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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1924
Page
4
A devotional note reflecting Psalm 103 2 4 praising God for forgiveness healing and deliverance reminding readers to bless the Lord and not forget his benefits with emphasis on redemption and healing.
Quotations from The Life of Woodrow Wilson recount La Follette's clash with Roosevelt during the 1912 split. The piece contrasts Roosevelt's stance against radical change with La Follette's aggressive pursuit of progressivism, noting Roosevelt's broader appeal and political caution.
Abe Martin opines that many firms waste money on circulars while claiming greater efficiency in business. He notes some people know more about Mars than earning a living and criticizes current commercial practices.
The text contrasts Woodrow Wilson's first election with Roosevelt and Taft leading the fractured Republican side. Eugene V. Debs, Socialist candidate, won nearly a million votes, a historic high for socialism. It argues Roosevelt differed from Debs and La Follette, noting Roosevelt's American individualism and moderate stance despite progressive traits.
A letter argues three candidates lead reading parties Coolidge LaFollette and Davis. It praises U S wage earners noting higher wages shorter hours and stronger purchasing power than elsewhere. The writer endorses the Republican administration citing economy and business measures over the last four years.
The speaker lauds President Coolidge as the most efficient candidate and urges Americans to vote for him and his running mate, citing fiscal restraint, immigration law, and World Court support. The text emphasizes Coolidge as fair to all classes, a Christian Congregationalist, and traces his lineage to the Pilgrims.
Edwin Corrin, who turned 100 in January, died after weeks of illness at his daughter’s residence in Cedar Rapids. A veteran of the Civil War, he served in Company D of the 15th Iowa Infantry and took part in Sherman's southward march. Born January 29, 1824 on the Isle of Man, he immigrated to America in 1888 aboard a three masted ship, later settling in Cranberry Creek New York and moving to Durant, Iowa in 1855 aboard the first Rock Island passenger train west of Davenport.
Mrs Ed Grayson spends the day at her brother Mr Kupka’s home in West Chester.
A poem urges persistence against doubters who say dreamers waste time. It recalls Tom Umble or Carlyle era visionaries facing mockery as they strive for greatness. The speaker insists on pursuing lofty aims despite naysayers and hardship.
Announcements show multiple clubs meeting and events in Pilotsburg and surrounding towns. Including Independent Club, South of Town Embroidery, Deta Alph Sunday School sale, Lincoln school Halloween program, Pilotsburg Ladies Aid Halloween, Fleur de Lis, Haskins Presbyterian box supper, Rebekahs Hard Times social, Washington Lodge funeral for St Cl blond Lewis, Knights of Pythias funeral attendance, Jolly Fifty masquerade, Y P C U party, Mission Rooms services, Who Defeated Dugan rehearsal, Pilotsburg S A S Halloween social, Knight Templars convocation for Sir Knight Lewis.
A collage of quips, jokes, and witticisms mixed with caveats about politics and shopping. Observations include Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping hints, a porch furniture reminder, a playful banter about banquets, a feisty Ford joke, a kitten stuck in a tree, and a voter remark about marital voting. It closes with pithy proverbs and rhymes about life and carpentry.
An elderly man joins a boxing exhibition after being coaxed by his son who bought two $2 seats. The father quips that two dollars once paid for his marriage license as a joke about lasting love. A playful voice from the sofa adds a quip about the adopted baby.
A Jewish man named Sol Cohen challenges a KKK office guard after knocking on the door. The guard dismisses him, insisting he cannot join, prompting Cohen to insist on meeting the buyer of the sheets. An additional note mentions Prince Charles popularity and gift items to a Brooklyn bride.
The column lampoons everyday claims and oddities from cats to college catalogs. It notes German beer barrels, social boasting, and a fashioning remark about a woman who chose to bob her hair, all in a light, satirical tone.
A wartime era tale describes Lazy Mike revealing his work with a railroad axles inspector. Weary Rhodes questions him and Lazy Mike recalls helping him listen. The moral cautions that following evil leads to the devil while keeping to the level.
A Vincennes Sun humorous note contrasts bluffing in a big city with the plain knowledge of one’s overdraft in a small town, where residents see through pretenses. The line suggests local awareness and candid judgment over showy deception.
A ragged OCR fragment reports a Tennessee store offering quirky exceptions and a bold sign about services while not cashing checks. It references a swelled tire and a cryptic note about unsafe gear, all tied to a jumbled 1911 treasure hunt news snippet and ship Merida wreck mentions.
Eastbound and westbound schedules listed with arrival and departure times for several trains including No. 12 Express No. 30 Lo Pass and Golden State Limited No. 3. Local freight and passenger services shown with daily operation notes and agent endorsements.
The text presents lines about a bird with clipped claws, a meek figure ensnared by laws, and a dialogue on marriage proposals. A professor addresses students claiming there is no twenty fifth chapter, provoking reactions from Mrs. W and Mr. Pleasant.
A medical authority states the hearing sharpens with closed eyes and observations note people testing the effect during church services.
A voice requests hay for a horse during a humorous aside about a candidate's duty to lead a political platform. The feed merchant asks who it is for and the woman confirms it is for the horse.
A respondent declines to pick a party saying they will let the Republican, Democratic, and Progressive campaigns handle the issue this fall. The quote captures a nonpartisan stance amid upcoming elections.
A humorous exchange centers on a misheard question about a Swede asking where he is staying. The punchline reveals the speaker meant YMCA as a hotel reference and not the YMCA building. The tale is framed around a rival remark about a named player and a local construction note from Elmer Mason.
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