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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1924
Page
4
The notice states that The Associated Press holds exclusive publication rights for all news dispatches credited to it and for local news published in the paper. It also reserves all rights to special dispatches printed in the publication.
The devotional reflects on Psalm 23 verses about not wanting and divine guidance. It emphasizes goodness and mercy following the believer daily and dwelling in the Lord’s house forever.
In July 1924 the author describes Vermilion Lake as the source of Crane Lake via the Vermillion River. Tower and Ely are nearby, with sights of a steamer bound for Tower at Vermillion Dam. The narrator notes vast forests, open lakes, wild berries, and abundant game as adventurers explore the sparsely settled, northern Minnesota frontier.
The piece details wild life and perils in a northern region. Bears raid cabins and tents for bacon while wolves prowl on deer and livestock. Harsh cold, long winters, and rugged living contrast with small joys like canoes, fishing and radios in remote communities.
The Iowa Anti-Saloon League will display the largest liquor still ever stored in Iowa at the state fair. The exhibit will include a scientific section on alcohol's effects and drinker histories, plus a free motion picture on saloon era conditions and today.
Early estimates in The New Republic and Des Moines Register project a 266 vote threshold with Coolidge favored in solid south states and other regions. Davis and La Follette face a narrow path, risking a possible House of Representatives decision if neither party secures a majority.
The poem marvels at late twentieth century wonders from swift travel to radio and flying machines. The speaker reflects on changes from past generations to modern marvels and muses what would astonish him after death.
A compact, period voice features quips about bills and sport, jokes about court contempt and late returns, and a zinger on atoms. The text blends humor and aphorism typical of a newspaper column fragment.
The lines present a quoted remark about pasty sex novels and a mother's refusal to read it. The second sentence notes a man proud to pay taxes for the maintenance of the best government on earth.
An odd quarrel arose at the Journal office yesterday over reading a cartoon versus examining its artwork. Betty’s remark about shared minds sparked the dispute among staff.
A well dressed man strolls across the northeast corner with a garter trailing. A woman drives up and hits the curb on the north walk. A visitor asks for a room at the journal office thinking it is the Congress Hotel. A khaki flannel shirt and ice cream trousers offend the eye.
A plea notes a fine for a rumored but unseen item described as a thousand dollar bill. The fragment references a legal action and a monetary amount without detailing ownership or appearance.
A racially charged anecdote recounts a hurried escape with insults and a boast of pursuing authorities. The tale, mixed with offhand humor about a necktie as a fan belt, reflects tense tone and local journalist banter during a Minnesota assignment.
In a Fairfield park a fortnight ago two girls, one white and one black, shared fairy stories and read together. The white girl asked if they were ready to go, and the colored girl agreed, as they walked on.
A fragmentary excerpt mocks social behavior with lines about impersonating an officer and tampering with a collection plate. The piece references a circular letter and a sermon, implying satire of religious or civic pretensions. No identifiable people or organizations are present.
A witty clipping notes a transformation as the girl who once crossed the street with lifted skirts now has a daughter who lets it fly. A playful aside on happiness and riches threads through the slice of society humor.
A nostalgic pickup of domestic advice and rustic humor outlines how couples should avoid public quarrels and keep mutual respect, with a tale from Tobe Sage of Sandy Mush about a road encounter that ends in a comic whipping threat over licker.
Katharine Buxbaum visited Mrs. J. F. Buxbaum from Grace Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Young and son Robert from Ft. Madison are guests at the F. B. Young home. The United Presbyterian church Young People sold out all their ice cream. Raymond Anderson of Olds and Miss Mabel Borman were married Wednesday night. Mabel, a 1920 local graduate and former Parson’s College student, is a store clerk and daughter of a local family. Mrs. Margaret Strain returned home from several months with her daughter Mrs. Elmer Gault.
Rail schedule fragment lists arrival and departure times for multiple through trains including No. 4 No. 12 No. 50 and No. 8 Golden State Limited and various Lo Pass freight services. Includes Wilmington Branch calls with times and station stops and notes on daily or Sunday operations.
The welterweight championship match between Benny Leonard and Mickey Walker is set for August 20 at Yankee Stadium with a fifteen round decision. If rain delays move the bout to August 22 at the same venue.
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