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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1925
Page
4
The devotional entry centers on self mastery, asking to keep back the servant from presumptuous sins so they do not rule over me. It cites Psalm 19 13 14, hoping the words of the mouth and the meditations of the heart be acceptable to the Lord my strength and redeemer.
Southern Iowa debates Governor Hammill's road program as gravel first versus timely hard surfacing. Critics warn gravel may be a costly temporary fix, urging a sturdier long term approach to main arteries and overall road economy. The Homestead notes the plan lays a foundation but is not a final solution.
A poem recalling fraudsters who prey on others and end up jailed or punished. The speaker contrasts fakers and suckers, noting many con artists are captured by police and justice system.
Willie and Wenna Waltzing Mouse lead their troupe in a lively waltz in the animal house. Visitors watch as the waltzing mice perform endlessly and publish a Zoolet titled Dancing, celebrating their joy of dance.
The writer argues for permanent graveling of all Iowa primary roads where traffic and soil permit, criticizing Governor Hammill's temporary plan. He urges following state expert guidance, accepting practical experience, and cautions against makeshift solutions while supporting a moderate road-building debt to achieve lasting improvements.
The Home Lumber Co sold salt stock at 50e per hundred pounds with farmers purchasing from 50 pounds to a ton. Mrs. Mary Stouffer visits Manson relatives and stays with daughter Mrs. David Graber. J J Rich and Ethan Brooka stored their ice for the season. E E Eicher plans to fill his ice house. Ira Graber recovers from la grippe and pleurisy but suffers a relapse with pneumonia. a nurse from Washington Co hospital was called last Monday.
Local notes recount visits and travel around Dublin. Mrs Nick Tinnes and daughter spent Tuesday at Zeno Times. Families Howard Mangold W C Robertson Alvin Strum and others visited relatives in Washington Ottumwa and near West Chester during Christmas time. Dutch Creek Center school teachers and pupils enjoy a two week vacation.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Wyse and families along with several relatives spent Christmas at Mrs S S Wyse's home near Olds. Another group visited the Parental J K Leichty home Saturday. The Stringtown Threshing Co held its annual meeting December 21 at the school house.
Leon Errol stars with Dorothy Gish in Clothes Make the Pirate a pirate spoof filled with humor and satire. The Fox Theatre engagement Wednesday and Thursday showcases Errol's zany antics alongside Gish in a First National release produced by Sam Rork.
W L Gordon presents daily vocabulary notes with pronunciation tips and usage. Today centers on MEDIOCRITY meaning moderate degree and commonplace ability as in the phrase The mediocrity of his work prevented advancement.
A playful list of names and phrases shows a chaotic scene with people purchasing magazines books and muffins. Several alliterative snippets mention Allan Annette Albert Allen Alfred Billy Mollie Sallie Katherine and William among others in a Saturday setting.
A column blends New Year resolutions and light humor from By-The-Way readers. Notes on unpurchased 1926 auto licenses, holiday gifts, and humorous exchanges about cocoanuts and a yellow dog are sprinkled with local banter and hopeful wishes for the year ahead.
A speaker vents over a stubborn problem that resisted a full week of effort. The writer notes shared frustration with someone who claims not to be bothered, while recounting the back and forth of trying to solve the issue and failing to reach a satisfying conclusion.
A satirical piece shows a woman jostling shoppers to buy a toy for her child and later asking her husband to open peas. A mock dialogue includes self aware lines about makeup, a will, and a lawyer’s reassurance. The humor hinges on social roles and domestic quirks.
In West Chester a late practical joke leads to a hurried ride for Aunt and a guest who join Uncle for a trip with improvised attire. Breakdown en route forces a return by train, with a Washington change of cars on the way home. Since then Auntie travels prepared, regardless of Uncle’s urgency.
1 600 foot artesian well finished by Hinde and Dauch Paper co to supply water for private mains and fire plugs on the grounds. Fire last summer destroyed about 150000 dollars worth of straw stacked for manufacture.
Clinton Eight reported eight fires over the weekend, with only two exceeding minor proportions. The most serious blazes hit Heldt and Timmerman, and McEleney garages, each causing damage estimated at a few hundred dollars.
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