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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1924
Page
4
Legal notice stating the Associated Press holds exclusive publication rights for news dispatches credited in the paper and for local and special dispatches, with all publication rights reserved.
A devotional note for Wednesday January 2 1924 cites Psalms 8 6 affirming humans creation mandate to rule over gods works with biblical reflection on man’s birthright.
Secretary Herbert Hoover notes world wide improvement in business conditions in 1923 with high productivity and full employment in the United States. He cites Russia and the Balkans showing gains while the Ruhr area remains depressed, and points to rising savings, home building, and railway equipment as key U.S. gains.
New Year reports claim less drinking overall with Andrew Gump Esq. as the sole notable slip. European doctors from Geneva praise health improvements under prohibition in the United States and foresee prohibition becoming a real, lasting policy.
Old Mrs Tungsmith visits and gossips for hours spreading tales of crime and vice. She claims Simpson beats his wife and a Widow Beeswax loses hens while a Bankster burglarizes pens and a Gold Brick store arson rumor circulates.
Wayne B Wheeler head of the Anti-Saloon League claims prohibition saved 873000 lives by cutting deaths. He says insurance profits rose by 678769000 and preventable illness dropped affecting 1747950 people for one year. He notes 500000 fewer drunkenness arrests in 1923 and over 2000000 fewer in four dry years, plus 20000 fewer penal commitments and 74000000 freed charity funds for constructive work.
The Chicago Tribune conducted a persistent campaign urging strict speed and driver discipline to curb auto deaths. It highlighted the hazard via a prominent Chicago automobile death list and credited its efforts with improving conditions, though 724 people were killed by automobiles in Chicago in 1923, versus 483 by moonshine and pistols.
Rev Winters of Riverside begins revival meetings Monday evening January 7 in a room south of Kleins clothing store used for mission services. He previously led a ten day tent meeting in July 1923 in Washington. He preaches plain Bible doctrine with zeal and power. These are non denominational mission services inviting all to attend.
A dated humorous verse offers ridiculous tips to avoid marriage during Leap Year. It mocks social habits and contains crude poses about women, grooming, and violence, attributed to M. J. B. and set in a retro satire voice.
Frank M. Kenney of International Western Electric reports from San Jose after seven months there that Costa Rica forbids answering calls and delegates to a servant. He notes delays in placing calls, social etiquette, and a 10:30 breakfast close, with the 12:30 reopen. Kenney helped rebuild San Jose's exchange after a January fire.
Dresden reports the Saxon Diet refused to confirm a contract with Moscow for grain delivery, deeming it unfavorable to Saxony and delivery terms unfair.
Frau Martha Ahrens was seriously injured when four stags charged her car in a forest near Falkenberg Silesia. A stag leaped into the seat, its hoof injuring her face and one eye as the animals became startled and aggressive.
A reader praises President Coolidge for concise speech and prudent use of money. The message is described as clear and to the point, with citizens appreciating its directness and practicality. A diner anecdote echoes that ordinary workers grasp and value his rhetoric.
A collage of light humor and observations fills a newspaper page. Jests about weather and gym etiquette mix with quips from L. H. W. Simpkins and a playful cartoon caption about a tiger. Dialogues and puns reflect mid century daily life with a wry tone.
A reader disputes an assertion that the writer was at one time in business in Muscatine. He recalls being born there years ago and notes his father was an early Muscatine merchant in 1852. He seeks private use of information and signs off with New Year wishes.
Brooklyn Bridge Mt Vernon Ohio May B Handy Ottawa Ohio Ebeena Mann Youngstown Ohio and Lee Geer Dayton Ohio receive Notary Public commissions. Betty Charley Hebner contemptuously references a photo in last Sunday’s issue while a rural epitaph laments farm labor and ends with a quip about fishing forever.
A humorous dialogue portrays a young wife lamenting nothing in the house to eat and planning to return to her mother. The husband agrees to accompany her, while the caption asserts that two can live more cheaply than one, highlighting frugal living.
Miss Maude Brinton left for Paola Kansas to resume school after holidays with her parents Addison Brinton. Mrs Harvey Young of Washington visited with her daughter Mrs N A Buck. Miss Lillian McFarland from near Drakesville visited Brighton friends en route to Ottumwa to resume school. Mrs Calla Woodford and Henry Rosenberger of Iowa City spent Sunday at B V Gallery home. Jake Koch ill with grippe. Ward Corley ill with pneumonia but improving. Epworth League distributed New Year baskets. Zoe Lemley Calla Garby and Mildred Horton returned to Iowa City to school. Des Moines couple John Abrahamson visiting E H Faris home. School resumes Monday after holidays.
Miss Wiley a second grade teacher remains at home due to a death in the family and will resume duties later in the week. Rev. R B Jones delivered a farewell sermon at the Christian church Sunday night. James Harris and family plus Vance Curtis and Jim Harris of Richland spent New Year’s at the Rudolph home. Dr H L Gordon and family return to Osceola after visiting Brighton relatives. Miss Mabel Robinson goes back to Mt Pleasant college after holidays with relatives.
Railway timetable page listing eastbound and westbound schedules for the Golden State Limited, Express, and local passes, with arrivals and departures, plus branch and freight services. Denotes daily except Sundays and notes agent at multiple rail lines.
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