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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1926

Page

5

Ambiguous Quote Sparks Intrigue Across Regions

A fragmented quote circulates about Florida being the chinewhisker of the United States and references a mocked Massachusetts region. The text blends satire and unclear attribution, with no verifiable event or clear public figure confirmed.

Jack Hughes Florida United States

Almanac’s long life ends with Poor Robin’s decline

The almanac Poor Robin’s Almanac, once running for over a century and a half, ceased publication in England in 1828 after starting in 1662. The initial numbers were authored by poet Robert Herrick.

England Robert Herrick

The Commandments And Duties In The Lesson Text

A condensed discussion of the Ten Commandments focusing on duties to parents neighbors and God. It outlines how commands may be broken across commandments four to ten with examples and linked promises and emphasizes inner attitudes and social conduct.

Exodue Jno

Fraternal Lodge Schedule and Meeting Notices

A compiling of regular meeting nights for multiple lodges and orders. Cyrus Chapter No 1% and Zeredatha Council No 21 list monthly meetings with officers Ed Squire Arthur Goodin. Damascus Shrine No 10 notes third Tuesday sessions. Amos Chapter De Melay and Covenant Lodge No 101 outline meeting cadence. Washington Lodge No 26 and Prosperity Encampment No 58 provide dates. Moose Lodge No 1205 notes weekly Tuesday gatherings with visiting brothers welcome.

Zeredatha Council C. J. Bloat Arthur Goodin Washington Pearle Dickerson W. M. Stella Palmer Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Maude B. Davis H. P Sara BE. Walker Amos Chapter de Melay Max McCall M. C. Marold Johnson Oo. O. F.—Covenant Lodge No. 101 Axel Anderson Noble Grand Roy H. Mapel Washington Lodge A. F A. M Wilder Bell W. M Loyal Order of Moose Moore Hall L. R. Lovelett S. T. Rickey

Western Railway Time Tables and Local Services

Railway time tables list eastbound and westbound trains with various numbers and local stops. It names agents, offices, and several medical and business listings alongside station schedules.

None can mend the soul as Lincoln once did

The quote reflects a moment of deep doubt and search for guidance from Abraham Lincoln. The speaker confesses that worldly wisdom failed and that only a higher conviction offered a path, illustrating a turning point in personal resolve.

Mary Abraham Lincoln

Buckaroos Race for Mine in The Fight as Butteran

Buck Jones stars in The Fight as Butteran at the Pex Theatre where a joiner from a dock to a gold mine in Arizona drives a fast paced tale. Sally Long plays the mine girl and Frank Wooder is Percy Wellington with Lord Whitlock as Glen Bradshaw the crook lawyer. Director Ro William Neill. Also notes a racing incident and severe hay fork accident injuring Donald Tucker's son during a storm which caused wind damage to a Caldwella windmill and unroofed buildings.

Ackaroe Lord Whitlock Glen Bradshaw Ro William Neill

Pleasant Will obituary notices and local happenings

Pleasant Will reports the death of John Putman at Wallington county hospital and condolences to the bereaved Mr and Mrs Bart Teeuart and family. It notes funeral services for J J Neyd at Jones and Mc Elhinney funeral home and mentions Mrs Hen Miller camping on the grounds attending chautauqua.

Will — Neisibar John Putman Wallington County Hospital Bart Teepuart Elmer Kepharts J. J Neyd J. M. McGinnis

Verdi Route 7 Injury Leads to County Hospital Operation

A man named Ralph Cor pening was injured on Route 7 and transported to the county hospital where he underwent an operation for his condition. Further details on his current status were not provided in the readable text.

Harris J. Ryan Leland Stanford University Palo Alto Calif

Moone's Emerald Ointment Promises Pain Relief for Feet

A bold advertisement offers Moone's Emerald Ointment for corns and bunions claiming instant relief and money back if pain and soreness do not end. It touts benefits for swollen or varicose veins and notes Lemmon's Pharmacy as a seller.

Money Back Lemmon Moone Lemmon's Pharmacy

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