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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1926
Page
4
On Monday January 18 1926 a devotional note reflects Genesis 22 1 2 where God tests Abraham by bidding him offer Isaac. The meditation emphasizes obedience and faith under divine trial citing the biblical burnt offering as lesson.
An editorial notes U S senators press a anti prohibition crusade claiming alcohol causes more deaths than saloon era figures. It argues enforcement over modification and recalls the old saloon as a murderer, urging continued strict laws to curb deadly drinks.
Abe Martin notes states a New Year brings more drinkers than those who vow to quit. He observes it’s twice as hard to get into jail as out and jokes about social habits at year’s start.
A humorous verse sketch roasts critics who deride writers and artists while praising genuine craftsmanship. The speaker defends practicing painting, writing, and other trades against pretentious critics who lack comparable skill.
The piece argues liberal reformers push harder anti liquor laws but cite strong city backing for prohibition. It claims Iowa papers show no wet doctrine and sees voters supporting prohibition as essential for presidential viability. It warns against cider and grape drinks as minor next to hard liquor.
The Prairie Center community shares on a Saturday supper at the Hervey Finney home and notes several ill residents including August Zieglowsky with inflammatory rheumatism. The Sunshine Community Club hosted a surprise wedding shower for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Klopfenstein and others enjoyed new radiolas as activities resume.
Illness prevented some from attending yet a good number were present and the lively racket suggested both adults and children enjoyed the entertainment prepared by the committee. The dinner pleased attendees and the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Matthews was appreciated. August Zieglowsky and Mrs. Anna Zieglowsky are improving.
Braden A R Smith and wife trip to Detroit Michigan while Aaron Rose tends farm. Doris Maxwell returns from Friday trip to Mt Union. Locals attend Crawfordsville basketball Friday. Earl Berkshire’s father visits Cotter. Orr of Cotter visits Earl Berkshire. Mrs Arthur Yard visits sister Mrs Herman Twinam in Washington. McAvoy family hosts visits from Mrs Yard and others in Washington. Donald Smith visits brother Henry Fredrickson in Chicago. Rex Smith family hosts dinner. Maxwell and Smith families visit Washington and Morning Sun. Delbert Maxwell returns from Morning Sun and Medapolis. Twinam helps Latimer Davis with butchering Thursday. Co M Maxwell and wife and Delbert and Veil Maxwell attend Wallace Carson farm cheese demonstration forenoon. 40 men 20 ladies dine lunch served.
Sherman Whipple of Massachusetts urged the House Merchant Marine Committee to strengthen the pending White radio control bill to prevent a monopoly in wireless. He argued radio has been under single domination though some call it a legal monopoly with philanthropic aims. An investigation of a poultry trust under the Sherman act was disclosed to the Senate Judiciary Committee by John L. Lott, noting uncertainty about its composition.
A compact note from W L Gordon discusses word usage pronunciation spelling and meaning. It highlights impertinent impudent irrelevant and the lesson stresses learning one new word daily with examples and a short quotation.
A column piece reflects on Groundhog Day themed shopping in Washington and the urge to pursue profitable buying opportunities. It includes reader contributions, humor, and farming imagery about eggs and rural life, with a closing query about marriage timing.
Notice from L Carter declaring not responsible for Albertina Carter's bills after leaving bed and board. Also an old help wanted notice seeking a housekeeper with matrimony in view. Contains generic quotes and humorous ad snippets from Champa, Texas Star.
Fragmentary verses mix school and romance with satire on correspondence schooling and consumer culture. The fragment references stamps, coupons, and cheeky lines about a cigarette case, suggesting a playful, provocative piece with era slang and stylized imagery.
A scrambled string of quips and dialogue opens with cheeky banter among a couple, a business man and a Sarah. It includes a trolley conductor joke about pennies and a patient exchange about ice and ice boxes. A drunken guide lampoons Nebuchadnezzar and the hanging gardens.
A reminiscence recalls a 13th Friday when a neighbor’s car ride to Washington turned perilous. A tire blew out forcing six miles on the rim, a garage repair, and a late return with the narrator recounting a close personal close call as the car crashed during the return trip.
In Washington a driver and seven passengers recount a reckless ride as four half grown boys veer into oncoming traffic. Their car suffers damage with a loose side and broken steering wheel. A wrecker is called and the group is offered a ride home. They later buy a car of their own.
An odd clipping reports rising results from a mush campaign and a humorous note about weight gains to 176 pounds. It then references a kitchen dish and a stray line about fried rice with syrup before shifting to a medical incident in Fort Madison Indiana where Dr R S Reimer’s scrub brush caused a bristle injury leading to a potential infection and hospital care.
A brief notice notes that the current merchandise fails to attract buyers and cannot be advertised effectively. It highlights market resistance and potential business impact for sellers.
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