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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1925
Page
4
Citizens are invited to submit photos of Washington city residences and nearby towns. Submit pictures at cost of plate up to 1.25 dollars. the purchaser owns the cut and may reuse it in future publications or ads.
The piece notes Navy Day as a focal point for public attention to the navys past achievements and future needs while acknowledging ongoing war fears and the imperfect state of global civilization. It contemplates the desire for a world without war yet recognizes continued threats and ideological conflicts.
A poet recounts painting debates between Doodle and the narrator on color schemes for a shack. Doodle urges gaudy tones while the narrator advocates sensible hues. In the end readers praise the bold scheme, though the narrator notes the shift of credit.
A historical sermon urges thoughtful reflection on naval power. It notes Navy Day on October 27 and argues the navy remains vital for protecting the weak and deterring conflicts. It acknowledges past underfunding and stresses prudent, informed public scrutiny of naval needs and future calls.
Harold Smith aged 21 nicknamed Lees Slim Hal is the youngest member of the Washington Senators and will represent Creston in the world series. A six foot right handed pitcher trained at Iowa State and Creston High School he progressed from Aurora Illinois to Omaha Western League and Eastern Texas League before joining the Senators in August. He was briefly hospitalized with an abscess in the car but is now training daily as Manager Harris predicts rapid development in the big league lineup.
The quip notes that tests indicate who possesses brains, while those who lack brains do not take them, framed as a sharp aside by the Purple Parrot.
Crossword room in a Chicago library is mentioned along with assorted verses and jokes. The text includes dialog about hats and prices, moral reflections, and short poems about hope, friendship, and daily life.
Pat Murphy flies with a pilot over New York City. The aircraft suddenly nose-dives. The pilot jokes that most below think they are falling while Pat notes half the people above are frightened too.
A neighbor recounts the joy of picking potatoes with her sons and discovering Sushels, emphasizing how simple daily pleasures bring real happiness. The tale contrasts future plans with present moments, noting how waiting for wealth can deprive life of meaning.
Judge John M. Rankin of the district court in Keokuk Iowa establishes a ten day filing rule for divorce cases. The rule ends the common practice of filing and then immediately bringing cases into court at the local level.
Polish police officers are learning foreign languages. Those fluent in another tongue wear on their arm the initial of the spoken language.
Iowa City September 29 Coach Burton Ingwersen led a long practice as the Hawkeyes gear up for Saturday’s matchup with the University of Arkansas. The session featured blocking and passing drills, a scrimmage against reserves, and forward pass work with Kutsch hitting Schirmer Graham Romey and Smith. The freshmen practiced Arkansas formations against the varsity with limited success.
Canada expects a 1925 apple crop of 2 596 852 barrels valued at 13 000 000 dollars. About 1 400 000 barrels worth 6 500 000 dollars will be exported. Great Britain remains the leading importer with purchases last year totaling 1 271 922 barrels. The merchant notes the advertising line I saw your ad.
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