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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1925
Page
4
A reprint note states that the Associated Press holds exclusive publication rights for all news dispatches credited in the paper and for local news published herein, with protections on special dispatches.
A daily devotional quotes Isaiah 64 8, calling God the Father and potter and describing believers as clay, shaped by divine hands in a concise reflective note.
The passage compares medieval debates on angels and modern disputes over evolution, arguing the specifics may remain unknown. It notes people will laugh at such controversies in the future, urging focus on daily duties and avoiding insults to animals. It ends with a Will Rogers quote about parking cars, illustrating humor in public concern.
Sanford Stone died in his early sixties after a life that began in Ainsworth and included time at the old academy. He rose to head a major labor organization and to lead the first large labor bank in the United States, a career typical of a man who valued farming, education, and public service.
Abe Martin comments that honesty pays but not enough for many. Myrt Pash refuses to annul her marriage and must wait two years before attempting another marriage.
A verse tribute notes Rider Waggard as a pen creator who avoided pamphleteering fiction, praising his功 for vivid action and old fashioned battles. The piece contrasts changing styles with Waggard’s straightforward storytelling and loyalty to adventurous tales.
The obituary honors Mr. Stone as a founder and leader in the labor movement and praises his service to the brotherhood and Washington County Iowa. It notes his lifelong ties to Ainsworth and the Panama Canal railway era where his brothers also played notable roles.
Mexico City May 31 Troop movements into the capital raised the garrison to 15 000 as war department says troops are from outside posts to be reformed and rearmed Reorganization has reduced regular forces to about 50 600 Over 5 000 minors discharged and more than 1 000 officers stripped of rank A commission of officers is tasked with modernizing regulations and a plan for universal military training
Thebes the ancient Egyptian capital boasted 100 gates each watched over by 200 chariots in a grand ceremonial display reflecting the era's military and architectural prowess.
A Kentucky mountain girl contracted infantile paralysis and crawled to school over rough terrain. After severe knee injuries hindered her progress, a Louisville doctor surgically repaired her leg. She walked again in a year, learned to read and write in hospital, then finished at Berea College. A donor hid $1000 for her at a Louisville bank.
De Molay chapters from Sioux City Ida Grove Carroll Jefferson Denison and Cherokee plan the annual district convention in Cherokee with about one hundred members expected. The Sioux City patrol will join the parade and an outdoor feature while invitations go to Storm Lake Spencer and Estherville chapters.
For national dairy show judging in October, Iowa dairy farmers stage cattle judging contests at meetings and picnics this summer. C. B. Finley of Iowa State College reports several Hawkeye State farmers plan to attend the national exposition.
A collage of light humorous notes and quips about summer moods, a child’s remark, a roadside stand, a health tip about exercise, and social jests. The piece ponders modest ambitions and literary praise while playfully imagining a romance between single locals.
A light verse recalls stepping to a movie date as she mentions another beau. The speaker dismisses the tale as chatter and insists the claim is applesauce and not worth belief. The playful quip ends with a flippant shrug at romantic rivalries.
An eight year old Undine wears a ring at dinner and laments the guests’ indifference. Two Highland farmers discuss selling a sheep for fifty shillings on a Sabbath day, one calling it charity. The second explains he is an Elk and suggests familiarity.
Fragmented lines echo themes of western expansion and harsh labor, noting long days, high risks, and meager profits. Mentions mavericks, farmers, railroads, and a Sheffield style humor, with disjointed references to J Clemens Erlander Prod-Itt and warnings.
A brief fragment notes optimism that a male figure referred to as he will join the group in Michigan. The tone hints at a hopeful, informal message amid unspecified context or event. The text offers no concrete names, dates, or actions beyond the wish for his presence.
An eye witness testifies to being 63 feet 7 inches from the crime scene and explains he measured the distance after a skeptical attorney questioned the accuracy. A separate comic fragment shows a girl in a kimono typing on a Corona Sat typewriter, pausing for sandwiches between lines.
Disjointed, playful snippets touch on cinema “silent drama” memes and domestic life. The text blends misquoted phrases, taunting witticisms, and brief vignettes about families, servants, and a vicar, with hints of gossip and popular culture phrases.
In a notable probate filing, Carl Smitt directs the bulk of his estate to public highways and advanced fish catching methods. The road fund, managed by the Stockholm Automobile Club, finances model highways tests paving materials and prizes for communities with good roads. The fishing fund supports methods to benefit residents of Swedish skerries.
The article lists six principal races by population. Mongolian group leads with 656 million, Caucasian close at 645 million, then Negro 190 million, Semitic 81 million, Malayan 2 million, and Indian 2 million.
The forty-eighth National Electric Light Association convention in San Francisco will cover farm electrification and the growth of electrical power, with talks by Secretary William M. Jardine and Herbert Hoover. A session on customer ownership of light and power securities is planned. Five special trains bring engineers from New York, Chicago and other regions to study western and northwest hydro developments. Mrs. John D. Sherman will discuss electricity’s impact on women and living standards.
The three gnus, Blue Gray Gnu, White Bearded Gnu, and White Tailed Gnu, debate looks deeds and temperament. The Blue Gray Gnu boasts leadership of crankiness while the White Bearded and White Tailed Gnus share tales of ancestry and odd features as they lament their ugliness. The verse notes their gloomy outlook.
The father scolds his daughter for arriving a quarter hour late and orders her to lock herself in her room and bring back the key as punishment. The exchange highlights parental authority and a strict household rule.
A mother scolds Billy for mischief asking why he cannot be as good as Betty. Billy explains sayings that he has the bad side of the twins, implying different dispositions between the siblings in a playful tale.
Two boys brainstorm a novel game and challenge each other to create the ugliest face as the playful stunt. The dialogue shows quick banter and a budding sense of humor in a simple neighborhood setting.
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