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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1926
Page
4
A religious note quotes John 11 25 26 declaring Jesus as the resurrection and the life. Believers gain eternal life even after death and shall not die. The passage emphasizes faith in Christ and ongoing life.
Dr A Thom argues that cultivating truthfulness in children comes from living in a truthful environment. Moralizing alone is ineffective. parents should confront lies, model honesty, and show that deceit harms the child while truth brings approval and rewards.
West Chester Iowa residents mourn the death of J. D. Glasgow in Des Moines. The notice notes many friends in the county and the community’s sorrow. It mentions a recent rain that should benefit oats and gardens locally.
The column jokes that men are unseen with their wives because they can not locate them. It notes that people prove themselves right and fail to progress.
The column blends daily English lesson notes with observations from Washington county. It praises roads, farms, and crops, notes Lee Tony Doofran’s onion trial, and mentions tractor arrivals and a neighbor’s garden labors. It recalls walking distances, garden beds, and local progress.
Political notices announce W. H. Fulton of Mon Thurs as a candidate for the Republican nomination for county treasurer pending June primary. A separate bid seeks election to the County Board of Supervisors starting January 1, 1927, subject to June Republican primaries.
Traer April 26 John Ho ward reports he is Tama county's heaviest taxpayer aside from railways and a few banks, paying 2 567 this year.
A collage of reader comments on traffic signs poetry and prose contests. It cites prize money of two dollars for first place and one dollar for second, mentions June 1 deadline, and thanks judges and conductor for a hay rake ride entry.
The dialogue features a girl in a brown hat and a man boasting a top speed of 70 as they discuss society. Newrich expresses discouragement about entering high society while a driver is questioned about speed and danger.
Local editor spread a tale claiming Miller earned sixty five thousand dollars in two months in Florida real estate. Miller’s father told the editor the profit was false and that theMiami deal was actually in St. Petersburg and the time frame was two years.
An editor and an old man debate figures he claims were misreported showing a $6500 error instead of $65,000. The exchange references a missing wife and a seed catalog amid stray phrases about a kitchen stove and a police raid in Kansas City finding whisky.
As May arrives the question rises who shall be the Queen of May. The piece praises a friend described as pure merciful and kind and ends by asking if there are any nominations for the title.
April reports from Noble show Mr. and Mrs. Otto Frey and Ms. J A Frey visiting Washington. The community marks Andrew Rinner turning 82 with neighbors calling, while Ruth Mitchel remains on the sick list and Mrs Mat tie Neff’s health is noted.
April notes report the Journal Special Edition has wide reader interest. H. A. Woodford and colleagues were appointed to appraise Elvin Jones estate personal property. Otto Wilsons visited Miles Jones home near Rubio. Residents attended the operetta Love Pirates of Hawaii in Brighton. Mrs. John Horton remains ill and Mrs. Abbie Edwards assists in care.
In West Liberty Indiana on April 26 a special election is in progress to repeal the city ordinance prohibiting Sunday movies. Local theater managers will bear the election costs.
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