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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1924

Page

5

Red Cross Aids Disabled Veterans Through Decades

The American Red Cross has expended 50 million dollars for service to world war and regular military veterans. In the state chapters, volunteers aided over 100000 disabled veterans and families monthly, aiding with claims, hospitalization, vocational training, and appeals through the Veterans Bureau. Red Cross home service workers persistently pursue cases, facilitating access to government programs and training that improved employment for many veterans.

American Red Cross Regular Army Navy Red Cross Helr Veterans’ Bureau Congress

Four Men Depy Pactetic in Thirty Two Foot Boat

Aboard a 32 foot Idle Hour four men from Tacoma set out on a Pacific cruise to Honolulu. Karl Rathforn, an experienced navigator, leads the voyage with a 10 horsepower motor and a beam of 11 feet. The crew carries tron filings as ballast, fuel, and provisions and plans to sail down to San Pedro before crossing to the Hawaiian Islands. The boat lacks radio and relies on passing ships to report progress.

Tacoma Wash Pacific Honolulu Karl Rathforn Rathfon San Pedro Cal Hawaiian Islands

Cotter Local Notes Highlight Shoppers Events and Wedding

Tuesday night’s lecture drew a strong crowd led by Mr and Mrs Geo B Stapp and daughter Mrs Price Davis. Cotter high school pupils held a party at Irene and Robert Quinns home. Miss Katharine Edwards of Cotter wed Earl Miller of Olds at her mother Mrs Jane Edwards home before departing for Racine Wisconsin on their honeymoon.

Carrol, Neb John Jenkins W. C. Davis Spencer Bell Max McGuire Katharine Edwards Cotter Earl Miller Olds Jane Edwards Racine Wis

It Pays To Advertise Always Has Always Will

A brief promotional note from The Journal touting advertising as a reliable service for readers and businesses, emphasizing smart and effective placement.

The Journal

Record of Dawes life praised by former Latin instructor

Professor J H Chamberlin of Marietta College, who taught Charles G Dawes for three years, calls him the most impressive man in history. He recalls Dawes as a fine student, leader, and versatile talent capable of becoming an expert in any field, predicting even greater achievements ahead.

Dawes J. H. Chamberlin Marietta College Charles G. Dawes Chamberlin Grad Uation Prof. Chamberlin Gen. Dawes

Power of Jesus Over Nature In Great Galilee Storm

Lesson on Mark 4 35 41 shows Jesus master of nature as he sleeps in the ship but calms the storm with a divine command The terrified disciples fear the tempest and their lack of faith then witness Christ rebuke the wind and still the waves The passage urges trust in Jesus amid life s storms and storms of life

Jesus Siil Jesus Mark Galilee Christ

Spirit Defines True Christianity Says Charles B. Tupper

The text asserts that possession of the Spirit of God makes a church Christian, while formalism and ornate rhetoric are secondary. It emphasizes that architecture and eloquence serve as vehicles for the Spirit, not the core criterion of Christian identity, according to Charles B. Tupper.

God Charles B. Tupper

Our Blessings We Fail to Impart to Others

A short editorial note from Herald and Presbyter reflects on blessings and the duty to share them. It urges readers to actively spread goodness rather than hoarding personal gains.

The Wages of Sin Inno cent Lucas Malet Refers

A fragment notes that the worst of sin is paid in part by the innocent Lucas Malet, implying a moral judgment centered on an unnamed offender and the impact on the innocent.

Lucas Malet

Riches of Friendship A Dollar Spent Yet Friendship Endures

A reflection on friendship as an inexhaustible treasure, noting money loses value while true companions endure beyond wealth. The aphorism contrasts material spending with lasting social bonds.

Old Hooter and the Fountain of Memories

A firstperson reminiscence recalls a feared town figure known as Old Hooter. After a boy is caught stealing plums, he is taken to a toyfilled room where the man shows him Jimmy’s toys and tells of his dead son. Old Hooter dies, leaving a fountain in the park as his memorial. the house is replaced by a factory.

Ewitt Hewitt Old Hooter Llooter Bios Old Hoowier Jimmy

Local visitors and census notes from West Chester

West Chester residents report visits by Perry Hopkinson and three Burlington daughters at EB Bauer home. James Nelson and wife from Keota visit. Elm Johnson and Howard Hotle add a house addition. Community members attend Masonic temple events and M. E. church meetings with Rev Gray h and singer Mr Yutter. Weather mild, likely large election turnout if conditions hold. radio broadcasts influence public opinion.

West Chester Perry Hopkinson Burlington EB. F. Bauer Bauer Mr. Hopkinson James Nelson Keota Washington Elm Johnson Howard Hotle H. W. Luers M. E Gray H Yutter Pleasant United States

Creditors to the Rescue

Senator Sorghum says creditors pressing him, insisting he has not more than enough money for his current expenses amid an era of investigation. Washington Star note.

Senator Sorghum Washington Star

German researchers test CO2 fed fertilizer method

German scientists experiment with using waste carbon dioxide from motors and furnaces as a fertilizer by delivering it through perforated pipes into soil. The aim is to boost plant growth and crop yields by recycling industrial emissions into agricultural use.

Community Notes From Columbus Junction Today

Local guests Mise Marie Topping and Mrs. Bateman of Chicago visit J. E. Reamy home. Evangelical services continue at Caro church. Bishop J. F. Dunlap preached in Cleveland. United Presbyterian Bible class held all day meeting at Grace Robertson home with pot luck. Mrs. O. S. Jamieson to celebrate eightieth birthday Oct. 26 at Henesaw Apartments Washington DC. Welsh Neighborhood Farm Bureau elected Roll Davis chairwoman Mrs. Floyd Beauchamp secretary Bruce Jennings. Fred Mohlie and family returned from Ames visit. The Whatsoevers met at Mrs. Dale Edmondson home. J. L. Thurston visited his son in Rockford Indiana. Rena Lambert visiting relatives in Zanesville Ohio. Rebekahs enjoyed musical program and social evening after meeting.

Columbus Junction Mise Marie Topping Bateman Chicago J. E. Reamy Evangelical Church Caro J. F. Dunlap Cleveland First Bible United Presbyterian Church Grace Robertson O. S. Jamieson Columbus Gazette Henesaw Apartments Washington, D. C Farm Bureau Roll Davis Floyd Beauchamp Bruce Jennings Fred Mohlie Ramond Ames Whatsoevers Dale

W 8 C s Hold All Day Meeting In Wellston

Mrs Chas McKinatry hosted the Wellston W 8 Cs for an all day gathering on October 23. Members contributed to a cafe style dinner, sewed ten garments for Perkins hospital, and planned a Christmas exchange while sending toys to the hospital. The group adjourned to meet again with Mrs Mary Turnipseed in two weeks.

Wellston Chas. McKinatry Perkins Hospital Perking Hospital Ralph Springer Mary Turnipseed

Salesmanship and the unexpected power of salesmen

Abe Martin muses on salesmanship defining salesmen as those who persuade customers to buy what they did not know they wanted. He contrasts clerks and agents with salesmen and cites planners, planners and cars as examples, noting how salesmanship moves people to act and even makes statesmen rely on effective sales effort.

Nobuddy Dawes

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