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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1924

Page

4

Bible Thought for Today May 26 1024

A devotional note cites Isaiah 58 6 urging mercy and freedom from oppression. It invites reflection on loosening wickedness, breaking burdens, and freeing the oppressed through chosen fast.

Primary Day Ahead for Washington County Voters

One week remains until primary day with a busy campaign period ahead. The piece urges strong voter turnout to express the will of the people through the ballot, calling voting a duty and criticizing voters who abstain or scold afterward.

Washington County

Tax reduction begins at home says Lieut. Gov Hammill

In a Saturday address at the Court House Hammill argued that about 90 percent of taxes are local and must be reduced locally. He noted taxes have doubled recently as most costs rose since the war, while official salaries stayed the same.

Hammill Court House

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason A Belief in Humanity

The poem defends the human race against cynicism, rejecting the notion that all are crooks. It sketches a view of a largely virtuous society despite news of crime and graft, affirming faith in ten thousand brave, good lives amid widespread sin.

War price surge shadows tax burden on cities and counties

The piece explains how postwar price rises in fuel labor and supplies push up municipal costs, with taxes poised to double as costs double across sectors. It notes farmers and agricultural regions were hit hardest and that full economic equilibrium will come slowly, causing continued pain in the meantime.

France sees hope in anti alcohol sentiment says Jusserand

Ambassador Jusserand tells the Daughters of the American Revolution that France gains ground against alcoholism thanks to sport influence. He notes that even without women voting, dry states profited and questions reform with women’s suffrage. Senator Walter F. George adds that enforcing laws is vital to the Republic’s future.

Jusserand France Walter F. George United States Georgia Republic

Statement by Attorney General Stone on enforcing laws

The United States Attorney General vows to administer the office without fear or favor. He pledges to ensure laws are obeyed and, when disobeyed, punishment is swift and sure, urging support from enforcement agencies and law abiding citizens.

Sonal Harlan P. Stone United States

Wesley Barry Stars in George Washington or at Fox Theater

Wesley Barry appears as George Washington the son of Senator Belgrave in a Fox Theater feature. The plot follows a Southern feud, a spy count, and a thwarted socially arranged marriage. Cast includes Gertrude Olmstead and Leon Bary. directed by Mal St. Clair. adapted from Geo. M. Cohan’s stage play.

Wesley Barry Belgrave George Washington Senator Belgrave Senator Hopkins Robert George Dolly Johnson Barry Dolly Capitol Gertrude Olmstead Leon Bary Charles Conklin Otis Harlan Mal St. Clair Rex Taylor Geo. M. Cohan

Bailey Family Visits Theodore Bailey in Iowa City

Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Bailey and family drove to Iowa City yesterday to bring Theodore Bailey, who attends school there, back from a visit at his home.

W. M. Bailey Iowa City Theodore Bailey H. G. Stevens Salem Iowa

Radio Program Listings Across Nation Highlight Evening Broadcasts

A bulletin of multiple radio stations detailing schedules for upcoming evenings. WSB Atlanta to WRC Washington feature orchestras talks news and concerts with artists such as Donald H Stinson Edwin Snider and groups like the Tivoli theater and Herald-Examiner programs noted.

Radio Diegst Associated Press WSB Atlanta Journal WGR Buffalo WGN Chicago Tribune WMAQ Chicago News Harry Hansen Lyon & Healey KYW Chicago WLS Herald-Examiner WLW Cincinnati WFAA Dallas News WWJ Detroit News WBAP Fort Worth Star-Telegram WOAW Omaha WCAE Pittsburgh WCAR Philadelphia WFI Philadelphia KGW Portland KPO San Francisco Stanford WGY Schenectady

Hicks Signs With Dubuque Ball Club

Wayland Hicks of Brooklyn Iowa captain of the University of Iowa baseball team signs with the Dubuque club of the Mississippi Valley League. He will report after graduation from the liberal arts college next week and is also a former basketball captain.

Hicks Dubuque Associated Iowa City Wayland Hicks Brooklyn University of Iown Dubuque Club Hwliberal Arts College

Humorous Bits and Jests From Local Readings

A collage of humorous quips and short sketches. Jokes touch on visitors, crowds, cows, jaywalking, doctors and doctors jokes, a cow named Jennie Lind, a Dandelion Hill Conservatory of Music graduate, and light social vignettes. Ends with wry observations on women and bravado.

Robert Stutsman Hiram Johnson Jennie Lind United States Hiram Dandelion Hill Conservatory of Music

Life remarks on wellbeing and household finances

A humorous quip contrasts life as looking after health with a husband who expects his wife to save at least thirty dollars weekly from money he did not provide. The line blends wellbeing with domestic financial expectations.

Boy Hopes for Action as Castor Oil Issue Persists

A young observer, referenced as a small boy, hopes a solution arrives before the matter of castor oil is settled. The quote about judging a man by his umbrella hints at misplaced assumptions and responsibility. The piece frames a call for decisive action amid ongoing concerns.

Castor Oil

It Ain't Going to Rain No More Provokes Carnival Protest

Farmers and gardeners protest a carnival program in Des Moines calling for removal of the song It Ain't Going to Rain No More as the verses are deemed psychologically harmful. They urge musicians to replace it with a lighter tune It will be a nice show er in the morning tra la tra la.

Journal

How did you keep your donation a secret

A clergyman, substituting in a remote parish, catches the verger taking a fifty cent piece from the plate. After service the verger reveals he has been leading off with his own old half dollar for fifteen years, explaining the anonymous check was meant to hide his contribution.

Yverger

Oska Marine & Fire Insurance Co authorized for Reinsurance in Iowa

I W R C Kendrick Commissioner of Insurance certifies that Osaka Marine and Fire Insurance Company Limited of New York is authorized to transact reinsurance only in Iowa by licensed agents until April 1 1925 based on its December 31 1923 sworn statement and compliance with Iowa insurance laws.

Osaka Marine & Fire Insurance Company, Ltd New York Insurance Department of Iowa Code of I. W. R. C. Kendrick

Insurance Commission Note Des Moines 1924 Filing

The document records financial figures for a company as of December 31, 1923. It lists capital stock of 200000.00, aggregate income for 1923 of 1287486.88, aggregate assets of 1163792.47, and liabilities of 838105.30 including reinsurance, dated May 1 1924 and signed by W. R. Kendrick Commissioner of Insurance.

Insurance annual certificatio for public publication

Orient Insurance Company of Hartford Connecticut is certified to transact fire and motor vehicle insurance in Iowa. The report lists paid up capital at 1,000,000.00 as of December 31, 1923, annual net income for 1923 at 2,872,470.51, total expenditures for 1923, and assets and liabilities figures as of December 21, 1923. The seal dated May 1, 1924, by W. R. C. Kendrick and L. A. Cherryholmes. Also local news items note Crawfordsville visits and residents’ weekend activities in Washington Iowa.

Orient Insurance Company Hartford Connecticut Insurance Department of Iowa I. W. R. C. Kendrick Insurance BO Biniea Acceetaa Ono Nadnpneanenee Aseeta Te Dbe Des Moines Oils W. R. C. Kendrick

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