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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1927
Page
4
Editorial argues Mexican train raid reveals entrenched class brutality in Mexico and questions US blame. It condemns peonage and dictatorship since Diaz, calls Mexico unable to self save and urges a need for external savior without endorsing American fault.
Cecil Roberts the youngest editor of England's oldest newspaper spoke at Illinois State Normal University. He warned that the voice of the people may not align with divine will and that the majority often lags behind real revolutionary intelligence, while minorities push progress. Wanda Neiswanger reported epigrams from the address.
A compact language lesson listing common word usage issues. It covers plural and singular form with family, pronunciation hints for irreparable, and misspellings like adieu, plus synonyms for poverty and a note on memorizing one word daily. The sample sentence highlights poignantly as a miswritten fragment and stresses clear diction.
The text notes that a majority clings to a burden while leaders stay in the minority. Followers form the crowd and may not always follow, often doing so blindly or under protest.
An eight story Washington facility prints vast numbers of Uncle Sam postal cards daily. Last year nearly two billion cards were produced and output rose to over 20 million per day as new presses and faster production sped deliveries across the nation.
Judge Walter B. Jones reflects on the enduring power of the children's prayer Now I lay me down to sleep It consoles weary souls at night and links memory to childhood The piece notes the prayer’s humble trust and role in comfort across life stages across cultures and ages
The 1926 gasoline tax net revenue totaled 187,603,000 dollars from 8 billion gallons taxed in nine states with rates 1 to 5 cents per gallon. About 2 million gallons were consumed in non taxed states. Allocation: 129,441,520 for state highways, 43,609,479 for county and local roads, 5,238,869 for road bonds, 9,313,363 for other purposes.
A whimsical piece jokes that arranging a meeting in Washington did not clash with other plans and mocks solemn faces. It questions the assumption that serious people always think deep thoughts, suggesting absence of constant contemplation.
A humor piece presents trivia about local government and history. It asks who sits on the county board of supervisors, where the town clock stood, how many churches serve Washington and their names, who is the city clerk, and who holds the county attorney role. It also includes comic exchanges about affection and a lighthearted dialogue.
A lighthearted exchange centers on a repeated joke about a cheerful smile and a permanent wave. Carl questions originality while Gus defends it as mostly original with a caveat that a few words may appear in the dictionary.
A playful dialogue follows Clarice and Gladys as they wake to daylight and drift back to sleep. The exchange shifts to a child’s question about the world and a parent’s quip about basement habits, capturing domestic humor.
An Irish fireman saved a woman from a blaze but slipped near the ladder’s end and fell hard with the woman on top. A doctor declared Pat sound though badly bruised. "You are a brave gentleman" he said, to which Pat replied, "Brave maybe, but no gentleman, or I’d let the lady go first."
A humorous column traces how flowers received odd names such as Dutchman's Breeches, skunk bloom, Bachelor Button, and Bleeding Heart from reporters and editors. It notes names often arose from drunken misnaming and springtime bloom lore, reflecting playful linguistic misfires across papers.
Supporters cheer Mr Macon claiming pride in being featured, while critics envy the public attention. The remark emphasizes that not everyone can have his likeness printed.
A collage of humorous exchanges and quick gibes features two colored men fleeing after a henroost incident, a mistaken fly count corrected as buckshot by Mose, a foot mishap with a polite apology, a joke about a cancellation notice for an office boy, a light marriage wage exchange, and a joke about a fish’s rapid growth tied to a family brag.
The excerpt speaks to valuing collective effort over individual glory. It argues that true merit lies in how one collaborates within a team to achieve a larger goal, not in solitary feats or celebrity. The message emphasizes unity, cooperation, and contributing to a common purpose.
Eliza Jane informs her mistress just before Christmas that she must leave, claiming not wages but a grim motive. She explains she was let off to attend a funeral and will marry the deceased husband, revealing a shocking and macabre intent.
On Thursday the Town Council and a Wellman Community Club committee met at the Community hall with Frank Miller of Southern Utilities. They discussed paving part of Main street where electric poles currently line the street and lighting is centered at the cross streets.
The item asks who is called The Lark at the Capitol Theatre Family and which radio impresario began as a Sunday barroom film exhibitor. The prompt notes answers are provided on the last page.
A Washington resident stranded west of town Easter Sunday with a flat tire and no gas becomes the feature. The note also recalls a stenographer who addressed a slow customer as Deaf Sir in a collection letter.
A meeting discussed edging sidewalks with street lighting along the outer curb, with Mr. Miller advising on cost effective methods and promising future improvements once weather permits. If paving proceeds, poles will move to alleys and overhead wires removed, boosting looks and safety at added monthly costs of 30 to 40 dollars. Miss McClintock coached 60 to 70 locals for The Womanless Wedding, staged in the school auditorium over two nights, drawing a strong audience despite rough roads. Other items include land sales in Daytonville from the Amos Whetstine estate, Matt Starke resigning as band leader, and Marvin Hicks taking a job in Des Moines with a cleaning and pressing company.
Mrs. Tom Moon of Iowa City visited last week at the home of her daughter Mrs. Fred Durian, sharing time with the family during the stay and noting future plans as they discussed positions and opportunities after departure.
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