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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1926
Page
4
A verse reflection cites 2 Chronicles 26 16 reminding that when Uzziah grew strong his heart lifted up led to his downfall. The Bible Thought for Today frames pride as a warning and moral takeaway.
The holiday season brings brisk activity to Washington with festive storefronts and widespread gift purchasing. Merchants advertise a strong variety of merchandise, urging readers to explore the two section ads and visit the town’s shops for holiday needs.
The store urges shoppers to meet demand by purchasing early. Customers are told they can obtain desired items when they want them, highlighting available stock for Christmas shopping.
A public safety notice urges drivers to slow down on wet and icy roads. It warns skidding can injure pedestrians and damage property, emphasizing that five extra miles per hour may cost lives and that drivers must control themselves to prevent accidents.
Amusements column praises Connie Talmadge in The Duchess of Buffalo at the Fox Theatre. Sleigh ride over ice fields with cossacks, four veil dance, promised but clothed finale, Russian regiment dinner, lavish gowns and sets recreate Moscow interiors, and Connie’s clever ruse outwitting a senior officer.
A historical note indicates the journal seeks payment for advertisements, arguing that a trial period will prove the value to advertisers and readers. The item underscores the business side of the paper and its push to monetize space.
A brisk Washington Saturday scene features shoppers rushing for Christmas deals as roads grow slick. Jokes and misheard phrases flood the page, while a spoof ad style list titled By-the-Way parodies conversations and local life, ending with a mock circulation notice.
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