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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1925
Page
4
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use for publication all news dispatches credited in this paper and the local news published herein. All rights of publications of special dispatches herein are reserved.
An appeal argues Illinois and Missouri voters should decide bonds for a rapid road program. The piece contends lawmakers fear shifting benefits to some groups, noting towns and rural areas are broadly supportive. It highlights growing good roads enthusiasm and cites a proposed five million dollar annual program.
Abe Martin jokes about a girl married yet not showing love and a stingy person pushing his limits with thrift. The wit mulls the quirks of affection and miserliness in small town life.
Poet Walt Mason imagines doomsday prophecies as Groundheg Day nears while neighbors argue with him over his visions. He recalls selling possessions and facing ridicule as a brick shatters his window, yet the speaker continues foretelling disaster in a satirical lyrical note.
The piece argues issuing eighty five million dollars in bonds to build good Iowa roads is a sound investment. It notes motorists would cover costs via fuel waste and tire wear, and that a pay as you go approach would work if there is real progress. It laments pre credit system inertia.
Two small sons of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Coates were seriously burned by a gas explosion in Sioux City, action reported by the Associated Press.
Keokuk reports the found body of Charles Smith Marengola after a recent parole release from Ft. Madison prison and a suicide. Sioux City notes Nick Pheffer a 39 year old Canadian trapper disappeared while visiting. Des Moines says Charline Williams 15 repudiates police testimony after officers suspend. Dubuque announces Mineralities lead Tri-State Bowling with 2275. Vinton reports Clifford Williams 17 from LaPorte City Hospitalized after a jump from a Rock Island freight train. skull fracture. unconscious.
A comic note on spring teasing elections with weary voters and weak party enthusiasm. Observers joke that neither candidate promises rides to the polls while the town muses on old coin talk and daily life quips.
The writer touts two top teams in the region, hints at a recent accident or incident, and notes exhaustion from producing a basketball imprint. They claim the local imprint, run by two sisters, is the best outside the Journal and tease a prize controversy with rival papers and contributors.
A Indianapolis News item notes a mother asking Jimmy to sleep twice while he and Jane reportedly stay awake. Jimmy replies he is a man and must stand up to honor Jane singing The Star Spangled Banner.
A cheeky quip frames a plan to sink an outdated battleship with a single decisive shot of moonshine whiskey, replacing a long bombardment with a humorous image of swift, unconventional destruction.
In a lighthearted window view, residents discuss local goings on with Mrs Jones visiting Carson’s for sugar multiple times. A harsh remark about her cat is voiced in jestful mischief reflecting neighborhood chatter.
The page features readers praising limericks, including Nim Clark, with jokes about school boards and a humorous exchange on cakes and a dentist. A child’s quip about whipping cakes and a Mayhem of playful miscommunications add to the light, nostalgic tone of the column.
A brief exchange on the porch reveals a moment of trust as one girl reassures another and suggests they head home together. The dialogue implies a close relationship and mutual support after a tense or emotional moment.
Corrected Palway timetable shows eastbound and westbound trains with arrivals departures and freight passenger notes. Knoxville branch mentions daily services except Sundays and various local freight and passenger trains with agent signs.
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