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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1924
Page
6
July first activities highlight Richard Schiebel turning seven with family birthday luncheon. Pleasant Plain and Just Us clubs meet for sewing, doll making and socials. Miss Grimes hosts Stevens and Stephens groups while missionary societies share Japan insights. Rebekahs install officers. several dinners honor guests and house visitors.
Professor Harold F. Gosnell of the University of Chicago declares indifference and inertia are the main reasons people do not vote, based on a survey of Chicago mayoralty voters. He notes 40 percent failed to register, and twice as many women as men abstain.
The brief commentary from the Little Rock Democrat notes the old generation fretting over the moral welfare of the younger, describing the tension as the nearest approach to perpetual motion within civic life.
Side pockets on coats arose from the slash that let the sword handle project, creating the practical pocket feature. The design adapts to the blade’s grip and keeps the garment balanced, reflecting historical military tailoring.
Moose Lodge members and families are welcome to attend the social Thursday evening with Highland Four. Regular meeting Saturday at 2 30 initiation planned. American Legion Auxiliary asks all ladies to bring pies for Fourth event. K P lodge holds regular meeting Monday July 7 at 8 o'clock with work in first rank and refreshments. Shalom Group Sunday school class at Sunset Park Tuesday evening July at six for picnic supper. every member to bring covered dish and own sandwiches.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds a regular meeting tomorrow evening July 4 with a brief business session and early adjournment. Members urged to arrive at 7 30 sharp. L B Lupton W M.
A survey reveals voters' disgust with their party and belief that ballots are corrupted or useless. It notes foreign born workers often have ballots pre-marked by employers and that officials say prep aims to speed voting for illiterate voters who want to cast a full party slate.
A shopper is instructed to tell merchants directly I saw your ad in the Journal. The line acts as a reminder to acknowledge newspaper advertising when making inquiries or purchases. The directive resembles a dated sales tactic.
Peking July 3 Dr Wellington Koo foreign minister of China was named acting premier. The dispatch notes his appointment follows the government’s emphasis on justice as protecting individuals and serving the public good.
Providence resident Miss Adele M. Emin becomes the first woman in Rhode Island to qualify as a certified public accountant. The milestone underscores progress in professional licenses for women in the state.
A reflective line likens mercy to the sun’s rays that fall on friend and foe alike as the firmament embraces the world, noting universal mercy. The excerpt presents a timeless moral view without contemporary stakes or events.
The McDonald Trio with two girls and a young man will perform at the American Legion Fourth Celebration providing daring wheel tricks and synchronized stunts. LaVine and Walters, athletic performers, will feature in a wordless act titled 4 Friendly Call. Michaels Comedy Four, a top outdoor show act, joins the program with acrobatic humor and bold drolleries.
Mrs Gwillim, Florence stove representative at the McNamara store, presents cookies called Florence Cookes. Recipe includes sugar butter eggs salt soda cloves cinnamon nutmeg raisins dates or nuts and flour. bake about eight minutes. The Journal promotes advertising.
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