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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1924
Page
4
A formal notice states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to news dispatches and local stories published in the paper, including special dispatches, with all rights reserved.
A brief scripture devotional cites Isaiah 58 7 urging charity to the hungry needy and the naked. The verse emphasizes sharing bread and shelter with the poor and confronting indifference to the suffering of others.
The Washington Golf and Country Club was dedicated with a formal ceremony and a party attended by about a hundred. The feature of the club is its golf course where players humorously chase a ball, speaking a playful golf language as they search for the ball on the course. The piece notes golf’s growing respect and acceptance in the community.
An essay mocks golf’s grip on life and marriage, noting the sport’s claim to release emotions and wastefulness of balls. It jokes that golf cannot be hired, unlike woodcutting or lawn mowing, and cautions spouses about caddies and lost balls while claiming the course is now dedicated.
Miss Mabel Morton, formerly with the Journal and later the Democrat, returns to assist the Journal handling society and local news and gathering items for patrons. Helen Livingston resigns after three months to pursue college work at Monmouth and is praised as a skilled amateur assistant.
A London merchant hosted a tasting of a Jamaica rum claimed to be 179 years old. Guests sampled a teaspoonful, praised it, and noted the liquid improved with age while the bottle was resealed for future tasting.
The Chicago American argues rum grows old but people do not. It contrasts aged liquor with bootleg blends laced with fusel oils and poison. It cites Mr. Stewart, a 102 year old New York banker, as evidence against drinking modern whiskey. The piece advocates letting all rum age forever.
Gordon C. Eichleberger a farm hand is held after a partial confession in a blackmail and kidnapping scheme targeting Charles McCaskey. McCaskey was told to drop 2800 dollars in a rural box near Boone for his daughter’s safety. A posse stalled the box last night. Eichleberger was captured after officers traced his car. Police seek two other men tied to the plot.
Des Moines reports say the National Defense day observance will be general across Iowa. Adj. Gen. Louis G. Lascher oversees the plans, with county organizations ready and each county implementing a local plan. Governor Kendall is slated to address the event from the state capitol steps.
Clyde Z. Walker was captured in Iowa City by Sheriff Charles Denison and brought to Washington to answer to a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. The Gray Service Station at Ainsworth filed the charges. Miss Stella and Myrtle Jones of near Wellman were in town shopping.
Crawfordsville on September 6 reports Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fletcher and Henry Menafee attending Mr. Bidwell's funeral in Brighon. Robert Gormley and son Rodney of Fairfield visited relatives. R. C. Ferguson and West Chester guests dined with J. A. Moorhead. R. G. Kelsey of Ai nworth visited his mother Mrs. James Kelsey.
A narrator laments over highbrow moralizing books and urges for light fiction with lively plots. He longs for sensational detective tales where Whitterly is slugged and shot, contrasting grand classics with modern, swifter entertainment.
A stark note on two siblings placed in the same room at school. The text warns that carrying a bottle jug or a chicken down the street invites mockery and taunting from others.
A humorous passage contrasts the awe of a mighty golf swing with missing the ball. It playfully likens beauty clay to facial use, then shifts to a joke about applying it on feet rather than face, highlighting lighthearted domestic humor.
A humor bit shows a Machinery Salesman hawking a cot ton gin while Sappo responds with a cheeky demand for a dozen bottles. The exchange plays on novelty and bravado in a lighthearted tone.
A reflection on how trust and familiarity shape lending ties. The saying suggests financial help often emerges from strong personal bonds rather than formal arrangements.
A dialogue excerpt from Everybody's Magazine features Sam and a Washington husband discussing dog hair and a man named Brother Zeke. The exchange mentions burial versus incrimination, with uncertainty about the latter action.
Dr. W W Bowers once a physical director and semipro baseball player is noted. The grave of George Noah Stout is mentioned and a line about him laughing at a girl whose teeth fell out. A park bench scene shows a woman with shoes off, a man with two babies and a pipe, a car on two rims, a couple spooning, and a small dog winning a dog fight.
A witty exchange questions the difficulty of earning money with an oil stock promoter claiming he obtained his easily. The piece pivots to a beauty expert stating that saving before spending prevents gray hairs.
A tale explains a puzzled fact as a man ties a note and ten dollars to a cat to lure it back. The cat returns with a new note asking for more money, illustrating a comic exchange about clever schemes and social quirks.
Monte Blue a Warner Bros star endures two young actresses in his home scenes as he plays a father in Her Marriage Vow directed by Millard Webb. The kids Priscilla Mor an and Mary Grabhorn demand his fresh makeup in a close up moment, provi ng light hearted chaos for the veteran actor.
A quirky dialogue contrasts a man seeking bathroom privacy with a fatherly warning about caution. The piece features a humorous exchange on trust and perception, ending with a friend who admits believing only half of what he hears and often the wrong half.
A clerk asks for a salary increase citing a promised raise after one year. The employer recalls the raise was conditional on full satisfaction, and questions the clerk’s interpretation. Tension rises as the clerk defends his performance.
Early faith in Santa Claus fades as readers switch to seed catalogs for gardening hope. The shift reflects changing cultural interests and the practical appeal of planning plantings for spring.
The article defines tact as speaking things people like to hear and listening to what others say. It argues tactful communication builds rapport, reduces conflict, and fosters productive dialogue in social and professional settings.
A mountaineer bids to educate his son in a country school, asking for a bill of fare as the professor outlines the department consisting of arithmetic algebra geometry and trigonometry. The old man suggests more practical subjects like triggernom etry, remarking the boy is a poor shot.
A brief note states that Her Marriage Vow will be shown at the Fox Theatre on Monday and Tuesday. The description mentions Monte and a director, with a humorous aside about camera awkwardness during a scene.
Clark T. Bartlett of Washington Pa arrived yesterday and will stay with the Wrights and other relatives. Mrs Bartlett has been here for weeks visiting her mother Mrs Emma Wright and others. By buying your coal now you will keep heating costs down. Don’t wait phone 8 and place your order with us at once. White Yard Co.
Railway time tables show eastbound trains with arrivals and departures for the Golden Stat Limited Golden State Limited and local Washington Branch services. Freight and local passenger trains run daily with multiple daily runs and a note that certain schedules operate daily except Sundays.
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