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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1924
Page
4
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Priday reflects on God as a steadfast refuge and strength for the poor and distressed, citing Isaiah 26. The piece emphasizes praise, exaltation of God, and trusting in divine protection amid hardship.
A travel diary recounts a rainy trek from Duluth to Virginia Minnesota on a 70 mile cement stretch beyond Virginia. The group encounters frequent showers, smooth pavement, forest segments, and a storm near Eveleth that tests resolve before reaching their destination.
A fragment describes neighbors, Christefson and family, facing bear and deer depredations during a closed season. The piece notes a beer night stroll legend and hints at illicit border crossings to Canada, with aviation bootleggers flying low over waters near the Eagle Eyes line.
A Soviet decree allows instant divorces for couples who agree within five minutes and pay 1.50 dollars. If they disagree the case goes to traditional court. Religious superstition and political differences are cited as common causes. Moscow district divorces rose 45 percent in six months with some marriages lasting only days.
Washington reports say Wisconsin Republicans controlled by La Follette may place La Follette Wheeler on the ballot, complicating efforts to list Coolidge Dawes as regular nominees. Chairman Butler met Wisconsin leaders to decide whether to run under a separate heading or via the La Follette slate. Coolidge presses ahead with his notification speech as Michigan prospects brighten.
Paris reports iron production at 590000 tons per month and steel at 554000 tons. Figures show a 15 percent drop from the 1913 output, challenging the claim that France is the Ironmaster of the world.
H. D. Luers of Rubio was observed shopping in Washington yesterday, marking a personal outing amid his local duties. The report notes the sighting without detailing accompanying actions or outcomes.
A light verse laments driving fast and breaking traffic laws. It contrasts reckless speed with safe travel and recalls deadly consequences while urging adherence to the rules of the road. The poem humorously critiques motorists and conveys a somber undertone about fatalities.
A humorous jumble notes sparrows resisting cat company, Bloomington Illinois calling itself cleanest city, Daylight Savings as a bank, and a quip about auction bridge and time tables. A medical joke jokes about the appendix versus the table of contents.
A reader rails against changing grooming norms from the past to today. The note contrasts quick five minute routines with a modern business person spending an hour getting ready and mocks a magazine ad asking about garter appearance.
A quirky verse piece notes a Sunday School scene with a penny collection and a joke about a Bible quote. It mentions D Robertson delivering a subscription check and proposes a hunting outing at Dutch Creek near the start of September, warning the squirrels.
A peculiar collage of quips and puns traces how jokes about lawyers doctors Irishmen and odd phrases circulated. It catalogues humorous lines about strange monuments misread inscriptions and satirical takes on work welfare and everyday items, ending with a jumble of wordplay references.
Dobson recalls the hotel being like home with a long wait for service and a sassy waitress. The exchange captures a casual, humorous moment in a lodging setting.
A humorous imagined wedding report mocks future female-led politics. It bills Phil Bert Nut and his groom Mr Pecan wearing matching outfits at the ceremony, with playful detail on the coats, vests, galluses, and a safety-razor patch, while Miss Equal Wrights leads the bridegroom from the nuptials with a veil and orange blossoms.
Faye Freshwaters came back to her home near West Chester last night following visits to the George Brietenbach and Sherm Welch residences.
Mr and Mrs Henry eCoy and daughter Irene of Ottumwa visit with Mrs Mary McCoy. The McCoy family shared a dinner at Mrs McCoy’s home with John McCoy and baby of Cedar Rapids and Frank McCoy and children of Mt Pleasant also present. Max and Isabel Anwyl and Eleanor Mitchell returned from Winona Lake Ind after attending the U P C U convention and will report at the next church service. Mrs Mollie Fishburn returned home after visiting Des Moines relatives.
Local passenger and freight trains listed with numbers 429 449 835 and others run daily except Sunday Timings include 9 16 pm 6 10 pm 1 03 am 9 20 am and 12 16 pm with Thursday notes H W Russel noted among timetable details
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