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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1924
Page
4
A standard Associated Press rights notice appears indicating exclusive publication rights for AP dispatches and local news, with reserved rights for special dispatches published in the paper.
Inspirational note from Isaiah 25 8 quotes a prophecy of God wiping away tears from all faces and removing rebuke from his people. The verse emphasizes triumph over death and divine comfort.
The senator who leads the committee promises an immediate and fair examination of the Daugherty case. He asserts the hearing will stay focused on merits, avoiding extraneous noise, while critics warn of political weaponization and recoil if partisans push to end outcomes early. The public seeks clear, calm inquiry.
Poetic obituary notes John B Jinx has died and rests in peace while friends grieve. The verse contrasts earthly toil and burdens with heavenly relief as neighbors mourn at the graveside and reflect on a life finished.
Associated Press lists cur rent radio guides for KDKA KHJ KPO WBAP WEAF WJZ and others. It notes times for children's programs concerts talks orchestras and special programs from 5 p m to 12 a m across cities including Pittsburgh Los Angeles San Francisco New York Chicago Philadelphia and more.
In a 3000 word reply to Manuel Roxas, President Coolidge says time is not yet ripe for Philippine independence. He defends Governor General Wood, vows U.S. protective support, and urges Filipino cooperation in shaping a future policy. The letter weighs on insular bills seeking independence and frames citizenship obligations.
Mrs L H Wallace traveled to Rochester Minnesota to visit her daughter Mrs Dave Warfel. Mr and Mrs Warfel had gone a week earlier for Mrs Warfel to undergo medical examinations and treatment.
Mrs. R. S. White of Crawfordsville recovering from a visit at the I. F. Green home left for home this morning. Mrs. H. H. Smith of Des Moines also concluded a visit at the Green home and left.
A quirky column notes that not everyone in Huma Arizona is a humorist and jokes about a Ku Klux Klan supporter getting drunk. The writer uses sharp language to challenge stereotypes and poke at heated biases.
The text offers playful lines about counting macaroni ends to gauge quantity and jokes about specialists multiplying bills by six. It contrasts art and business with a quip about museum visitors strolling in versus rushing into a bank.
A city chap asks which weeds are easiest to kill. The farmer replies with a pun about widows weeds, saying you only have to Say wilt thou and they wilt.
A spoof notice lists William Smith and Miss Lacey Anderson being sold at public auction near town with odd details including cattle mules a boby sled and a John Deere plow. Reverend Jackson ties the knot with hay rope and the couple plans a delayed return with a mud buggy and kitchen utensils among assets.
The piece blends light verse about the editor’s search for gossip and marriage milestones with humorous lines about bananas and older songs. It mentions a letter from a debtor refusing mail payment and reports Mr and Mrs M E Davidson visiting Crawfordsville and Mrs Lester Macon with her baby traveling to Havre to visit D F Macon.
A humorous anecdote recalls Darwin and a prank where students crafted a strange insect from many creatures. Darwin asks if it hummed, and the boys admit it did, prompting him to call it a humbug.
An idiosyncratic column humorously notes how clothing reveals age and fashion changes. It muses that belt buckles and vest fits hint at condition or wardrobe need, while recalling popular melodies marks age. It warns readers to stay sharp and avoid contributing to nostalgia as the banana song era fades.
In a small town, locals say the barber shop remains the hub when a man’s wife runs a boarding house. The scene centers on everyday routines and community chatter in the local parlor.
Sam argues with the motorman after starting a ride and asks to alight at Twentysecon' Street and Cedar Avenue. The conductor notes the street doesn't exist and questions why Sam would go there, revealing confusion over destination.
Arrivals at 8:35 a m and departures at 9:15 a m with additional times 6:20 p m 3:45 p m 5:10 p m and 6:30 p m rail schedule references numbers 835 836 430 and 450 appear in the fragment.
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