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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1924
Page
4
YMCA Meeting Sets Vote for New Directors at Methodist Church
A local YMCA meeting set for next Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Methodist church will elect ten new directors to replace the expiring board members of fifteen. Eligible voters include building fund contributors as the organization plans expanded work with the new building nearing occupancy and reports from committees presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Y. M. C. A. Building Fund
Cause
Bulinang
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on Wright B. Wrong
A satirical verse critiques a political figure labeled Wright B. Wrong, depicting a heated campaign and voter rebellion. The speaker recalls voting against the candidate, then encounters the man and reflects on voting for capable leaders rather than sensational rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Mason
Legacy Building A testament to departed citizens
Floors are laid painting in progress plumbing and heating near finish and the building soon ready for use. It stands as a lasting memorial to a group of former citizens now gone who wished to leave something of perpetual good for the community they loved and served. We must honor their trust and ensure the project is completed well by those who remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright B
Jong
Tong
Harold Lloyd Reveals Laughs on Screen Not in Filming
The comedian explains that scenes drawing laughs during production often flop on film. In Girl Shy a night shoot with a town band and a dangerous stunt on a hose cart led to a head injury for Lloyd, who refused a double and kept filming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lloyd
Lloyd
Hollywood Studios
Mr. Lloyd
Fred Newmeyer
Sam Taylor
Los Angeles
Lloyd Company
Counter Irritant Views on Marriage and Children
A Houston Post-Dispatch columnist argues that despite inevitable friction in marriages, some couples must cohabit for family stability and that children are both a great help and a necessity in such arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Post- Dispatch
Radio program listings for December 14 nationwide
The page details broadcast schedules across many stations from KFGZ to WBBR, listing times for services, concerts, choirs, orchestras, lectures, sermons, and religious programming. Notable entries include WQJ Chicago concert orchestra at 8 10, KHJ Los Angeles 8 30 concert, and WJZ New York orchestra segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Radio Digest
KFGZ
Berrien Springs
Whei Boston
WGR
Buffalo
WOC Davenport
WQJ
Chicago
WLS
KYW
Chicago Sunday Evening Club
WELW
Cincinnati
Cleveland
WFAA
Dallas News
WWJ
Detroit News
WCX
Detroit Free Press
Enevtene
Des Moines
Sonrana
KNX Hollywood
Jefferson City
Kansas City
WDAF
Kansas City Star
KHJ
Los Angeles Times
KJS
Los Angeles
KFSG
WMC Memph
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
KFKB
Milford
WJY
New York
WJZ
WRAF
Roxy and His Gang
Wcal Northfield
KGO Oakland
Wcaw Omaha
WOO Philadelphia
WDAR
Philadelphia
WFI
KPO
San Francisco
WBBR
Staten Island
By the Way Humorous Snippets and Light Quips From the Town
A 1925 joke filled miscellany notes a wish for a license as a Christmas item and comments on apple eaters and doctors. It mocks fashion and equal rights while recounting hat loss near the bank and a handsome mix of social observations. The column teases readers with limericks and a cartoonish toast about long life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Bank
The Rat in the Vat and Crossword Jokes
A humorous column describes a hawk dropping a rat into a vat of whisky and jokes about cross word puzzles. It notes readers clinging to puzzles, with a Washington woman lamenting her husband’s obsession and another quipping about a thirty day absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
No Woman Running for Office Sparks Bar Berry Vote Debate
A controversial statement claims no woman with long hair will capture the Bar Ber y vote, fueling political chatter about candidate appearance and ballot support. The remark prompts questions about voter bias and campaign dynamics in local elections.
Shavings Dream of a Generous Christmas For All
A poem envisions a humane Christmas plan with a home and income for the aged, talent uplift for the young, rest for the weary, purposeful work for the idle, and a world where money is not scarce. The speaker admits it is only a dream due to lack of funds and mocks the tax system. The piece ends with a jokey aside about a husband and a bride’s trousseau notes found on a wedding spot paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George
Kansas
Thanksgiving lesson sparks questions in class
A Washington primary teacher spoke of a Thanksgiving day and national pride. A pupil asked jokingly if other countries celebrate, referencing Cedar Rapids as a comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cedar Rapids
The Difference in Waistlines Across Genders
A brief physiologic note explains that women's waist measurements vary with body position while men's waistline expands in a horizontal manner. The text contrasts how posture affects female and male figures.
By The Way column riffs on Iowa pride and a Christmas gift hint
A By The Way letter from Iowa boasts about the state leading in crops and industry while poking fun at local figures and asking readers to avoid weapons. It ends with a Douglas Malloch verse urging practical gifts like a hammer or saw. The piece blends humor, regional boasting, and social commentary in a light, old newspaper style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Malloch
Seven Ages of Man and a Witless Soapbox Moment
A humorous verse on the seven ages of man traces acquisitive folly from youth to old age. A signed note ends with a quip about a petrified forest bearing fruit. The column includes a brief comic exchange about wisdom and crowd voices. A stray, mildly surreal anecdote recalls a morning street crossing near McEhinney's drug store.
Wild runaway automobile trailer crashes into street scene
An escaped trailer detached from a speeding car ran amok on the street nearly striking bystanders. A tale recalls a Chicago man dodging vehicles for days, ending with an accidental leg break on his return. A laborer asks for an hour off for a haircut and faces a sharp reply from his foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Railway Time Tables Corrected Up to Date
Rail timetable notices list eastbound and westbound trains with numbers and times for Golden State Limited and express services. Washington Branch schedules show local passes and freight trains, with daily exceptions Sunday and holiday adjustments.
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Cc RL & P
Golden State Limited
la Pasa
Washington
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