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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1926
Page
4
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Thought for the day reflects on Genesis 22 11 12 where the angel of Jehovah止s Abraham to spare Isaac promising that God sees his fear and faith. The meditation urges trust and surrender to divine will.
The piece honors Frank Wilson for forty six years of Washington business leadership and civic advocacy. It notes his progressive stance, support for Methodism, schools, homes, and commerce, and recalls his role with Seneca Dewey promoting the first paving of Washington.
ABE MARTIN quotes Myrt Smiley saying they do not take a daily paper as the teacher asks her to name the French prime minister, reflecting a humorous newspaper column tone.
Observational verse on a humorist failing to capture universal grief. Hiram Horner muses that no one can corner all Earth's woe and that townspeople with private sorrows would mock a street performer who sobs for laughs. The piece blends satire with civic wit and rueful tone.
The piece reflects on past street protests against harm to progress, praises Frank and Senaca for supporting forward ideas, and notes Wilson’s long business tenure and community gratitude. It also covers a declamatory contest at the opera house, with winners named, family life updates, and local butchering news including a new baby.
Ainsworth notes Miss Dodds primary teacher was called to Stockport Iowa by the death of her grandfather. Mrs J A Marsh substitutes. Grace Stone returns home after Washington visit. Fire siren heard clearly from Washington. Friday features a double basketball game at the high school Crawfordsville vs local teams. Margaret Robertson of Columbus Junction visits between trains. Jay Evans handles telephone needs during manager Noble's absence. Mrs C F Buckley and son Raymond plan for Raymond to enter State University next semester. Mrs Clarence Richards in country caring for ill sister Ethel Henderson. Rev Moore attends court in Washington.
Wayland residents report Grandma Stuckey is in a very serious condition and gradually weakening. Mr. Ben Jarrard Sr. is at the home of his son Walter Jarrard.
Paramount's The Air Mail stars Warner Baxter Bijou Dove Mary Brian and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Baxter plays a crook who becomes an air postman to rob the mails. He faces the flight code Nor wind nor snow nor rain nor night cannot deter the pilot as a deathbed plea spurs his redemption in this romantic thriller.
A compact note from W L Gordon promoting daily vocabulary growth. It defines environment as that which surrounds and gives an example of a genial spirit rewarded by a mutual kindliness rich setting. The piece emphasizes correct usage and pronunciation of commonly misused terms.
In a local column readers discuss warm weather and breakfast mush, a dog lost at a fire, and a humorous animal caper. An agricultural letter laments farm debt, bad roads, aging equipment, and calls for broader help to farmers including new vehicles and fuel, warning against overreliance on government aid.
A light column of humor titled By-the-Way features quips about nosy people and job hunting. Exchanges include Jones and Smith banter on privacy and a chorus of petty anecdotes about memory and seating tactics.
A puzzling note wonders about corn poetry and reports a boy fired a air gun at pigeons near the square. Vernon Cruft and Dr H F Masson claim a pigeon swallowed a shot and might have been captured if more ammo existed.
The By the Way column shares a humorous vignette about an aviator and his wife taking their first airship trip. She fears landing as she spots a pearl button glittering on the ground, then realizes it is Lake Erie. A waiter quips about steak and dull knives, followed by a bungled teacher remark.
A muddled extract shows a colored celebration in Moline where Mrs. Malinda Jackson seeks a clairvoyant for future prospects and romance. The scene blends humor about corn diets and everyday quips with stray conversations about wages and accidents.
A reader asks about differences between corn bread and corn pone and how much corn meal to use. They seek guidance on soft corn on the left foot and whether muffin tins are required for muffins. The note mentions razor blades but lacks details.
A man notes that having a sizable family leaves little room for worrying about future generations as daily life fills with responsibilities and kinship.
Postmarked Long Beach California a deputy warden faced an indignant inmate demanding a transfer. The quarrel centered on a calendar leaf removal by a fellow prisoner and a complaint about the cell, with the inmate insisting the issue was the leaf not the cell itself.
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