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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1924
Page
4
Monument Unveiling Honors John Mitchell in Scranton
A Scranton ceremony unveiled a monument to John Mitchell former vice president of the American Federation of Labor and UMWA president from 1898 to 1914. Governor Pinchot praised Mitchell as a steadfast ally of Roosevelt and a symbol of the square deal era.
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Scranton
Pennsylvania
John Mitchell
American Federation of Labor
United Mine Workers of the World
United States
Hllinois
Pinchot
Marmalade Signs Spark Rural Outcry and Change
A narrator rails against signs advertising marmalade dealers who blocked views of moor and bay. He notes drummers parading by his field and protests a landscape-damaging display. Now those signs are removed as locals plan to replace them with the famed marmalade brand.
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Wold
Fen
Ottney
Dingle
Copse
Signa
Beatty
Mitchell the idol of the miners and their leader
The speech praises Mitchell as a born leader who kept control amid provocation. It contrasts him with men who fly into rage, asserting his composed nature earned him esteem and an immortal place among his supporters. The saying Whom the gods would destroy they first make mad closes the piece.
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Mitchell
Quotable Bits and Witty Sayings Snippet
A collection of humorous witticisms and quips touches on medicine borrowing lapses love and work. The playful lines juxtapose social observations with mock proverbs about debt, romance and daily life.
Tax deadline extended for partnership and corporate returns
Dubuque Iowa June 13 Internal Revenue collector Lars E Bladine announced a six month extension for partnership income tax returns for fiscal years ending January through May 1924 to September 15. Corporations may obtain the extension by filing a tentative return with at least one fourth of estimated tax and paying subsequent installments on due dates. Interest at 6 percent applies to tax deficiencies from estimates. New regulations No 64 remain in effect until updated forms arrive around July 1.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
Iowa
Lars E. Bladine
Internal Revenue
Treasury
Bladine
Unknown Artic Region Inspires Strange Tales
NPNANA Alaska May 16 The unknown Artic region between the Colville and Porcupine rivers draws attention as Dr Philip S Smith leads a USGS expedition into uncharted territory. Maps show vast blank areas with rivers like the Colville headwaters unknown. Eskimos and Indians tell tales of haunted lands and strange beasts amid rumors of oil lakes in the Polar Basin.
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Npnana
Alaska
Colville
Porcupore
Philip S. Smith
United States Geological Survey
Smith
Polar Basin
Face grows longer with age asserts scientist
London May 21 Professor Sir Arthur Keith told the dental board of the Royal College of Surgeons that the modern face is about a half inch longer than ancestral types. Downward growth of the mouth and cheekbone, teeth sinking, and a sharper nose bridge are linked to industrial life and city light deprivation.
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London
Arthur Keith
Dental Board
The
Royal College of Surgeons
Sir Arthur
Lec‘turer
Vast Northern Legend Of Mammoth Proportions
The passage describes immense tracts rumored to be as large as dinner plates and says Indians avoid the region despite fur lure. It mentions hot springs where snow never falls, unfrozen streams, and speculation that mastodon remnants may linger in the far north near the Yakon river.
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Yakon River
Finnish Diet proposes major revision to prohibition law
In Helsingfors on May 27 several Finnish Diet members introduced a bill to drastically revise the prohibition law, which is alleged to have failed in its purpose. The measure is expected to be rejected as most parties still officially support prohibition despite its drawbacks.
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Helsingfors
Jiu Jitsu Experts Known for Mastering Human Anatomy
A description notes some Japanese jiu jitsu experts possess deep knowledge of arteries bones and nerves and how to render them inoperative. The passage emphasizes surgical precision and skill in neutralizing opponents.
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Japan
So Many People Are Doing Nothing Today
A whimsical magazine spread mixes verses and jokes about public figures and daily life. Light satire touches on politics, fashion, and pop culture with light, period voice. The page features quips about Coolidge, Moses, and Washington era humor.
Strange sight on city square linked cars from New Jersey and Oregon
R. 8. Cook reports seeing a New Jersey and an Oregon car parked side by side on the city square. Both vehicles reportedly came through the cleanest city in Iowa, creating an odd juxtaposition in a single street scene.
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Cook
New Jersey
Oregon
Iowa
Chevrolet Coupe Injures American in France
Leigh H Wallace notes in a fragmentary item that an American was struck by a car in France. A policeman asked Parlez vous Francais and the American groaned Chevrolet coupe. Other snippets show job seekers, curious questions, and a door shop gag.
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Leigh H. Wallace
France
Pleasant Man and His Money Parted Soon
A story notes that a kind man loses his funds in a quick departure or theft, with authorities investigating the incident and naming the suspect or circumstances as reported in the column.
Humorous Typist Riddle Echoes Childish Quip
A fragmentary verse mocks a girl and a typist as silly, claiming the girl has no brains and that thinking would harm her. The lines parody miswritten speech and typing errors, reflecting comic wordplay from an old newspaper page.
Super-sheik Captures Interest With a Mouse in Room
A quirky note describes a male figure holding a girl's attention through a playful setup involving a loose mouse in the room. The scenario highlights charm and entertainment rather than a serious event.
Scolds His Ideas Turner's Forceful Address
In a forceful address Mr Turner eloquently expostulated his ideas during the meeting. The speech drew attention to the speaker's insistence on clear goals and practical steps.
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Turner
Father and daughter shoe joke delight in Washington
A father boasts new shoes to his four year old daughter in Washington. She replies with a witty retort about the shoes being "pretty" and "as big as your feet," capturing a lighthearted family moment.
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Washington
Fragmented anecdotes and jokes from a western city issue
A collage of humorous vignettes, quips, and satirical snippets from a western store scene. Topics include a minister scolding colored youths playing craps, a druggist refusing peaches, a dentist named Leggo and wordplay about names, plus signs about cash and tires. English experts discuss aluminum as a future metal in London.
Hall of Fame Realtor Transforms Cow Pastures into Homes
The Real Estate Dealer nicknamed Himegelf is now labeled a Realtor to boost efficiency. He frequently moves quickly to convert rustic cow pastures into desirable residence streets. Thanks to his efforts, many townspeople now own homes.
Aluminum alloy promises cheaper high tension conductors
A National Physical Laboratory chemist in Teddington explains a new aluminum alloy with markedly improved conductivity. He says the discovery could accelerate aluminum's replacement of copper in electrical undertakings, offering a cheaper and lighter alternative with higher conductivity per weight.
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National Physical Laboratory
Teddington-on-Thames
J. D. Grogan
Jazz Inspires German Students in Old Masters
In Heidelberg on May 28, students study works of Robert Alexander Schurmann seeking modern jazz inspiration. They claim to find traces of tunes hinting at today’s jazz in gypsy melodies by the German composer noted for the old school.
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Heidelberg
Germany
Robert Alexander Schurmann
Transit Timetable Fragments With Partial Times
Partial schedule items show departures and arrivals at various times. The fragment lists 8:35 am to 6:00 pm and 3:46 pm with additional leaves at 9:16 am 6:10 pm and 9:30 am, plus odd numbers 836 0 and 460.
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