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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1924
Page
4
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The message from Isaiah 11 6 envisions harmony with the wolf dwelling with the lamb and a child leading others symbolizing peace among creation. A reflective scripture thought suitable for daily meditation.
A short devotional verse asserts that God exists in beauty and love, seen in a rose, a child’s smile, and the dawn. The speaker, Thomas Curtis Clark, emphasizes that creation reflects divine essence, turning away from night toward eternal morning.
The piece notes frost and the coming of winter with bold imagery. It warns readers to prepare for cold days, coal purchases, and ice tickets, while acknowledging several pleasant days remain before winter settles in.
Germany agrees to compensate for the sinking of the Lusitania and the American casualties. The act follows past violations of international sea warfare norms and Germany’s earlier disregard for long standing maritime laws.
The speaker reflects on Germany’s postwar transformation, noting the end of Kaiser-led militarism and the country’s enduring greatness, thrift, and industry. It argues Germany will pay for its past expansionism and, once free of militarists, can reclaim a key global role with every major alliance needing Germany.
The California leader Hiram Johnson declined the offer to be vice president with President Harding. He chose not to play second fiddle, aiming to be first. His stance leaves his political alignment with La Follette and Coolidge unclear as California votes loom. The Washington government remains active despite the frost.
The tenth consecutive tour of the record breaking attraction plays at Graham Friday. The show features Irish mood and Colleens as Jiggs shines amid scenic and electrical display. Abso lute capacity is the regular order of business. seats should be secured early to avoid crowds.
A roundup of radio schedules shows stations from WSB Atlanta to WZ Springfield offering music, talks, concerts, and children programs. Highlights include WGN Chicago concert and dance slots, WEAF New York musical talks, and KDKA Pittsburgh with orchestra and soprano performances.
The will of Martha E. Rudd of Washington Iowa probated in district court outlines bequests to Baptist missions, trustees, and two nieces. It amends provisions through a codicil dated February 16 1917 adding 1000 to certain legacies and adjusting two other sums while preserving main endowments to the Union College of Iowa and to local schools.
Arthur Brisbane editor of the New York Journal told about 500 Rotary members in New York he would vote for President Coolidge in November. He praised Coolidge over Davis and La Follette and warned the next war would be fought on an ocean of air. Mrs. C W McLaughlin visits Columbus Junction with club women for Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs matters.
A humorous miscellany notes frost damage to beans and a dog that sniffs out game based on the hunter's weapon. It includes quips about a stubborn hound Towser, a pokerish exchange between Isaac and Cohen, a dozen social jests on love and money, and a New York joke about a broke man owing a large sum.
A community figure remarks on a breakfast item named Elijahs Mamma after seeing the new box. The line about differentiating a bow tie from a regular tie adds a humorous note to local chatter.
In a playful hazing rite the Camp Pine Girls are tested with the second verse of the Star Spangled Banner before full membership. The joke centers on identifying the area named Valley Junction as a correct answer.
Joe Mc Elhinney staged a big sale and opened by offering brooms at one cent each. After a crowd rush, a customer finally claimed a broom and later complained to a friend that the broom was worth no more than 75 cents.
The piece notes Methodists and Presbyterians both hosted anti saloon league speakers on Sunday. A Washington man laments his baby’s future while joking his son may grow up to be a hamburger merchant, only able to say hot dog.
A child endures dental work with a cold, clinical doctoring voice. The dentist holds the head to shield from harm yet offers no comfort or speech. The poem mocks stoic pain and scientific calm while the work continues despite the child’s distress.
The social calendar lists a Harvest home and fall festival at Lexington Methodist church and numerous club gatherings. Activities include Priscilla club entertaining, Royal Neighbors, Women's Relief Corps practice, Washington Lodge degree work, Epworth League kid party, and a long slate of meetings across churches, lodges, and clubs from Tuesday to next week. Notable items mention a wedding of Louise Wallace and Harold L. Jones and a Tri County Veterans reunion in Washington with noon dinner.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary T. Campbell were held yesterday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of her daughter Mrs Will McCreedy near Haskins. The service was conducted by Rev D M Davis pastor of the Ainsworth United Presbyterian church with music by a quartet from that church. Pallbearers were six grandsons Harry Campbell Harry Maxwell Donald Maxwell Charles Rothlisberger Bruce Campbell and Milford McCreedy. Interment was at Ainsworth.
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