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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1925
Page
4
The article states that The Associated Press holds exclusive publication rights for all news dispatches credited and local news published in this paper, with all special dispatches also reserved for use by AP.
A brief devotional note cites John 5 39 urging readers to search the Scriptures as they testify of eternal life, emphasizing the value of scripture over earthly riches. The daily reflection invites contemplation and reverence for holy writ.
Frederck Mac Kenzie, a Chicago Daily News correspondent, reports from Russia that conditions are far worse than under the czars. He warns there is no quick change, cites an exile system harsher than czarist methods, and says Soviet governance is chaotic due to fanatics and selfish leaders. He believes economic forces may slowly improve conditions.
ABE MARTIN notes Volstead Act is five years old and may shrink. He says President Coolidge has gained eight pounds and predicts women will talk more than ever.
Puzzle instructions list many clues with numbers and hints for across and down entries. It includes terms like angel, by force taker, engraving, awake, abbrS, entrees and various cryptic notes. Readers are guided to fill white spaces starting with sure words to cross others, forming a standard newspaper cross word puzzle.
The verse contrasts pride in pedigree and fame with the relief of paying debts. It quips that while nobles boast of lineage and honors, creditors chase the speaker for money, affirming honest pride in meeting obligations without delay.
A speaker extols practical business leaders driving Russia’s development. He argues that freedom to develop resources would rapidly make Russia one of the world’s most glorious regions and a global granary, urging immediate action rather than waiting for the distant future.
In Des Moines Chief Cavender and County Attorney Seeburger ended in a draw as Cavender testified before a county grand jury after defying a subpoena issued by Seeburger. In Washington an Ames area home burned as Mrs. Melvin Hiteshoe escaped with family and livestock. In Sioux City a man around 50 held after examination on an Oklahoma registered automobile tied to P C Wilson.
Des Moines reports James Dawson reappears, claiming memory loss and naming Nellie Dawson Wright as widow of Bill Wright. Cedar Rapids notes Cahill and Cook chosen to represent Dan Steck and Senator Brookhart in Dubuque recount. Knoxville reports First National Bank of Pleasantville closes near town.
The famed ship Constitution lies rotting at a Boston Navy Yard dock as lawmakers shelve a repair bill in the rush of closing session. The note ends with an advertising quip about the value of promotion.
A dense roster of radio schedules lists programs at WEEI to WRC with times and offerings. Highlights include Harmony Aces, Isham Jones ensembles, religious readings, orchestras, dances, solos, talks, and concerts across Chicago New York Detroit Los Angeles and other cities.
Kansas defeats Drake 27 to 20 and Nebraska Wesleyan tops Midland 22 to 12. Central beats Ellsworth 25 to 18 as Parsons 29 over Penn 24 and Wayne 67 over Western Union 19. Kearney Stats Normal 26 Doane 1 percent. A little Want ad will do it.
A column collects jokes and witticisms about spring marbles hats and romance. It riffs on George Washington automobiles hats of the era and social trends noting flappers and Hollywood brides while humor about everyday life and publicity is offered in brisk, concise lines.
An Irish maid resigns, fearing her master’s strange behavior. She explains he knelt and ransacked rooms asking for the Red Dragon and the East Wind, prompting her to fear for her wages and leave on that day. The tale appears in Every body's Magazine.
J H Wallace of Washington Iowa stops at the McAllister and praises the Miami climate saying it cannot be compared with California’s winter. He notes doctors recommend Miami for health reasons and that the area offers always something to do and beautiful surroundings.
A Brighton column presents sharp lines about credulity and hypocrisy. The author mocks those who argue for church appearances, urges conviction, and notes readers’ enjoyment of scandal while warning against self righteousness.
A local woman sent to fetch price tags went to the hardware store by misreading a sign as tactics. The item also mentions a California woman jailed at 102 for bootlegging, a curious lesson from distant news.
A comic exchange between Maud and George about marriage followed by a verse about Old King Cole on hair tonic. A short vignette notes three children in a co partnership with a cat and a rat in pursuit. The piece ends with a boast about the unsolved crossword titled Women.
A new Singer Sewing Machine shop operates at 218 South Iowa Avenue offering new model machines, full supplies, and first class repair work while seeking a better location. Prices advertised as reasonable.
An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Compound Tablets as a cure for thinness. It claims 5 pounds in 30 days and 10 pounds in 22 days for some users, with a money back guarantee if goals aren’t met.
Readable fragments show kids debating a zebra picture calling it a horse in a bathing suit while comparing cold at home. Conversations include keeping faces clean and building fires to warm cows, plus a boy who always gets blamed in geography class.
Mother Otter instructs her children in diving without splashing and eating eel from the tail. She later trains them to travel unseen from home and seek diverse foods while exploring rivers and banks. Evenings end with playful Bedtime Story Song as they bond and learn.
Three year old Jack fusses his way to town for a haircut and, after arriving at the barber shop where he is a favorite, replies to a barber’s attempt at reconciliation with a crisp statement that he is no longer friends.
A classroom discussion asks students to name the pine with the longest sharp needles. The eager student volunteers the porenu pine as the answer.
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