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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1924
Page
4
The Associated Press holds exclusive publication rights for all news dispatches credited to it and local news published herein. All rights to special dispatches are reserved by the paper.
Trust in the Lord and do good, dwell in the land and be fed. Commit thy way unto the Lord, trust in him and he shall bring it to pass. Psalm 37 3 4.
The piece compares Japanese modernization to Western influence after opening, noting how missionaries introduced Christian and practical lessons. It argues that Japan embraced these ideas, some converting to Christianity, and questions why Christians in California would bar Japanese churches.
The excerpt notes that children mock teachers college men ridicule professors and workers scorn employers, and compares some people to bandits who pursue those with money. It presents a blunt view of social tensions and class attitudes.
A man faces probes over alleged theft of chickens from an elderly widow. He refuses to answer charges, instead discussing weather and the groundhog, while probes continue and the crowd questions his innocence. He hints the truth will out and vows silence as rumors grow.
The speaker argues against racial superiority toward Japanese immigrants, saying Christians should live the golden rule and Americans must protect their own workers. He contends Japanese and Chinese contribute to agriculture and industry, warn against discriminating, and question the idea that Asians threaten the nation’s future.
Tsingtao in China reports the naval base is nearly ready with buildings set for administration and Marines. The six vessels of the local fleet are undergoing repairs and are expected to be in good shape, with ages ranging from 20 to 40 years.
Des Moines April 23 A report by John L Griffith notes American collegiate records have been set in five standard Drake relay races over the past two years and another Penn State mark may fall at the upcoming Drake relays April 25 and 26 Michigan coach Steve Farrell will bring a half mile quartet aiming to lower the Penn State 4x2 record and complete a Drake record sweep
Cleveland April 23 The Immigration committee of the U S Chamber of Commerce proposes admitting wives and unmarried minor children of resident citizens without counting them in the foreign quota. It urges issuing monthly con sular certificates and selecting entrants by fitness regardless of race or nationality while retaining the 1910 base year for a limited extension period.
A dense listing of radio stations with time slots and programs in multiple cities including WSB Atlanta WGR Buffalo WMAQ Chicago and more. Entries show music talks orchestras lectures bedtimes and special segments across stations such as WGN Chicago Tribune KYW Chicago WDAP Chicago WLW Cincinnati WFAA Dallas WOC Davenport and many others.
The House convenes at noon and the Senate at 10 a m. Several Senate and House committees advance their probes and bills including oil, land frauds, shipping, education, and commerce. The Sterling Reed measure opposition, Boulder dam talks, and rate changes under the transportation act are among topics expected.
AP dispatch notes British steamship firms moving Russian settler traffic to the U S and Canada could quit if the immigration bill passes. Also reported Berlin death of Count Adolph von Montgelas German minister of Mexico and radio broadcasts of royal openings from Wembley. Honduran revolu tionists seize Choluteca in early dispatches.
A collection of light quotes and vignettes about spring chores, family banter, and small rural observations. Pieces include playful lines about digging in dirt, a near slip on icy pavement, a humorous exchange about medicine, and a two cent grin that lifts a chin.
A quirky collage of snippets includes a tale of a boy missing wooden soldiers, a playwright in Atlantic City entertaining a scrub woman, and aphorisms on marriage, luck, and a fast horse. The pieces highlight local humor and nostalgic reflections without a single cohesive event.
Humorous dialogue sketches a shabby town scene with a young bank director and locals trading quips about shoes, trousers, and directions to a bank. A narrator notes a recent trip to Pasadena and a mood of gloom as the world seems to fail.
A Scot and a minister ride through Scotland and react to a whiskey ad in nature. Jokes follow about Brown the rich man's half clock and winding his estate. A boss rejects a job seeker as another man jokes about the stenographer. On a train a man jokes a mother about the baby wanting fledging.
Amusement notes describe Dustin Farnum as a versatile actor known for sea and land roles. The piece highlights his dual loves of horses and the sea and notes his birthplace Hampton Beach New Hampshire.
In a Fox Saturday feature the actor Dustin is cast as a seasick bo'sun’s mate turned landlocked rodeo rider. The film centers on a horse loving hero whose craving for the saddle drives much of the action.
Koenigsberg Germany April 1 The elk hunting prohibition in Germany has been extended until the end of 1925.
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