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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1924
Page
4
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Daily devotional note citing Joshua 1 7 urging readers to be strong and very courageous and to observe the law for prosperity wherever they go. The date is January 21 1902.
A Christmas joke book titled What Hiram Johnson Has Done for California is mocked as blank pages. The piece notes Johnson’s firm governance and reforms, his rise from San Francisco hoodier prosecutions to governor twice and a U.S. Senate seat, and argues the creator hoodwinked voters while he moved in national politics.
Abe Martin reports on a nephew of Mrs. Tilford who went to Montana years ago and now is asked to address the Chamber of Commerce. The Joe Kite family is just recovering from a bargain banana mishap.
This piece lampoons thrifty resolve clashing with constant sales pressure. A speaker vows to save wages and resist buying, yet merchants hound him with discounts and new goods as he wanders through a snowy scene. The refrain Skeins his thrift against relentless shopkeepers.
The piece argues Hiram Johnson remains between Republican factions after California loss to Hughes in 1916. It criticizes his tact, cautions that insurgents and conservatives view him as deserting both sides, and notes he may not secure a Republican nomination though a capable president if elected.
The article discusses a proposed Iowa law requiring voters changing party affiliation to swear an oath and needing a county auditor certificate when voting in a different precinct. It cites Senator Brookhart opposing the measure as patently inconvenient and an infringement on voters' right to choices, while Senator Mantz argues it targets rail center floaters nominating candidates. The bill was sent back to a sub-committee for further consideration.
Library notes announce several new titles across philosophy religion history science and literature. Notable works include Basil King The Conquest of Fear Fred B Smith On the Trail of the Peacemakers Martha Tarbell Teacher's Guide to International Sunday School Lessons 1824 and J B Rotherham Studies in the Psalms.
Des Moines January 21. Iowa senate sub-committee debates a code bill aimed at curbing Democratic raids on Republican primaries. Proposed rules would require voters to back the party they supported previously and require written declaration of any party switch ten days before the primary. The plan closes loopholes for last minute mind changes.
Moscow reports that by mid 1924 paper rubles will disappear as silver coins enter circulation in the spring. The plan backs new silver money with a gold guarantee, while the cherovonetz ten ruble note remains a monetary unit. Gold coins may not reach widespread use.
A crowd of light humor pieces and classroom banter spans science class mishaps postal gags and kitchen counts. Jokes compare cats and lies, discuss meat choices, and poke gentle fun at social trends and the home life of the era with quick lines and punchy setups.
Des Moines reports Iowa is one of five states in the central division whose 1924 Red Cross membership exceeds 1923. The central division has twelve states, ranks second among six divisions nationally, with North Dakota South Dakota Montana and Nebraska also surpassing 1923 figures.
A catalog of biographies and essays listed by author and topic. Includes works on John Edwards, Benjamin Franklin, U S Shipping Board planners, India under agitation, Alaska, Lloyd George, Egypt, Iowa food administration, Barnum, and lives of Lee, Cleveland, Jeanne d Arc, Mandela, and Roosevelt.
In a light market scene a young writer receives five dollars for his latest piece titled A Modern Husband. He jokes that the money came from the express company after they lost it, eliciting congratulatory remarks from an elder.
A collage of quips and vignettes about hair care fear and pride in orphaned youths. A sergeant notes a private’s tremors before battle and a soldier fears Germans. A joke on life insurance and a stray tip about overcoats ends with diners watching spectacle.
A compiled listing from KDKA to WJY shows tonight's broadcast times across major stations. Programs include children's hours, concerts, talks, operetta, bands, orchestras, bedtime stories, and joint WEAF collaborations across cities from East Pittsburgh to New York.
A compact grid lists station calls, cities, time slots and programs from 6 p.m. to midnight including dinners, talks, orchestras, dances and chimes across WIZ WLAG WMAQ WMC WOAW Wwoc WOS WWJ. The note ends with a shopper remark about a journal reference.
Railway timetable page shows Golden State Limited trains No 4 and No 3 with arrival and departure times for east and west routes. Washington Branch lists local freights and passenger locals with note that Nos 435 836 429 430 450 run daily except Sundays, agent H W Russel signs the notice.
A timetable note records arrival of No. 23 Passenger at 9 27 a m and arrival of No. 25 Passenger at 6 10 p m with departures unspecified in the fragment.
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