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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1924
Page
4
A devotional word reflecting Isaiah 58 verse 7 urging care for the hungry and naked and to welcome the poor. The piece frames daily Christian duty as tangible charity toward those in need and as an act of fellowship with one’s own people.
The piece analyzes whether La Follette will launch a third party or back a Republican, noting his Wisconsin base, Socialist ties, and Roosevelt era contrasts. It considers risks for Bob La Follette, potential national impact, and the possibility of a post Democratic convention strategy.
Walt Mason lampoons Punktown as growth surges with new buildings and boosters. Kickers fret over higher taxes and kopecks in the bank while carpenters and plumbers toil. a bustling boom roils the town as the tax debate and expansion stretch on.
Catherine Hanna of Tacoma Washington is recommended for a Life Saving Medal after she aided two children during Nevada cyclones. As the house collapsed she removed a flag secured two sleeping children and carried them through mud to safety near their parents’ car. A grateful mother wrote a commendation letter.
Secretary Mellon said the fiscal year ending June 30 will show government receipts surpassing expenses by more than 500 million dollars. Attorneys for the federal trade commission and 32 states argued against the Pittsburgh-plus steel pricing method before the commission. A historic flood on the Min river caused numerous casualties and millions in damage in Shanghai. In Rutland Massachusetts twenty one Republican members of the Rhode Island state senate fled the scene.
Radios across major markets list Democratic convention coverage and music programs. Notices highlight WMAQ WLS KHJ WJZ and others with schedules, talks, concerts, and nightly dance segments. A Washington dispatch notes Democratic convention tensions and a Dayton McCook Field test reports noiseless airplanes.
The page collects humorous observations and aphorisms on daily life. It lampoons manners, fashion, trains and conductors, love and jealousy, with reader notes and light satire. Several quips reference local places and norms, offering a snapshot of community humor.
The speaker notes optimism if someone sharpens their scissors. A decent mail last evening arrived. They report a good load of lumber collected, signaling preparations ahead.
The Swedish Match Corporation becomes the largest industrial concern in Scandinavia with capital stock about 48 million dollars.
New York Moran of New Orleans lightweight wins over Pittsburgh’s Jack Zivis when Zivis is disqualified for foul hitting 1:30 into the fight. Injury knocks Berlenbach out of a planned bout with Young Stribling. Sharkey beats Floyd Johnson in Boston by decision at ten rounds.
SHENANDOAHM June 24 All crews to locate Nathan Nadgwick who disappeared from here early in February have failed and the authorities believe the man was drowned.
The Journal promotes its advertising options to readers, promising effective placement and ongoing support for smart messaging and results.
Western timetable snippet lists no 4 Golden State Limited no 12 Express no 60 Local Pass no 80 Local Pass with arrival at 2 30 a m and departure at 6 20 p m plus earlier times 1 16 am 6 66 p m notes and fare 406 m provided in sparse perforated text
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