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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1924
Page
4
Associated Press Copyright Notice
The text states that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish news dispatches credited in the paper and the local news herein. It also reserves rights to special dispatch publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bible Thought for Today
A devotional note quotes Jeremiah 33 promising health cure and the abundance of peace and truth. The brief message reflects on calling to God for answers and guidance and emphasizes divine healing and revelation.
Resignation of Local Weather Bureau Chief Mr W A Cook
The Journal notes with regret the resignation of Mr W A Cook who led the local weather bureau. Readers valued his authoritative hours of weather knowledge and his careful records. The piece ponders if strain from recent seasons influenced his decision and reflects on the impact of weather reporting on community conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cook
Weather Bureau
Cook
Aliso
Mr. Cook
Local Rain Forecast Sparks Public Discourse Over Weather reporting
The Journal recalls local showers that produced 5.75 inches and lightning, hail, and wind, praising Mr. Cook’s half century of precise forecasts. It notes his resignation and public appreciation from national and state authorities and local residents alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cook
Journal Weather Report
Cook
Winfield Fair and Night Shows Kick Off Tuesday
The Journal announces the Winfield Fair and night shows opening Tuesday evening the 19th. Winfield plans a big, diversified program with attractions for all ages and promises a larger and better fair than in recent years in a push many other fairs have not matched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal
Winfield
The Abundant Life union talk at Methodist service
Dr. Schreckengast spoke on The Abundant Life calling life our main business between two eternities. He urged using every chance to live fully and noted success is defined by personal use of life rather than wealth or travel.
Living Simply In Changing Environments
The passage argues that one can live well without wealth by adapting to changing surroundings. It uses metaphors of a prehistoric fish and two environments weathering daily shifts and enduring old truths, suggesting true life comes from aligning with both changing and unchanging realities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Paul Mundt
Truths do not contradict science and the Bible
The speaker argues that people adapt to truths and that truth is precious enough to risk lives for new science. If science and the Bible are interpreted correctly, they cannot contradict each other, though questions arise about interpretation and reconciliation.
Local Visitors Stop by Area Homes
Ray M. Anwyl of Des Moines visits the Anwyl home in Crawfordsville with his parents Mr and Mrs J J Anwyl. Doty of Letts visits here with his family. Miss Vera Yeager visits in Chicago with Miss Eva Gormly. Mrs Henry McCoy and daughter Marie of Ottumwa come Thursday night for a relatives visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray M. Anwyl
Des Moines
J. J. Anwyl
Mr. Doty
Letts
Vera Yeager
Chicago
Eva Gormly
Henry McCoy
Marie
Ottumwa
Overcoat Wardrobe Sparks Lingering Conversation
A brief item notes a quarrel over a new overcoat and muffler, highlighting a boastful remark about visibility and sound. The dialogue hints at social etiquette and fashion commentary in a light newspaper tone.
Man Offers Eye to Blind Painter for Graft
A man offers one of his eyes to the blind French painter Lemor dant if an oculist can perform the graft with any hope of success.
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Lemordant
Rippling Rhymes About Forest Fire by Walt in The Wasted Woods
A poetic lament describes a forest blaze consuming ancient trees and farms as campers' careless fires burn unchecked. Warden William laments reckless campers who scatter stogies and matches, ignoring ranger warnings. The narrator reveals a history of forests and ships of old fading in smoke and ashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah
Ararat
William
Aesop
Caesar
Snippets From A Hick Town Chautauqua Column
A column of humorous vignettes and gossip from a small town notes daily life at the chautauqua with stories of costumes dances and a nurse’s tooth tale. Vignettes include a boy with an overcoat a snake anecdote a bank overdraft quip and a doorstop baby joke.
Woman Sues Husband for Divorce Over Hatched Pillow Incident
A divorce suit accuses a husband of unfaithfulness after reports that he slept with a hatchet under his pillow. The broader column mixes humorous vignettes about family life, nursery rhymes, corn news, and light social observations from the era.
Banquet Speaker Nolan Tops Minnesota Advertising Meet
Banquet in this city on Wednesday evening August 27 features Mr. Nolan as principal speaker. He leads the Minnesota House of Representatives and is the GOP candidate for lieutenant governor. Known as an eminent orator he will discuss Some Fools Have Met and is billed as a major convention draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan
Minnesota House of Representatives
Minnesota
September corn climbs to $1.24 in Chicago market
The Associated Press reports Chicago grain prices hit new season highs with September corn at 1.24 and December at 1.2012. Profit taking followed the advance and top quotes faded as Somers, Jones and Company announced a failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Somers, Jones and Company
I Saw Your Ad in the Journal Merchant Advice
A concise reminder urges merchants to acknowledge their newspaper ad in the Journal. The note emphasizes awareness of local advertising and encourages prompt recognition of advertisements to build trust with customers.
Train timetable snippets for local and freight services
A dated timetable lists trains No. 4 Golden State Limited No. 12 Express and No. 60 Lo Pass plus No. 30 Lo Pass with arrival and departure times. It also notes No. 429 Local Pass No. 449 Local Pass No. 835 Local Freight Nos. 835 and 460 freight and local passenger services daily except Sundays. Names H W Russel appear with times 6 10 p m and 9 30 a m.
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Golden State Limited
Westbo
Wasington
H. W. Russel
OC. M
St. P
Lo'west Lim
John Park
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Chautauqua
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Brown
Willie Smith
Harry Ward Sr
Harry
Sistah Smith
Mr. Johnsing
American Weekly
United States
Washington Advertising Club
W. 1. Nolan
Minneapolis
Ward & CO
J. McKay
Washington Lodge
No. A
A. M
L. B. Lupton
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cyrus
W. T. Carson
Zeredatha Counci
Carpaugh
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
H. T. Carris
B.C
Arthur Gegdip
O. Bg. S
Pearle Dickerson
Alice Rownd
Damascus Shrine
Ida McDaniel
W. H. P. Dwinnie Thompson
Amos Chapter de Molay
Wade Crone
M. C
Robert Thompson
Washington Lodge No
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Hall
L. A. Littrel
T. Rickey
L O. O. F.—Covenant Lodge No. 101
North
Iowa Ave
Fred Diller
Noble
Iowa Avenue
J. B
Ritter
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