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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1924
Page
4
The document states that The Associated Press has exclusive publication rights for all news dispatches credited to it and for local news published in the paper. It reserves all rights to special dispatches and prohibits republishing without authorization.
A Christmas program ends in disaster at a rural Hobart schoolhouse when a candle ignites cotton on the tree. A rush for the single exit causes fatal crush injuries to many, including children, recalling Babbs Switch. The community mourns and remembers past losses.
ABE MARTIN notes a nephew taken to Kansas to join a payin program after years of smoking stogies. The column reflects on the loss of a lifetime of savings and the nephew’s improving prospects as he gets involved in the plan.
A poetic reflection on Kris Kringle's yearly visits and the fleeting nature of Christmas joy. The piece muses on Kris's absence through the year, promising crowds and children festive cheer when December returns, while urging a longer, gentler presence.
A historian recalls the Iroquois Theatre blaze in Chicago as a world haunting tragedy. The speaker contrasts it with Hobart Oklahoma's fire that devastated the entire town, saying the loss touched every home and claimed the town’s children like a candle's small red flame.
A resolution adopted by the Grand Lodge of the State of Kentucky F and A M in session in Louisville on October 22, 1924 condemns an unnamed individual or action as improper, reflecting lodge discipline practices of that period.
Kentucky Masons adopt resolutions restricting entry and membership for those who buy or possess intoxicants or narcotics from illegal vendors. The Grand Lodge of Kentucky declares Masons must follow U S laws and prohibits purchasing or possessing intoxicants or narcotics except as allowed federally.
A compact exchange quotes guiding principles for daily conduct. It urges speaking well of others, seeking good in all, fair and kind dealings, gentle reproach, steadfast faith, humble gratitude, belief in honest toil, and appreciation of the wit and will to work.
Government analyst Mr. J West reports arsenic in 99 percent of bootleg liquor and only 1 percent of preprohibition samples deemed fit to drink. He notes arsenic levels vary from trace amounts to lethal doses in bootleg varieties.
A St Louis Missouri man says he found a hay fever cure by staying on top of a city skyscraper for five weeks. He remained above the tenth floor without descending during the period.
A compiled schedule shows stations from WSB Atlanta to WBC Washington detailing programs for tomorrow December 27. Entries include concerts orchestras dance talks and religious discussions with times ranging from early morning to late night across major markets.
A lighthearted note questions a perfect Christmas while people stay indoors by the fire. A shopper calls Ward's store and asks for someone, only to be told the clerk is the Old Harry in a playful quip.
John Timmerman recalls a Christmas morning incident when his brother died after stepping on a coal hole cover and a store owner paid 50.00 to avoid court. He also criticizes modern women saying they become popular after harming men.
A child’s quip about keeping a secret is paired with a blunt remark about growing up. The piece suggests harsh gendered social lessons as a way to push boys toward defending themselves, framed in a parent or elder style.
An American and a Scot argue over Scottish scenery versus Illinois landmarks. The American boasts a local distillery as a striking contrast, claiming it outshines the hills of the Rocky Mountains. The Scot pauses, conceding the point with a nod to the distant distillery.
The piece advises placing nuts seeds or suet on window sills or sheltered lawn spots to help birds during sleet and snow. It highlights cardinals woodpeckers titmice and nut hatches as likely visitors and mentions hayseed as a winter favorite for juncos. It also notes water is valued in winter and cites blue jays as useful to farmers. The column ends with a provocative remark about women’s roles.
Jay EK Baker died from gas fumes in his room in Sioux City. officials believe the death was accidental. Jewelry and Christmas gifts worth 1000 dollars were stolen from a Sioux City residence. A Christmas tree and Santa visited four elephants at a hotel lobby party. A coroner in Council Bluffs impanelled a jury to consider responsibility for a railroad crossing accident that killed nurse Florence Browah. Mrs. Herbert Sheets of Quinton New Jersey has cooked on the same stove her husband gave her on their 61st wedding anniversary.
The fragment hints Leslie Dunlap delivering a quip about writing a limerick or limburgers, prompting a joking exchange where others plead to be spared from further verses. The line suggests a lighthearted, informal moment among speakers.
An exchange recounts a Muscatine girl returning home with four daughters all given two names. A careless reporter printed the kids as Betty Ann Martha Lou Peggy Jane Mary Elizabeth. A witty reply notes stage robbers and chorus girls at dinner. Other jokes cite an absent minded man tossing clothes into a tub and a man kicking the cat and leaving his wife outside.
In a light exchange a daughter Bridget jokes with her mother about a policeman's arms around her claiming the officer was teaching how to tackle a burglar. The remark reflects a playful household moment.
A man who once taught a Sunday school class at the 1st U P church asks if any boy in the class wants to buy some rabbits during a lesson, prompting a pause and sidelong humor from the teacher.
Windy Wolf criticizes Windy Jr as lazy and thieving warning he may end in the legislature. A jocular exchange follows with misheard lines and a frayed rural portrait. The text ends with a terse note about a woman who travels out in the countryside.
The clipping mixes a humorous street car anecdote about a man avoiding embarrassment by closing his eyes as women board, a brief character sketch of Cal, a note about an upcoming limerick contest closing January 5th, and a humorous verse about Sap Wood and a subscriber named Johnston.
A courtroom quip centers on a young man recounting a doctor’s sleep advice. The patient claims he counted eighteen thousand, then realized it was time to wake. The exchange highlights a humorous miscommunication during medical guidance.
A wife laments her husband never returning her vacuum, turning frustration into a poem named Days to Be. The verses describe longing for the vacuum and the joy it would bring, imagining a future where the cherished appliance is finally returned.
The piece recalls readers hoping for Christmas presents with a humorous note about boys who asked Santa Claus for saxophones. It contrasts toil-filled days with hopeful moments and mentions a lighter heart upon turning toward brighter days.
A traditional belief holds that burying a fish in the corn bill ensures a better harvest. The superstition reflects rural practice and local agricultural folklore.
Railway timetables list eastbound services to No. 4 Golden State and No. 12 Express with departure and arrival times around 2:30 a.m. to 8:40 p.m. westbound connections include No. 29 No. 49 and No. 11 Express with multiple daily departures. Washington Branch local and freight trains are noted with daily schedules.
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