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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1925
Page
4
A brief devotional notes an excerpt from Matthew 7 1 2 urging readers to refrain from judging others The reflection emphasizes self examination and humility in daily conduct within the reader's community and faith context.
Des Moines Capital presents letters from Ex Governor Nate Kendall and Mrs Kendall describing their around the world trip. Kendall contrasts Japan’s efficient railways hotels post office schools and government with China where he notes negative impressions while acknowledging prejudice in prior views. He urges Americans to understand Japan better amid Western resistance framed as industrial and political.
A list of crossword clues and terms ranging from body parts and animals to verbs and directions. Includes items like appearance, particle, male child, to hem, cleanser, sixth note, and phrases about travel, clothing, and navigation. The fragment shows scattered entries and misread text.
In Punktown a local candy mill boasts top cement in its confections yet laments the town’s preference for distant goods. The manager touts home production and payroll dreams while residents favor national brands and distant candies over Punktown taffy.
The governor and officials argue for continued American stewardship of the Philippines, citing risk of foreign exploitation if withdrawn. They praise U S Army Lt Laub for his insights and warn that self rule is premature for the islands. The piece also notes confident judgments on Japan and its people, urging restraint and continued guidance.
Iowa City hosts the annual Keokuk Medical College graduates reunion on June 8. The 1908 class marked the last graduation before the college consolidated with Drake and moved to Iowa City.
The Missouri Association emerges from a 1923 Jefferson City meeting with 200 delegates from business, farming, and press backgrounds. It aims to publicize state resources and attract investment by making Missouri known to Missourians and the world through open newspaper publicity channels.
Des Moines physicians form the Iowa Heart Association with Dr. M. M. Meyers elected president and Dr. Trainor of Dubuque and Dr. Rendelman of Davenport named to the executive committee. The group will run a heart clinic for research and treatment. Deg Moines Paul Reinking, former cashier, is sentenced to one year and a day in Leavenworth for embezzlement. The Betten dorm Davenport company announces a $3,000,000 freight car order from the C M and St P railroad for 1,000 freight cars and thousands of car trucks. Des Moines coupon clubs pledge to oppose moving the international headquarters from Des Moines at the St Paul convention. Burlington train service on the Burlington-Oskaloosa line will be disrupted briefly after a bridge fire.
The Iowa Federation of Colored Women will hold its twenty fourth annual session in Keokuk May 25 26 and 27. Visitors tour the Keokuk dam and power house and a pageant with sixty performers is planned along with entertainment by local colored artists. A small Want-ad will publicize tickets.
A杂 collection of light notes and reader queries on social life and gossip. Mentions Morning Glory, a rural correspondent, and a humorous exchange about a picnic and attire. Also includes bicycle record anecdotes and a joke about wage discrepancies and family budgets.
Johnny bursts in yelling that the roof has fallen all over the house. Mother asks for details and he confirms the roof covering the home has collapsed, prompting a humorous exchange.
A playful, puzzle like note from Arkansas mocks early estimates of Eve and Adam’s apple totals. It lists several arithmetic twists with varying results and ends by proposing yet another numeric riddle involving large sums.
Dear By The Way imagines a Fourth of July picnic with anticipated treats and lively entertainment. Jests about Mother Sandy Hook and Father Sandy Hook mix with chatter on fiddlers and a potential prize for correctly pronouncing police pups’ long names.
The note emphasizes revisiting a picnic topic amid concern readers may forget. It proposes introducing a formal system to manage the discussion and ensure memory of the issue.
A colored man crawled under train cars to ride the rails and ended up under a mule hit by the train. The conductor pulled mule pieces from the wheels, found the man beneath, and asking his purpose. The man claimed to be the rider of the mule and was told to board the train to his destination.
Summer Lake Notes in the Silver Lake Leader report limited weekly coverage due to a cut telephone line. The outage hampers reporting and leaves residents with scant local updates.
A rambling column notes long term work and farm values. The writer predicts land prices rising to at least 500 per acre and reflects on past generations, farming pride, and upcoming picnic plans while joking about the Brakeman possibly taking Shannon’s job.
A young man wed a 17 year old chorus girl only to learn she had a previous husband and a 15 year old son. The feature offers thrift advice urging focus on earning to gain financial independence. A contest note jokes about an ideal American girl and the judges remark that eyes won.
Springtime brings Bobby’s little red toy motor car back from repairs in his father’s busy garage. The seven year old watches the car shine with fresh paint and smooth squeak free operation as he proudly tests it and dreams of future rides.
A mother guides Jane in spelling her name then asks her to write it alone. Each erasure occurs, and the mother scolds, You made a mistake again, Jane. Jane retorts that everyone makes mistakes and the rubber on the pencil is for erasing errors.
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