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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1927
Page
4
A patchwork of poetic reflections on life purpose and virtue contrasts with light humor. The piece ponders truth trust and noble aims, then shifts to short quips about life’s hurry, female influence, health notes, and a humorous tale of a suitor and a rich father.
The Journal announces no issue on Monday and extends Christmas and New Year greetings to readers. It urges kindness, harmony, and a fresh start for 1928, discouraging hate and grudges and promoting good will and health.
Grace H Brosseau president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution delivers a New Year message reflecting on time present and future, stating fundamental truths about happiness and progress as old truths endure.
W L Gordon introduces daily English guidance on misused words and pronunciation. Today's word Interminable means having no limit or end, with example about long hours of waiting seeming interminable. The column covers synonyms and spelling notes to grow vocabulary.
The speaker jokes about a mate who fell overboard and was assumed drowned but is later said to have sprained his ankle. The excerpt pivots to a separate note defining hush money as a tip given before hair cutting.
A terse moral poem urging perseverance and bravery in business and life. It extols stubbornness, self reliance, and optimistic effort as paths to success. Interspersed are quirky clippings and quips about magazines, jokes, and social habits.
Christmas edition notes holiday spirit and charitable giving in Washington County. A reader submits a joke about a chimney question from a child while a Washington Dad hopes for snow and a festive mood. The Market Scribe suggests giving without thought of return amid a holiday needle on the bit ogna market.
A fragmented verse collection of humorous and affectionate gift poems for various recipients. The handwritten lines pair cheeky rhymes with playful holiday offerings from a friend, including cakes, toothpaste, shoes, and other items, mixed with mock earnest vows and inside humor.
A playful exchange questions men’s fashion with a humorous jab at red knickers, ending on a punchline about Santa Claus. The snippet captures a light seasonal gossip tone and playful critique of style norms.
Kris Kringle tightens his coat and cap as bells ring and wapiti hoofs approach. Mrs. Kris Kringle asks why the preparations are so snug. He replies he expects rain, jokingly warning about overindulging at Christmas dinner.
Emma Beckman chapter of Order of Eastern Star elected officers led by Nina Pence and Mae Anwyl. Columbus City lodge elected I A Summer as W M and Russell Gilkey as S W. Whatsoever society named Neil Anwyl as president. Cotter Ladies Aid elected Esther Arthur president and Myrtle Murphy VP. D A Sehalbion visited Davenport for winter. Rex De Marve and Max visit George Gardner. H M Gilkey family visit from West Middlesex. Grandview high school teams hosted two games at Columbus Junction with girls 11 4 and boys 17 10 win.
A diamond is reported to gain a permanent green color after exposure to Tra dium rays. The article notes the specific element causing the chemical change and warns of lasting alteration to the gem.
Writ of Special Execution directs sheriff of Washington County Iowa to sell the property of Selma C Sommer at public sale in front of the courthouse on Saturday January 7 1928 between 9 am and 4 pm. sale begins 1 30 pm. Property described as Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter and Northwest quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 30 Township 75 Range 7 West of the 5th P M. Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States is the plaintiff. Sheriff Charles M Denison asserts cash terms and lists the December 9 1927 date.
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