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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1925
Page
4
IL Supreme Court Orders Len Small to Return State Funds
The Illinois Supreme Court rules Governor Len Small owes the state over a million dollars in interest he wrongfully diverted while state treasurer. After years of legal twists and a trial in Waukegan where he was cleared of criminal charges, the court finds he appropriated money that did not belong to him and orders its return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of
Ilinois
Len Small
Illinois
Small
Governor Small
Waukegan
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason The Heir
The speaker inherits Uncle Jones's legacy and contemplates wealth and poverty. He notes neighbors driven by salesmanship and the lure of riches, while he and his cow Jane reject want and seek a simpler life. Lawyers reveal another will, leaving poverty to persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Charon
Jane
By The Way readers wonder where Daddy is now
A nostalgic By The Way column recounts travelers and a Hutchinson lady who helps an all night rider, jokes about eloping, Florida trips, and a conversation with McPherson College students. The piece ends with questions about a missing husband and a lighthearted view of travel mishaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Salina
Florida
Daday
Auto
Daddy
K. C
McPherson College
Villians
Re-elected governor amid graft accusations and press clash
The article portrays Len Small as a governor who courted the criminal element while facing a relentless Tribune campaign. It notes courts find he took money not his and must restitute, while his political skill and roads program buffered him in rural areas amid public confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Govrnor
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Len Small
Thindas
Described Actor Lucien Littlefield Shown in Fox Films
The piece profiles Lucien Littlefield who plays Greer in Gold and the Girl at the Fox. It notes his Richmond Virginia birth Staunton Military Academy training and stage experience plus his tall frame fair hair and green eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer
Weasel
the Fox
Richmond
Virginia
Staunton Military Academy
Lucien Littlefield
New York
San Antonio
Texas
Illness Brief for Mrs. James Benda and Recovery Hopes
Dec. 14 in Coppo ck. Mrs. James Benda is ill and was taken to Washington County Hospital a week ago. Friends wish her a speedy recovery. Lester Nicola underwent appendicitis surgery at the same hospital two weeks ago and is now able to...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coppock
James Benda
Benda
Washington County Hospital
Lester Nicola
Washington Co
Owas
Community Notes And Local Arrivals In Wayland Area
Shoppers visitations and holiday wishes mark the week in Wayland and Coppock. Reports note illness and flu among residents, school holidays begin December 18, and several local visitors travel to Brighton, Burlington, and Ottumwa. Andrew Garron dies at Mt Pleasant hospital after illness. burial in Wayland follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coppock
Andy Garren
Mt. Pleasant Insane Hospital
North Hill Cemetery
Wayland
Guthrie Center Bank Run Ends With Cash Payouts
A withdrawal flood at Guthrie Center occurred on two banks here but was halted when bank officials displayed cash and paid all customers who wished to withdraw their money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie Center
Christmas Trees On the Square Spark Confusion
A reader notes seeing Christmas trees along the north side of the square but finds none blooming and jokes about the sight. The letter mentions Bill Doogan and Elmer Mason and warns another cold spell could kill the delions, raising concerns about worsening conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Doogan
Elmer Mason
Encounter on the Pullman Car Sparks Suspicion
A young man moves to sit beside a girl who recalls him from the night a motor car was stolen. She asks if they met before and hints she saw him lingering near the incident. The man leaves for a different car as onlookers snicker at the exchange.
Fifty Automobile Stories Sought for Two Dollar Prize
A department seeks fifty original automobile experience stories. Submissions should describe unusual incidents and risks. Each entry offers a two dollar prize for reader tales that reveal compelling car experiences.
By-way Christmas Dispute and Morning Roosters
In a rambling dialogue Tony argues for an expensive Christmas gift while a frayed narrator, Rosie, and Wes’ Ches’ are referenced. A stove poke incident erupts in temper over presents and money. The piece shifts to a domestic exchange about roosters crowing and a Friday superstition joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Wes’ Ches
Wes
Chris
Rosie
Fragmentary Portraits of Modern Life and Marriage
The escaped fragment references a person’s view on marriage and family. It mentions a character named Joyce who denies simbling yet marries periodically, hinting at social tensions and satire within a contemporary domestic scene.
G B True to the Faith And Other Snippets
A sparse collage of era jokes and ads from a Dallas Tex News page features a grocery gag about animal crackers, a pun filled verse about journalism and prisons, a quip on training children, and a remark on the Post Office Department and its pen.
Costly Mistake In Advertising Sparks Business Ruin
Feature notes a speaker asking if wit ruined business and jokes about advertising. Conan Doyle is quoted as hearing an unearthly song on radio. A list outlines ten reasons swearing might be seen as beneficial or sign of self control and breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conan Doyle
Daily English Lesson Notes From W L Gordon
A brief glossary style item lists common usage errors and pronunciation notes. It defines TERRESTRIAL as pertaining to earth and present world and urges building vocabulary by mastering one new word daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Silk Undies Promotion Sparks Laughs at Hosiery Counter
A humorous note appears in a newspaper clipping where a sign reading Silk Undies 59 cents Buy Now They Won’t Last Long draws reader amusement while highlighting sale pricing at a hosiery counter.
Wildlife not vanishing just shifting to urban areas
A concise note argues wildlife declines in rural areas are due to animals relocating to cities rather than disappearing, suggesting urban migration as the primary trend.
Boy surprises parents with closet shock at Christmas
The narrator recalls a comic Christmas scene but last night a young man burst from a closet upstairs and ordered them out. He said he didn’t mean maybe, hinting at a Christmas surprise coming soon.
Shavings Returns from California Amid Disappointment
A resident named Shavings is back from California and says she is deeply disappointed. She notes that some friends missed her contributions to the department and nearby team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shavings
California
It Impresses People With Culture And Refinement
A reflection on education status and social perception. A girl notes postal confusion while delivering a card. A child contrasts jobs, smoking habits, and moral language, ending with a quip about barbers and talkative men.
Copenhagen Sees Surge of Cyclists in City Streets
In Copenhagen during working hours cyclists flood the streets with as many as 614,826 counted at various points in one day. While motor cars rise, bicycles grow even faster, reflecting a shift in urban transport habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
America
Banker's Wife Advises Washington People
An advertisement features a banker's wife praising Adlerika for stomach trouble and gas relief. The ad claims quick action and notes Adlerika acts as an intestinal evacuant that helps constipation without gripes, with Sherman Bros. Druggists as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sherman Bros
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