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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1924
Page
4
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Friday August 15 1024 theme prayer in secret doors and closet seeking Father rewards prayer scripture Matthew six six eight quotes from Bible verse about God knowing needs before they are asked.
Washington prepares for the Ad Club Convention on the 25th to 27th of the month. Delegates from two states Nebraska and laws and guests from across the United States will attend. National civic leaders will address sessions and the program promises entertainment and profit for all attendees. The event follows an International Ad Club meeting in London and signals a significant moment for this small city. Citizens are urged to dress well and extend warm hospitality to visitors.
A controversial remark attributed to an Ames professor sparks debate about road funding and driver responsibility. Local officials demand clarification as residents weigh fiscal implications and transportation policy.
The piece argues that good roads benefit motorists and pay for themselves. Government tests show graded dirt roads cost less to use than ungraded ones and that gravelling or hard surfacing pays back when traffic justifies it. The author notes higher road quality may boost driving, but asserts roads will connect counties and states as a worthy long term investment.
At Waterloo Aug 15 the Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police fixed Waterloo as the 1925 convention site in their closing session. A. E. Leighton of Waterloo was elected president, J. M. Gielles of Dubuque was named vice president, and M. B. Burke of Dubuque was re-elected secretary for an eighth term.
Francis Perry Elliott author of The Haunted Pajamas and Pals First died in Tucson, Arizona after a year there for health reasons. He lived in Keokuk for years and did some writing there. his home was Nashville, Tennessee. A Joyreal Want-ad brings results.
Des Moines reports three cornered campaign in Iowa will begin after notification ceremonies and the July 14 convention to elect presidential electors for La Follette Wheeler. National committeemen Herring Rawson and Lewis prepare state campaigns for Democratic Republican and third party routes. Lewin may lead the Workers party effort as Electors and district selections proceed.
The state convention last Sunday announced that state office campaigns will mirror national efforts. Republican candidate John Hammill and Democrat J C Nurtaugh will wage vigorous gubernatorial campaigns, joined by Senator Smith W Brookhart and Daniel F Steck. Each district and county campaigns for local offices and congress seamen will receive attention.
The Rev. Chalfant Dreves of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania was killed when he fell into an abandoned gas filled mine shaft near Howbert Colorado.
Poet Walt Mason reflects on the liberty and pride of owning a home and small estate free of rent and landlords. He revels in the comfort of his shack, hen house, shed, yard, and birdbath while contrasting rented life with ownership. The piece quirkily celebrates ownership as a personal domain.
A jumble of humorous vignettes and stray notices from the chautauqua scene and Washington Iowa. Includes remarks on comfort, honesty, and travel mishaps with light social jests and family quips.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a Ford car with a sign reading Four Wheels and No Brakes rolling merrily along the Ainsworth road. No further context or details are provided.
The Commercial Savings man Donald J Ross reproves the Journal for misreporting Dr Bowers opening address with umbrella and hat. He says both items were in one hand and apologizes for the error as a common newspaper slip.
A cautious individual avoids golf to protect his quiet reputation, while noting that Americans are capable of self government if given time.
The Silent Command, a William Fox production directed by J Gordon Beawards from Rufus King, headlines the Fox Theatre booking. A naval officer battles international spies plotting to blow up the Panama Canal with fast moving scenes from the canal to Washington and New York and dramatic fleet action.
Corrected up to date railway timetable items show eastbound arrivals and departures for the Golden State Limited No 4 the No 12 Express No 60 Local Pass No 30 Local Pass with listed times including 6:66 a m 2:30 a m 1:16 a m 1:40 a m and 6:20 p m for westbound departures
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