers Club Cleveland Wbap Fort Worth Star Telegram KNX Hollywood WOS Jefferson City WDAF Kansas City Star KHJ Los Angeles Times WHAS Louisville Courier Journal Wcco Minneapolis Wall St. Journal Review Radio Franks Weaf New York WHN New York WOR Newark KGO Oakland Woaw Omaha WFI Philadelphia WOO Philadelphia Wcae Pittsburgh Kdka Pittsburgh KGW Portland Oregonian WKAQ Porto Rico

Daylight Drollery and Local Memories From Keota

A collage of quips notes and recollections from Keota and Wellman Advance patrons. Alley gossip includes cat philosophy about sleep and fame Yale a quarterback misstep a grocery list mishap and playful Old West humor. Anecdotes reference Sunday school dances and Abe Martin style wisdom.

The Lady Corrects a Hobo on Grammar

A brief exchange in dialect features a lady admonishing a hobo for wrong tense usage. The man retorts that he both saw and was seen seeing the wood pile, humorously asserting distinct forms of perception. The dialogue highlights grammar and perception in a rural setting.

Speeding Motorist Tries Joking Remark After Collision

A speeding motorist struck a pedestrian and yelled at the injured person about his new four wheel brakes failing. The incident is recounted in an American Legion Weekly feature.

American Legion Weekly

Smokeless powder request and odd exchanges noted

An illustrated humor piece shows a woman asking for smokeless powder in a drug store and being directed to a gun store. A roadster quip and a farmer exchange follow with playful dialogue. The column also praises Win Smouse for 76 years of Sunday School attendance, with jokes about age questions.

Win Smouse Mr. Smouse

Richmond dinner honors city workers with aldermen as servers

London March 21. In Richmond a suburb, 400 Corporation employees including fair typists bath attendants town clerk and garbage men attended a dinner hosted by Mayor Athur Howitt to promote good filing among departments. Aldermen served as waiters with the mayor acting as head waiter.

Richmond London Corporation of Athur Howitt Differnt

Insects on Plants Indoor Pests and Simple Remedies

Insects gather on indoor plants. Use scalding water or hot water poured carefully at the pot edge to move pests toward the plant. Use a spoon to apply gradually, avoiding stalks. If pests persist, repeat the next day.

Fragmented Clip Sparks Unclear Outburst at City Event

A damaged OCR fragment hints at a preacher orator rising to high rhetoric amid a city scene. Names and precise actions are unreadable, leaving only a sense of dramatic surge and improvised speech at a place described as refuge or shelter.

Man Reputed to Be Centenarian Observed for Three Decades

Eye witnesses claim an elderly man has appeared unchanged for thirty years marking the passage of time with perplexing longevity. Local officials have not confirmed the claim and urge cautious interpretation amid community curiosity.

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