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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1926
Page
4
A devotional note marks Monday January 11 1926 with the theme Confidence. The reflection centers on Genesis 18 17 19 where the Lord’s guidance is cited as Abraham’s example for commanding his children to keep the way of the Lord and to do righteousness and justice.
The United States Circuit of Appeals upholds the fraud convictions of Charles R. Forbes and John W. Thompson for contracting frauds related to soldiers hospitals. The ruling confirms prison time for the two men, who are portrayed as extreme offenders. Forbes, once trusted by ex president Harding and linked to Alaska governorship, led the War Risk Bureau and is described as a traitor and crook. His later paralysis is noted as part of the moral judgment.
The congressman’s farm bill is gaining administration support and is praised as a potential nonpartisan measure to address the current situation, signaling possible broad approval and timely legislative action.
The columnist quips that no law will force Christmas to occur more than once a year and teases penny pinchers who chase deals with cheap stunts rather than true generosity.
A humorous verse lauds virtue yet chronicles repeated slips from pledged ideals. The speaker notes neighbors striving for moral perfection while individual lapses occur, leaving vows broken and temptations prevailing as the year advances.
The article notes difficulty in deciding proper legislation with many proposed remedies. It reports Mr Dickinson’s statement after a meeting with Secretary Jardine that a constructive plan can be agreed upon to address the surplus issue, with his bill aligning with Jardine’s principles and adaptable to his views.
An editorial notes a rise in automobile deaths last year despite safety campaigns. California led 1924 fatalities with 32 per 100000, while Iowa's rate was about a quarter of that. Only four states posted lower death rates than Iowa, including North Dakota Mississippi Kentucky and Nebraska. Patterson New Jersey topped all cities with 34.8 fatalities per 100000.
Readers of the Homestead Farm column discuss December 22 guidance on marrying wisely and preserving a husband. They praise Mrs Sandy Hook letters and Mr Sandy Hook's quill, praising his views on the tobacco question as their own sentiments.
A local column laments cruelty to animals amid a tobacco debate and notes a dog shot with a No 16 shotgun at Rex Stumpf’s home. It recalls prior cattle and bull pup Jazz comments, praises Washington County life, and contrasts farming in California dryland farming.
Fashion arbiters in London introduce rubber spats for men inspired by the popularity of Russian boots for women. The new spats come in various shades, are easy to clean, and are said to fit more closely to the ankles and shoes than traditional cloth spats.
A compact note from W. L. Gordon explains common errors in usage and pronunciation. It highlights dubious meaning for today's word and urges building vocabulary by mastering one word daily.
A freewheeling By The Way column from Davenport area columns discusses corn prices and farm profits, car license misfortunes, satire on reporters, hagglers over corn meals and pies, and playful local banter about roads and taxes. It weaves farmer concerns with city readers and jokes about hog biscuits and corn products.
In July 1924 a traveler recalls crossing flooded creeks to Cedar Rapids for a meeting. He parked under an One Hour Limit sign, misplaced his car, and after police confusion in Minneapolis learned his car had been moved and reported stolen. Reporters later exposed the comic tale.
A farmer recalls raising about 19 000 bushels of corn and buying over 20 000 hogs in a year, arguing corn should fetch a dollar a bushel to align with hog prices. He notes black corn, the desire for farmers to profit, and the need for commonwealths to help growers succeed.
Algona merchants arrange a carload of corn sugar at the request of local farm customers to assist with their seasonal needs.
Paris observers report Louis Breguet predicting future transoceanic planes carrying passengers and freight at speeds around 110 mph today increasing to 1400 mph with 2500 mile ranges. The envisioned craft feature three connected hulls with separate passenger lounges and freight sections, weighing about 55 tons.
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