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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1925
Page
4
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A daily Bible thought from March 25 1925 urges kindness to those who err and calls spiritual readers to restore such a person in meekness while self reflecting to avoid temptation, citing Galatians 6 1.
A calm preview notes little public argument over the municipal election with no clear issues. It urges citizens to study candidates and vote intelligently, warning that indifference is a political crime. Voting day is next Monday for two year terms.
The piece notes that in 1924 doctors in New York and Illinois prescribed more than half of the nation's medical whiskey, highlighting Chicago and New York areas as leaders. It argues prohibition-era liquor faces decline amid ongoing crime and social evils despite medical use and its alleged urgency.
Mr. Clarence Beasley and Miss Kid Purviance are mentioned with Miss Tawne at the organ. The speaker quips that if the United States stays aloof from friends it could save a lot of money.
A puzzle list outlines horizontal and vertical clues for a crossword. It includes island names, numbers, colors and common nouns like instrument, bird, flower, and pronouns with varying lengths and cross references.
A humorous verse follows Walt Mason as a shopper pays sixty bones for a fine suit then faces a sudden Removal Sale. He laments wasted bones, drives a gleaming sedan, and muses on price cuts advertised in advance amid shop signs and seasonal bargains.
Governor Baxter cites Maine as cleaner and law enforcement stronger as evidence of prohibition benefits. Collier's notes U.S. improvements in child health and reduced delinquency, with New York and Massachusetts showing declines in courts and prisons since 1910s, attributed to strict liquor laws.
Fragmentary line hints at a tale focusing on Dren and a group of children. The readable portion suggests a narrative about youth and guardians, but full context is unclear from the fragment.
Cheroker-Rebecca Price dies aged 75 aunt of Herbert Hoover secretary of commerce funeral Thursday led by Bishop How ard. Lyons dies at 74 Democratic state representative in 27th and List assemblies. Jubilee session opens with 100 ministers in Des Moines conference. Diehl defense rests in Keokuk county bank fraud case final arguments begun. Third will sought in Samuel H. Stephens estate. Stock assessment suits against Associated Packing Company owners proceed. Robert Michael of Iowa City named wrestling captain for next year.
The saying compares a vine’s fruit by age, noting that youth yields more grapes while maturity yields finer wine as juices develop. It attributes the idea to Baren, reflecting a proverb on growth and quality over time.
Amusements review notes Jamo s latest Paramount production The Enemy Sex features Betty Compson as Dodo Baxter a cunning heroine who uses her wits to keep five wealthy men in suspense The supporting cast includes Percy Marmont Huntly Gordon Sheldon Lewin Kathron Williams and De Witt Jennings The film begins a two day engagement at the Fox Theatre on Thursday and Friday.
Oskaloosa High School captured the finals of the Town Nine high school debate tournament by defeating Davenport 3 to 0 on the world court question. The event highlighted a busy day with regional posts and local incidents noted across towns.
Mrs Mildred Stewart Keesey head of the piano and organ department at Parsons College conservatory of music will give a pre Easter concert on the pipe organ at Barhydt chapel Sunday at 430 pm She will be assisted by a vocal student and will follow with three spring concert programs on the pipe organ after Easter vacation ending April 20 The next concert aligns with the Lenten spirit and Easter approach
A collage of quips on radio fans, cross word puzzles, church mischief, and everyday manners. Humorous vignettes include a radio hobbyist overspending, a Bible blessing mishap, a stray five dollar bill in church, and a joke about a red headed office messenger.
A Sunday evening scene shows a clergyman relaxing after supper as he contemplates his demanding day. The piece sketches a preacher’s fatigue and reflection following a strenuous week.
A compact satirical piece contrasts winter habits with domestic quirks in a dialogue about golf and radio. It weaves comic lines from a debating club and snippets attributed to newspapers in Youngstown Ohio and Hastings Nebraska.
A trimmed phrase from a period text notes tipping the hat to a lady as a bright spring courtesy. The practice is described as a discreet gesture that allows a man to view the scene more clearly and spotlight the ladies.
Text fragments describe a tall crested bird of prey with feather details. The passage mentions a magazine reference and hints at Africa and a high position among birds of prey.
The article explains that early strings were made from animal guts and threads, but modern strings now use gutless materials from sheep or wire, either bare or covered. It notes that traditional gut strings remain in use for instruments like banjos, harps, and mandolins.
Rail schedule excerpt shows CRT P and Knoxville Branch times for eastbound and westbound Golden State Limited trains. Lists arrivals and departures for Nos 4 12 60 30 88 3 29 49 11 and other local passes and freights with daily or weekly patterns and notes on Sundays.
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