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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1927
Page
3
A column urges educated, engaged citizens to run and oversee school boards. It argues that training, understanding of school law, financial discretion, and direct contact with teachers are essential. It stresses voting reform, nonpartisan selection, and appointing qualified, principled individuals to ensure strong school management.
The Cantonese movement strengthens political leverage in China with Chiang Kai-shek leading northern expeditions alongside Chang Tso lin Wu Pei fu and others. The Kuomintang remains China’s only real political party with a constructive program, while public duty demands competent school board candidates and informed voters. Local notes mention community visits, familial travels, and residents involved in farm and art activities.
An advert promotes Allenrhu as a remedy for rheumatism claiming to end pain reduce swollen joints and fix elimination to purge poisons within two days with guarantee from druggists.
Wm. Sexton and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith with Wanda Ruth traveled to Illinois on Monday. The party planned a stop in Monmouth.
Kalona Iowa January 24 Mrs Presley Figgins marked her 78th birthday with a Gathering of Baptist Ladies Aid and families at her home including a six o'clock supper and games. Other notes include Bessie Curl and Cloyd Small marriage announced Cedar Rapids Jan 18 George Gingerichs Essex coach fire loss and local travel updates plus visits from relatives in Stuttgart Arkansas and South English.
Ephrenfelt home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Dawson visited Iowa City Sunday. Mrs. Bert Britton ill last week. George Bell bought property from the Stutsman estate. E. E. Swank’s building located in Kalona’s west. Lester Small and family visited Fred Small at his home. Kalona and Lone Tree played Friday night with Kalona taking the main game 2 to 11 and the seconds losing 16-8.
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