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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1924
Page
6
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A religious verse highlights that sacrifice without charity is worthless. The 1 Corinthians 13:3 quotation emphasizes deeds alone do not yield value without love. The date January 3 1924 frames the devotional snippet.
The Washington Democrat reports a first issue under new proprietors Elliott Grayson and Donald Ross. The pair pledge active community cooperation and faithful allegiance to Jefferson and Jackson era principles. They are described as outgoing, ambitious, and well connected locally.
Mr and Mrs Hugh H McCleery issue a New Year grevitas presenting a calendar with an enlarged color portrait of their daughter Carolyn set in a floral scene The gift stands out for its personal element making it a cherished token among friends of the family Carolyn's natural beauty is noted as enhancing the picture
James Jones of Brighton marked his sixty second birthday yesterday in the city. He recalled that on his birth date the second of January the thermometer topped forty degrees.
In a humorous verse, Walt Mason lampoons charity drives and constant fundraisers that pressure workers. He jokes that drivesmiths peddle endless appeals while sturdy needs go unmet, from pants and hymnbooks to teeth and tires. The piece critiques endless soliciting and fiscal fatigue.
A severe blizzard in Washington county froze cattle and hampered travel, marking an extreme Iowa weather event. Mr. Jones recalls surviving the harsh day after 62 years in the Brighton community, noting the climate has dramatically changed since then.
Senator Cameron of Arizona says middle west south and southwest voters will influence the Republican nomination at Cleveland in June. He argues for a candidate who has lived hard work on a farm and understands farmer and working people, naming Calvin Coolidge as the preferred head of the ticket.
The Roy Stewart unit shot The Love Brand at Fox theatre and used the Santa Marguerita rancho owned by Jerome O Neil for scenic coast and cattle country landscapes. Many scenes were also filmed around the San Luis Bay mission, famed as California’s oldest.
A satirical 1923 1924 calendar note jokes about Leap Day Friday unlucky for bachelors. It rails at insurance agents, bosses, and fashion, then muses on why women wear tight shoes and streetcars run wrong. It ends with a tongue in cheek forecast of bachelor fish day.
Des Moines reports that extra girl clerks and boy aids in Christmas rush worked under a special dispensation if under 16. Everyone 16 or younger had to quit at 6 pm, causing sighs as youths left with the day ending.
John W. Coverdale secretary of the American Farm Bureau Federation will address the Henry County Farm Bureau annual meeting in Mt. Pleasant on Wednesday January 9. He will discuss National Affairs as they Affect the Farmer.
The speaker rejects mere rhetoric and calls for leaders who think clearly and act on their convictions. He stresses practical integrity over pleasant lectures and urges a robust, steadfast approach from those shaping policy.
Sofia January 3 American nursing methods are being adopted at the Bulgarian Red Cross hospital under the American Red Cross. Two American war nurses Miss Theodora Le Gros and Miss Torrance oversee a 23 student class and have transformed the facility into a modern American style hospital praised by Ivan E. Gueshoff president of the Bulgarian Red Cross.
A quirky column muses on groundhog day humor and unusual food like rabbit meat while sharing goat stories and even a rural joke about boats and poultry. The piece ends with a saying about curing surplus vanity by authority and nature.
A quoted observation by a woman from our circle describes the sensation of cold ankles in freezing air, likening it to wading in ice water. The remark captures a brisk, socially pointed tone typical of the period narrative.
A column mixes humorous anecdotes and quips about driving with one hand and other light notes. It includes a warning about danger, jokes about wealth, power, and a hogs story, plus a toast about a sage and a turkey at a banquet.
A jumbled row of quotes shows a quip about time spent on appearances and a stenographer boasting six months’ tenure and engagement to a junior partner. Colorado notes tourists left behind 45 million dollars last summer hinting at a 1924-style genetic theme. A blues verse laments lost possessions and rent, ending with a standin’ blue refrain.
A quirky verse puzzle shows a Quaker father dividing land into three circles to house his sons with central homesteads. The poem asks how many rods apart the homes are. Also recounted are two wedding blunders: one groom vows to endow all worldly goods to his bride, and another misinterprets “repeat after me” literally.
In a By-the-Way style note from Mrs Jerusha Splinters Sophrony Cindy and Jeremiah Splinters pledge literary cooperation to fight intemperance and publish two classics before 1925 They aim to show their wit and keep pace with their husband as they school and write together In Sioux City H G Gill warns theater advertising should rely on truth over hokum and notes newspapers serve around the clock while billboards lag.
Death of St Paul heavyweight boxer Billy Miske mourned nationwide by fans and friends. He died in a Minneapolis hospital after a long illness with Brights disease. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Friday at St Adelbert's Catholic church.
A historic railway timetable lists eastbound and westbound departures and arrivals for multiple lines including Golden State Limited and Express services. Washington Branch trains and local freights are noted with daily or Sunday exceptions and agent stamps from H. W. Russell and J. C. McKay.
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