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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1926
Page
4
The article contains a legal rights statement about Associated Press dispatches and local news, asserting exclusive publication rights and reserved rights for special dispatches. It outlines ownership and licensing without reporting a news event or factual details.
A July 8 1926 Bible Thought reflects on Deuteronomy 9 4 urging readers not to boast in imagined rights to land. It emphasizes humility before divine will and cautions against self exaltation in national claims. The brief meditation invites contemplation of God’s sovereignty over territory.
The article argues for introducing sun baths in American communities despite tradition and climate. It notes clothing is often excessive in spring to fall and that careful, gradual exposure protects eyes. Local practices vary with climate and home facilities, but sun baths can start by March in many areas.
ABE MARTIN laments past times and questions why soft drink parlors stay open late. He recalls old car plugs and gasoline quirks while noting that few desire a soft drink after 9:30.
A compact guide presents daily vocabulary notes on usage and pronunciation. It defines common errors with examples and includes today’s word disconsolated meaning inconsolable and a sample sentence showing how sadness is expressed.
The article urges beginning gentle sun exposure for babies as early as February or January in some areas. It describes turning the infant to expose cheeks hands and head gradually, noting sun burn not likely since sunlight is mild, with guidance from the Children's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Legions of Iowa sent delegates to the national convention in New York opening July 13 and urged Des Moines as next year’s host city. The Iowa Legionaire promotes Paris Savings clubs and French language circles for the 1928 Paris trek. Fourth district at Oelwein deplored voter apathy and urged remedies.
P R Baldridge of Dubuque urges Iowa Legionaires in a recent letter to Commander Murphy to banish Old Man Pessimism and render a real service to Iowa. He cites his work with internal revenue collections and income returns as proof that Iowa is prosperous.
K H Burton Smith, state American Legion director, urges posts to aid staging of the Declaration of Independence dramatization. The current Legionaire prints the full dramatization depicting the 1775 Richmond House of Burgesses meeting and Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech, and subsequent Continental Congress gatherings.
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a simple inexpensive remedy for inflamed and swollen toe joints. It claims two ounces last long and offers a money back guarantee if it fails to satisfy. The note also suggests use for swollen or varicose veins and urges purchase at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A collage of light humor from By-The-Way with jokes about heat insects and daily life. A sheriff’s sale notice for real estate in Washington County Iowa lists Ethel M Spera and W H Spera, with sale details and date July 12 1926 at the courthouse.
W B Van Dyke lauds Buck Jones for dedication and star power in The Gentle Cyclone a Fox Western opening at the Fox Theatre Friday and Saturday. Cast includes Rose Hiossom Will Walling Reed Howes Stanton Heck Grant Withers Kathleen Myers Merion Harlan Oliver Herdy Jay Hunt and others.
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