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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1927

Page

4

Bible Thought for Today Saturday Bible Reflection

A brief devotional note for Saturday January 15 1927. The meditation cites Job 20 4 35 emphasizing that the triumph of the wicked and the joy of the hypocrite are fleeting and short lived.

Bank Guarantee Law Urges Unity of Iowa Stakeholders

Iowa Union Farmer reports Milo Reno endorses the Bank Guarantee Law and accuses bankers of trying to defeat it. He calls farmers and others to pressure senators and representatives to support the law, arguing banking reform benefits bankers, farmers, business and labor alike and urging broad consensus to prevent future emergencies.

Iowa Union Farmer Farmer's Union Milo Reno Iowa Towa

Opinion Differences Over How Best To Reach The Goal

The text notes occasional differences of opinion on the best way to achieve the desired result. It urges individuals to study the issue carefully, heed a subscriber’s advice, and act and advise with understanding. It also thanks readers for engaging with Mr. Reno's article.

Reno

Journal’s new telegraph news machine showcased

The Journal installs and operates a daily telegraph news receiver from morning until three in the afternoon with a lunch break. A central operator uses a typewriter to transmit news by wire to receiving machines that reproduce typed messages automatically. Visitors may tour the Journal office to view the machines and their effects.

Journal Soen

Frank Anderson and Farmers Union ship hogs to Chicago

The article notes Frank Anderson and the Farmers Union shipped hogs and cattle to Chicago on Sunday. James Combs joined the trip and returned home Tuesday. Several measles cases affect the local families with students missing school and teachers away.

Titus Frank Anderson Farmers Union Chicago James Combs Cecille Robertson Isabelle Combs Anne Marie Anderson V4avidsons

Daily English Lesson Learn PomPOUS Usage

The text presents daily vocabulary notes and misused phrases. It defines pomPous as ostentatious and pretentious and includes guidance on pronunciation and usage with examples and reminders to expand vocabulary daily.

Hamlet spoof abuses private papers column writers

A humorous column jokes about a conductor and digs into private papers for embellishment. It parodies the play Hamlet with a Barrymore actor, recounting scenes where ghostly retribution, Ophelia, Laertes, and a poisoned cup unfold, ending with multiple deaths and a boast about private letters signed by Cutie.

Newman Cutie

Amusements: McCormick Calls Cast Best Investment

Producer John McCormick of Colleen Moore’s Twinkletoes at the Fox Theatre Monday and Tuesday argues a balanced cast is crucial. He warns that surrounding a popular star with mediocre players ruins a film and credits strong supporting work for success.

John McCormick Colleen Moore Fox Theatre McCormick Colleen

Moore Stars In Limehouse Drama Supporting Cast Named

Moore leads in Thomas Burke's Limehouse drama with a top supporting ensemble headed by Kenneth Harlan Gladys Brockwell Warner Oland Tully Marshall Jolanne Johnston and Lucian Littlefield each an accomplished artist with strong theatre followings among audiences.

Snow longing and town notes from West Chester

West Chester correspondent recounts longing for snow and shared local chatter. He mentions Mrs. J. P. Hennon’s illness, Clell Foriash loading ice for summer use, road improvements, and radio programming from WEAF and WOC. He muses on weather, crime, education, religion, and progress.

West Chester Ohio East J. P. Hennon

Sunrise Reminiscence and Home Remedies for Cold

The writer reflects on sunrise as a pleasant note and jokes about rotgut hootch and old fashioned whiskey. They suggest lemon, sugar, hot water every three hours to cure a cold, acknowledging possible misremembered directions.

Iowa Adam

Scratch pen for hens noted in Washington Route 3

Community notes report Bernice Maas serving as correspondent. Blaine Holmes and family celebrated Blaine's mother 6th birthday with a chicken dinner at Milton Maas home. Various visits and gatherings include Roy Thatcher in Kalona, a Farmers Union meeting in Richmond, and local deliveries by Charley and Clayton Bear.

Washington, R Nate Benson Blaine Holmes Blaine Ceebrater Milton Maas Roy Thatcher Kalona Farmer’s Union Richmond Mrs. Anderson Frank Stransky Muriel Stransky

Whiterored Eagles Rejoin From Continental Mate

A lone whiteroded eagle in Seaven died, leaving none of its species in the country. Within days the surviving bird signaled for a continental mate, and a new pair formed after the arrival and mating.

Seaven

Moving Forward The Great World Choice

The quote urges progress over location, stressing direction matters more than place. It reflects a focus on forward movement and purpose rather than steady stasis.

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