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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1924
Page
7
A chaotic exchange scene sees consolidation and a burst of pessimism as investors react to uncertain signals. Traders note the rapid shifts in prices and wary sentiment amid volatile activity at the stock floor.
A memorial to Charles Frohman is erected at Marlow on Thames by a large group of English friends. The stone drinking fountain bears a sculpture by artist Leonard M. and honors the late theatrical producer who reportedly loved Marlow best.
A fountain was installed opposite Merrifield’s war memorial overlooking the Thames. The site for the memorial was donated by the widow Merlow.
A proverb quoted by Llorace Greeley urges embracing new mistakes rather than repeating the same old ones. It frames error as a path to growth and learning.
Minnesota voters face a free for all on June 16 with three parties nominating state and congressional candidates. The Republican and Farmer-Labor races feature multiple contenders for U S senator and governor, while Democrats run unopposed in their slate. Key figures include Magnus Johnson and candidates Hallam Sageng Schall Ellsworth Leach Johnson Jacobson Christiansen Schmahl Ferch Dantes Royster Schaper Davis Lawson Lindberg Olson Fritsche Wollen Farrell Avery.
Brighton notices list local residents visiting relatives in Wapello Cedar Rapids and Mediapolis. Several people travel to Cedar Falls Fairfield and Keota for school visits picnics and summer stays. A funeral for John A Leeper is noted with burial in Center cemetery after pneumonia.
A reader notes a merchant saying I saw your ad In the Journal and records the remark for possible follow up. The brief cites the ad as basis for contact and asserts awareness of the publication.
Local notices list residents and visitors: Wilimek hosted as Ft. Madison caller on a Tuesday. Miss Mayme Olson and Irene Erickson attend summer school in Cedar Falls. Prin Wagner heads home to Reinbeck. Evelyn Erickson Margaret Hult and Margot Larson travel to Cedar Falls. Neema Ruth born to Mr and Mrs J A Anderson on June 2. various residents and visitors including Pollock Huston Garrick Schooly Van Syce and families from Forest Lake Minnesota Washington Fairfield and Olds socialize at local homes.
In Nira on June 7 a son and daughter arrived to John Davisson and his wife. Both babies are healthy and thriving after birth Wednesday morning. Residents report several locals attending the Keota chautauqua this week. Arthur Miller underwent an appendectomy at the hospital in Iowa City.
Tahiti’s Papeete greets a flood of vanilla profits as Leeward islanders arrive rich from high bean prices. The influx spurs bicycle and car makeovers from junkyard scraps, wild shopping sprees, and faster roads as cosmopolitan styles flood the shore.
Dr. Oldham, economics professor at the National University, laments Ireland's stat data from 1908 to 1921. He cites no census of production since 1908, no population housing and occupations census since 1911, no agricultural stats since 1917, and no external trade figures after 1921.
Finland reports April paper exports at about 20,000 tons, up from 8,500 tons in March. The paper industry is expanding with several new factories under construction as production grows.
Dr. Milton W. Brown of Cincinnati, speaking at Omaha University, warned that Baal worship threatens American civilization by subverting religious freedom with psychoanalysis. He urged Christian colleges to offer sound psychology and counter the spread of anti Christian ideas.
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