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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1927

Page

4

Bible Thought for Today Tuesday January 4 1927

Daily devotional note offering a brief spiritual reflection tied to scripture. The piece cites a verse and presents a concise moral takeaway designed for morning pondering.

They're Far Ahead The Next Generation

A University of Iowa faculty member summarizes a survey noting today’s youth show greater mental and social development than older generations. He argues progress in health and defectives relief will continue to improve future generations physically mentally and spiritually with the aim of a better race thirty years hence.

University of Iowa

University leaders work while studying at Iowa

The two leading University of Iowa students, among 3500, balance work with academics. They earn top grades with remarkable consistency, sacrificing social engagements to focus on college activities and responsibilities. Their disciplined routine highlights self made achievement and commitment.

University of Iowa

Elgin Butter Board Sets Price of Heart Balm

ABE MARTIN quips that the Elgin Butter Board should fix the price of heart balm. He notes a fel low choosing to be a bandit risks trouble, while it is easier to pose as a smooth stranger.

Elgin Butter Board

Education by Self-Help Promoted for Persistent Learners

The passage urges boys and girls to educate themselves through disciplined time management and efficiency. It stresses systematic work and following a plan to “get there on all fours,” encouraging self-improvement and the idea that success is possible through steady effort and persistence.

The Presidential Bee Stings and Silent Candidates

A period piece musing on the 1920s presidential race. The piece compares Roosevelt’s handling of stings to possible 1920 contenders on both parties, noting Coolidge potential candidacy and public avoidance of the campaign sting while naming Lowden Hoover Dawes Smith McAdoo Reed Donahey and Gov Donahey as likely rivals.

Roosevelt Teddy Lowden Hoover Dawes Smith McAdoo Reed Donahey Ohio

Sheriff Sale Notice in Washington County, Iowa 1927

By writ of Special Execution the goods lands and tenements of Ella Crawford shall be sold publicly at the Washington County Court House in Washington Iowa on January 8 1927 from 9 am to 4 pm The property includes the west half of lot two and all of lot three in block twelve in the original plat of Ainsworth Iowa The sale starts at 1 45 pm The sale is in favor of Ainsworth Savings Bank with terms cash Charles M Denison Sheriff of Washington County Iowa December 9 1926 Dec 28 Jan 4

District Court Washington County Iowa Elsa Crawford Court House Washington Ainsworth Ella Crawford Ainsworth Savings Bank Charles M. Denison

Empire Eggs Ship South African Eggs to England in 1925

More than thirty million eggs arrived in England from South Africa in the last quarter of 1925 still in new-laid condition, signaling strong export volumes and fresh egg supply to the market.

England South Africa

Daily Lessons in English Word Usage Sample

A compact note on common word usage and pronunciation examples. It highlights crush as press out of shape and explains liaison as illicit intimate relations noting careful guarding to avoid exposure.

Ordinance Amending Washington Dairy Distributor Rules

A Washington Iowa ordinance amends No. 158 to add dairy product reporting by distributors. It requires milk producers to file herd data with the City Clerk, keep public records, and authorizes Milk Inspectors to inspect dairy premises and equipment with a $2.50 per inspection compensation.

City OF Washington Iowa Furst Whch City City Treasury

Davison Nominated for Prevaricator Club Honor

A spoof nomination praises D. C. Davison for membership in an exclusive club. The tale humorously contrasts a Norse giant plowing feat with unrelated quips about New Year and Christmas verses, mixing playful satire and odd anecdotes.

D. C. Davison Suchaioway Davison

City ordinance effective from January 1927 passage

The ordinance takes effect after its passage and publication. The mayor J G Maxwell and city clerk W H Fulton attest the document. A notice announces an annual meeting of Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Washington County Iowa on January 7 1927 at 11 a m to elect directors from Highland Franklin Marton Clay and Lime Creek townships and address other business.

J. G Maxwell Farmers Mutual Insurance Association Washington County Iowa Farmers Mutual Insurance Assocation Woodman Fall

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