This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1925
Page
4
A biblical verse from Isaiah 42 16 speaks of guiding the blind along unknown paths and turning darkness to light. The passage asserts God will lead and straighten crooked ways for his people without forsaking them.
The piece praises Iowa's rainfall timing and distribution aiding crops. It notes southeastern Iowa enjoys ideal rains and sun, with several regions facing droughts elsewhere. It forecasts strong corn prospects while modestly noting other crops like oranges and prunes.
Plans for a new 150000 dollar dormitory at the state hospital for epileptics and school for feeble minded at Woodward Iowa have been completed by architect H F Liebhe for the state board of control and bids will be received August 19.
The shipping board authorized Henry Ford to purchase seven ocean going tugs for 42 500 dollars each. The decision was announced in Washington on August 7 as part of wartime cargo and ship operations.
Teil Binkley complains yesterday dragged with dull intro remarks and little news, saying nothing newsworthy remains.
The poem celebrates the cheerful old optimist Walt Mason who views modern life with amusement and patience. It contrasts him with aging critics who lament every change, laments the loss of virtue, and ends by urging readers to avoid sour aging and seek better thoughts.
The article argues both heredity and environment influence a child’s development. It notes children from degraded homes can improve under favorable conditions, while poor surroundings may harm those already set in patterns. Parents control much of the child’s environment through daily actions and emotional management.
A discussion on how parental actions affect a child's growth and outlook, from fostering curiosity to creating a household of cheerfulness or discord. In Des Moines an Iowa plan for 1926 automobile license plates moves forward as 420,430 plates near completion and a threat to source outside manufacturers is noted.
Paris reports the French mission to the United States will depart in the first fortnight of September to settle France's war debt with the United States separately from Britain. The government has decided to treat debt talks with Great Britain and the United States as distinct undertakings.
The writer reflects on aging and laughter noting eighty to ninety year olds still enjoy a circus. They joke about fear and sanity tests in prisoners and satire on social quirks. A drunken memory of a Winged Victory races cartoon gag prompts self reflection on personal sense of humor.
The piece recounts Manton Hebner claiming to swear a story before a notary about shoving off a golf tee and hitting a ground squirrel, which allegedly died and shortened his drive by sixteen feet. It frames the anecdote as a tongue in cheek joke from a local group.
Local notices urge attendance at the Washington Chautauqua while a humorous exchange on marriage frames daily life. Separately, the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway receives ICC permission to reoperate over 213 miles from St Paul to Duluth, with branches, affecting freight routing previously handled with Northern Pacific.
A fragment mentions a grandfather in a motor car with a lever pushed back too far and a child’s nursery rhyme line. It also hints at parental worry when a daughter is out with a boy and notes Ivy may be favored for memory. Music is credited to the G. A. RB.
Mr. Morgan attended a Wellman picnic on Tuesday and said the Journal pecknick taught him bad habits. He also claimed Shavings meant it when she spoke of several men being handsome.
Washington August 7 Assist ant Secretary Andrews and L G Nutt head of the narcotics unit met to discuss rising narcotics smuggling through the New York port. Nutt was promised additional forces to combat the traffic wherever possible.
C Bechtelheimer of Waterloo told the American Institute of Cooperation on August 5 that Iowa creamery leaders seek to standardize butter. He cited state law for a butter trade mark, noted 26 creameries qualified for the state board, and 31 inspectors from the agriculture department conduct periodic checks. He urged creamery boards to prioritize quality raw material, quality cream, and price incentives to improve standards, and suggested possible consolidation to reduce costs while expanding reach and efficiency.
The quote notes that the study of proverbs may be more instructive and comprehensive than even the most elaborate philosophy, attributed to Motherwell.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.