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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1926
Page
4
The note urges readers to seek the Lord as Scripture promises companionship and guidance. It quotes 2 Chronicles 15 2 and emphasizes that drawing near to God leads to His presence while forsaking Him brings distance.
A poem from Exchange warns to forget a tall leader’s tale and any skeleton in a closet that could ruin reputations. It cautions against exposing secrets that would darken joy or spoil a person’s mood.
Bord argues that national dryness rests on broad moral conviction, not urban club or downtown views. He says true sentiment lies where people live, in homes, schools and churches, not in downtown newspapers.
ABE MARTIN notes farmers lack of newspaper pictures as a discouraging trend. He comments on the Detroit trip decision and Tilford Moots remains indifferent to the wet and dry debate.
A concise critique argues that national rhetoric reflects domestic influences rather than sensational newspaper norms, suggesting a homegrown voice shapes political discourse more than tabloid style reporting. It emphasizes cultural grounding and steadier tone in national messaging.
The article urges observance of Golden Rule Sunday with fifty two countries participating. It calls for an emergency Near East relief fund contribution of 300000 to aid orphans and victims in Armenia amid postwar recovery and earthquakes. It notes severe winters and widespread need, urging Americans to donate clothing shelter hospital care and food.
Mrs. Ted Givens and daughter Evelyn traveled to West Chester. Glendale students rehearse a school play. Ed O'Brian sprained his left hand and is off corn husking. Mrs. Allison Maas, ill with influenza, was taken to Washington County Hospital. Irv Gallagher finished corn husking. Carl Nicholson and family visited Tom Nicholson’s home.
A compact study listing common word pitfalls and pronunciation notes. It covers preferred forms, mispronunciations, misspellings, and synonyms. The piece promotes vocabulary growth with daily word focus, noting paleness as today’s word.
A humorous chatter on December's potential winter chill leads to talk of buying coal. A man highlights a radio misadventure and a church anecdote. A photograph at the studio yields a striking but mistaken likeness.
A humorous clipping from a column edited by G. Whizz criticizes politics and markets with sharp quips. It lampoons war talk, price fixation, and societal norms while musing on language, farming misfortunes, and daily routines. The final lines claim Tennessee holds a provocative stance against evolution.
Reader quip highlights the poem Hills of Home with lines from the Vagabond theme and a joke exchange about swimming becoming Scotland’s national sport. The note credits A L S and Sojourner Mal with a playful exchange about toll bridges and timing.
A discussion notes that certain dated expressions are being dropped from American talk as language evolves. It lists phrases about punctual trains personal compliments and hotel meals, suggesting a broad move away from old conversational forms.
A sign over a junkshop near a New Jersey railway grade crossing proclaims Go ahead take a chance We'll buy your car highlighting a casual prompt to sell vehicles.
A jumble of quips and snippets features a salesman line, a boss and stenographer exchange, a witty dig at refined and unrefined sugar, a flirtatious phone moment, a photographer compliment, and a fairy tale style nod to pipe smoking, all in breezy banter.
Mrs. Bessie Palmer hosted the Braden club on December 1 with a brief business meeting and the initiation of new member Mrs. Leona Mason. Officers for six months were elected: president Mrs. Mason, vice president Mrs. Donald Smith, secretary treasurer Mrs. Guy Mc Call. The gathering included a Christmas exchange and jokes, with refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs. Nellie Richards. Mrs. Julia Ferguson of Washington was a guest.
A week of school notes covers photography of class snaps and a tense Declamatory Contest buildup. Oscar’s illness prompts doctor calls while English club plans Stevenson readings led by Lawrence McKune. Friday’s preliminary declamatory contest occurs with strong judging and student performances in Oratorical Dramatics and Humorous categories.
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