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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1926
Page
4
In this December 18 1926 Bible Thought for Today the devotional centers on Ezra 9 6 with Ezra lamenting his people's iniquities and trespasses rising to the heavens. The message emphasizes humility and contrition before God.
A clipping from an English paper highlights Bacup mayoral ceremonies on Mayor's Sunday. The piece contrasts English reverence with American briskness, noting long histories, orderly towns, and civic dignity. It then links autocratic leadership in baseball and cinema to improved standards via Landis and Hays, praising their impact on integrity in sport and film.
A brief editorial suggests developing a more reverential approach toward public wards and those under protective care, urging city readers to cultivate respect and safeguard vulnerable individuals.
The Ainsworth Methodist church ladies held their annual dinner and bazaar in Prairie Center clearing almost 200 dollars. Health updates mention Mrs. Zieglowsky improving slowly and several families dealing with illness. Community notes mention hospital trips, flu for Frank Leeper kin, and holiday plans with local visits and a festive home display.
A brief lesson discusses common errors in English usage and pronunciation. It covers phrases between you and me, herb pronunciation, and misspellings of are, with a focus on gradually building vocabulary by mastering one word each day. It notes penitently returning and seeking forgiveness as a model of penitent behavior.
A mix of Christmas greetings, light jokes, and corny quips fills the page. Readers share letters to Santa, humorous exchanges about payments and napkins, and festive family sketches from Akron and Cleveland papers. The tone is playful and seasonal with mentions of cider, shavings, and a farmer seeking a loan.
A fragment discusses love of motor cars and motorcycling during a financial panic. It notes cars enable a family to reduce time at home and get children to bed early, while a misfit talker is allowed into conversations. The piece references a German context and a declared sentiment about ownership.
Washington Iowa moves forward with the incorporation of American Pearl Button Company Certificate No 36955 under Iowa law. It names a seven member board, authorized capital of 100000 dollars, general business of manufacturing and related operations, and sets annual meetings for January with liability protections for stockholders. Directors listed include E. B. Hammer J. Jungbluth H. A. Pauls Winfield.
A corporate notice lists the directors and officers for a Washington County Iowa company. It names W A Smouse J M Cook J Bratten W M Keely H A Pauls as president vice president secretary and treasurer respectively. The document references Substitute Articles of Incorporation filed around November 1 1996 and recorded in the county recorder office. The notice is dated December 3 1926 and signed by H A Pauls and C J Jungbluth.
The schedule lists Sabbath school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m by Rev J B Gilmore of Pueblo Colorado The morning topic is The Worlds Need and the Divine Source of Supply The evening topic is The Throne of Grace An cordial invitation to all.
Crawfordsville notes announce a community cantata The Christmas Adoration to be performed at 7 30 PM in the school auditorium by local singers The morning sermon topics include Gods greatest gift at the Methodist service and a Presbyterian reflection on Luke 2 7 with a Sunday program for youth groups and worshipers
At Forest Davison the Sunday school begins at 10 a m followed by a Christmas program at 11 a m and a six o clock C E meeting led by Rev B E W Gofrith. Everyone is invited to attend.
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