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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1924
Page
6
Senator Reed of Missouri, speaking from his sick room in Kansas City, says McAdoo's nomination would guarantee defeat in Missouri, comparing it to the sun rising and setting on election day.
Cleveland's late push in the American League moves the Indians from last to first division, defeating St Louis 6 to 4 and 7 to 2. Boston loses twice to the Senators while Chicago is beaten by Detroit, widening Washington's lead.
An encouraging note pointing to resilience through hardship as storms push people toward hopeful outcomes and calmer moments. The message uses metaphorical language about winds and beds of blossoms to inspire perseverance.
A succinct assertion that the measure of right is its capacity to affect the heart and inspire or aid us, as attributed to Foskin.
In Chattanooga a special General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South weighs unification with the Northern church. Delegates decide whether to submit the plan to Southern regional conferences. approval could create a single seven million member church. Reported opposition cites constitutional questions.
Moose Lodge invites members and families to a social with Highland Four music on Thursday. W R C holds regular meeting Saturday at 2 30 with initiation. Rebekah lodge calls meeting Wednesday. attendance urged. Jolly Pinny Club meets Wednesday. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Walter Anderson Thursday at 2. Rebekahs called meeting Wednesday for installing officers. Noble Grand and Mrs Chas Baker sign. First United Presbyterian choir rehearse after prayer tonight.
All church announcements will appear in tomorrow's Journal as no issue is published Friday July 4. A brief want ad with doft.
Gaston I Means former Justice Department agent and Elmer W Jarnecke his secretary were found guilty by a jury in New York Federal Court of conspiracy to violate the national prohibition law. They were accused of accepting bribes to facilitate whiskey withdrawals and were remanded to the Tombs without bail.
Mrs. George McGinnis sent two cherry recipes this morning. One uses butter milk flour sugar and baking powder with cherries baked in a loaf pan and served with sugar and cream.
A vintage recipe card details Cherry Pudding with egg sugar flour cooked cherries butter and cherry juice baked twenty minutes. Serve with cream and sugar. A note invites readers to send in favorite recipes and mentions fruit canning plans for next Tuesday.
The convention tallies show John W. Davis leading the survivor group as ballots continue. On the 30th ballot Senator Underwood remains with 39 percent, Davis shows 126.5, Me Adoo drops further, and others like Ralston and Lautebury hold small totals as allegiance shifts continue.
A statement from the united committee for city platforms chaired by Clinton N. Howard of Rochester New York criticizes both major parties. It says there is little difference between the enforcement plans in the Republican and Democratic conventions.
Mrs. Carroll Miller of Pittsburgh district delegate received half a vote for the Democratic presidential nomination from Massachusetts on yesterday's ballot. She said if president she would push U S entry into the League of Nations and urge tariff reduction to aid farmers.
Florence M. West of Pueblo Colorado, a McAdoo alternate, is noted for loud applause every time McAdoo is mentioned at the convention. Las f lightning calculators estimate she has applauded his name at least a thousand times.
A compact note highlights Thomas Taggart adopting contemporary strategies in politics, signaling a shift toward modern campaign techniques.
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Goff move into a new home on South Iowa Ave. Demonstrations at MacNamaras offer free Florence cook books. Tooman’s advertises luggage bags and Gladstone bags for men and women. July 4th baked goods and pies advertised by Ideal Bakery. Visitors include Mrs Smith of Pacific Grove and Col Bundell and Mr Valentine from Washington DC. Free balloons available with oil or gas purchases at Washington Oil Co two stations.
A regular visitor comes to the hall daily bearing a pocket full of chewing gum for the women and cigars for the men. The generous routine stands as a small, friendly gesture within the community gathering.
Judge Alton B Parker, Democratic presidential hopeful, walked the center aisle and sat briefly with Indiana and California delegates to spark discussion. A taxi driver at the convention installed a radio in his cab with ear phones for passenger and driver and an aerial two feet above the top.
A touring car with a camping outfit and California license plates drew laughs as mounting expenses loomed, arriving with a large for sale sign in a moment of humor amid growing budget concerns.
A Florence Oil store demonstration draws crowds in McNamara's window. Mr. and Mrs. William Long and their son Ned of Caffeyville Kansas attend a funeral for Nelson Duran with Mrs. Jacob Lambert and Sam Déran at Wellman. Mrs. Gwillim demonstrates Florence Oil stores at McNamara's today and tomorrow. Mrs. W W Gidley passes through en route from What Cheer to Bisbee Arizona, recalling acquaintances in Washington.
Weekend special offers 10 and 15 cents off on all shoes and slippers at Atchison store Thursday through Saturday. Ideal Union barber shops open July 3 until 10 p m and closed all day July 4 with Fourth of July doughnuts anticipated.
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