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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1927
Page
4
A brief reflection from Job 18 asks what man is that God should magnify him and set his heart upon him and visit him each morning and test him at every moment. Published as a daily devotional note for Saturday January 1, 1927.
The piece recalls New Year 1926 with cautious optimism about weather, war, and world peace. It urges improved law enforcement, respect for laws, and gradual progress toward a peaceful world, hoping for blessings as the year begins.
Abe Martin quips about Zizi Lambrino and Romanian royalty as Tell Binkley recalls last night’s party. Lafe Bud questions his wife about the man she claims to have helped into the car, while she deflects not knowing his name.
The community shared multiple family reunions and visits over the holidays. Families gathered at Mrs. M. J. Walker and Frank Chihak homes with relatives from Dunla Iowa Washington Davenport Chicago Muscatine and Florida. A funeral for Mrs Clara Pearson highlighted by a mixed quartet and piano occurred at the MBE church. Ronald Moore's scarlet fever illness, arrivals from Chicago, and local moves and illnesses were also noted.
A compact note teaching usage and pronunciation patterns. It defines devastate as to lay waste by war fire or flood and gives an example sentence such as the devastating result of a year's war. It also mentions related misspellings and usage tips.
A collection of year end musings and jokes reflecting on 1926. Light commentary on politics, society, and humor. References include New Year wishes, travel metaphors for 1927, and playful quips about culture, art, and Christmas shopping.
A quirky Saturday episode shows dialogue from a party or play with mismatched lines about a thief, a teacher, and jokes. Characters mention a thief, a jury, a piano of jokes, and mistaken weather. The scene notes Yellowstone Park, wife jokes, and New Year resolutions in a humorous tone.
Action records that the FH group resolves to send at least one donation to the By-the-way fund in 1927. The note highlights over 15 000 total contributions anticipated, inviting broader participation.
The Interstate zinc and lead company unites mining properties in the Joplin district totaling over 5 million dollars in mines and more than 1,000 acres of leases. Properties span Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri and are to be underwritten by Taylor Ewart and Company. Zinc roasting plants will be built in St Louis and roasted ore sold to eastern smelters. new company capital may reach 10 million dollars.
A fragmentary miscellany of quotes and humorous lines about work, adversity, farming, and daily life. It references Daniel Webster Carlyle and a playful drift into misspelled names and a 1927 auto license reminder, ending with a weathered New Year wish.
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