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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1925
Page
4
A religious passage from Malachi 3 10 urges bringing tithes to the storehouse to ensure meat in God s house and promises blessings from the Lord of hosts if given faithfully. The verse invites adherence and test of divine bounty.
A reader letter confirms that the "other series" will be broadcast again before long. The sender thanks the reader for their interest and notes the message started with For the love of Mike and ended with Interested Reader.
The 1925 Chautauqua program starts tonight at 8 o'clock with Adam and Eva as the opening act. The season promises eighteen big entertainments plus Bible and children’s programs. Campers occupy the grounds and vehicles bring visitors from distant towns to Washington. season tickets are urged.
The speaker cites Rev. Culp of Indiana as a steadfast returner to his starting point despite frequent absences. An up-to-date farmer, likened to a businessman, reviews his accounts and admits that without rescuing two tourists from a ditch he would have lost money on his farm last year.
In a rhymed verse Jim Ginger’s odes draw praise and envy from neighbors. Bakers, coopers, fletchers lament lack of recognition for their trade, while an undertaker extols the bard’s gift and urges Punktown to celebrate homegrown art over outsiders.
The piece explains a mid summer spike in sickness tied to unseasonable heat and a harsh June, noting overall first half health was strong with a national record. It also reports a decline in alcohol related deaths, while warns wood alcohol dangers persist in some areas.
American Indians used witch hazel bark as a sedative for external inflammation. Extracts of witch hazel remain widely used for this purpose. The shrub grows from 5 to 15 feet tall and is found across the United States, typically on hills, stony places, or stream banks.
The Virginia statesman is hailed as Father of the Constitution for authoring the Virginia resolution that called the 1787 convention and the Virginia Plan that shaped the Constitution. He was a leading figure in the convention.
Kalona residents share travel updates and visits with relatives. The report notes Miss Iva Vovers of Washington, families returning from Colorado and Missouri trips, attendance at a Washington circus, chautauqua events, car purchases, and multiple households hosting relatives from Iowa and Nebraska.
A splendid cleaner for nickel trim can be made at home by mixing equal parts liquid ammonia and alcohol with whiting to a paste. Apply with a cloth and cover tarnished areas until the cream dries, then polish with a soft cloth.
The record notes bananas were introduced to the New World in 1516 originating from the Canary Islands, as reported by Science Service.
Old Mr. Giant meets the Giant Sunflowers in Fairyland. The sunflowers claim rights to North American land, recalling when Indians cultivated their kin and praising their vast size and history. Old Mr. Giant listens as the sunflowers assert belonging and pride.
A visitor asks for the boy's name. The bellboy introduces himself as Bullard Cue and explains he is called that because he works so much better with a tip. The exchange shows a humorous nickname born from gratuities.
A pupil debates gum chewing with a teacher in a brief classroom exchange capturing a playful moment between Lia George Becker and another student.
A local note praises Washington for continuous support of a good chautauqua, arguing such events reflect an intelligent, wide awake community and noting changes may occur yet the interest remains strong.
A fragmentary passage mentions a rich young widow and a clever remark about a key and a door. It hints at social observations and a teen’s or couple’s outlooks, with scattered, unclear phrases and local voice.
A spoof fable lights the page with a comical Mole and mountain tale. Readers weigh waiter etiquette as a bold reader suggests shouting for service, while the editor hints at refined conduct amid humorous musings and indignant tone.
Dr Morris on a western trip notes 7000 miles covered in two months. The piece contrasts patient travelers with hurried Washington tourists who push through long drives. A family asked how far Davenport was and planned to reach it by night, illustrating the rush.
A drunken speaker quips that water freezes and slips unpredictably, noting the slippery side up. The line highlights a humorous, disjointed observation without clear context or names.
A playful note from London during historic occasions asserts the Lords will install loud speakers in the Garden of Eden, claiming they are chosen to manage the sound system as part of the decor.
A humorous local item notes gender roles and household duties with lines on wives heirs husbands and salaries. It mentions a Humane Society cruelty charge over dogs and quotes several named locals defending canine care and separation as trivial. The piece ends by praising the Missouri hound's resilience.
Readings and songs from Mary Riley age 12 and Willa Broey age 10 promise cheer as Chautauqua nears. The piece notes high attendance and the aim to revive nerves with entertainments, recalling praise of Washington Chautauqua and the idea many people chase mortgages while traveling.
Railroad timetable listing eastbound and westbound Golden State Limited trains with arrival and departure times, Knoxville Branch local and freight services, and daily operation notes. Includes train numbers such as No 4 No 20 No 32 and No 3 No 49, plus local passenger and freight services with daily schedules.
A Wellman Iowa reader complains about rough roads near West Chester and a troublesome bridge north of town hindering drivers. The note includes jokes about a blind man and a deaf man and a gag about a Hollywood couple.
A fall Chautauqua in Washington County promises a grand event for all ages with shows suitable for short and fat, slim and tall attendees, inviting broad community participation and entertainment.
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