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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1924
Page
4
Publication rights notice from Associated Press
The newspaper carries a standard AP rights statement reserving publication rights for all news dispatches credited to AP and the local news published herein. It notes all rights to special dispatches are reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bible Thought for Today Love Not the World
A devotional note dated Wednesday June 18 1924 quotes 1 John 2 15 about avoiding worldliness and keeping the love of the Father. The brief entry presents a single verse as meditation for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Japan US Japanese Population Figures Stir Controversy
An Des Moines paper cites figures showing Japanese in the United States Hawaii and the Philippines far below a single city size and far under Polk County land area. The piece argues political overreaction, electoral motives in the West and calls for calmer handling of Japan relations to avoid moral reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
United States
Hawaii
Philippines
St. Paul
Seattle
Polk County
Towa
Japinese
Japan
California
The Right and the Voter in Loyal Campaign Flair
An editorial poem extols the steadfast officeholder who bears blame for right action and ignores threats. It contrasts moral resolve and voter support, noting the public still backs the righteous candidate in blocks of five or ten when he seeks office again.
Be Good Neighbors or Civilization Fades, Says Statesman
A speaker warns that civilizations fade unless nations mend their ways and strive for harmony. He notes history shows great powers vanish like morning vapor and urges better conduct toward Japan. He suggests patience and mutual respect to avoid permanent alienation between the two races.
Stillness and Fatherhood Themes Highlight Presbyterian Service
Dr Eastwood spoke on the Power of Stillness from Be still and know that I am God urging calm inner peace amid busy life. He urged fathers to model duty and warned against spoiling boys by pulling them. Rev preambled with Father’s Day duties and noted Bible school attendance near perfect despite rain. it is the final week of vacation Bible school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Eastwood
God
de Wall
Eastwood
Brontosaurus Skeleton Unearthed Near Jensen Utah
University of Utah excavators near Jensen report a nearly complete brontosaurus skeleton with skull, estimated at about 5 million years old. The massive creature may have weighed around 20 tons and stretched about 100 feet, with a back height near 20 feet and a belly roughly 12 feet from the ground. It is described as lizard like and likely fed on vegetables, living partly in water and partly on land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
University of Utah Excavators
Jensen
Utah
F. J. Pack
Earl Douglas
Institution
Japan grants postponement for athletes abroad on conscription
Tokyo May 26 government eases conscription rules to aid athletics. Young Japanese competing overseas will have their service postponed until tours finish. Meiji University baseball team, Olympic hopefuls in Paris, and this year’s Davis Cup players are first to benefit. Emigrants abroad may return temporarily without risk of conscription.
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Tokio
Japan
Meiji University
United States
Paris
Merchant Reminder: I Saw Your Ad in the Journal
A note instructs readers to mention seeing the merchant's advertisement in the Journal. The directive emphasizes quoting the ad source to support trades or inquiries. It reflects a press-era promotional tactic encouraging accountability and traceability of advertising.
Radio listings for tomorrow across U S stations
Multiple stations in major markets schedule music orchestras bands talks news and recitals. Programs include WLH Atlanta WGR Buffalo WMAQ Chicago WLS Chicago KYW Chicago WLW Cincinnati WFAA Dallas WWJ Detroit WOC Davenport WTAS Elgin WRAP Fort Worth WDAF Kansas City KHJ Los Angeles WHAS Louisville M EMP Memphis WLAG Minneapolis Saint Paul CKAC Montreal WEAF New York WJZ New York WOR Newark WAAW Omaha WOAW Philadelphia KDKA Pittsburgh WDAE Pittsburgh KGW Portland KPO San Francisco WGY Schenectady WRZ Springfield WCBD Zion and others with concerts orchestras and discussions.
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Chestra
Wrap Fort Worth Star-Telegram
WDAF
Kansas City Star
KHJ
Los Angeles
WHAS
Louisville Journal
WMC
Memphis Commercial Appeal
WLAG
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Ckac Montreal
WEAF
New York
WJZ
WOR
Newark
WAAW
Omaha
WOAW
WOAR
Philadelphia
KDKA
KGW Portland
KPO San Rancisco
WGY Schenectady
WRZ Springfield
Wcbd Zion
Baltic Bathers to Get Radio Service This Summer
Berlin plans to broadcast Berlin programs to Baltic seaside guests via Swinemunde station reconstructed for outward ocean service. The Hamburg station will cover North Sea resorts, ensuring radio service along the entire coast during the bathing season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warnemunde
Germany
North Sea
Baltic
Berlin
Swinemunde
Seasonal Riddles and Jokes Beat the Rainy Picnic Season
A collection of limericks and quips on weather moods romance and travel humor. Light excerpts touch on Latin or Dutch phrases and playful exchanges about weddings hats kisses and clues to love. The piece ends noting fickle sun and rain for picnics and attire.
Sneaking Back to Iowa Poem Reflects Homeward Yearning
A reader-submitted verse from an Iowa woman living in California laments earthquakes fog and high costs. She plans to return to Iowa, pleading to trade paralyzed coast life for Midwest roots and a hoped-for paradise. The piece appears in the Diagonal Iowa Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. James
Iowa
California
Paradise
Pacific Coast
Lowa
Horn glasses an atrocity expert says
London June 1 Clement Jeffery eminent eye diagnostician condemns horn rimmed spectacles gaining ground as an atrocity He argues wearers suffer from mental strain rather than near work and that engaging lessons and patient teaching could wipe out myopia in the nation
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London
Clement Jeffery
Jeffery
Iowa hospital project breaks ground on west campus
Governor Nate E. Kendall turned the first sod marking the initial step toward the University of Iowa's planned hospital and medical college complex on the west side campus. The project aims to create a premier medical center in the middle west as construction begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Nate E. Kendall
Middle West
Governor names Hamilton to state parole board
Des Moines June 18 Er nest C Hamilton of Winterset will replace J Ray Murphy of Ida Grove on the state board of parole by appointment of Governor Kendall Murphy resigned June 1 to devote full time to law practice His resignation was not public until the governor named the successor Hamilton is a Democrat and will assume duties immediately
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ernest C. Hamilton
Winterset
J. Ray Murphy
Ida Grove
State Board of Parole
Kendall
Murphy
Hamilton
The Universal Language of Love 1 Can't Speak Spanish
A brief feature explores how love transcends language barriers as people from diverse backgrounds navigate communication gaps in daily life and relationships across communities. It highlights humor and shared moments that bridge cultures despite language limits.
Fireman Hurdles to Quell Conflagration and Save Insurers
A heroic volunteer fireman springs into action at a blaze, preventing greater property damage and higher insurance losses. His swift response curbs costs and demonstrates community duty.
Must Sell Liquor Apart Under New Irish Plan
Dublin May 31 The Free State will address drink traffic with 15 000 licensed houses and towns housing up to 70 saloons. Licenses will not be reduced but compensation for extinguished licenses is planned. The licensing bill tightens open hours to 9 p m and requires separate compartments for liquor and other goods, a change the trade says will cost over 20 million dollars to reconstrain premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Free State
Ireland
Local Pass and Freight Train Schedule Mentioned
The notice lists train numbers 429 449 835 836 as Local Pass or Local Freight services. It states these trains run daily except Sundays and includes a time reference of 2:30 a m and 1:15 a m with an official signing by H. W. Russel.
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H. W. Russel
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