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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1926
Page
4
Bible Thought for Today reflects on God remembering Abraham after destroying Sodom and Gomorrah. The meditation cites Genesis 19 29 and Lot's rescue as a lesson in divine mercy and faith. The piece underscores providence amid destruction and the refuge found in righteousness.
The Journal seeks short stories and photographs from all county women's clubs for a special edition. Reports received from fourteen clubs include Harmony, Independent, T S E, Industrious, Sunshine Community, E O W, W C T U, White Way, Friendship, Just Us, Wellston Social, Kolah, Maore, Rural Women's clubs.
In Iowa several counties plan to vote on bond issues to fund road improvements beyond the state program. Voters seek quicker, more extensive projects and emphasize local control over timing and scope.
The speaker notes a shift in crime development and criticizes government salaries for Roy Haynes while urging higher postage stamp mucilage. The tone blends social commentary with a call for policy change.
Walt Mason counsels against vengeance after Wilhelm Weevil shoots a brindled cow. He fears feuds harm neighbors and families, noting the cow’s fate and urging forgiveness over retaliation. The poem contrasts harsh words with the quiet ache of loss and the futility of violence.
The speaker argues for studying road plans like a business proposal, endorsing profitable borrowing to modernize facilities. He warns that paying without implementing good roads wastes money as cars suffer from mud and added costs from delayed improvements.
W E Tusant of Des Moines was elected president of the Iowa Master Builders Association at the close of the fourteenth annual convention in Cedar Rapids. W J Zittrel of Webster City was named vice president L R Lovenson of Waterloo secretary W F Kucharo of Des Moines treasurer and director P F J Zulch of Sioux City was elected. Waterloo likely to host next convention. board will meet in Des Moines in ten days to outline policies.
Des Moines Jan 15. Apanoose County hails National Corn Growers Association efforts in a week long membership drive. Meetings held in Centerville Yale Colfax Redfield Rolfe Plover Gilmore City Fort Dodge with another set for Bondurant Saturday. County organizer Frank Dudley leads with Harrison County under G E McCoy Missouri Valley organizer.
The East Fort Madison Shippers Association meets with A Maxwell general freight manager of the Burlington to request construction of stock yards at the bridge end to handle the association's stock shipments.
Alan Hale, famed for playing villains, draws fan letters to cast him as heroes, though directors insist he fits the villain role. He stars in Troubles of a Bride, a William Fox production at the Fox Theatre Monday, with his blond looks and sparkling blue eyes noted by audiences.
The article explores common language pitfalls from misused phrases to mispronounced words. It highlights jeopardize as exposure to loss and danger and urges daily vocabulary expansion with concise examples.
A playful note urges readers to stage Contributor's Day and to feed winter birds. It offers practical tips for feeding, placing food near windows, and watching sparrows, chickadees, jays, cardinals, and other birds while winter lasts. A bird lover signs off with hope for a song when storms end.
Long Beach residents note Governor John Hammill of Iowa promoting corn sugar to help Midwest farmers. If successful, Iowa profits then California benefits as Kansas City Towans spend profits locally. Toward this, the Long Beach Telegram-Press-Telegram discusses enshrining Hammill in a monument gesture.
A fragmentary reminiscence from Wenonah includes classroom chatter about behavior notes to fathers and jealous mothers. It mentions a boy Johnny and a girl Rosie aiding a classmate Tony Doofran, with playful doll humor and references to family dynamics.
A fragmented snippet describes a chaotic scene with a dog tied to a tail and a man scolded by his wife at Christmas. It teases a continuation and includes a side note about a Texas farmer’s ad offering a drink of Four Roses whiskey for a returned Jersey heifer, prompting nine men with Jersey heifers to appear.
A humorous note muses on hominy as corn in its original state and recalls a near mishap with a breakdown near home. The writer jokes about preferring horses and buggies in unreliable times and shares a light quip about a husband not buying a washing machine.
A reader recounts a 1909 Ford that refused to start until the gas line to the carburetor was found shut off by a mysterious cut. The salesman helped restart it after discovering the blockage. Another incident describes driving in rain on a bridge and attempting to move, then stalling with a perilous near-miss as another car approached.
A neighbor stood laughing as the narrator found a jack under the wheel and quickly moved to depart. The incident ended with the wheel freed and the speaker noting the brief, awkward moment.
A collage of humorous epitaphs and quips unfolds with streetcar banter and a running tease about Jack Horner and Jill. Punchlines include paradoxical roasts and grotesque puns, mingling playful verse with social jests from a bygone column.
Friday traffic to Milton Junction included several loads with Luke Crandell among the run. Ed Egerton of Ws Eagle notes. A witty quip compares jail and marriage over time off for good behavior. A winter coal charge headline asks readers if they are broke or burdened by coal costs.
A fragment describes Sam’s passage and the actions of a man who shook him, leaving a minimal, unclear narrative about a journey or encounter. The text is incomplete, offering only a vague sequence without identifiable names or events to anchor a full report.
A storyteller recalls a ghostly encounter to an amused audience. He describes leaving a bucket of milk and finding two pounds of butter missing at home, prompting reactions and laughter.
A short note notes the speaker’s nephew has learned many languages but lacked thinking time. It claims he feels better since starting to eat corn products and invites others to share thoughts.
WAPELLO LA Jan 15 A new slate of officers will be named by the livestock shipping associations of Wapello and Oakville at their annual meetings next week Farmers attending the Oakville meeting Jan 18 will be entertained at lunch The Wapello gathering Jan 19 will feature speakers on cooperative marketing for both meetings.
Des Moines reports Pocahontas Franklin Marion Boone and Sae counties join sixty one schools not under county supervision in a state wide spelling contest. Nearly 106000 town school boys and girls are now registered to compete in the Register and Tribune News event.
Des Moines school board secretary George L. Garton was elected Potentate of Za Ga Zig Temples at the annual Shrine officer election, succeeding Hugh I. Harter. W R R Orchard named District Chairman of Cummins for Senate forces, with Miss Rachel Davie Malvern chairing the Women's Group caucus.
The United States warned Germany it would uphold the Monroe Doctrine if Germany pressed a purchase of the island of Porto Rico from Spain in 1874. The warning signaled U S readiness to back the doctrine.
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