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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1924
Page
4
A brief devotional note centers on 1 John 2 15 urging readers not to love worldly things and to keep the Father’s love in their lives. The reflection emphasizes spiritual priorities and restraint from secular allure.
The piece argues that straw votes by papers mislead and that the electoral college guards against majority rule while acknowledging its flaws. It notes California and New York influence, warns against minority domination, and discusses the potential for a congressional override if decisive states fail to yield a clear outcome.
Mrs. John Snyder organized a birthday party Thursday evening for Mr. Snyder with about 70 neighbors. Activities included yard games, a vietrola, handkerchief games, ice cream and cake served by Mrs. Snyder and Mrs Chesney of Keota. Residents also discussed corn prices and road improvements while news covered local events and a burglary at Frank McFarlane’s store.
Mrs Tilford Moots visited Mrs Tipton Bud and slipped her card under the garage door, noting the contrast between punctual folks and those who rely on wrist watches.
Mr Joe Wehr and children visited the Lee Frisk home Sunday while Mr and Mrs Nick Tinnes and family and Mrs Caroline Sheets and Perry Deal were guests at the W C Hotle home Saturday. The Carris family spent Sunday near Woolson and Matts Wehr met with a Brighton business caller.
A Riverside social at St Marys hall hosted by the married ladies of the parish saw Eva Yeorgy win the cinch games and Albert Rose take the euchre games. Refreshments followed. Lloyd Blythe leaves for Mt Pleasant to attend Iowa Wesleyan College. The W H Cross homestead sold at public auction to Al Walton for 2475 dollars. Clement Hanson drove to Dubuque with his sister Mary en route to Mt Carmel College. Miss Burnetta Green travels to Iowa City for Mercy Hospital nursing training.
Missouri hearings led by Attorney General Jesse W. Barrett focus on contracts between Standard Oil of Indiana and other major U S companies. Authorities allege licensing under cracking patents restricts gasoline trade and violates anti trust laws.
Berlin and Aue report that about 900 of every 1,000 actors and actresses in Berlin theaters are unemployed this summer. Many playhouses are closed and the film industry shares the dull market.
A collage of quips and jokes from a vintage column includes social satire about Wis getting too close to the ball, a rain note on Masons picnicking, a boastful car ad, police questioning humor, and puns about life and mortality. It weaves anecdotes from everyday life with wit and wordplay.
A provocative editorial notes that hiding inefficiency worsens problems and erodes trust, urging transparent management and accountability across public institutions.
John Waymack declares the plan a fact and notes arrangements with five ladies to be taken to the country. The curious point is that all five were ready at eight o'clock as scheduled.
Windy Wolf relates a roadside encounter where Heck Tarpy tried to borrow a dollar from him, and Wolf reflects on beating him out of the money along the main road while returning from town yesterday.
A community remark on a charity patient being cared for by a Farewell Association. A 1922 skirt noted. A humorous verse laments radio static and battery issues. Washington visitors note drivers do not signal turns. A collision on the square prompts a caution about paint. A quip on successful men being bald. A wartime joke about participation in another war. Europe remains unsettled in 1924.
Joe Wolfe returns from an automobile jaunt to the west, with Coolidge leading the narrative and guiding remarks about the trip. Wolfe’s travel details and westward route are highlighted as part of the feature.
Washington area gossip and farm updates include Elmer Kephart and family hosting. visits to Diex Shields and Ben Ferguson homes. hay baling by Tom Palmer and son southeast of Washington for five rural carriers. Ed Simmering hauling hay for Victor Massey. cattle shipments from Kansas City to Washington by A. B. Carr. painting work by Ed Mayhew for Silas Caldwell and Frank Mayhew. B F Miller visiting son Golia Miller. Frank Kephart shipping hogs via Farmers Union in Washington.
Local residents attend social visits in New Haven and surrounding towns. Families including Walter Sheets and daughter and Mrs. Frank Smith visited J. W. Combs home while Della Neal toured Indiana and Ohio after attending the Spanish American Convention. Revival services begin Sunday evening at the New Haven church inviting all.
Richland records an American Legion event with a home talent musical comedy planned for September 22 and 23. The item notes many local visitors and family gatherings including births and hospital visits, with several relatives and residents mentioned by name.
Tokio August 17 Josnu eijiwara a noted Japanese author and businessman has published a book in Tokio titled Will There Be War Between Japan and America The chapters discuss Roosevelt s threats anti Japanese movements in the United States how American veterans oppose Japan and Japan s future course The work has wide circulation in Japan and favorable critical reception
The Almanac de Gotha in Gotha Germany lists the Romanoffs as the former ruling Russian dynasty. The six pages dedicated to their prewar annals are now insufficient given their continuing prominence in history.
The notice lists No. 4 Golden State Limited and No. 3 Golden State Limited with corresponding Lo Pass and Express times, plus Washington Branch locals and freights. It notes daily except Sundays limits and identifies agent H. W. Russell.
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