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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1926
Page
4
A brief meditation based on Genesis 17 1 to 2 urging readers to walk before God and strive for perfection. The reflection centers on trusting the Almighty and living with steadfast moral integrity. It presents a concise devotional tone suitable for a daily reader.
A copy of the Optimist Creed circulates urging strong peace of mind, health and happiness for others, optimistic view of life, self improvement, and a cheerful, forgiving attitude. It advises praising others, avoiding worry, anger, fear, and choosing the best in all situations.
Poem explores single life and independence among busy maids in a metropolitan setting. It contrasts spinster dreams of fame and money with the fading appeal of bachelor suitors as aging makes companionship desirable.
The note urges participation in the Automobile Experience contest with six days left until the January ninth closing. It hints at a few names and hints at unshared details that participants should know, and mentions several individuals associated with the experience.
A lively column shares quirky anecdotes about pets and kids. Jessie’s teased claim of an airedaler dog and a playful misinterpretation of hair cuts show lighthearted family humor. A butcher’s shop joke and a Vera watching puppies close the story.
The 1926 start at W H S shows enrollment 428 students and twenty three teachers including Mr Peet Miss Patton and Miss Erwin. Students and staff plan ads for the ad writing contest, a double header basketball game at Muscatine, intra school declamatory contests, and three debating teams on Japanese immigration and coal mine government ownership with hopes to win three University of Iowa scholarships.
A writer questions a New York editor about America’s supposed decay citing crime and excess while praising President Coolidge. The piece argues national vice fluctuates with history, asserts crime trends will be checked, and urges optimism as civilization endures.
Martha Jane Davis born Sept 3 1851 in Uricksville Ohio died Jan 3 1926 at home in Ainsworth Iowa. She married Feb 8 1911 to John Davis of Ainsworth and lived here since. She leaves J W Davis husband two stepsons five grandchildren one brother and several siblings predeceased. Funeral Jan 7 at United Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev W B McCrory. Interment in Ainsworth Cemetery.
W L Gordon presents a word study on TURBULENT meaning tumultuous and agitated. Examples show a turbulent river and a mind filled with turbulent thoughts. The discussion includes often misused phrases and a note on building vocabulary daily.
A humorous Q A exchange features Gracie answering a riddle about elephants with a playful pun. The piece underlines identity and self acceptance through cheeky wordplay about staying true to oneself and different comparisons.
A playful string of witticisms and lines about backs for dresses a nine lives cat a croaking bullfrog a robbery hint and a garter pulled by a stocking scene. The fragment preserves quirky humor and dated phrasing.
Jack Ream recalls fried mush for breakfast corn muffins for dinner and corn fritters for supper prompting jokes. D Morrison jokes about newspaper delays and late hours, claiming it’s standard practice to quit early to catch up, while Journal staff joke about missed opportunities to become lawyers.
The report notes that while hard roads have finally been obtained, their rigidity renders them impractical for current needs. It highlights potential issues with durability and usability in everyday transport and construction contexts.
A Tacoma to Seattle trip ends with a car going through a railing on a river bridge. The baby is thrown through the windshield and rescued from two feet of water. Everyone else escapes unhurt aside from shock, with the only vehicle damage being the windshield. An elderly passerby assists the family to the next town.
A reader asks which year will have New Year’s Day on a Friday that falls on the thirteenth. The piece humorously laments recurring Safe and Sane Fourth of July campaigns and asks who should answer such a question.
A humorous quip about a woman's judgment and men’s pride. The text reflects a playful social observation on decision making during tough times and how perception shifts under pressure.
The quote suggests a preference for inaction and criticism over taking initiative. It implies a person would rather observe and criticize than actively contribute or lead, signaling a passive stance in tasks or leadership.
Preparations are underway for the annual Journal Carrier convention tonight at seven o'clock. Attendees expect a lively gathering with dessert including ice cream and mush, shaping a festive menu.
The Fox Theatre presents The Woman Hater a Warner Classic starring Helen Chadwick and John Harron. Adapted by Hope Loring and Louis Lighton and directed by James Flood the drama follows a Parisian actress who spurns Miles Faversham then returns to win him back amid powerful romantic conflict.
An advertisement touts Cod Liver Oil as a superior flesh producer. It promotes McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets in sugar coated form, claiming 60 tablets for 60 cents and a money back guarantee if you do not gain five pounds in 30 days. Cited is J E Lemmon and druggists as sellers.
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