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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1924
Page
5
Local students and visitors swap holiday greetings as Edith Michener visits from Cedar Falls and returns to Mt. Pleasant. Residents travel to Muscatine Davenport and Anamosa for Christmas, with many family visits, illnesses, and a church gathering noted.
The column thanks the Journal staff and readers, notes Lee Davisson’s rheumatism siege, reports Lorne Longwells’ new Phanstiel Model No 7 radio and good listening, and asks readers to settle a dispute among Miller Hasty and Dayton with clear decision. Dewey and Lucille Hanley visit Iowa City as Bill Hanley delivers over 1000 bushels of corn at $1.40 per bushel to Mel Whetstine. 70 pounds to bushel.
Dr and Mrs G W McKay, long stationed in the Philippines, have returned to the United States. McKay serves as a physician in the regular army. Floyd Houston of Detroit visits his parents Mr and Mrs G L Houston. Christmas program by Presbyterian Sunday School held at the church. Miss Hildegarde Giffey, Chicago music college student, is home. White Gift offering at United Presbyterian Christmas event totals 130 dollars. Junior Metho...
Mr and Mrs John Wehr and children spend holidays with Mrs Wehr s parents in Waterloo. Dr McLaughlin of Washington treated a sick child at the Delbert Darnell home and reported improvement. Margerie Robertson returned from Washington visit. Clarke Pfeiffer of Valley visited Gilbert Hotle. The school closed for two weeks as students enjoyed a teacher Mary Aller led program for parents. Genevieve Richard and Wilfred Weir vacation with relatives in Keota and Harper. John Robertson and wife were in Washington for business. Gilbert Bales from Washington visited Mrs John Hahn. W C Hotle and family spent Sunday at Nick Limes home. John Hahn and wife spent weekend with parental Black family in Galley.
In Poland 444 deputies and 111 senators enjoy free railway travel. Critics say much time is spent on trips unrelated to legislative duties. Parliament may restrict free passage to only travel to or from the capital.
Leland Maxwell, a Waterville Ia teacher, is home for the holidays. Verle McElroy arrived from Iowa City to spend the holidays with relatives. Mr and Mrs Glover Ferrall of Dysart Ia visited the Rees home. Howard Crozier of Washington was in town briefly. Some local business men are putting up ice as weather allows.
In Des Moines on December 26 Mark G Thornburg secretary of the Iowa Department of Agriculture said the year ending showed consolidation of farm affairs under one head improved efficiency and services The report notes three divisions dairy food animal industry and weather crop bureau with enhanced inspections cutting costs and boosting sanitary enforcement across markets slaughterhouses hotels and dairy operations It highlights disease control efforts including a bovine tuberculosis eradication push and detailed cattle testing results for 1924 to 1925 linking state and federal funds for ongoing work
Vienna reports early Christmas shopping as stores launch toys and goods weeks sooner to boost business. An enterprising merchant, learning the idea from an American friend, credits the plan for drawing customers early in the season.
A readers’ collage of miscellany from 1924 covers political hints about Coolidge, a Philadelphia minister critique, a burglar tale from Pastoria, and light quips on Santa Claus and phonographs. It touches on winter, streetcar windows, and candlestick gifts amid a string of brisk, stray observations.
The observed reception among women customers is notably positive, marking the inaugural year the pilof has been introduced in the country. This early success hints at growing interest and potential for wider adoption.
Berlin reports an epidemic of revues flooding stages with old actors failing to offer new dramatic works aside from Shaw’s Saint Jean. Theatres emphasize music bands and varied acts, while advertising favors moving pictures.
A quip from Longfellow urges remaining true to truth and loyal to the sacred professions in all matters, urging integrity and clarity in expression.
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