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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1926
Page
4
Daily Bible thought for Friday July 2 1926 emphasizes fearing the Lord and serving Him. It quotes Deuteronomy 13 urging reverent obedience and faithful devotion as a guiding spiritual principle. The brief piece presents a concise devotional instruction for readers.
The Journal announces a day off Monday to mark a Fourth of July style holiday noted as a Fifth. Stores will close and many picnics and family gatherings are planned as Washington remains safe and sane. Readers are wished a pleasant Fourth.
A travelogue from New York dated June 29 describes the complex process of international travel from the United States. The author details passport and visa costs, wife identifications, cabin life, and anticipated delays as they prepare to sail to Iceland.
A compact guide on misused words pronunciation and spelling tips. It covers silent versus quietly usage, bequeath pronunciation, th sounds in this and think, and common misspellings like menu. It lists synonyms for commendation and ends with a daily word dejection and its meaning with an example sentence.
The text describes eight days at sea followed by two or three days in Iceland. It anticipates an interesting time in Iceland with a pleasant sea experience, noting that the outcome depends on the kind of sea travellers we prove to be.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union Institute in West Chester outlines a July schedule starting at 6:00 am with morning session notes, devotionals by Mrs Henderson of Wellman, talks by Rev. Coleman of Keota, Rev. Lindenmeyer of West Chester, and Mrs. Hough. News continues through 3:45 pm with reports, talks on prohibition, missions, round table discussions, a noon luncheon, and a closing benediction. Luncheon is at the M E church basement with covered dish atyle.
A state experiment station soil survey completed in eastern Keokuk county highlights cooperative work led by C. D. Kirkpatrick near Keota. Grundy silt loam dominates. rock phosphate shows strong results with five carloads spread on a 320 acre farm. Lime and alfalfa prove profitable. Walden farm corn has won Iowa State yield tests. Dr. W. H. Stevenson praises similar farmer efforts. Sampling reached 40 inches via two inch auger every 25 rods.
Des Moines July 2 The Iowa Fish and Game Department presents a modern wild life exhibit at the State Fair grounds. The building on Grand Avenue features aquariums for Iowa fish and pens for wild animals and birds. Officials will be on duty to answer questions and lecture on native wildlife during the fair.
The year 1926 is half gone and the Fourth of July approaches. A cautionary message warns boys not to point roman candles at siblings or bend lighted fuses. It notes risk of minor burns and injury to pets, but encourages safe enthusiasm.
A short nostalgic verse about a May day cherry tree full of fruit. The speaker and his wife harvest cherries from shoreside, noting their heights and the birds’ potential to take the bounty. The poem ends with a promise to repeat the cheerful scene when time allows.
A playful verse notes movie stars wealth and comfort as ordinary folk hike forty miles. A domestic scene shows a wife revealing an overdraft notice and a bank check mailed to cover it, prompting the husband’s surprised reaction.
A fashion columnist notes heels never truly vanished and argues they have returned to prominence. The piece highlights ongoing trends, designer cues, and public reception shaping the comeback.
A fragmented collage of comedy and questions about local events. References to Tampa Bay areas St Pete Ybor and Homestead mix with jokes about prices, peer gossip, and a burlesque show. The piece weaves humorous lines about a radio and a picnic dessert, ending with a quip about a stenographer.
Ames wrestling and physical director Ames Lango Otopalik will lead the Lyons Club as its president. He will represent Ames at the International Lions convention to be held July 21 24 in San Francisco.
A dramatic scene unfolds as a husband, bedridden and surrounded by family, claps eyes on an engagement ring given days earlier. The dialogue reveals a long separation, questions of support, and a brisk jab about who manages the store. The morbid mood shifts to uneasy humor as a voice names an unidentified “DOT.”
In Highland Center June routines include fruit harvest and social visits. Mrs. Alice Meeks honored at a farewell surprise before a Friday departure to Kimberly Ida for an extended visit with daughter Mrs Everett Davidson.
The Washington IA Independent School District calls for sealed bids by 7 30 p m July 8 1926 for a complete hot air heating plant for the Lincoln school at 604 South Iowa Ave Washington Plans and specs accompany each bid and must be filed with Secretary St W Thompson 221 West Main Street Washington The board may reject any or all bids.
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