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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1924
Page
4
The document states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish all news dispatches credited to it and the local news in the paper. It also reserves rights for special dispatch publications.
The message quotes Isaiah 43 1 about fear not for I have redeemed thee I have called thee by name thou art mine The devotional note presents a biblical reflection tied to the daily thought for readers.
The text warns that even in hard times about one billion dollars yearly are lost to fraudulent stock schemes in the United States. It notes wartime abuses, ongoing promoter promises, embezzlements, and forgeries, with fake stock operations yielding five times the loss of embezzlements and forgeries. It urges vigilance to redirect funds to productive uses.
Sharp, editor of the El Paso Post, cites authority for the statement that Judge David Leahy of Texas is involved in the case.
The remarks against Carl Magee by a New Mexico court are recalled alongside Magee's career as editor of the Albuquerque Journal. He exposed irregularities linked to A. B. Fall, aiding in the political shifts that brought Fall to the Senate and later downfall.
An interdenominational group invites the public to a free prayer study in a room south of Klein's Clothing Co. The sessions aim to explore answered prayers through God's word and the experiences of notable prayerful figures. Meet weekday afternoons at 2:30, with Saturday and Sunday included.
A London househunter complains to an agent that the proposed maissonette is unsuitable for his children due to space, noting there is no room for them to have mumps. The snippet captures a humorous tension over a tiny urban dwelling.
A witness in an English police court described the proceedings as filled with nonsense and insisted on living. The remark reflects public frustration with court handling and judicial demeanor during the case.
In Council Bluffs Aug 25 two men forced Broadway theatre manager George Clark and office girl Maizie Shorter into a car to obtain the safe combination. They then drove to the outskirts, left them, and tried to open the safe later but fled when spotted. Police sought one suspect after a patrolman saw a man flee from the theatre. the second man was not located.
Mr and Mrs M J Redlinger left yesterday morning for Des Moines to visit their son Earl who recently underwent a serious operation at a Des Moines hospital. They will also attend the fair.
The rural letter carriers of Washington, Henry and Jefferson counties plan an annual Labor Day picnic September 1 at the Brighton city park. The program features Wayland band music, speeches by Postmaster W. W. Jamison and EB Edmondson, various talks, and sport events. Bring baskets. free ice cream and lemonade. Frank D. Clark, Prody A. Borkoski.
Bonners Ferry Idaho reports say a white deer pair, a doe and a buck, have been seen in the area. Rancher George LaFountain notes the doe is entirely white while the buck shows two brown spots about six inches across on its back.
The speaker reflects on a stolen pump and resisting legal action. He cites neighbors urging law enforcement but chooses peace over prosecution, noting the burden of cops and lawyers and the availability of a replacement pump. He prefers calm living to public fuss and journals a habit of letting minor woes slide.
By the Way offers cordial greetings to ad men in a city famed as spotless. A playful chorus touts a young leader with "nice song curls" while Miss Rudd near Washington laments townsfolk missing Crooked Creek sunsets each evening.
An Ohio paper notes Uncle Harry Shopman turning 85 yesterday. A Civil War veteran, he has been married fifty five years and often recounts his many battles.
An analysis states the ideal candidate should command broad respect and be beyond suspicion. It argues prominence enhances legitimacy and deters doubt, shaping public trust and leadership perception.
The report notes that thus far no one has begun sprinkling lawns this season. Residents briefed say dry conditions have not yet triggered watering patterns, and local officials caution about water restrictions during drought periods.
A family shuffles mah Jongg on a front porch Saturday afternoon. Dick Edgington jokes about his barbered dog Shep. A man with a garden rake appears. An auto load of fisher folk heads south with poles, asking if anyone saw them return. A warning to passersby marks the grave of Adam Yost after a dangerous home brew.
The fragmentary OCR presents a chaotic collage of quips and headlines from a bygone issue. It references milk and downfall, spring rains, fashion and retail, social mores, and small talk between family and workers, capturing the newspaper’s mood and miscellany.
A neighbor questions a man’s heavy coat wear as he explains he must wear coats while painting his barn per the paint can directions. The statement hints at caution or contrarian behavior in a rural setting.
A reader from Route 2 asks about May apples brought home Saturday. The note jokes about curing love sickness with jams and wines and echoes a humorous aunt's advice while urging cautious optimism.
A teacher quizzing a new pupil asks what letter comes after AT. Willie replies that all the rest of them follow, showing a playful understanding of the alphabet.
A provocative social survey quotes male and female respondents debating beauty workers. Men favor nurse-appeal while women lean toward doctors of cosmetics, highlighting gendered views on appearance professionals.
A newly wealthy hostess plans a first dinner party and negotiates with a renowned singer. The singer quotes 650 dollars, but the hostess agrees to pay if he avoids meeting the guests. He quips that he will take 25 dollars instead.
The Eleventh Hour adapted by William Fox from Lincoln J Carter plays at the Fox Theatre Wednesday and Thursday. Stars Charles Jones and Shirley Mason with June Elvidge and Alan Hale in supporting roles. The film surpasses the stage version with dramatic screen development and startling stunts including a daring shooting scene.
A quirky jumble of quotes on effort wealth and manners. The piece muses that a man who won’t do a thing for a million might do anything for a cause. It notes charity begins at home and ends with playful, odd observations.
Jones and Shirley Mason perform perilous feats at sea including torpedo tube work on a submerged submarine. Mason faces a lion attack and hangs over liquid iron heat to elude a pursuing prince. Her ocean dive from a high cliff adds to the thrilling sequence of dangers.
A visitor asks how to gain many subscribers. The office chief promises to share secrets with contributors, noting that content will be used as soon as available to spur subscriptions. The remark appears in the Indianapolis Star column.
Andrew Perne is described as a flexible clergyman who altered his religious stance under multiple monarchs. He served under Henry VIII as a Catholic, under Edward VI as a Protestant, under Mary as a Catholic, and returned to Protestant under Elizabeth I. The passage highlights his adaptability amid England’s volatile religious landscape.
A quoted exchange asserts that prejudice fuels rapid growth and that harboring dislike makes it hard to view a person’s actions as right or reasonable, suggesting bias shapes judgment and behavior.
A shopper tells a merchant they saw an item in the Journal. The remark signals recognition of a listing or advertisement in the newspaper. The note emphasizes how readers reference the Journal to confirm product availability.
Railway timetables list eastbound arrivals and departures for multiple trains including local passenger and freight services. Entries show numbers 460 430 836 429 449 835 434 with times scattered across the day and note daily operation patterns.
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