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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1924

Page

5

En Route to Mexico City Aboard a Border Train

A travel diary from Laredo to Mexico City on a twelve car excursion train describes smooth border crossing, local officials courteous, exchange of dollars for silver and gold, and a growing view of the Sierra Madre. The writer contrasts Mexican life with U S conditions, noting clean, polite officials and a hopeful, contented peasant class as they witness landscapes and rails.

Mexico City Mexico Laredo Texas United States

Advertising Pays: The Journal Serves Readers

The Journal offers advertising services promising lasting value if you advertise intelligently. This notice underscores the newspaper’s commitment to helping readers reach audiences effectively.

The Journal

Dark horse Cordell Hull seen as Democratic nominee hope

Analysis argues Cordell Hull, Tennessee congressman and Democratic chairman since 1921, as a strong potential dark horse for the 1924 nomination. It credits his leadership with debt reduction, party cohesion, and widespread support, noting Hull’s huge outreach and broad constituency within the party.

Ashington D. C al Smith McAdoo Underwood, Davis and Ralston Tennessee Dark Horse” Brigade Cordell Hull Congress Fourth Democratic National Committee Ucket

Rational Patriotism Not Jingoism Warns Dr Ryan

Dr Ryan, professor at the Catholic University of America, argues patriotism should promote human welfare and moral law. He warns against jingoism and nationalism while urging international charity and a global conference for economic and military sanity.

Ryan Iowa City John A. Ryan D. D Catholic University of American Washington, D. C University of Iowa Father Ryan League of Nations United States America

Washington focus reviews Senate and House actions today

Senate and House meet as committees continue key tasks. Mayfield hearing proceeds in the Senate election committee while the House shipping board inquiry advances. The National Association of Real Estate Boards opens its 127th annual convention as irrigation panel pursues fact finding commission recommendations.

Associated Press Senate House Cabinet Senate Elections Committees House Committee Shipping Board National Association of Real Estate Boards House Irrigation Committee Fact Finding Commission

Hungary Ranks Last in European Birth Rates

Budapest reports that Hungary now has the lowest birth rate among European nations, with statistics showing it at the foot of the list as Germany, Poland, and others compete for higher percentages.

Hungary Associated Press Budapest Germany Poland

Radio Program Listings From Across The Nation

A compact rundown of radio schedules from stations in Atlanta Buffalo Chicago Dallas Detroit New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and more detailing concerts talks orchestras lectures and dances with times and featured acts such as Gov Small Wendell Hall Marian M Martin and Bradfield's Band.

WLS Chicago Gov. Small WGN Chicago Tribune WILW Cincinnati WFAA Dallas News WWJ Detroit News WOC Davenport WBAP Fort Worth Star Telegram Havana KFKX Hastings KDKA WOS Jefferson City WDAF Kansas City Star KFI Los Angeles A. m WHAS Louisville Journal WGI Medford Bel Brother Club WLAG Minneapolis St. Paul WEAF New York Astorian Orchestra Chiclet Orchestra Wendell Hall Marian M. Martin WJZ WOR Newark Olympic Park Reading Alaska WFZ Philadelphia Wdar Philadelphia WOO Philadelphia Kdka Pittsburgh WCAE Pittsburgh KGW Portland KPO San Francis Bradfield Wkaq San Juan Land WBZ Springfield Dunham Quartet KSD St. Louis St Dispatch

Japanese light cruisers face trial defects emerge

Japanese naval authorities praise new light cruisers but report defects during trials. The Tama, 5500 tons, suffered engine trouble recently and the smaller Yubare showed similar issues in tests, according to experts and newspaper accounts.

Associated Press TOKIO Newpaper Tama Yubare

Annual miner strike stories and cranial curiosities

A collage of notes on labor unrest in the Ruhr and other oddities. Mentions a big miner strike, an Arizona editor resisting a fine, a plane hauling gold, wheat harvest forecasts, wedding mishaps, bobbed hair trends, and a broad jab at international apologies and paybacks.

Ruhr

Broadway After Dark at Fox Theatre A Warner classic

A review extols Broadway as romance and adventure and promotes the film Broadway After Dark at the Fox Theatre. The Owen Davis melodrama adaptation stars Adolphe Menjou Norma Shearer Anna Q Nilsson Edward Burns Carm el Myers Vera Lewis Willard Lewis and others in a tale of midnight life where rich and poor meet and dreams unfold.

Warner Brothers Fox Theatre Broadway Owen Davis Adolphe Menjou Norma Shearer Anna Q. Nilsson Edward Burns Carmel Myers Vera Lewis Willard Lewis

Must Pay the Price for Worthy Things

Quote attributed to John Burroughs on the price of valuable achievements. It asserts that true worth requires work patience love and self sacrifice rather than money or promises. Emphasizes real service as the gold standard.

John Burroughs

New York Detroit and Boston Fight for the Leadership

Major interest centers on the American League race with Detroit, New York, and Boston contending for leadership as the Tigers trail the Yankees by a half game and face Washington and Philadelphia before tackling the champions. The Giants lead the National League by two games as Western clubs press McGraw’s squad.

Hatred Like a Gun Ends Up Harmful

A wartime era reflection compares hatred to a gun with the barrel plugged, arguing the recoil harms more than the shot. The metaphor underscores the destructive social impact of hatred, warning against its unchecked spread.

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