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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1925
Page
4
Thine is the greatness power glory victory and majesty, for all in heaven and earth is thine. The verse from 1 Chronicles 29 11 proclaims God’s absolute sovereignty and exaltation above all creation.
The community may hear a wonderful singer this evening as Mr. Wyle Stewart presents a program at the Methodist church. He offers high class music and popular numbers, aiming to inspire and entertain, following a recent club performance and echoing past success by Donald Anderson.
A city election yesterday produced the victory of the ins. A observer quipped that the U Ps still have influence, noting the result reflected ongoing partisan strength.
Gabe Craw manager of Melodeon Hall quips about testing Kentucky cave explorer and serum dog team in Alaska. He suggests starting Uncle Tom's Cabin and notes the consumer pays travel tips among other costs.
Dave Dinghat is a handy man who takes on many chores from greasing a sedan to painting doors and nursing a cow. He is handy yet constantly broke as bailiffs crowd his gate while others charge steep sums for simple fixes and the poet suggests a different path to respect.
A local column discusses the heavy presence of United Presbyterians in county offices, noting the chance of minority religious groups holding power in future elections. The piece argues that regardless of creed, public officials should be capable and serve the community, despite criticism from opponents.
Iowa City star Ray Dauber has improved in the shot put through 1924, boosting his best from 41 feet 9 1 2 inches as a freshman to 45 feet 5 1 2 inches this season. The junior has nine top finishes in thirteen meets, led Iowa to multiple dual wins, and previously won sectional Olympic trials in Iowa City. He posted a 45 2 inch indoor lead recently but finished behind Schwarze and Richerson at the Illinois Relays.
A 35 year old man from Ames in a domestic dispute was taken to a hospital after doctors said he showed signs of violent insanity following claims he beat his wife. In Oklahoma City a wrestling team captain was arrested for assault in a high school shooting in a cemetery.
A noisy jumble of quips and cartoons comments about daily life including aches and jokes about marbles games lumbago and a cartoonish cow stereotype with a regional tourist exchange about milk and cows in the South delivered in a cheeky newsprint voice.
At a secret consistory Pope Pius created Archbishops Vincente Casinova y Marzol of Granada and Lundain y Esteban of Seville as cardinals. He voiced satisfaction in communicating to the sacred college despite reports of Catholic persecutions in certain countries.
A fragmented editoral voice instructs readers to grab a hat, pocketbook, and call a number, framing the scene as an April Pool moment. The whimsical guidance hints at a light hearted urban vignette from a bygone era.
Two young town ladies planned to eat at the high school cafeteria but found it closed for spring vacation. They hoped for front seats but were disappointed as the cupboard was bare.
A lively town column mocks local figures and happenings from church to a Rotary Convention. It jokes about Mr. Shannon and the Stutsman family, ponders how Columbus Gazette got names, and bristles at cultural comparisons between Iowa and New York.
Report notes a perfected new form praised by coaches for future performances. It contrasts the athlete with giants like Arlie Mucks, Pat McDonald the 1912 and 1920 Olympic champion, and Herb Schwarze of Wisconsin, who has thrown near 48 feet.
A humorous exchange shows Mike and Myer debating how to write a love letter to a girl who cannot read. The sample dialogue shifts abruptly to a closing line about learning the Chinese language.
In olden times when autos were unknown publicans bored by Ford and motorists. Horses and wagons were the only ride, two horses needed if a girl rode beside. Punctures unheard gas was from tanks and mileage rose with water horse consumption. Knights strong and bold. windows up in cold weather.
In a woodland scene the arbutus blossoms greet each other as they wake early for spring. Children arrive hopeful to spot the pink white blooms and plan to take some to their teacher, while the flowers whisper they awake because the children expect them.
A set of ancient riddles presents a revolver as earth’s closest weapon and a cheerful killer as the most dangerous assassin. A moon beam is noted as a useless beam for carpenters in this concise quatrain style riddle.
Dialogue shows a child named Tommy debating the meaning of regenerated and born again with a teacher. He expresses fear at the idea and worries about being born as a girl in the next life.
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