He Will Swallow Up Death in Victory
A Bible thought for today cites Isaiah 25 8 in a December 0 1924 entry. The verse proclaims God will wipe away tears and remove rebuke from his people on earth.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1924
Page
4
Let George Do It Origin Tied to Davenport Figure
A Davenport story traces the slang phrase Let George Do It to George Dempsey, a Davenport businessman linked to the Dempsey brothers. The article credits him with reviving failing ventures, especially in hotels and restaurants, turning dead propositions into life and suggesting Washington might share in the credited deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Democrat
George
Davenport
George Dempsey
Tom
Ed Dempsey
Washington
Frugal Cal Travels without Paying for Special Train
A story from Washington to Chicago tells of former President Cal not paying for special car or train service. He rode in an ordinary Pullman with Grace, bypassing higher fares, arranging standard reservations via a boy at the depot. The tale notes dusting off the porter and sleeping with roof bumps, ending with implied Christmas savings habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Grace
ABE MARTIN On Jack th Clipper and office seekers
In a folksy tone the column recalls Jack the Clipper once seen around town and questions what happened to him as public offices tempt various locals. The piece blends humor with a meditation on public service and local life.
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Jack
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Reflects on Aging and Toil
A nostalgic poem laments aging and hard labor while enjoying a rested life. The speaker contrasts youth’s toil with retirement, observes the old men at the gate bearing heavy tasks, and urges saving even small coins for a bucolic future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Frugal Cal’s Vermont Move And Havana Cigar Request
A fragment recounts Frugal Cal keeping his old Vermont home for a village banker and his thriftiness. It notes his habit of smoking two for a nickel stogies from West Virginia and cites a 1919 letter to a stogie maker requesting 500 light colored Havana cigars, showing his keen interest in the cigar market during his Massachusetts governorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Cal
West Virginia
Massachusetts
State House
Boston
H. S. Gaston
Fairmont
W. W
Havana
Tax publicity section may be taken up by Ways and Means
Washington December 9. The income tax publicity section of the revenue act, urged by the president, may be considered by the House Ways and Means Committee soon. Chairman Green said after a White House visit that no definite decision has been made.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Green
White House
President nominates Meyer and Campbell to ICC reappointment
President Coolidge sent to the senate the nominations for reappointment to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Balthasar H. Meyer of Wisconsin and J. B. Campbell of Spokane Washington would return to the ICC.
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Washington
Cal Coolidge Letter Urges No Further Cigarette Price Hikes
The writer, identified as Calvin Coolidge, notes long term use of stogies and expresses concern that prices may rise further. He urges resistance to any additional increases.
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Calvin Coolidge
Sundown film shown at Fox features real aristocrats on western frontier
The Fox presents Sundown a Western drama about cattlemen who conquer deserts and vast plains, led by an all star cast including Bessie Love Hobart Bosworth Roy Stuart Charlie Murray and Margaret McWade. Earl Hudson calls these pioneers the genuine American aristocrats who shaped the frontier through grit and courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resere Love
Hobart Boswort
Charrie Murray
Roy Stewart
America
New Preland
Itt
Old West
West
Coloccal
Artian
Hudson
Bessie Love
Hobart Bosworth
Roy Stuart
Charlie Murray
Charles Crockett
Wilfred North
Charles Sellon
Arthur Hoyt
Jery Austin
Margaret McWade
Warrant Issued for Tony Fuente in Boxing Law Case
A bench warrant was ordered for Tony Fuente the Mexican heavyweight fighter after he did not appear for arraignment on a charge of violating the state boxing law following his recent match with Fred Fulton of Minneapolis plasterer pugilist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Fuente
Los Angeles
Calif
Fred Fulton
Minneapolis
Blizzard hits town as storm lingers in Wyoming
A local report describes a blizzard extending from Wyoming into the region. The piece notes unusual June weather contrasts and mentions a resident urging a jeweler to repair an alarm clock before morning.
Above the Average and the Burned Deck
Fragmented humorous lines show Mrs. Hippley scolding an errant husband at night and a playful exchange about two moons. A literary aside hints at a young man who stopped curfew, revealed as the girl’s brother by a burning deck metaphor.
Hat Habit Stirs Quiet Fashion Debate
A concise notice discusses the expense and regret of purchasing a new hat three weeks before realizing it does not suit the wearer. The brief reflects on style choices and timely taste in clothing.
Opportunity Amidtoil in Malaria Swamp Farm
An old Maryland farmer in a malarial swamp district hears his son complain of a chill. The farmer, brisk and practical, urges to fix the churn before addressing the child. The line hints the farmer seeks more opportunity and fewer wolves at his door.
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Maryland
Drunk tramp scorns magistrate over grammar in New York court
A New York police court hearing for drunkenness ends with a tramp born in Boston lamenting the magistrate's splitting of infinitives. The exchange features the prisoner striking his brow and declaring the sentence a final blow.
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New York
Boston
Rotary club prize limerick joke and church line
A Rotary meeting joke ends with T R Phillips winning the Christmas party chairmanship after a limerick contest. The piece invites readers to submit a last line by December 16 and includes additional humorous quips about churchgoers and business.
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Rotary Club
T. R. Phillips
Quay
Phillips
May
Think It Over Accidents Strike Daily Narrative
A reflective notice warns that accidents happen every day and danger lurks at work and play. It stresses unpredictable perils, the cost of injuries, doctor bills, and missed income, urging readers to consider safety and prevention.
Rail Schedule Fragment Shows Western Shipping Timetables
The document lists train numbers and times for westbound and Washington Branch services including No. 4 Golden State Limited No. 12 Express No. 60 and No. 3 Golden State Limited with arrival and departure times. It also notes local freight and passenger locomotives 429 449 835 836 and mentions agents H W Russe and schedule details for daily operations and exceptions.
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Golden State Limited
Washington
H. W. Russe
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