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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1924
Page
4
A devotional note cites Psalm 91 3 assuring God will deliver from snares and pestilence. The reflection centers on divine protection and trust in adversity for readers seeking comfort.
The text contrasts President Coolidge and running mate Charles G. Dawes, each losing a son. It recalls Dawes son Rufus Fearing Dawes, who drowned at Lake Geneva near Chicago after Princeton studies, and mentions Dawes reading a memorial paper at his son's funeral before collapse.
The poem depicts aging laborers, the gray men, patching streets and digging drains while the rich pass by in limousines. It reflects on wasted youth, poor wages, and theache of hard labor compared with wealth, urging thrift and caution against missed chances.
A veteran recalls Rufus's heroic battle with typhoid during a western campaign. He tended the sick, carried them to safety, and endured a long voyage home while weak from fever. He used $60 from surveying pay to buy 20 baskets of provisions for the poor at Christmas and saved $20 for himself. He is praised for combining iron resolve with gentleness, a rare blend in a leader.
The obituary recalls Rufus Fearing as a principled leader who inspired peers and mentored weaker students. He joined the church early, taught a Bible class, and avoided vice while pursuing meaningful conflicts to aid others. His warmth and integrity defined his life among friends and rivals.
Dr. Joseph Macek and Dr. Alfred Amann economists from Prague visited the University of Iowa to observe social sciences work. They were accompanied by Frank B. Stubbs of the Laura Spellman Rockefeller memorial. The group will tour four US institutions.
A father reflects on the life of his son Rufus Fearing, praising his moral character and resolve. He notes the boy’s ambition, loyalty, and fearlessness, stating that true victory lies in character and that Rufus would have continued climbing the mountains of life. The speech honors a devoted father who shaped a remarkable young man.
A fragmentary column mixes quotes by Edgar Guest with light commentary on weather, dogs in Washington, and social views. It mentions misfortune in war, personal responsibility, and a cautionary exchange between Betty Quinn and Cy Huber, ending with remarks on handicaps and self perception.
A woman hides in a telephone booth and sobs as she explains to Central that Harold will not speak to her unless she gets her money back. She pulls the hook to attract attention and repeats her plea over the line.
In a lighthearted column from the New York Herald Don Marquis laments a barber chair stalemate as a joke about a girl in every barber’s chair highlights his comic predicament.
The article recalls a yearly Thames outing for London newsboys with swimming and play until they tire. A boy jokes about cleanliness as another quips he missed the train last year. A separate aphorism reflects on great men like meteors shining and consuming themselves.
Circus notices announce Buck Evans Great and Only Circus in Washington this week. Evans presents a galaxy of entertainers from the East End Gang including the Smith Brothers Claude Woods and the Shannon Trio with Bowser Welch as zoo duty. Capacity crowds watched yesterday at The Smith barn and showings repeat today and tomorrow.
A narrator recalls meeting a beloved maiden on the avenue with a stylish gown while a hated man accompanies her. They enter a cafe the speaker recalls visiting, and a poetic twist suggests the other man ends up paying the bill. The verse humorously comments on gender roles and lingering desires.
A playful exchange sets the scene at a social card party as guests discuss names and titles. A remark about lack of young children hints at social dynamics, while a lighthearted note suggests a simple Want-ad could help invite more participants.
A snippet reflects on success as luck while some fail from fear and others rise through pluck. It contrasts effort and avoidance, implying resilience determines outcomes more than fortune.
Washington July 11 The tariff law requiring country of origin labels for imported commodities has cork makers in Washington seeking clarity. Domestic cork producers claim foreign corks are inadequately marked, sparking two weeks of hearings and legal debate over labeling each cork.
Miss Pauline Hessler who graduated high school in Hughesville rode a pony to school daily for four years and traveled over 6000 miles. She rode about 1600 miles last year from opening to commencement and said the exercise brushed the dust from her brain and improved her thinking.
A clipped timetable shows several westbound and local trains with numbers and times. It lists Golden State Limited and Express services, Lo Pass and Local Freight trains, daily operations, and specific station remarks by H. W. Russell as agent with arrivals and departures across multiple times.
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