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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1925
Page
4
A verse from John 14 3 promises Jesus will return to take believers to be with him. The message emphasizes heavenly reunion and Jesus preparing a dwelling for followers.
The column notes the Scopes trial verdict and $100 fine, then speculates on the next big sensational story. It cites the departure of Bryan and Darrow and predicts global press attention will fill front pages with Patagonian or South African news if Tennessee offers no new sensation.
Distressing news from the Columbus Junction depot reports that the lunch counter will be removed. The piece laments the loss of a cherished travel respite where travelers could enjoy pie, pop, and gum while awaiting connections, fearing the depot will lose its character and momentary purpose.
Mrs Em Pash laments losing her daughter's affection as the girl leaves for work, slamming the door in a scene filled with rustic wordplay. Abe Martin style humor frames the moment with a hint of poetic license and rural flavor.
A humorous verse about illness and recovery contemplates how kind words can comfort the ailing. It contrasts sympathetic talk with critics who deem such talk useless, asserting that supportive phrases lift spirits and bolster courage during hardship.
The plan routes Washington residents to Iowa City by taking the morning branch to Oskaloosa with a lunch counter. From there connections go to Des Moines or Cedar Rapids, each with depot lunch counters, and from those cities direct links to Iowa City. Columbus Junction risks a loss of travel if the lunch counter disappears.
No Yongs Park, a Korean student at Drake University, urged students to oppose militaristic policies of Japan in a campus address. The talk highlighted anti militarism and sparked debate among classmates and faculty.
Dr. D A Thom warns against overprotective parenting and teaches independence. Do not bribe or promise impractical rewards and avoid threats. encourage sharing, responsibility, and self control to build courage and long term discipline.
A garbled By The Way column notes barbers rush of business and readers’ thumbs at the Journal. It jokes about Edgar Allan Poe and a landlady bill dispute, mentions cigars lemonade ice cream at an event, and mocks typist errors. A stray joke ends with a choked exchange about vertigo two miles away.
A philosophical remark warns against harming a defeated opponent, urging restraint and honor in victory. It emphasizes mercy over cruelty and suggests moral boundaries in competitive or confrontational contexts.
A note on newly naturalized residents in Los Angeles includes unusual names such as Hassapogiana and tinvios Calofan tins, with links to Lithuania. The report, though unclear in spelling, shows the process of naturalization taking place in the city recently.
Dawes seems to be putting a new needle on the congressional record as a fresh approach or critique emerges in this developing political item. The note hints at a possible shift in stance or method affecting ongoing legislative discourse.
A whimsical verse laments empty pockets before payday and the futile search for beans and cents. It plays on Time’s passage and the longing for tomorrow to ease the squeeze.
A humorous reflection notes how men can be animated about golf just as they are about faith, policy, and commerce. The line between serious talk and light sport chatter appears in social gatherings, revealing priorities and styles of conversation.
A humorous and flirtatious verse exchange titled By The Way features County Jane and Johnny Posthole debating romance. The playful missives reference age, fashion, and cooking while lampooning a mistaken author and a typographical error.
A quoted remark frames civilization as a gradual process of shedding prejudice through exchange. The idea emphasizes dialogue over immediate change and highlights cultural progress as incremental.
A two and a half mile tunnel described as the largest in England is being pistoned. The project aims to create a major infrastructure route. Builders anticipate significant geological and engineering challenges as excavation progresses.
In a local column a reader riffs on pets, arguing a cat over a dog and joking about life under owner Tony Dootran. The piece notes distemper, kennel rules, and city life, then praises cattle at S C Pearson's farm and ends with a playful poem about money and power.
Chicago plans reclaiming seven miles of lake front adding more than 1,200 acres for parks and boulevard driving at an estimated cost of 100 million dollars. Dredging and filling will form a chain of lagoons and islands with 19 bridges and 25 miles of boulevard. Completion is projected in ten to twelve years under South Park Commission supervision.
Iowa News items from Des Moines report Polk County Farm Bureau planning two exhibits for the agricultural building at the Iowa State fair. One is the regular display booth, the other a new project exhibit with horticultural focus showing spraying of fruit and pruning of grapes.
In Pleasant, July 25, Tom Parker and Gilbert Schuerman received another carload of limestone to improve alfalfa fields. Schuerman plans to sow in August and expands his crop after using lime to boost stand and yield.
A Ring-Necked Pheasant narrator named Mongelian Pheasant speaks frankly about directness in speech and life. He describes flying in straight lines, preferring to hide from danger, and notes his long tail and distinctive collar. He praises variety in coloring and insists on remaining in Washington and Oregon.
A dinner party recounts a February evening where a child sat at table. A lady notes white shoes seen on First street and the boy asks if anyone was accompanying them.
A short interaction in Boys' Life features a small boy thanking his aunt for a present. The aunt downplays the gratitude, while the boy notes his mother insisted on thanks. The exchange captures a polite family moment suitable for a children magazine.
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