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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1925
Page
4
The document states that The Associated Press holds exclusive publication rights for all dispatches credited in the paper and for local news published herein, with all rights of special dispatches reserved.
A brief devotional line citing Deuteronomy 32 4 praising a God of truth and righteousness. The note presents a concise moral reflection without additional context.
A Dorothy Gird Cromer verse contrasts two types of people as shadows on a wall and steadfast trees. It frames shadows as empty, profitless shapes offering no shade or joy, while trees persist through rain and scars, blooming under sunlight and turning deep night into stars.
The piece argues California and the western states are not in real danger from Japanese and Chinese labor, calling yellow peril rhetoric a political alibi used by labor agitators and political beneficiaries. It notes Western workers benefited from Asian labor and framed fear as a manipulation of labor markets.
ABE MARTIN quotes librarian Myrt Pash about rising requests for dictionaries rivaling Robinson Crusoe and Lu cille. She says peace is valued but the gasoline war’s end cast a pall over the community.
A list of across and vertical crossword clues with numbers, ranging from simple familiar terms to proper nouns. The puzzle includes references to places, persons, and objects across languages and eras, such as musical composers, rivers, editors, and geographic regions.
A reader discusses sampling works by Ben Jonson and Benjamin Disraeli among others, noting the mental workout from following great writers but finding some modern pieces better left unread. The piece contrasts old masters with contemporary, calling The Butler’s Bride trivial and praising the mental exercise from classic authors.
The article argues centuries of experience make Chinese and Japanese workers immune to climate effects that hinder white workers. It claims they are badly needed in warm regions and that no others can do the work as well. California is said to need them more than its own residents.
Dublin reports at the Cork Industrial Development Association meeting claim ordinary Irish goods are widely boycotted within Ireland. The Cork secretary cites Professor Smiddy's claim that Ireland is a creditor nation with a billion dollar foreign investment. The secretary urges a government embargo on further capital export amid the crisis.
The Associated Press radio digest lists programs on WEETI Boston WOR Buffalo WGN Chicago KYW Chicago WEBH Chicago WMAQ Chicago WLS Chicago WLW Cincinnati WEAR Cleveland WFAA News and more. It details times for orchestras ensembles recitals speeches concerts and talks including at home segments and late night accommodations.
The piece, attributed to Arthur H. Trumble and reprinted from the American Rifleman via Forest and Stream, laments pervasive taxation and regulation. It argues that stringent laws and licenses extend to weapons, driving citizens to demand the right to bear arms to protect property, life, and family.
A dense schedule lists concerts and programs by time and station. Numerous cities and stations such as KOA Denver WHAS Louisville WJZ New York KDKA Pittsburgh and KSD St. Louis feature orchestras bands vocalists and soloists with times from 6 to 12. The fragment notes varied acts including piano violin organ baritone and dance numbers tied to local stations.
A vivid vignette shows Calvin Coolidge and his wife leaving a party by taxi. He pockets a pair of lady's gloves, glances at them with nerves, then drops them on the street to hide the evidence. The scene ends with a wife asking where the gloves are and a pointed quip about what people can and cannot have.
A lighthearted row of quips shows a member arriving late to a golf club event after debating church vs golf, a land inquiry met with a pun, and a sterile water joke. The piece closes with Gabriel’s anticipated arrival and a nod to broadcasting to grab attention.
A string of sharp witted lines about gender roles and daily life features a bill collector confrontation and a sly exchange about who is really in control. The humor hinges on a wry office boy and Mrs. Grouch asides. A closing note hints at a debtor delaying repayment.
The defense portrays a ruffian driven by hunger to steal a small sum, noting the absence of a $250 pocketbook as evidence. The prisoner sobs as he explains he did not see the pocket book, while the judge questions his tears. The piece blends moralizing with a clipped courtroom moment.
A Washington home reveals a vendor overprice a twenty volume illustrated history set. The buyer notes the dusty volume matches the salesman pitch, exposing the moral that some will fall for long green despite frugality.
A reader describes a copper coin dated 1841 bearing Millions for Defense Not One Cent for Tribute on one side and a ship with Constitution on the other. The note warns to beware of glib talkers who may be agents and to be cautious when meeting such people.
A 1849 auction list from Anderson Kentucky News shows a man selling farm property before moving to Oregon Territory. Items include ox teams, livestock, plows, boards, rails, soap kettles, syrup, looms, whiskey and brandy, a copper still, rifles, tools, slaves and mulatto workers, with cash or notes at 4 percent interest. Sale near Versailles Kentucky begins 8 a.m. with provisions provided.
A fragment quotes Life magazine remark on gender relations noting the line The trouble with men is they get so interested in their work. The excerpt reflects a social observation rather than a full article.
Billie Brownie wanders through a cozy village to visit Isa with her lambs, Shaggy the old dog, and a cat and dog sharing a nap. A grateful pigeon recounts a rescue by a kind little girl who left crumbs and water on a fire escape.
A child asks why to spell bank with a big B and Alice explains capital as a reflection of a bank’s strength. The tale shows a parent’s view shaping a child’s choice of words and meaning.
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