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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1925
Page
4
The article states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publication of all news dispatches credited in the paper and to the local news published herein, with all rights of special dispatches reserved.
Daily devotional note cites Luke 10 27 28 urging love of God with all heart soul strength mind and neighbor as oneself. Ends with instruction to do this to live.
The article discusses a conflict between the president and the United States Senate over the Warren appointment as attorney general. It notes the president’s support based on Warren’s qualifications and endorsements, while the Senate’s opposition leads to political tension and questions about governance and accountability.
Abe Martin quips that altering time cannot shorten a wedding, noting a buyer who could have purchased courthouse land for $10 now has a grandson who would have paid $3,000 for the corner where a filling station sits. The remark contrasts small past prices with modern land values.
A satirical verse extols giving to charity while poking fun at material excess. The speaker contrasts wealth with selfless acts, claiming true happiness comes from helping the needy and bearing a glowing sense of gladness from aiding others, despite temptations of luxury.
The article discusses the Senate's refusal to confirm Warren as attorney general, framing it as a political punishment by some for the president. It notes Warren's prior service as ambassador to Japan and to Mexico, credited with easing tensions and restoring relations. It also lists a radio program schedule and stations for March 18.
In Mexico City, Warren stood as the sole ambassador among diplomats and the dean of the diplomatic corps. Journal correspondents noted his tact and wisdom, crediting him with restoring pleasant relations between the United States and Mexico.
The page compiles radio station schedules from many cities with times and programs across orchestras talks and concerts. It ends with a note that a man was arrested for the fifth time for alleged Sunday closing law violation and will contest charges.
A collage of gibes and quips from a local page, referencing mud, cars, a Grinnell homecoming, a musician linked to politics, and light satirical bits. Includes jokes about Sap Wood, old Mother Earth, and warnings about hazardous living in Herrin Illinois.
A Whimsical piece praises a Warbler’s song and its cheer inspiring effort toward betterness. It ends with a light pun about Windy Wolf and a courtship quip noting an eighteen year old asking permission before driving.
Iowa City Irvin Novak is acquitted in manslaughter linked to a coasting death of Ralph Deming. Grundy Center German Presbyterian church burns, damage about 20000 dollars. Red Oak farmer T M Selser dies after crowbar strikes engine flywheel. Cedar Rapids Frank Hunter, 30, ex serviceman, death by own action. Des Moines L L Hamlin, pioneer resident, dies in California. he moved from Marshalltown in 1888 and helped nominate Rutherford B Hayes.
Railway time table excerpts list eastbound and westbound trains with arrival and departure times for multiple lines including the Golden State, Knoxville Branch, and local freight and passenger trains. The schedule notes daily operation with Sundays exceptions and includes station notes and train numbers such as No 4 No 12 No 50 No 30 No 88 No 3 No 310 No 49 No 87 No 450 No 430 No 836 No 429 No 449 No 835.
A short humor piece from Muscatine features a Jewish boy’s classroom definitions of cynic and stoic with a punning twist. The light quips contrast with a bold line about Napoleon and church choirs and a quip on comfort from income taxes.
An Oklahoma editor’s prank blends a public sale with a wedding story. William Smith and Miss Lu cy Anderson are sold at a barn auction with 70 guests present including dairy cows and mules. Rev Jackson performs the knot with hay rope, and the couple departs on a John Deere plow. They will settle with buyers after 10 months and a wheelbarrow plus kitchen items remain for transfer.
The James Cruze Paramount drama comes to Fox Theatre on Thursday and Friday. Stars Ricardo Cortez Louise Dresser Kathryn Williams Virginia Lee Corbin lead a mother centered tale that sweeps from 1910 Bowery to modern times with Cruze’s signature dramatic flair.
A Rock Island timekeeper asks a new negro gang member for his name. The man replies George Washington and the timekeeper jokes about the cherry tree. The response notes this is the first work Eve did for a year.
The organ offertory Sunday evening at the First U P Church was played by Miss Helen Harvey. The selection was composed by Charles Dawes, noted as the vice president. The piece was performed in a quiet setting.
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