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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1925
Page
4
The Associated Press states exclusive publication rights for its dispatches and the local news published herein. The notice reserves all rights to special dispatches as published in this paper.
A devotional note quotes Isaiah 58 6 asking to loose bands of wickedness undo burdens free the oppressed and break every yoke in a reflective daily line.
A letter contends a European airship firm plans a passenger service charging by weight, charging a 150 pound traveler $750 and a 200 pound traveler $1000. It attacks the policy as unconstitutional and unfair, urging fat people to resist the scheme.
A reader urges Journal office to promote a citywide tree planting effort urging each home to plant two trees if one is already planned. The note hints at expanding urban greenery through resident participation.
A humorous slice shows President Coolidge mocked for a second season from a blue serge suit while a playful image suggests corn meal can restore a milady’s knee finish. The tone parodies wardrobe and politics with rustic wit.
A large old style crossword listing horizontal clues from 1 to 71 with varied topics and many archaic spellings and partial hints. Includes terms for corruption guidance colors scents and nautical terms, plus numerous missing answers and cross references.
Poem parodying spring farming as husbandmen plow and sow with optimism. A rustic chorus notes planners, crops, and hopeful prices despite past blights while characters contemplate a brighter season and cheerful rural life.
A friend urges planting trees as a Christmas alternative and a long term land care measure. It highlights forests’ slow regrowth, the role of trees in water control and wildlife habitat, and warns about the impact of northern forest destruction on the Mississippi and Missouri valleys and the lasting changes to river habits.
The article notes uncertainty about the end outcome and reports officials considering protective steps against potential dangers from lower water levels. It urges action like planting trees as a preventive measure.
A British Museum scientist studying Richborough Castle notes Roman dentistry used gold fillings, while a long list of Indian and American radio stations shows daily programs from 6 to 12 with concerts talks dances and orchestras.
A reflective piece recalls Hot Springs as a health mecca drawing visitors from far, noting how early Indians used its waters and mud baths. The author hints at modern changes in civilization, joking about the era’s baths and electric massages.
In Arkansas a local cafe hosts Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Kennelly once connected to Rock Island railroads now in oil and El Dorado. Tales mix car misadventures with a 116 year old Spaniard and a bee in a pant leg, followed by a panorama of rural correspondents sketched from Arkansas papers.
A brisk critique of business or professional men who live a sedentary life and overeat. At sixty they often no longer resemble Adonises, though providence may intend mercy. Vivid, humorous warnings about unfit appearances and human forms.
An incubator in Clinton produced a chicken described as unusually active. The chick has four wings and four legs with feet pointing to the four points of the compass. Walter Luck Rita owns the incubator.
The Irvin Willat film The Story Without a Name stars Agnes Ayers and Antonio Moreno. Location delays due to rain on four yachts led the cast to gather around a large cabinet radio on set. They report the radio fascination inspired by broadcasts and even the studio doorman now carries a receiving kit. Tyrone Power, Dagmar Godowsky, Jack Bohn, Louis Wolheim star. Fox Theatre show Thursday and Friday.
Authorities search for Charles Saville and Ruth Amye a school girl after a Des Moines letter said I am going away. Saville married and father of a three month old baby rented a car Friday leaving a ten dollar deposit. He was paroled from Anamosa reformatory in January for automobile theft.
A historic jail in Meckamburg Switzerland, long empty, is listed for sale to save on maintenance costs. Officials advertise the property hoping to transfer ownership and reduce upkeep expenses.
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