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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1924
Page
4
A standard AP rights notice appears stating exclusive publication rights for news dispatches and local news in this paper and reserving special dispatches for publication.
A brief devotional line quoting 1 Corinthians 15 55 and 57 about triumph over death through Jesus Christ. The text emphasizes gratitude for victory blessings granted by God.
The piece attacks Senator Wheeler for using questions to impeach President Coolidge. It argues Coolidge avoided rash moves, likening him to Roosevelt after McKinley’s death, and asserts the administration quietly improves national conditions while Wheeler tries to redirect voters toward campaign spats.
A narrator notes two bobbed head wives gossiping and muses that insignificance really hits when dodging a motor bus, capturing a flippant, observational tone.
The passage recalls a 1860s scene where disgruntled men urged President Lincoln to retire General Grant over claims of constant drinking. Lincoln reportedly asked what whiskey Grant used and suggested other generals should use the same brand, illustrating wartime humor and views on leadership.
Des Moines speaker Jason Rogers, publisher of Advertising Weekly, urges merchants to invest in newspaper ads as essential for market reach. He notes rising city circulations, rate concerns, and compares national ad growth to regional usage, praising Jay N. Darland of The Register and Tribune as a top talent.
At Town Wesleyan in Mt Pleas ent 353 ballots were cast in a student straw poll. Coolidge and Dawes led with 274 votes, Davis and Bryan 54, La Follette and Wheeler 4, and an Independent Labor Party ticket 1.
London reports new army rules require a literature and general reading exam for private and non commissioned officer candidates. Applicants must read 30 books before the test, including Palgrave’s Golden Treasury, Shakespeare plays, A Tale of Two Cities, Old Mortality, Lorna Doone, Nelson biography, and Hereward the Wake.
In the United States Mr Rogers says he conducted a survey in western states he has visited and expects Coolidge to be elected. He asserts the forecast based on his interviews and observations from the field.
A traveler returns a stranger in need to his bus, defying warnings about strangers. The ride ends in a crash, the stranger sues, and the narrator reflects on heedless generosity and caution while continuing toward a wary path.
Washington October 23 Motor vehicle accidents caused 14 412 deaths in 1923 up 2746 from 1922 the death rate 14 9 per 100 000 population. New York State led with 3030 fatalities and California the highest rate 32 6.
Armenia plans three major training institutions near Yerevan to educate destitute Armenian boys and girls. Funded by Armenian Americans, the projects include an agricultural and industrial school, a technical trade school, and a vocational academy for girls aged 16 to 18. Donations come from Gulbenkian, Margossian, Darochi Agopian and others through Leonard Pashalian and Kevork Assadour.
Berlin reports a dramatic rise in radio receivers after the fee was reduced from 60 gold marks to two. The Berlin district shows 9,100 sets on April 1 and over 200,000 by September 1 as adoption surges.
A collage of quirky quips and jokes recounts everyday absurdities and misadventures. Vignettes include a disputed trash basket, missing socks during a Chicago trip, a hotel gag about crowded rooms, and a tease about a mail order businessman.
A group of schoolgirls asked for a photo of one of the Journal's candidates. They named Coolidge, Davis, and La Follette, prompting a bemused reaction from the front desk. Nearby neighbors boast various family keepsakes including a saxophone a wireless and a phonograph.
A short verse by James M. Woodman contrasts social classes and public spectacle with the ordinary crowd. The speaker acknowledges admiration for the rich yet confesses a preference for the common people when evaluating heart and character.
A rant alleges that Uncle Sam targets aliens who break dry laws while native Americans are said to hold exclusive rights to violate prohibition. The text mocks enforcement and asserts biased legal interpretations.
An unnamed man jokes with a fish and game warden on a bridge. The warden asks his identity, and the fisherman claims to be the country’s biggest liar after the two exchange banter about caught bass and truth.
A Sharp rebuke urges courtesy in comment about Grace-Harod and George with emphasis on speaking well. The note dismisses gossip as cowardly and weak minded behavior, urging focus on constructive talk.
A friend balks at ordering coconut pie after rumors he is descended from monkeys. The remarks have left him bashful and self aware in social settings.
A brief note offers kitchen tips to improve jelly stiffness by adding a small amount of gine and advises that hard boiled eggs resist scorching with occasional stirring. It also mentions that moths will not eat copper.
A weary man finds a newspaper ad reading Murderer Wanted and considers applying for the job. A caricature of the era mixes political quips and social satire as readers react to headlines and a verse about cake ends with a moral reflection.
A local engagement promotes Harriet T. Comstock's novel The Tenth Woman in a screen adaptation. The write up notes a thrill seeking theme and contrasts a quiet fireside evening with a dramatic onstage or screen experience.
Eastbound and westbound schedules list arrivals and departures for Golden State Limited No. 4 and No. 3, No. 12 Express, local and freight trains, with daily exceptions noted. Washington Ranch and M. & Westh operations show multiple local passes and freight movements, including No. 450, 430, 429, 449, 835, 836, and 460 services.
A feature at the Fox Theatre explores people who seek external pleasures and grow bored, contrasting entertainment with the lack of happiness in solitary thought. The piece suggests such seekers miss inner contemplation as they chase ephemeral amusements.
Milwaukee reform era rural life meeting closes its second annual conference as Catholic agencies present resolutions and reports on rural welfare and community support.
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