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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1923
Page
7
Iowa City December 7 Coach Justin M Barry of the University of Iowa says the new rule requiring the fouled player to attempt the free throw will raise personal fouls and rougher play. He notes seven rule changes for 1923 24 including changes to Rule 13 and Rule 15.
Mrs. Phoebe McKenzie of Ainsworth aged 92 submits a religious reflection to the Journal. She emphasizes Calvary and Jesus paying the price to save souls and urges continual praise, noting intense faith and penmanship strong for her age.
A note about introducing oneself cites a line from an advertisement in the Journal. The item discusses how a personal introduction can arise from reading classified ads and suggests a standard approach to making contact.
Secretary Mellon reports a $613 million debt reduction in fiscal 1923 and urges substantial income tax cuts with a 25 percent top surtax. He cites clearer finances, potential surpluses, and benefits to growth, while warning against excessive taxation shifting to consumers. He also favors lower estate taxes and notes agriculture lags in recovery.
Six years of stomach trouble with digestive failure led to a starvation diet until relief came from Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims the preparation removes catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation in stomach liver and intestines and promises a money back guarantee. Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists advertise nationwide.
Seoul Korea December 6 The total population registered at the end of last year was 17,626,761. Koreans numbered 17,205,124, Japanese 386,493, and foreigners 22,129. Compared with twelve years ago there is an increase of 4,313,744. Men totaled 9,055,684 and women 8,528,077.
W T Trotter of Ainsworth sells his blacksmith shop after nearly four decades of ownership. Son Frank leased and managed it while Trotter shifted to insurance, with Frank considering Des Moines relocation. Also noted is a fire near Piru, California threatening the Carl family home but ultimately saved after effort. The Methodist church Missionary society held its annual bazaar and dinner in the church basement.
Displays at booths drew crowds as candies aprons and fancy work sold. A noon chicken pie dinner raised 159 dollars for the day’s work. Basketball teams face Letts Friday evening and several local families attended the bazaar. The choir plans a waffle supper on Tuesday evening December 11 in the church basement. Sunshine Derrick impressed the gathering Tuesday. The O E S will meet Friday to elect officers. The high school declamatory contest is set for Wednesday December 13 with nineteen students competing.
A reader notes that saying I saw your advertisement in the Journal guarantees prompt service. The query implies awareness of the ad and links exposure to faster handling of requests.
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