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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1924
Page
4
A devotional note cites 1 Corinthians 15 20 declaring that Christ is risen from the dead and becomes the first fruits of those who slept in faith. The message emphasizes resurrection hope and spiritual renewal.
The editorial argues that Roosevelt would not align with La Follette and Wheeler in today’s politics. It recalls Roosevelts wartime leadership and hostility to La Follette in 1912, noting the difficulty of reconciling their approaches and the unlikely prospect of a united third party.
ABE MARTIN observes that many people are quick to offer advice cheers or time but stingy with money. He jokes about how fathers recall their school days when their children ask who Christopher Columbus was.
A statement from former Roosevelt followers and Progressive party members argues the historic Progressive movement aimed at improving American institutions and democracy not socialism or revolution. They claim many Progressive policies became law and pledge to continue pushing remaining reforms.
The piece lauds the Armaments Conference and the Dawes plan as landmark GOP contributions to Europe. It cites $20 million in grain aid to Russia, Hoover’s leadership, and Sir Philip Gibbs’s praise of American relief efforts feeding over 10 million daily. It criticizes the League of Nations and isolationist labels while urging continued Republican governance for global understanding.
Washington reports total awards of 15596683 dollars and 83 cents in the German American mixed claims commission, including several Luisianne cases. Moscow says Japan Russia talks near final phase with decisive days ahead as Peking notes. Frank Stewart of Cleveland rescued after two days stranded in a Niagara Falls launch 260 feet above the falls. In Alva Democratic corn cob pipes appear at Governor Bryan rally. Manila reports death of Thomas L. Hartigan, 65, lawyer and soldier after long illness.
The Evangelical Lutheran synod of Iowa finished its annual convention in Muscatine with new officers elected. Dr. A. B. Leamer became president, Lee D. Koser re elected treasurer, Leland H. Lesser re elected statistical secretary, and J. M. Herbst named secretary. Women’s group leaders were chosen including Mrs G P Bair as president. Resolutions urged define war terms and uphold obedience to God over man in moral welfare matters.
A fragment urges merchants to note the ad in the Journal and to act on the message. The line emphasizes visibility of the advertisement and repeating the prompt to merchants for attention.
Chipper notes recount a stage show tale in Washington, a joke about St Louis population figures, a Mason City telegram gag, school report humor, travel quips, a card of thanks, and light verse. Also included are simile quips and a joke about a janitor and ex-office boy.
A dialogue reveals a lawyer asking why a client seeks divorce while the client simply states she is married, highlighting the odd exchange in the conversation.
A reflective piece questions voter engagement amid high taxes and corrupt politics. It lampoons reliance on business leaders, asks if citizens will act, and critiques public dissatisfaction while noting radio and propaganda humor. It cites Berton Braley and a Minnesota egg coop article for context.
Advertisement extols McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as tastier and gentler than liquid cod liver oil for weak children. It claims high vitamin content, rapid weight gain for some adults, and offers a money back guarantee if 5 pounds of flesh aren’t gained in 30 days.
A vaudeville act in Omaha features two Jewish comedians trading jokes about Jakie Risenstein who allegedly earned 40,000 dollars in six months. The tale pivots on a correction that the location was misidentified and four details are misremembered.
A fragmented timetable lists westbound and eastbound trains on the Golden State Limited, No 12 Express, and local passes with arrivals and departures at various stations. It includes branch services for Washington and freight movements, noting daily patterns and Sunday exceptions and a maintenance supervisor signature.
The couple faced a stalemate as one party refused to marry while intoxicated and the other would not wed while sober, highlighting a contentious dispute over timing and consent.
In New York Jack Zlivie and Pittsburgh’s Johny Farey clashed as Farey fell in the sixth round of a 12 round bout. In St Louis Don Scott won the western senior gold championship with a 158 low medal score across 36 holes.
Manila Sept 6 report states the Culion leper settlement of about 5500 people will gain wireless contact to the outside world. A radio receiving set donated by an electronics firm is to aid patients, with installation work begun by the bureau of posts.
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