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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1924
Page
4
A religious proverb from Proverbs 26 17 is quoted for reflection in the August 20 1924 issue, offering a moral warning about meddling in others quarrels. The brief note frames the verse as guidance for readers in the midweek edition.
The report argues that farm real estate is overvalued for tax purposes compared with its earning power. It cites valuations of five hundred dollars per acre vs earnings of two hundred fifty dollars per acre and calls for reform to tax land by its producing value. The piece urges fair apportionment to raise revenue without overburdening any class.
The report characterizes widespread discontent as a justified disturbance sweeping across the country, noting broad citizen anger and organized protests shaping the national mood.
The piece notes Abraham Lincoln faced repeated failures from youth through his political career. It argues perseverance pays, citing his early losses in elections, business debts, and personal heartbreak, leading to him becoming one of the nation’s greatest leaders.
Richard Talmadge leads a rapid melodrama at the Fox theatre in ON TIME! with Henry Lehrman directing broad comedy. Tom Wilson plays Casanova Clay in a house of mystery with a chimpanzee brain transfer gag, while Billie Dove and others support in a fast moving action filled photoplay.
A La Follette Wheeler Independent party mass convention in Grand Island Nebraska named electors pledged to support the Wisconsin and Montana candidates if Nebraska votes in November. The body formed a state committee but adjourned without listing a state ticket, awaiting filing of an agreement and 500 legal voter signatures.
Nearly 100 heads of Iowa city and town governments gathered in Mason City for the League of Iowa Municipalities annual convention. Discussion centered on taxes city labor and the budget law. A L Rule former state senator spoke at the banquet urging support for Defense Day, drawing cheers.
Convention speaker Mr. Lauer will address the Advertising Clubs convention on Wednesday afternoon August 27. His university work relates to businessmen problems and he will discuss these issues in his speech. Lauer directs a major university activity and is noted for unusual ability.
C J Findley of Fort Dodge argued for city work by city labor noting benefits and practicality. He drew strong support while J G Harding of Council Bluffs criticized officials who avoid duty and hinder operations, calling out overbearing enforcers of the law.
A reader says they saw the merchant’s ad in the Journal and points to the notice as proof. The exchange underscores the ad’s visibility and prompts a follow up on advertised goods.
A reflective verse contrasts storing five dollars for old age with giving to the hungry. The speaker weighs prudence against charity, admitting pride in helping a homeless man despite planned thrift and eventual old age. The mood favors generosity over hoarding wealth.
The report describes a shift from chautauqua to a pig and calf exhibit and notes public demand for Mr. Cook to return to the weather department after retirement. It quotes salesman J Reade McCrory calling his town “too conservative” for sales, illustrating local sentiment.
A classroom exchange recalls a father’s bemused reaction to beans for supper. The teacher probes if the father prays, and Susie confirms the habit with the line Good Lord We've got beans again. The passage comments on moderns being tougher but not as many stewed.
The most popular kind in the Washington community is the B. D. brand Beggar's Delight, with strong demand for O. P. tobacco. A caller asks for Mrs Gabble and an Irish maid warns to leave, as she may return any minute.
A nostalgic quatrain style list warns of risks in daily life. It laments telling a mother her son is at fault and notes dangers such as trusting greedy promises, assigning smokers to childcare, interfamily disputes, and placing religion in a spouse’s name.
A man leases a ground floor space of 40 by 93 feet at Broadway and Thirty-fixth Street in New York City for two years at 70000 dollars per year. The columnist ponders the value of home as a place to sit by the living room fire and peel potatoes or clean spark plugs.
The piece mocks political announcements as the presidential and vice presidential nominees accept. It comically notes George McDaniel’s tall tales after lakes trips and teases the Prevaricator's Club with a slow speaker Alltalk whose overlong speech drives some listeners away as they wonder when it ends.
A reader asks about spelling knead as in bread and suggests the form n e e l. The note also asks if there are any other questions to address.
A minister announces a post service board meeting and encounters a bored stranger who jokes that he was the most bored person present. The quip contrasts his weariness with the idea of a bored board being entertained by the talk.
A humorous fragment suggests a child asks why George Washington never lied and the reply implies the question of his stance on something remained unposed. The quip ends with an unfinished frame, leaving the moral unresolved and the joke incomplete.
An observation notes that weaker arguments tend to be filled with a liberal supply of profanity. The claim suggests tone reflects argumentative strength and leaves little room for measured discourse.
A wry reflection on aging notes that at fifty five a man loses boyhood dreams of presidency and fears ending his days in a poorhouse, shifting focus to survival and dignity in older years.
A lighthearted misadventure unfolds outside the Journal office as a portly tourist couple exits the Congress hotel, climbs into their Ford coupe, and discover a flat left front tire just as the starter is engaged, provoking a look of disgust.
A clipped, fragmentary note discusses a “soldier’s bonus” and a head experiment at a station. It then pivots to a humorous contrast about a man speaking six languages and marrying a woman speaking three, suggesting that balance in language skills makes a good match.
A drug clerk asks if moth balls killed moths and a disconsolate customer replies that five hydras were tried but none hit. The oddly phrased exchange appears in a home news brief.
The Cambridge university origin is unclear but likely arose from a local educational movement in the twelfth century. The first college was founded by Hugo Bishop of Ely in 1257, and today seventeen colleges compose the university.
Eastbound arrivals and trains listed for Golden State Limited Express and local passes. Includes times for Nos 4 12 60 80 and 49 11 3 as well as local freight Nos 636 420 43. Local services run daily except Sundays. signatures H W Russet and 686 and 46 cents.
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