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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1926
Page
4
Bible Thought for Today notes God’s hand is upon those who seek Him and His power and wrath against those who forsake Him. Ezra 8:22 is cited to remind readers of divine guidance and accountability on this December Friday in 1926.
A jury failed to convict Fall and Doheny on conspiracy charges linked to government diseases, leaving moral guilt unproven. The long friendship between the two figures is described as influential, with Doheny allegedly receiving a $109,600 loan from Fall. The case is depicted as corrupt and suspicious, with accusations of lies and evasions surrounding a $160,000 transaction.
Fragmentary line notes a severe moral accusation suggesting condemnation even of the innocent. The text implies a deep ethical critique without detailing any event or individuals.
Post Master General Harry New cites annual mail volume in the United States with 23 billion articles and an average of 112 letters per person each year. He notes 389 daily letters per box, 49 000 postmen serving homes, 45 314 rural routes for 31 million individuals, and a 363 000 payroll in 1926 with 58 square miles per post office. Des Moines hosts the Iowa Association of College Presidents meeting today.
The text contrasts progress with past strict norms, noting how today people justify borrowing to keep up. It railingly questions the moral shift, comparing present acts to centuries-old social prohibitions and etiquette.
The Buckaroo Kid starring Hoot Gibson for Universal used Kodak advertising and a California tour. Director Lynn Reynolds led about forty actors and crew in three weeks of travel by auto and truck shooting scenes at towns and scenic spots. The film was near completion upon reaching San Francisco with its pony express like horse changes.
West Chester reporter recalls visiting Lot Dorman who lived alone near Rubio and played along when strangers entered his home. The owner asks 15000 dollars for three violins and gave a cryptic smile when asked about marriage.
The column mentions Christmas decorations in town stores and hopes for a mild season. Adam Weber of Muscatine visits for trade, farmers husk corn as ice slows work, and Frank Smith plans to run the Needham and Bartling farm in Dutch Creek. Santa Claus activity is described with childhood nostalgia.
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