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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1924
Page
4
Private Johnie Applesauce Reports St Paul Visit
Private Johnie Applesauce once a top buck private in World War I describes his St Paul visit and a Great Legion meeting with naive enthusiasm. He claims Big Timber Montana as home and expects to write more installments depending on events in St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnie Applesauce
St. Paul
Applesauce
Cone
Big Timber
Montana
Johnie
Here
Union Depot
N. P
Legion
Defense Day the 12th emphasizes peaceful patriotism
The article calls a Defense Day on the 12th to renew commitment to humanity and peaceful service. It urges self examination of physical strength to defend against internal and external enemies and recalls past wars as cautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Back Home to Plymouth the President’s Simple Return
A Trews story notes Calvin Coolidge wiping his shoes on a porch rug and dining, showing the president’s return to his Vermont home town and the enduring meaning of home despite high office. The piece argues this return proves honor does not alter his simple country roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Union
Plymouth
Al Moots Remembers Simpler Times and Sunday Closings
Plasterer Al Moots laments modern money and worries as he recalls days when stores and shows closed on Sundays and homes were inhabited, asking who recalls those quieter times.
Cowboys and talk swirl around Legion events and visitors
A rambling diary notes talk of the Prince of Wales possibly visiting for a Legion roundup, with talk of the Baron of Renfrew standing in. The writer recalls meeting veterans in Big Timber, jokes about riding lessons for John "Ride-em" Quinn, and reflects on wartime friendships, chaplains, and a proposed universal draft law to curb wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Whales
Legion
Baron of
Renfrew
England
John RK. Quinn
The
American Legion
John
Hank Prue
France
Hank
Down
Chicago
Coolidge Vacation Returns to Humble Rooted Home
The article portrays Mr. Coolidge choosing a vacation with his father at a familiar boyhood setting. It stresses a down to earth view of public figures, arguing he is "folks" and seeks the home atmosphere, neighbors, and simple nourishment as millions do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Coolidge
Conservative Baseball Customs Win Japanese Fans
In Tsingtao Shantung September reports describe Japanese baseball as conservative and disciplined. Crowds of 6000 to 8000 attend in a natural amphitheatre as players avoid risky baserunning, fans applaud with quiet bursts, and pitchers shout war cries while delivering. Prizes include wreaths and silver cups for victors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsingtao
Shantung
China
America
HASKINS HASKINS LOCAL VISITORS AND EVENTS
Mr and Mrs Elmer Kephart of Washington spent weekend with daughter Mrs Cloyce Benson Earl Kephart and family visited Benson home Harold Godleyve and Mr and Mrs Jee Farrington visited sister Mrs Frank Embree Sunday Mrs Lillie EB Mathers and daughter Mrs Robi Gregory with two children Esther and Bobby visited Frank Vanhorn Cecil Cole visited friends in Washington Sunday M J McCreedy wife and baby and Lois Godlove were from Iowa City Sunday L A Society to hold social and parcel post sale in church basement Friday Sept 12 Spelling Bee urged Miss Schmit to Iowa City Sunday for brothers illness no school Monday Attorney Eardlay Reli Jr of Wellman a professional visitor in town today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
M. J. MccCreedy
Lois Godlove
Iowa City
L. A
Open airs and chores mix in rural reflections
A column mixes light vignettes from farm life and small town humor. A dairyman’s limited vacations, weather notes about rain, sunshine and flies, and a shy delivery boy ending with a comic name exchange paint a slice of everyday rural living.
oddball crowd at the street fair described
A man with tobacco stains on his chin and another with egg on his face are noted. A cordial snappy man greeted the writer, asking how they were. A lady wore a clear makeup line at her neck, marking the boundary.
Five best doctors named Sunshine Water Air Exercise and Dirt
Humorous piece lists five “doctors” as Sunshine Water Air Exercise and Dirt who will attend to you free of charge. A gag about a husband not knowing his keyring keys and a sculpture joke at a show feature a Meditational figure and a witty exchange.
Millionaire Musings and Golf Balls at Rotary Talk
Preston Wolf explains a hypothetical million dollars with his wife taking most of it and $1,000 spent foolishly. Hugh MecCleery suggests $50,000 for speculation while a golf lover jokes half of it should buy golf balls. A humorous, rambling discussion on wealth and what to say when contacting Mars ends with a quip about teethless geese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Wolf
Rotary Club
Hugh MecCleery
Hugh
Relatives Offer Plain Opinion Without Asking
A brief remark notes that with relatives you do not need to ask for their opinion. It emphasizes candid family input and the ease of gauging relatives' views without formal inquiry.
New Rubber Tire Red Eye Grape Drink Claims Healing Edge
A rough local note jokes about a rubber tire and rag weed grape brew with a claimed kick and asks if any doctors can reline stomachs. The quirky message ends with a customer asking for a doctor nearby.
Letter from husband halves time served in Dublin housewife tale
A fragment from a clipping shows Mrs. O Flan receiving a note that her husband has had six months cut from his sentence. The exchange hints at wartime or legal context and involves Mrs. O Toole as a related speaker.
Quotes and quips from a convention of beauty shop owners
A collection of humorous lines and witticisms about marriage appearances and social mores. Phrases mock dating, photography, and everyday life with a barrage of pithy one liners and playful satire.
Local Boys Enjoy Summer Days and Odd Inventions
A humorous mix of childhood mischief and summer activities outlines boys swimming, camping, and roaming despite weather, plus a Chicago youth building a radio from a fountain pen. Mayor Alberson recalls a vivid childhood kitten nest story, ending with a playful note about a discovery.
Were not that kind o cat so oddities at church sermon
The passage recalls a comic scene at a Methodist church where a bobbed haired person and a feline presence caused amusement in barber shops and pews, noting the mayor endured ribbing before acceptance, while churchgoers reacted with bright laughter at the procession of a cat during service.
Railway Time Tables Corrected Up to Date
Corrected timetable page shows eastbound and westbound trains for the Golden State Limited Express Nos 4 12 60 and 11 3 29 49 with arrival and departure times, plus Washington Branch local and freight schedules and notes on daily operation except Sundays and Sundays. The page lists agents and multiple railroad lines including B and Q and P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limited
Washington
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Iowa
East Main Street
Mutual
Associated Press
Private Johnie Applesauce
Abe Martin
Joan Tai’ Jusl
Quinn
Private Johnny Applesauce
Buddy
Johnny
Haskins
Eardlay. Reli, Jr
Wellman
Iona
Darling
Wifle
Stanley Miller
Mars
Jane
M'M
J.B. Crail Bookkeeping Department
Kever
A. N. Alberson
H.J. Ward & Co
H. W. Russel
Cc. Mek
C.m. & Weste
Lay
P. Ind Lim
EAS
West Lim
Omar John Park
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
L. B. Lupton
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cyrus
BR. A. M
W. T. Carson
Zeredatha
Ss. M
D. L. Carbaugh
Bethlehem Commandery
E. T
H. T. Carris
E. Cc
Pearla Dickerson
Alice Rownd
Damascus Shrine
Commercial Club
Ida McDaniel
W. H. P. Dwinnie Thompson
Amos Chapter de Moley
Wade Crone
M. C
Robert Thompson
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Hall
L. R. Littrel
S. T. Rickey
Covenant Lodge No. 101
Iowa Ave
Fred Diller
Noble Grand
Russell Goodin
Prosperity Encampment No
North
Iowa Avenue
J. E. Ritter
M.D. Lee
Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
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