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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1924
Page
4
Dark horse likely for Democratic convention nominees
The Democratic National Convention opens in New York City with eighteen to twenty candidates led by Al Smith and William G. McAdoo. Many observers believe neither front runner will secure the nomination and a less prominent candidate might appeal as a haloed hero to voters seeking a hero. The convention faces five platform points to address as it begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
al Smith
William G. McAdoo
Smith
McAdoo
The Old Master in a Naples Gallery
A narrator recalls a grand painting bought by a village patron in Naples or Rome and shown at home. Art fans praise the work while the speaker dismisses it as a daub, sparking a clash of cultured reverence and plain judgment. A critic later denounces the piece, but the crowd’s reaction remains intense and the speaker stays silent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Plate
Naples
Rome
Lalone
Kalsominer
Josh
Radio Listing of Programs Across Cities and Times
A dense catalog of radio schedules from stations in multiple cities listing show times, durations, and program types such as music, news, talks, orchestras, dances, and educational segments for tomorrow. Notable entries include WNBC and WABC variety blocks, city-by-city listings, and mentions of orchestras, concerts, and special events.
By The Way column and readers' quiz musings
A jumble of humorous quips and reader inquiries fills the column. Topics include fashion heat, weather musings, social hints, and a joke section about relationships and daily life in Iowa.
Billboard payday joke turns into board bill debt relief
A playful verse recounts Bill selling a billboard to clear a board bill he owed. The joke shows how the billboard sale ends the board bill’s burden on Will, leaving Bill free of the debt that once bored him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Baird
Bill
Will
Democrats Weigh Platform Factions Before Nomination
The text outlines Democratic party deliberations on platform direction including business appeal versus radical tilt, wet versus dry stance, anti klan versus straddle, a response to the League of Nations issue, and farm relief proposals. It hints at upcoming party fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Republican World Court
Omaha Welcomes Lions at National Meeting
Omaha prepares for a four day International Association of Lions Clubs convention with delegates from across the nation. An old stage coach will transport International President John S Noel and other dignitaries to headquarters. The program includes barbecue and a track rac ing meet along with civic improvement efforts with local groups and youth organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
International Association of Lions Clubs
Cheyenne
Plains
Buffalo Bill’ Cody
Wild Bill’ Hickok
John S. Noel
Grand Rapids
German Shipping Far From Prewar Efficiency
Plymouth England June 5 German shipping leaders say the mercantile fleet will not reach prewar efficiency for many years. Carl Stimming of North German Lloyd warns progress to date is already the best attainable. Leider Keep of Hamburg America Line says no resumption of fast New York sailings is likely for years due to no steamers and high construction costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
England
Carl Stimming
North German
Lloyd
Stimming
London
New York
Lapps to Have Visitors From New York Exhibit
Dr. G Clyde Fisher curator at the Museum of Natural History New York plans to study the Lapps in Sweden. He travels with Carveth Wells to observe daily life and customs and to take photographs for anthropological research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gothenburg
Sweden
G Clyde Fisher
Museum of Natural History
New York
Carveth Wells
Racial Power Map Cited Across Global Population
In 1924 the writer asserts 280 million white people influence the lives of over 900 million non white people worldwide, outlining a stark power dynamic between races and nations.
Boston Post Office First in United States Founded
The article notes the first post office in the United States was established in Boston about 285 years ago, marking a milestone in American postal history and the growth of official communication services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Boston
The Height of Extravagance and a Lampoon on Charity
A humorous column parodies get rich schemes and mentions tea collecting. It contrasts thrift with wasteful spending and recalls a tale of an old lady who would buy tea to last a lifetime. The piece ends with a light quip about faith and a playful line about Imogene and Eugene.
Harsh Reminder In Spring Reflected In Family Banter
A playful verse recalls springtime reminders from a wary conscience about aging. A conversation between flies and a housewife hints at seasonal change and shifting priorities as winter sports are mentioned.
French wine boom and tax hit in Berlin after franc decline
Berlin reports a flood of French wines entering the market as the franc falls then stabilizes. Paper transfers froze when obligations could not be met, and wine prices swing wildly after the American loan announcement. Municipal taxes on retail wine often exceed half the price, with champagne taxation rivaling prewar costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
France
Tennis Dominates as Golf Growth Limited by Space in Berlin
Berlin report notes tennis remains the most popular game in the city as hockey and cricket gain traction among Germans prior to the war. Golf participation has risen yet is constrained by limited grounds with Berlin possessing only two courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Fashions Change Often but Smiling Faces Stay Stylish
A fashion page notes that trends shift quickly yet a friendly smile endures as a timeless accessory. It highlights how a cheerful demeanor complements ensembles and boosts personal presence in social settings.
The Man Who Has All He Wants Is Lucky
A quirky verse montage blends brand names and consumer goods from Lipton to Listerine. It arcs toward a tongue in cheek moral about luck and love, ending with a playful note on mosquito bites and a novelty India rubber nail file.
The Banker Heralds Public Improvements and Advice
The Banker headlines subscription papers and public works boosts while funding young men to start businesses or marry. He warns investors against get rich quick schemes and offers fifty seven kinds of advice to townspeople.
Monument to Silent Night planned in Oberndorf
Salzburg report marks the centennial of Silent Night and announces a monument to be erected in Oberndorf. Foundations to be laid this summer with unveiling on Christmas Day. Lyrics by Rev Dr Mohr and music by schoolteacher Gruber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salzburg
Austria
Oberndorf
Mohr
Gruber
London Auction Sells Rifle Linked to 1701 Name
A rifle bearing the name Alexander Sekirk Robinson Crusoe and the date 1701 sold in London for over 1000 dollars. The Smithsonian endowment stands around 1.2 million dollars, with the principal deposited in the U S Treasury and earning heavy six percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Sekirk
Robinson Crusoe
London
Smithsonian Institution
United States Treasury
Insect Pest Reaches France and Germany Frontiers
The American potato bug has invaded France and Germany has begun guarding its frontiers against a possible invasion. The pest was first introduced into France near Bordeaux via a wartime potato shipment to the A. E. F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
Bordeaux
Rail Schedule Fragments Show Western Lines Train Times
Daily rail notices list No. 4 Golden State Limited and No. 12 Express westbound timings with arrivals at 2:30 a m and 1:15 a m while No. 8 Golden State Limited shows a 12:60 a m timetable. Washington Branch includes locals 429 449 and freight Nos. 835 with rider times for H. W. Russell.
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Golden State Limited
Washington
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