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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1924

Page

13

A Morning Confrontation Between Viola and Barry Lapelle

In early light Viola faces Barry Lapelle near Gwynne's gate after Kenneth and Zachariah observe from a distance. Lapelle insists on seeing Viola's mother while plotting to confront her about recent events, prompting Viola to threaten him and demand passage toward the house. Kenneth weighs actions as tensions rise amid a fragile morning routine.

Geigep Zachariah Yander Imae Marie Kenneth Viola Kenny Kenneth Barry Lapelle Rachel Gwynne Lapelle Barry Vielat Brother Kenny Mamma

Ottawa Journal notes proposed waterway company

Ottawa Ontario January 29 Notige reports an application to Parliament for a corporation capitalized at 500 million dollars. The plan would connect the lower St. Lawrence river by ship canals with the head of the Great Lakes.

Ottawa Ont Notige Lower St. Lawrence Cannals Great Lakes Ottawa Journal

Grain Exports Decline From Week Earlier in U.S.

Grain exports from the United States last week totaled 1,472,000 bushels, down from 1,911,000 bushels the prior week. The report notes a continued lower pace in shipments, reflecting reduced domestic demand and market fluctuations during the period ending January 29.

Washington United States

Son of "King" Purnell Dies at Home in Benton Harbor

Coy Purnell aged 40 and son of Benjamin Purnell known as "King" of the House of David colony died at Shiloh House, his father's residence, after a lingering illness aggravated by pneumonia. The death was announced today.

Benton, Harbor, Mich Coy Purnell Benjamin Purnell King House of David Shiloh House

Gandhi’s Two Sons Criticize British Policy in India

Bombay January 29 English journalist Drew Pearson visits Mahatma Gandhi’s former home at Ahmedabad. Pearson quotes Gandhi’s elder son Ramdas and younger son Devadas, who stress self government like Australia and New Zealand rather than full independence, while criticizing English commercialization and imperial aims.

Bombay Mahatma Ghandi Drew Pearson Ahmedabad Ghandis Voice of India Ghandi Pearson Ramedas South Africa Devadas Desai India England Napoleon Kruger

Iowa Fire Loss Drops Two Million From 1922 Total

Iowa reported 1923 fire losses about two million dollars lower than 1922 and down from 1921 by one and a half million. J A Tracy state fire marshal noted 5 510 fires in 1922, with losses totaling 8 234 000, versus 10 151 611 in 1922 and 9 608 145 in 1921. The 1923 loss, the lowest since the war, dropped 1 917 000 from 1922.

Des Moines Iowa J. A. Tracy State Fire Department

Radio Tonight Listings From Major Outlets

A compiled schedule lists stations KDKA KHJ KPO WBAP WCAP WDAF WDAP WDAR WEAF WFAA WGR WHAS WHN WJAX WJAZ WJY WLAG WLW WMAQ WMC WOC WOR WWJ WWJ Detroit and other stations with times for dinner concerts children's programs orchestras dance music and talks across the United States in Central and local times.

Associated Press Radio Digest Gentral Standard KDKA East Pittsburgh KFKX Hastings Neb KHJ Los Angeles WBAP Fort Worth Star-Telegram WCAP Washington WDAF Kansas City Star School of the Air WDAP Chicago WDAR Philadelphia WEAF New York WFAA Dallas News WGR Buffalo WGOY Schenectady WHAS Louisville WHN WJAX Cleveland WJAZ WJY WLAG Minneapolis-St. Paul WLW Cincinnati WMAQ Chicago News WMC Memphis WOC Davenport WOR Newark WWJ Detroit News

Prisoners Put on Honor in London Prisons

Prisoners are increasingly put on honor in London area jails with trust to work without constant supervision. The plan includes forming "honor parties" of trusted inmates to manage tasks, reflecting growing confidence in inmate self-government.

London

State Fire Prevention Efforts Cut Losses Since War

Fire Marshal Tracy credits three years of progress to efficient fire departments and school education. He says lessons to children on fire prevention have outpaced other efforts and reduced state fire losses, noting no other state's postwar report shows as rapid a decrease.

Tracy

Why young women should set good examples for young men

A brief editorial argues that young women setting positive examples influence behavior of young men. It urges responsibility, integrity, and leadership in daily conduct to shape healthier social norms.

Iowa Reports Gain in Value of Buildings Erected Last Month

Des Moines reports December construction value rising 19.1 percent from November in Iowa within the seventh district. District totals show mixed results with declines in Illinois outside Chicago and Michigan, while Detroit up 24.4 percent. Employment fell districtwide due to holidays, with brick and clay plants closing for repairs.

Iowa Associated Press Des Moines Federal Reserve District Ilinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Reserve District Illinois Chicago Milwaukee Indianapolis Detroit Musical Instru

Education by Radio Plan of Universities

Berkeley announces that air universities or radio taught classes will be discussed at the National University Extension Association meeting in Madison starting April 24. Allyn G. Smith of UC extension division reports gathering statistics and will submit recommendations. eighty licenses to broadcast have been issued.

Berkeley Cal National University Extension Association Madison Wis Allyn G. Smith University of California

November payrolls reveal utilities and agri machinery lead

The excerpt notes that only two sectors, excluding brick and clay products, kept November payrolls. It identifies public utilities and agricultural machinery as maintaining payrolls, while other industries did not.

Eller signs with Indianapolis for season

Danville Illinois January 2 Hod Eller former pitcher of the Cincinnati National League club signed for the coming season by the Indianapolis club of the American Association league here today.

Danville Hod” Eller Cincinnati Indianapolis

Educational institutions granted extensions for extension work

The passage lists several universities and colleges already active in extension work including the University of California Oregon Institute of Technology Washington State College University of Colorado University of Arizona Oregon Agricultural College Leland Stanford Jr University Tulane Missouri Purdue Texas Cornell Nebraska Wisconsin Illinois Ohio State Michigan Agricultural College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Iowa State College Pennsylvania State College Kansas State Agricultural College and the University of Minnesota.

University of California Oregon Institute of Technology Washington State College University of Colorado University of Arizona Oregon _Agricultural College Leland Stanford Jr. University Tulane Missouri Perdue Texas Cornell Nebraska Wisconsin Illinois Ohio State Michigan Agricultural College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Iowa State College Pennsylvannia State College Kansas State Agricultural College University of Minnesota

Il Saw Your S in the Journal Merchants Note

A terse message appears claiming a merchant was seen in the Journal. The line suggests a reference to a prior item or appearance, with no further context or details provided.

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Gwyn George Barr McCutcheon Dodd, Mead & Company Jane Form Waterway Company Yousry Pasha Legation Willard Hotel Carl LeBuhn Massachusetts Shirley A. Clark RADIO Plan OF Universities Eller Wilson Ford Ford Motor Company
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