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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1924
Page
4
Washington 6 and 64 Mutual 44 are listed with a price of 6.00 each. The brief entry notes a mix of two phone numbers and a mutual benefit or rate, but offers limited context about the items or source.
The paper states exclusive publication rights for all AP news dispatches credited herein and local news portions. It also notes rights to publication of special dispatches received.
Bible Thought for Today presents a reflective message from John 14 27 encouraging peace within the heart. The excerpt emphasizes not letting worry or fear take hold and contrasts divine peace with worldly assurances.
A 1656 New Haven Colony law punished public displays of affection on the Lord's Day with court punishment. Historical notes recall two sea captains fined and placed in the stocks for kissing wives after returning from England. The author muses how colonial temperance would react to modern Sunday life and notes taverns no longer exist in the colony.
A call to turnout emphasizes responsibility and urges a strong voter turnout to ensure the next election reflects the will of an interested people. It notes past low turnout, invokes Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt quotes, and urges a "perfectly magnificent" civic action next Tuesday.
In October the Mt Pleasant Free Press outlines campaign notes for Kopp seeking Congress. The piece highlights political activity, coverage, and local support signals for the candidate.
ABE MARTIN jokes that the prince of Wales dodges lectures and quips that if women could take bobbed heads home on approval many would be returned next morning. The humorous vignette reflects Western humor of the era.
The paper endorses Congressman Kopp on the Republican ticket, praising his industry, fairness, and independence from bosses. It argues voters in the district will prefer his steady, pragmatic service and re elect him to Congress.
Major Colin G. Ross, secretary of the Coronado Country Club, announces the polo season at Coronado Beach, California will open January 1. The midwinter tournament under the American Polo Association runs March 1 to 10, with several cups up for competition. The three turf fields have been rebuilt and regreased since last season and will be in fine condition.
The Airedale Paul Prye, pet of Mr and Mrs Coolidge, lies in a veterinary hospital after surgery for a cold abscess. The puppy is a familiar figure around the White House and often accompanies Mrs Coolidge on city strolls. When away from her he slips into the President's room, and his absence is felt.
Brief hospital update notes that Paul Pryce is improving and may be released soon, with health officials providing cautious optimism about his recovery.
Manila reports 1923 public school expenditures at 7.2 million dollars, down 221 thousand from 1922. Enrollment reached 1,128,997 amid a school population of 3,074,467 and 85 percent attendance. There were 25,780 teachers, including 329 Americans. English is the only language used in public schools.
A verse on cheerful, easygoing optimists who boast of plenty yet reveal hollow cheer. It contrasts sunny pretenders with resilient, humble folks who endure misfortune with steady, serene resolve, urging calm amid wealth and woe.
A curio collection of light jokes and aphorisms on manners humor and daily life. It riffs on politics fashion dating and social behavior with playful quips about clerks divorce in Paris pronouns and hometown commerce.
A collection of humorous and pointed lines from a local page featuring quips about politics alcohol in Prohibition era and witty exchanges. The remarks mock lawmakers and everyday figures, with jokes about the House of Representatives and common sense versus money.
A playful description asserts a skeleton is a man with insides out and outsides off, presented as a humorous or provocative definition found on a desk.
A 3000 ton Argentine corn shipment arrived in Tacoma showing cheaper landed cost than Iowa grain. The Ashworth hauled the cargo at $6.75 a ton sea rate with $5.40 duty, plus Argentina price unknown, totaling $12.19 per ton landed. Delivery split between two Tacoma milling firms.
Rail timetable page lists eastbound and westbound trains with arrivals and departures for Golden State Limited, Express and local passes. Notes No 450 Local Pass, No 430 Local Pass, freight and Washington Branch services with daily or Sunday patterns and agent H. W. Russell at No 23. Interpreting the fragment shows multiple trains and schedule details.
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