This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1925
Page
4
Verse from Matthew 12 30 offered as a daily devotional line urging unity with Christ and warning that those not aligned with him will act to disperse efforts. Reflects a religious meditation style typical of devotional inserts in historical newspapers.
A year after clashing with Mel lon on income surtax cuts supporters highlight Senator Jim Couzens backing a Mellon style tax program. It calls repeal of nuisance taxes on items from cameras to yachts, exemption of under 5000 incomes, cut surcharges to 20 percent, and potential abolition of capital gains taxes. Couzens notes it matters little what name the plan bears.
At a meeting of the Apple Grove Debating Society on Saturday night the group resolved that summer cottage names are sillier than canoe names. Mrs. Em Moots learned today that her nephew died from heat while running down a title in Miami.
Four small cross word puzzles joined at corners and center with multiple clues. Includes many entries across varied definitions and a few odd spellings or OCR garbles. Provides a dense set of word-play items to solve in sequence.
A poetic fragment recites an uncle Hiram's hoard and a narrator's envy and hunger for wealth. The speaker laments debt and labor while awaiting the dead man's roll, with notes of poverty and grim fate. The verse unfolds themes of toil, inheritance, and morbid anticipation.
The writer reflects on wealth and mortality while praising Mr. Mellon. They compare his service as secretary of the U.S. Treasury to Alexander Hamilton, noting his happiness in rendering that service and suggesting a lasting historic place.
A reflection on how a life of service becomes the proudest legacy a person can leave when he ends his days peacefully. The phrase about wrapping the drapery of his couch and tying down to pleasant dreams suggests a quiet farewell and the enduring memory of duty fulfilled.
The Hippodrome, famed New York playhouse, is sold to a realty firm with plans for a commercial building. Land values near it deter profitability for an eight month operation. The venue hosted over 40 million visitors and boasted the world’s largest auditorium and deepest stage.
A Los Angeles man announces plans to build and operate a dog hotel costing about $50,000. The facility will provide beds and sun porches for each dog, with uniformed attendants overseeing each section, offering modern conveniences for canine guests.
Roberta Wilson sister of Lois Wilson stars alongside Misa Kenhe in Bebe Daniels production Dangerous Money for Paramount. Diana Kane explains she uses a new name to stand on her own ability and will debut in the Fox Theatre program with Daniele’s film. Frank Tuttle directs with Julie Herne adapting John Russell story.
A German inventor uses a new material called Hravolette in safety razors. The material resembles ivory tortoise shell or marble depending on manufacture. It resists rust, requires only rinsing after use, and is cheaper than metal razors.
Secretary of Labor Davis previously worked as an iron puddler in Birmingham rolling mills. This connection to Alabama industry highlights his industrial roots and early career before public service.
A black infantryman in World War I charges the front after guzzling French wine. He demands war from the Germans, stands on the parapet, and is blasted by a mine. He survives, cites German artillery as giving him service, and reflects on the danger faced.
Patchwork of humorous lines, names, and homely notes about daily life. The column weaves quips from a town gathering, playful poems, and stray references to neighbors, households, and a planned picnic, ending with a cursory topical remark about Slivers.
A negro preacher tells his congregation that Adam was made of wet clay and set by the fire to dry. When a member questions who made the fireplace the preacher sternly silences him. The item ends with a quip from Slivers and a farmer boy joke about utopia.
The note claims West Chester and Slivers settled their argument on evolution prior to Mrs FE starting her piece. It muses on tail concepts and trunk handling, suggesting practical sense might come from such framing. The excerpt ends with a playful comment on ice cream flavors.
The saying warns that deep thinking alone does not guarantee sound judgment as shown by metaphorical wells whose water is unfit for drinking.
A Saturday dawn parade scene on the square features Dr Fred Reid and his three year old son standing on the south side. Doc tips his hat and the boy copies, becoming a small gesture of respect as the flag passes. The note ends with a quip about honors and hat tips.
A mosaic of clippings from multiple papers shows humorous verse about towns like St Marys Maryland Birmingham Alabama Houston Texas Rastings Nebraska Warren Ohio and Warren Ohio again. The verses joke on funerals travel and rhymes with a playful critique of poetry form.
In Berlin on June 6 German officials deem the inter allied disarmament note reforms highly complicated and time consuming with heavy financial outlay expected. The essay by a pupil about not having an American flag highlights school life and patriotism on Washington's Birthday.
Eight year old John Veres of Lowell was indicted for murder by the Middlesex grand jury. He admitted to police that he and a six year old companion pushed Vivian Husson a 19 months old into the Merrimac river and threw stones at the body until it sank. The other boy was too young to face criminal prosecution.
New York district attorney warns that impostors claim to raise funds for wartime Europe victims to pocket donations. Separately, a New York directory lists 6,500 Cohens and Cohns and about 5,800 Smiths and Smyths. The 1981 page book runs 1,981 pages and weighs 11 pounds 4 ounces.
In a village on a porch talk of an ancient man who lived on a mountain with a cave and treasure fills Tommys imagination. He questions age and longs for adventures, inspired by stories and the old man description to begin his own quests soon.
A brief boys’ dialogue from Tom and Sam in which Sam demonstrates a “wonder watch” and explains its novelty. The exchange reflects playful curiosity about timekeeping gadget ideas seen in Boys’ Life.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.