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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1925
Page
3
The text declares the Associated Press exclusive publication rights for news dispatches credited in this paper and reserves reproduction rights for all such dispatches published here. It notes no other parties may reuse those AP dispatches without permission.
The message urges believers to abide in the original teaching from the beginning and remain in the Son and the Father. A brief devotional reminder to hold fast to foundational Christian faith and unity with God.
The piece argues state tax revenues from faseline in 1924 exceed eighty million dollars with AAA complaining funds diverted from road building. It cites California's 17 million dollar road program and notes roads improve health and reduce dust while suggesting air travel as a future option. It also mentions a New York City kissing case and comments on public morals.
Eastern judge overturns a claim that a husband Cupidizing must be punished for promiscuity. The court held that a man may kiss any woman provided the woman objects not. Railroads
The speaker encounters Richard Roe in jail and notes Roe's calm, comfortable view of confinement. Roe defends the jail's pleasant conditions while the outside world endures harsh weather and labor, prompting the speaker to question Roe's attitude and value of freedom.
Moscow reports a shift to a less terrorized regime with inmates sharing rooms and meals, few barred doors, and limited work. Critics note scant food and little outdoor exercise, while most prisoners enjoy large, well lit rooms and personal entertainment.
The Yellow Headed Blackbird family moves to a marshy pond and joins a huge colony. Mr and Mrs Yellow Headed display bright plumage as the youngsters grow and plan playful gatherings with new neighbors. The group hosts a concert though their squeaking sounds stand out.
A humorous sketch notes Bunks as a fellow who always grabs the piano stool when movers are needed, describing him as the type who takes charge in piano relocation.
Irregular chatter reflects a community mood with remarks on a circus coming soon and playful comments about lawn croquet, crops in southeastern Iowa, and quirky exchanges about family, business, and social life. The piece mixes whimsy with midwestern observations and humor.
The text presents a light comic exchange with verses and mock dialogue about a drill sergeant, a maid, and a private. It features playful rhymes and a quip about a woodpecker as the punchline. The piece reads like a humorous classroom or military camp vignette.
The excerpt presents numbered rules for courting with cautions on posture and touch. It includes advice to sit close, take her hand, whisper devotion, and kiss when opportunity arises. A quoted line cites a man recalling his father not a policeman but aligned with them in death.
A fragmented verse piece recalls Central Park as a civic retreat where townspeople gather at day’s end and bands play on Saturdays. It urges simple comforts: shade, grass beds, cool water, and restful solace amid city bustle. Included are quirky lines about Burbank and famous brothers.
Tony Coofray, a foreigner learning American business methods, is charged with forging a $6 500 check. The report notes his quip about quick learning as the crime is disclosed.
A reader seeks editing of a noisy collection of quotes and jokes. The passage includes mispunctuated dialogue about pulling something and greeting acclaims, a rude remark about Harvey Slack, and a painter falling from scaffolding. It ends with a golf themed essay by Edward J. Gerhardt in the Chicago Tribune.
Fragmentary text mentions people and actions but lacks coherent facts or context to identify event or location. No clear entities, dates, or outcomes are readable to summarize reliably.
A pleasant evening at Norton Hall was spoiled when the Handel male quartet’s performance was interrupted by a quarrel. Local attendees and organizers attempted to restore order as the concert ended abruptly.
Fred Thomson stars in The Bandits Baby at the Fox Theatre on Saturday in a wildly funny western mix of burlesque and action. Del Andrews directs a lively film showcasing Thomson in cowboy attire with rodeo thrills and sharp comedy from Leete Renick Brown’s story.
Miss Vivian Cain visited friend Miss Florence Gard ner. Mr and Mrs Sam Baker welcome a new baby boy born Monday morning. Berdell Donaldson helps Walter Gardner with farm work. Meritt Gardner of Eldon and Merle Smith visited Walter Gardner’s Monday. Mrs T L Dodds and Flora Dodds visited Ella Fisher in Marshalltown. Thomas Trovas returns from ten months in Greece where he served three months in the army amid European unrest.
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