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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1924
Page
4
Verse excerpt from Isaiah and a prompt about the fast God has chosen. The date indicates a daily devotional note published in the periodical. The text emphasizes breaking wicked bonds freeing the oppressed and removing burdens.
The writer argues the verdict is effectively decided and will be opened next Tuesday after ballots are cast. Weather may influence results slightly, but not greatly, and the outcome appears predetermined in a closely contested district.
J Adam Bede of Minnesota a former congressman now author lecturer and philosopher offers a pointed take on the presidential race. He asserts two real candidates Calvin Coolidge and Charley Bryan with a betting edge depending on whether the public chooses or the election is manipulated. He notes La Follette leads with the progressive ticket but cites his lack of action in Congress. He laments fears of slavery by debt while Ellis Island gates stay closed and questions McNary Haugen support among lawmakers.
The piece portrays Artie Small as a cannydate aiming for sheriff and pushing for government control of bus lines. It notes ABE MARTIN remarking on timing and a Mexican dog as the sole animal not destined for fur.
The text credits Mr. Vought of La Follette for steady, capable handling of state matters, highlighting his able management and constructive influence on local governance.
Congressman W F Kopp is lauded for steadfast aid to civil war Spanish American and World War veterans. A letter from John R Quinn national commander of The American Legion commends his support for the national revision of vital veteran interests and thanks him for service in the just concluded session.
The Rockwell Register reports it appears Reed Smoot of Utah and Brewer allied with Steck to defeat Brookhart in Iowa's senate race. It notes Smoot’s meddling and Bret Brewer’s ties to Cyrenus Cole during Teapot Dome, calling the situation a pitiful moment for Iowa voters and praising the hyenas in the crowd.
Havre residents enjoy mild fall weather enabling harvest checks and home projects. Zeigiowskys received a tile shipment while a local hog move occurred last week. Community Club hosted a Hallowe en party at the Emeh Keehler home and Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid held a successful eatable sale netting 80.81 dollars. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kracaw dined with Edgar Meyer. Pleasant Hill church meetings concluded and Home Coming was celebrated. Miss Juanita Rosenberger returns from Muscatine after attending a missionary convention.
First National film directed by John M Stahl features Alma Bennett as a stenographer and Lewis Stone as her employer. The plot follows an affair, a perfume laden missed signal, and a quick divorce leading to a second, unexpected marriage. Helene Chadwick stars as the wife with a cast including Mary Carr, William V. Mong, Hedda Hopper, Sidney Bracy, and others.
Mrs I K Beal planned to visit Burlington Sabbath and Monmouth this week. Families of Earl Birney Homer Pirney and R A Mayer dined at the Sierrey Finney home. Various residents attended church visits and community events, including a store planning committee meeting and a Sunshine Community club gathering.
In Council Bluffs Iowa on November 1 W A Ras er found a note from an old friend indicating a suicide plan. He alerted police and reporters and a search led to Fairmount Park where Ferris was found weeping with a revolver in his pocket. The note cited life’s bleak outlook as the motive.
A satirical poem critiquing reformers and their potions and pills. The speaker mocks self styled healers while noting reformers’ zeal and the public’s mixed reaction. The piece ends with a call to unite behind a single reform option despite flaws.
The Citizens Trust and Savings Bank of Davenport bought the Lane building for 250000 dollars. The bank currently uses the ground floor while the five upper floors house offices. Built by former Congressman Joe R Lane in 1906.
Large absentee vote expected in Council Bluffs Iowa as more than 800 ballots have been returned from across the United States indicating a strong turnout by absentee voters. The sight suggests broad participation in the election.
A dense schedule lists programs across many stations including WEEI WGR WGN WLW WSAI WHK WFAA WHO WWJ WTAS WHAA KGO WCAL WOO KPO WEAF and more with times for sacred concerts sermons organ recitals talks and orchestras. The Monday and daily lineups feature church services concerts and broadcasts from major markets like Chicago New York Philadelphia Detroit and Kansas City.
The clipping notes chatter of an imminent election, with readers speculating about campaigns and candidates. It cites loyal contributors and a playful frontier tone, mentioning jokes of scratching candidates and a gossiping community.
A mid west doctor reports he developed rheumatism while working hard and sweating. He stepped outside to wash his hands with cold water, which he says triggered the flare.
The bride wore a silver brocade dress with costly old lace, held by the train bearers. She is the daughter of Prince Vicovaro, and the bridegroom wore his war medals to the ceremony.
A wife confronts her husband about his whereabouts and a mysterious Tom Baker claim. He implies business talk while she teases with a piano joke about baking powder on his shoulders. She hints at an engagement to her father for her hand in marriage.
City Editor asks for the prisoners football report as six inmates kill guards and flee before the game. New reporter notes the game never occurred and tensions rise. The column ends with unrelated quotes about travel, a baby, and a Kansas marriage announcement drawing pacifist and militarist interest.
The passage recounts Abraham Lincoln born 1809 in humble circumstances in Caro Michigan style. It notes his poverty, early work splitting rails, limited early study, rise to presidency, emancipation of slaves, and a fatal shooting with a brief afterlife.
Railway time tables updated showing Eastbound arrivals and departures for No 4 Golden State Limited No 12 Express and Nos 50 20 passes with times. Westbound schedules include No 29 No 11 Express and No 49 No 49 passes with local freight and passenger trains. Washington branch lists Nos 450 236 836 429 449 835 local and freight services. All trains daily except Sundays.
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