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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1927
Page
4
Thought for Thursday January 6 1927 asks if man can find God by search and explains the Almighty is beyond human reach. It cites Job 11 7 8 and invites contemplation of divine mystery and reverence.
As he leaves office Governor Pinchot credits enforcement for major shifts toward dry law support. He recalls Scranton scenes in 1922 with Watties Chop House openly selling whiskey and high powered beer, noting that by 1926 the saloon is closed and premises repurposed, with twenty nine other Scranton saloons likewise closed.
A neighborhood event draws a child dressed in a formal jacket for a playful calling contest. Neighbors note the scene as a charming local happening with curious onlookers and lighthearted competition.
In Wilkes Barre a notorious Bucket of Blood saloon at 123 South Pennsylvania Avenue sold whiskey and high powered beer in 1923. Sixteen men were present with five drunk. the place was padlocked and sixteen other Wilkes Barre saloons were closed. In Hazelton the 120 East Broad Street saloon sold whiskey and beer in 1923. eleven men were at the bar once and twenty four on another visit. The saloon has been remodeled into a meat market and thirteen other Hazelton saloons from 1923 were closed.
Jud Tunkins remarks that many modern improvements resemble a three ring circus, offering progress yet presenting a burden of tending to them all. He implies complexity and overreach in rapid modernization.
A divorce report quotes a claimant stating marriage is a delusion and a snore. The source notes the claim as part of a larger court action reported by the Boston Transcript.
A reader suggests reviving a reader contest or campaign with cash prizes for best suggestions. The note praises past corn campaigns, proposes a moonshot goal, and invites submissions to energize the column while joking about humor and social quips.
A rural verse recalls a neighbor dispute over a wandering arrow that killed a calf, a neighbor’s claim about poisoned rats and cats, and a fence side settlement. The speaker then mentions a toy balloon set sail at night and hoped for a quick burn.
Dialog heavy item presents a humorous exchange about a “wonder watch” that asks for the time each time it is viewed. It featur es a satirical line about the country’s unrest and lack of sleep, followed by a fragment about a daughter commenting on a skirt length. The readable text centers on a comedic vignette.
A fragmented dialogue passage features an exasperated father threatening a whipping, a athletic youth joking about sport pages, car usage schemes, and misheard names. A doctor mentions angina while a character insists on a mistaken identity. Miscellaneous jokes and a blunt line about relationships close the scene.
Amusements note Marceline Day the screen star, famed for The Barrier, now appears in The Boy Friend at Fox Friday. She showcases simple yet elegant outfits as critics praise her youthful style and evolving screen presence.
The article praises Miss Day for her graceful stage presence and wardrobe. It highlights her brown eyes and hair, height of five feet four, and notes that her dresses in The Boy Friend are simple yet stylish, easily copied by any girl.
Local brief lists Pleasant Ridge contacts with residents Mr. and Mrs Clyde Lamert and baby, along with Mr. and Mrs Sam Lam at R. R. 4, indicating a personal notices section with household updates.
Sunday events include visits to Jacob Lambert home and the Mrs Jennie LenderMar residence. Pleasant Ridge school starts after a two week vacation with teacher Mr Zielinski from Brighton. Dr Lease from Crawfordsville visits the Erlenbush baby Robert who is ill. Tony Kauffman family visit Henry Lnierwood home and Conrad helps Will Kendrick. Fred Undenwood stays with his father Henry. Mrs Stose travels with son Lewis to visit sister Mrs Henry Unterwood and family.
A compact language lesson lists common misspellings and pronunciation tips for the word CAUSTIC. It describes meanings such as burning hot sarcastic cutting and includes examples like a caustic remark.
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