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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1927
Page
3
A devotional note titled Bible Thought for Today reflects on Job's words about human life being short and troubled. It emphasizes mortality with phrases from Job 4:1 2, urging reflection on life's fragility.
The piece argues that U S involvement in Mexico and other territories has long shaped regional fate. It claims America improved colonies like Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines while noting moral burdens and the impact on Panama, suggesting American action brought peace and development for natives.
First National comedy stars Leon Erroll and Dorothy Mackaill at the Fox Theatre in a dirigible wedding caper. Kenneth MacKenna’s twin is placed in an asylum as a bride resigns to join Erroll in a thrilling parachute escape from a rising dirigible. The craft explodes as the scene ends, promising the studio’s top comedy vehicle.
The Iowa district court in Washington County fixed January 17 1927 for hearing proof of the will of John W Davis deceased dated January 9 1926. The hearing will occur at nine o clock A M at the courthouse. Mae Wehr learned of her cousin Timothy Weir death by heart failure in Conesville last night.
The page presents a vocabulary focus on misused words and pronunciations. It defines partiality as bias toward one side and cites examples and notes on spelling usage. The reader is guided to expand vocabulary by mastering a word and recognizing common errors.
A fragmented page from Letts highlights a mix of humor bits, social tidbits, church and fire company notices, plus obituaries. It mentions local residents, school basketball results, and various community staff appointments with scattered names and places including Letts and nearby towns.
A humorous verse comparing lives of various groups with the speaker noting that all their relatives live on them. The poem stacks playful contrasts from soldiers on hash and beans to old maids on tea, finishing with a personal family quip.
A fragmentary humorous dialog collection titled Collected jhy PLAGIARISM is presented. The text includes quips on plagiarism ethics and various child like exchanges about language, science and sports with a collage of names and lines.
Funeral services for Mrs Belle Meeker long time resident of the vicinity were held at the United Brethren church at Cranston Friday afternoon at 2 oclock Rev EK IL Shafter of Letts officiated
Wayland mourns Benjamin Roth longtime resident born Tavistock Canada October 3 1846 died after four years illness He married Fannie Schlatter in 1870 and had six children two died in infancy Surviving are wife Fannie and children Mrs John Garrick Nick Roth Jacob Roth Joseph Roth two grandchildren Eldora and Franklin Roth He joined Richer Emanuel Mennonite church then Wayland church active in state affairs and local community He was last of a pioneer group near Noble and admired by Andrew Rinner David Mast Martin Nebel Peter Rich P Miller and Mr Eicher He valued churches schools roads and good condition in the community.
The obituary notes Mr. Roth's early adoption of farm machinery and his status as a local innovator in Trenton. He died after a long life spent on the farm, celebrated the couple’s 50th anniversary on September 14, 1920, and his funeral is planned for Sunday at Wayland church with six nephews as pallbearers.
W Al White capacity manager for the Great Ringling Brothers audience spoke at Rotary yesterday. White has spent over forty five years in the circus business and is wintering with his brother J Martin. He is billed as a feature attraction and described as a long time insider with vivid circus life insights.
The speaker recounts Mr White captivating a circus audience with humor and poems such as Where do you go from here. He explains circus insiders aim to fill the tent and entice five thousand more patrons, sharing insights on management and audience appeal.
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