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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1925
Page
4
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On Tuesday January 6 1925 a devotional note cites John 3 16 declaring that God loved the world and gave his only begotten son so believers possess eternal life. The compact blessing reinforces faith and salvation through belief in Jesus Christ.
An Iowa editorial argues that proposed gasoline taxes should fund road construction to justify higher motorists’ costs. It contends the tax burdens drivers more than current motor taxes unless revenue funds modern, extensive roads connecting counties and main arteries. The piece urges careful, informed legislation to keep pace with surrounding states.
The poem humorously recalls letters from scammers peddling patent plasters and hair restorers. The speaker recounts repeated schemes seeking money while exposing the gullibility of buyers who fall for promises of cures and wonders. The tone is wry and satirical about gullible consumers and persistent solicitations.
In 1924 progress toward a national forestry policy was noted by Chas Lathrop Pack. Pennsylvania eyes a £25,000,000 state loan for wild lands forest preserve. Brattleboro plans 10,000 red pines. Michigan, New York, and Vermont advance forestry programs and nurseries field millions of trees.
The body of the slain bandit bought in from Mobile was positively identified by Harry J. Passno as William E. Wright. Mrs Helen Reed, sister of the slain man, doubted the identity prompting verification and funeral plans were pending further inquiry from New Orleans where experts were said to be investigating his wife.
A blaze at the Onawa Flour Mills in Onawa Iowa caused about 150000 dollars in damage. Firefighters fought the flames but the mill was destroyed. Local authorities reported the total loss and investigated the cause.
Paris reports the Sahara Express will launch next month a bi weekly Paris to Timbouctou route. The journey includes rail, sea and desert legs totaling twelve days with staged desert sections by caterpillar and wheel cars. Hotels with running water will be provided at desert terminals and a machine gun will accompany the first and last car for security.
The Supreme Court ruled that seizure during the war of property of a corporation organized under British law but majority owned by Germany was unlawful.
Readers submit a flood of limericks as a local contest closes. The Evening Journal will announce the winner of a silk nutmeg grater in tomorrow's issue amid crossword and puzzle humor from readers, including a playful jab at "Diurnal" and various local references.
A young printer named Shannon runs a lively journal admired for its pep and broad readership. His energetic subscriptions are said to be essential to his growing reputation and influence in the community.
A whimsical note questions how to pick chickens with varied tastes. The verse names Beata the chick ens and Sap Wood, hinting at playful space for readers to decode preferences in poultry selection.
A short encounter on the street with a small boy carrying journals. The boy appeared plain yet cheerful with glowing cheeks, and the speaker calls meeting him a treat, signing off as Mrs. H. R.
A collection of light verse and spoof notices referencing Journal staffers and readers. The pieces joke about firing editors, college matrimony majors, and a chair-sale mishap, ending with a reader's wish for the Journal during travel and golf trips.
A story recounts Sonny with a rival intent on stealing his honey while Journal ads propel a Ford- Son ride. Mrs H C and Nim Clark appear as colorful locals in a community page style vignette.
Ruthenberg, convicted under Michigan criminal syndicalism law, is sentenced by Circuit Judge Charles E White to three to ten years in Jackson state prison and fined $5,000. A federal anti trust suit against the National Peanut Cleaners and Shellers Association was filed at Norfolk Virginia seeking disposition of the association as a combination in violation of the law.
TV and radio schedule for January 7 lists programs by city and station. Entries name time slots for concerts, orchestras, lectures, talks, and performances across major stations in Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia and more.
Corrected up to date timetable notice for CR Lae and Knoxville Branch. Lists arrivals and departures for Nos 4 12 60 30 8 8 3 39 49 87 450 436 429 449 freight and passenger services with daily except Sunday note. Signed H. W. Russell, Agent.
Rail timetable fragments show several train numbers No 23 No 26 No 25 Westec No 3 No 91 Local and Freight services with times 1 07 am 8 20 am 12 16 pm on weekdays and Saturdays. notes unclear and partially legible.
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