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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1924
Page
4
A devotional note cites Galatians 6 1 urging restoration of a spiritual brother overtaken in a fault with meekness. It emphasizes self awareness to avoid temptation and uphold Christian charity in daily conduct.
The Journal publishes Douglas Malloch's tribute poem Wilson Dies after his Fez Club talk. The lines praise Woodrow Wilson's legacy and dream of peace, noting his death yet asserting the enduring impact of his vision on nations and the world.
The text presents Article X from the Covenant stating that League members must respect and preserve each nation’s territorial integrity and independence against external aggression. It notes that if aggression or a threat arises, the Council shall advise action or measures.
Whimsical verse shows a farmer who prefers peace with neighbors over fowls. He laments hens, roosters, and the strain of hostile stares while seeking friendship and calm, ending with a dark, joked line about a night time pup.
The discussion centers on U S Senate opposition to Wilson's League Covenant ratification. Critics argue Article X cedes war declaration to the League Council and fault the treaty’s territorial adjustments. A proposed reservation would shield U S sovereignty, but Wilson rejected it fearing subjugation to League authority.
The article argues the dispute over Article X and the mild reservation senators is political smoke not personal enmity. It states ratification seems unlikely in its current form and suggests a revision could render it acceptable, though not perfect for world peace.
Bird lovers urge readers to help feathered friends facing snow and freezing temperatures. Provide food and warm water to sustain birds, promising personal enjoyment and the birds’ gratitude.
DAN DOBB notes how the cold in New England makes girls shimmy. A science writer questions star likeness while Hollywood divorce rates spark head hair jokes. Orange County thieves lose 1000 dollars in chili pepper theft. School arson plots raise calls for discipline. Some senators doubt George Christian on the FTC. A musician’s career is simply playing. Calling a bigger man a liar is unhealthy. Let fashion suffer and be blamed.
Radio digest style schedule lists programs by time and station towns with a mix of organ talks concerts and children and news blocks. Names include KDKA KHJ WJZ WLAG WMAQ and WWJ among others with evening concert and talk blocks.
A jumble of letters and anecdotes from readers includes humorous asides about bobbing hair and freshets, a Chariton hotel owner planning concrete floors, a note from Hosprodasky alias J F Sproatt, and a tale of William McClean’s long running classified ad. It mentions Professor Karel and math puzzle progress with several solved examples.
John Timmerman requests a portrait of George Breitenbach for the frame this morning. Timmerman, living near Breitenbachs, says George shovels so eagerly he reaches the next block with the snow.
The ticket scalper whispers that it is his duty to inform the buyer the seat in the twenty third row is blocked by a post.
A reader dialogue quotes a grocery clerk saying everyone is the father’s job, reflecting dialect and everyday work life. The piece captures rural speech and social roles through a short exchange.
The Humansville Star Leader notes the company presented East Lynne and that Mrs. Lockwood became so absorbed in her role she shed real tears for the sorrows she brought on herself, marking it as one of the best plays of its kind.
Readers dispute a Journal editorial claiming a horse climbed down a hay mow ladder. Stanley Miller and Glenn Thompson criticize sensational quotes and misrepresentation while others push booster slogans and odd adlike lines. The piece mixes letters, jokes, and strong opinions from a Lockem Ridge area audience.
James can ride eight miles per hour and walk eight miles in two hours. John walks two hours covering eight miles then rides the remaining miles, arriving with James. The puzzle then asks how much money Joan had given a $10.50 difference to John, and a total of $45.00 between them. Determine Joan's amount.
Constance Talmadge stars in Duley, a new film adaptation of a NY comedy hit where she plays Dulcinea Smith a well meaning meddlesome wife. Sidney Franklin directed for Joseph M. Schenck with a cast including Jack Mulhall May Wilson and Anne Cornwall. The picture comes to the Fox Theatre for Friday and Saturday showings.
Eastbound and westbound schedule data for Golden State Limited Express Local Pass and freight services listed with arrivals and departures. Washington Branch and B and Q connections shown with local passes and freight notes. daily except Sunday operations noted.
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