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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1926
Page
4
The meditation cites 2 Chronicles 20 29 urging belief in the Lord to be established and belief in His prophets to prosper. This Bible Thought for Today dated Saturday December 11, 1926 presents a concise religious reflection with a pair of exhortations.
The writer argues against isolation and complacency about wars and defense, noting how nations prepared for World War I, while criticizing Americans for focusing on war while tolerating far greater automobile deaths. He urges stopping automobile slaughter, enforcing laws, and improving public safety as equally vital challenges.
The dialogue suggests a humorous social critique about marriage and wealth. ABE MARTIN quips that the poorest recipe for keeping a husband is tied to drinking together. The speaker imagines a rich Democrat awaiting the next presidential election to secure a 15 cent refund in Florida investments.
Ordinance 169 amends Sec tion 15 of Ordinance 32 to forbid water spouts from discharging water onto sidewalks and pavements within the city. Violations must be corrected within ten days after notice by the Street Commissioner. The measure takes effect after passage and publication.
A jumble of jokes verses and quips from a 20th century humor page. Items riff on thrift pets music noise and old time routines with playful wordplay and light satire.
A reader notes the new auto license number 940 and recalls a Marengo trip with ticket 1093. He lists gas 6.44 and phone 6.25, totaling 1114.60 on the first invoice page, while a humorous aside mentions a chinaware department manager and a wary assistant.
A collection of quirky lines and wordplay including a vegetable travesty about cuffed produce and a riddle poem. The piece shifts to jokes about spelling and life as a cycle of giving and forgiving.
A reflective piece contrasts polished parlors with plain backs yards, then notes a Pennsylvania man who eats sauerkraut daily and lived 104 years. It muses on hidden truths behind façades and ends with a wry remark on longevity’s cost.
In Crawfordsville on December 11 writer reports Oral Conrad has gone to Chicago to drive back a car and Lee Hanna returns from Chicago after handling a stock shipment. Singers prepare The Christmas Adoration cantata for the evening of December 19 with community participation.
Joseph M. Schenck signs Tullio Carminati under long term contract, predicting a bright future for the Italian actor on American screens. Carminati, known for The Bat, is revealed as the romantic lead in Constance Tamadge’s The Duchess of Buffalo, directed by Sidney A. Franklin.
Otto M. Frey files petition against W A Songer in Washington County Iowa seeking $102.13 plus interest and costs on a promissory note. Petitioner alleges non resident with unknown address and requests writ of attachment and garnishment of Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway Company to recover funds. The case prompts appearance by noon of the second day of the next term beginning January 10, 1927.
The Near East Relief reports severe damage to the orphan city in Leninakan Armenia following the earthquake that killed about 600. The organization fears many more children will need aid as it estimates a million dollars is needed to fund relief, repairs, and operations through June. Citizens are urged to observe International Golden Rule Sunday to support victims in the quake zone and surrounding regions.
The Washington Press 1839 notes an entertainment by Concert-The Ideal Musical Novelty Company at the Methodist church on Friday March 22 featuring mandolins, zithers, glockenspiel and many other novelties. Local items include farm anecdotes, fires, a marriage near Cedar and travel notices, plus political briefings and the Muscatine Journal reporting on concert company reception.
Mart P Miller has begun excavating for a fine new house. Mr Beatty lays foundation for a large house on the old Britton place. Pat George is erecting on the Heights. Capt Teller will soon build a dwelling. Mr Klein adds to Ink house. Jeffrey extends west side store room to the alley. Miller and Doneiry lease it. Eugene Schneider plans a grocery on his east-of-opera-lot. Len Smouse builds five houses. Country building expected. four new churches in prospect by season end.
Mrs D A Huber and two daughters visited Washington on Monday. Warren Matthess and Charlene joined Henry Matthess for a Sunday visit. Mrs John Patterson visited her Burlington parents last week. Mrs Sam Oldfield hosted Pilotsburg Aid at an all day meeting. Helen Young stayed with her aunt Mrs Arne Mathers in Haskins. H L Huber shipped cattle to Chicago on Tuesday. Everett Fleming and wife were
In Brussels a wealthy person is said to be married on Tuesday and a pauper on Saturday morning, while the speaker notes not rich nor poor on Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock.
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