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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1924
Page
4
Mutual 44 states AP dispatches credited to this paper remain its exclusive property. Local news published here is also under AP rights and all special dispatches are reserved.
The Lord bless thee and keep thee The Lord make his face shine upon thee The Lord lift up his countenance and give thee peace Numbers 6 24 26 A daily devotional line echoes a blessing for the new year with a biblical benediction from Numbers.
A forward looking editorial reflects on the closeness of 1925 and the uncertain future. It argues progress through history, the value of the present, and the belief that civilization improves over time with greater individual importance amid societal evolution. It contrasts past tyrannies with present achievement.
A farmer named Newt Stiff quips about looking like a guinea pig as neighbors remove shot from him. The report notes local assistance and neighbors aiding during recovery. A stray line about Chicago police is included but lacks clear context or connection to the event.
Puzzle hints list many across and down clues with numbers and short phrases for solving. It contains entries like Walked period of Carry river in Switzerland and A flat-bodied fish plus many others, forming a large crossword word-fill reference.
A comic poem recounts Jim Ginger repairing an ancestral draw with skill while the speaker resents a high bill. The narrator notes other craftsmen are hired, but Ginger is left unpaid in spirit as the wind and weather frustrate further work.
A speech extols civilization advancing beyond tyranny and slavery, noting rising standards of living, greater freedoms for all, and increased pay. It projects continued gains through 1925 and into 1926, urging departure from the old era toward a forward-moving future.
William Green, newly elected AF Labo r president, marks his induction with a statement pledging a never ending fight for full recognition of organized labor. He underscores the federation’s continued aim to secure complete recognition and rights for workers nationwide.
A listing of radio programs for January 1 shows a wide range of broadcasts across major stations. Highlights include WSB Atlanta with a 10:45 program, WEEI Boston 6 PM to 9 PM with Big Brother club and orchestra, and WGR Buffalo. Chicago stations KYW and KGN feature readings, organ, and concerts. Other notable entries include WFAA Dallas with a symphony and dance, WOR Newark sports at 6:15, and WEAF New York offering string quartet and orchestra segments. The guide also notes specialized programs from Los Angeles, Detroit, and Seattle, covering music, readings, lectures, and entertainment.
A column collects jokes, personal notices, and timetables as the journal bids farewell to the year. Bits on radios, a medical student, a butchered courtroom moment, and a Red Cross note mix with train schedules and local anecdotes.
In Port au Prince Haiti on December 13 General Russell American high commissioner urged presenting Haiti to the American public. E Verne Richardson assigned to conduct an economic survey and is already at work. Haiti’s wild coffee yields 70 million pounds yearly though two thirds remain unharvested. Long staple cotton rivals sea island and yields about 3 million pounds. Alligator pears grow wild and are large with fine flavor. Haiti has soil climate and cheap labor to grow vegetables for winter supply with American capital and energy.
Mary Ellen Woodford aged four admires Santa gifts and notes four bead strands. she spots a wormhole in every bead while inspecting them. The column ends with an adage about forgiveness and a husband’s bad habits when awake.
Paris wine merchants remain optimistic despite a drop of 10,000,000 liters in the year ending Oct 1. They note 1924 figures still equate to a gallon per person per week and anticipate demand from foreign visitors during a cold winter, with champagne ready for sale.
A playful vignette shows Miss Cora on her first train trip as the conductor collects tickets and a confectionery boy shouts chewing gum. Cora refuses to surrender her gum while offering the ticket. The rest jokes about marriage and public-image claims by a movie star.
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