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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1924

Page

7

Oldest Man Francisco Arballo Dies at 121 in California

Francisco Arballo an Indian said to be among the world’s oldest men died near Glendale California at 121 He fought in eight wars and traveled widely He came to California 63 years ago and a public celebration was planned in Osaka this autumn for imperial railways mileage expansion to 10 000 miles with a new trunk line along the western coast expected to complete this summer in Hon do.

Glendale Cal Francisco Arballo Here California Osaka Imperial Government Railways Hondo

Railways of Japan Grow R G Springer of Wellston

TOKIO July 13 Japan will hold spent yesterday in town.

Railways of Japan R. G. Springer Wellston Tokio

Radio Program Listings by Station and Time

A dense list of radio stations with scheduled music talks and programs across major U S markets including WGR WMAQ WLS WLW WJAX WFAA WOC WHO WWJ WJZ WEAF WHN WOR KFI KHJ KGO WGY WRZ and others detailing times and genres such as music orchestras talks and lessons for tomorrow.

WQJ Chicago WLS KYW WLW Cincinnati WMH WSAI KHJ Los Angeles Whas Courier-Journal Louisville Times Ckac Montreal WJZ New York Philharmonic WJJY Piedmont Trio

Let Company Manners Reign After Company Ends

A fragment suggests a period where "company man ners" linger after a firm ceases to operate, raising questions about lingering norms and behavior following a business closure.

Eight Thousand Students Expected at Iowa University This Fall

Iowa City officials announce 8000 students expected for the fall term, a gain of 500 over last year. Dormitories sororities and fraternities will house many students while new overflow classrooms aid handling the larger enrollment.

Iowa University Iowa City University of Iowa Colleges of Education and Commerce Rgistrar

Cemetery Tax Exemption Rules for Burial Plots

Cemetery lots with burials are generally exempt from taxation and cannot be seized for owner debts in most states. A mortgaged plot where no burial has occurred is usually treated like ordinary real estate unless local regulations state otherwise.

Freemasonry Origins Questioned by Historians

The article argues there is little evidence Freemasonry predates the 1717 formation of a Grand Lodge in London by four lodges. It notes earlier lodges trace to medieval stone mason guilds, and dismisses myths of uninterrupted ancient roots from biblical and Egyptian times.

Row London Isis Osiris Egypt

No Cold Weather Bird Ruby throated hummingbird facts

The ruby throated hummingbird is the only North American species east of the Mississippi that winters in subtropical regions like Florida and Central America. About 200 hummingbird species exist in the Americas, with 18 US inhabitants, noted for its bright green body and ruby red throat and a quiet squeak while feeding.

Florida Mississippi Mexico Central America North South America United States

Merchant Ad Talk Prompt in Journal Reference

A reminder urges salespeople to mention seeing the merchant's ad in the Journal. The directive emphasizes using the Journal as a credential and attention cue to potential customers during outreach.

Amusements: Gene Stratton-Porter Screen Version at Fox Theatre

Gene Stratton-Porter, beloved author of A Girl of the Limberlost and other titles, with sales over ten million copies, appears in advertisements for the Limberlost film shown at Fox Theatre Thursday and Friday. The author contributes to magazines and a newspaper syndicate with large circulations.

Gene Stratton-Porter America

Nature Makes Dry Raid Fire Torn Region in Alaska

Within a week nature accomplished what a corps of deputy marshals and dry agents failed to do in months. Two forest fires started by moonshine stills nearly wiped out the local industry. Forest rangers report stills destroyed by the flames and owners barely escaped with their lives.

Nature Anchorage Alaska

Divorce Petition Filed in Washington County Court

William H. Singleman sues Mary Singleman for divorce after a brief 1913 marriage in Rock Island Iowa. The petition asserts desertion since May 1913 and asks dissolution of the bonds of matrimony with costs, warning of default if she does not appear by September 2, 1924.

Mary Singleman District Court Washington County Iowa William H. Singleman Rock Island District Court of Court House Washington

Professional Men Meet in Des Moines Opening Convention

Nearly 200 men from eleven professions gathered in Des Moines for the first annual convention of Professional Men's Clubs. Omaha architect Thomas R. Kimball, national president, gave the opening address with Dr. William Jepsen of Sioux City replying to J. B. Weaver of Des Moines who welcomed the attendees. The club, formed in March 1922, draws professional men from major Midwestern cities.

Des Moines Thomas R. Kimball Omaha William Jepsen Sioux City B. Weaver

Make Money While Young Philosophy in Youthful Days

A terse admonition urges saving and wealth-building in youth so one can afford to pursue intellectual interests later. It stresses planned earning before aging diminishes purpose and capabilities.

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