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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1924
Page
4
A brief devotional note featuring Psalm 103:1 4 urging gratitude for Gods benefits mercy and steadfast love. The message emphasizes blessing the Lord and remembering his lovingkindness as daily guidance.
The piece argues permanent road building is prudent as flood conditions show the Brighton highway remains dry and uninterrupted while three Crooked Creek bridges were washed away. It notes highways serve today and long term, lasting a hundred years, anticipating future travel shifts and inevitable wet weather crossings.
A woman reported to the Journal Saturday about poisoned food scattered to kill dogs and cats. She fears a child could be harmed and urges authorities to act, suggesting punishment for offenders if needed.
The Republican ticket fans nickname the vice presidential candidate as Charging Charlie while Cal is termed Cautious Cal. Analysts question the duo’s potential chemistry and electoral impact as campaign rhetoric runs strong.
A humorous poem about selfish neighbors seeking coins and assisting the speaker only after a fall. The verse contrasts petty greed with neighborly aid as the speaker recovers, receiving help from those who once pursued wealth, then choosing to aid a groaning neighbor.
Radio Digest AP roundup lists daily schedules for stations from WSB Atlanta to WRC Washington with times for concerts talks weather news and special features including orchestras juveniles education markets theater and political talk across major markets and regional outlets.
Miscellaneous quotes and anecdotes parade a humorous mix of social trivia and light remarks. The reflections touch on social gatherings, weather flirtations, family jokes, and playful quips about manners and Heaven.
The candidate seeks to distance himself from demagogic rhetoric and pledges to follow truth and common sense in national policy. He questions demagogues and asserts commitment to a forthright campaign with no quarter to falsehoods.
Miss Martland outlined three phases in a woman's marriage lifecycle noting how length of courtship affects home stability. She argued a woman should gain self respect through economic independence and early employment after schooling. She spoke at a recent educators conference and urged dual education for homemaking and earning.
The column vents social and political jabs about marriage faithfulness and public behavior. It wryly notes politicians face criticism no matter their steps and mocks foreign aid hopes while lampooning civic manners and roadside displays.
Berkeley June 29 Miss Eva Martland associate professor of vocational education at the University of California says the best training for matrimony is employment. She calls wage earning an essential feature and economic freedom of women a key element in preparation for marriage.
A humorous fable on bigger holes in doughnuts backfires for a baker as the gag hints at failed economy. The piece then pivots to political questions about the Democratic convention and the purpose of presidency amid vague, reflective humor.
A character named Blinke is described as the type who always takes the stool when a piano needs moving. The dialogue notes a gendered observation that men talk about money and women about men, and remarks that what intrigues us is often hard to obtain.
The Thirtieth Infantry at Fort Barry near San Francisco reported high marksman results. Of 46 men testing with automatic rifles at the rifle range, 44 earned expert rifleman and 2 became sharpshooters. Overall 85 of 90 automatic gunners qualified as expert riflemen this year.
A collection of quips and cartoons notes jokes about dress codes watches and manners. It mentions a Columbia professor claiming long legs signal intelligence and a Miami mayor ordering girls to wear bathing suits or stay in water. The piece ends with a playful scene of Elizabeth announcing a new little sister.
A storage battery emits hydrogen when charging which can explode if it mixes with oxygen. Keep face and lit matches away from the vent and use an electric flashlight instead.
London reports a rising trend of honeymoon trips by air to the continent with fast Channel crossings. The bride often initiates the plan and appears surprisingly calm while awaiting departures at Croydon Airport.
In New York on June 30 a shipment of 233 tons of copper coins from the Dutch East Indies arrived for smelting in New Jersey. Many bore 1790 dates or were worn smooth, marking long circulation before recall and replacement by new issues. The metal will yield copper valued around 250 dollars per ton.
The notice lists trains No 4 No 12 No 60 No 30 and local passes with westbound times from 6:55 p m to 2:30 a m and 1:15 a m to 8:40 a m plus 6:20 p m. Includes No 429 No 449 Local Pass and No 835 Local Freight with daily service for non local passengers and notes agent H W Russell and station times 3 465 p m Leaves 9 15 p m 6 10 p m 9 30 a m.
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