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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1926
Page
4
Bible Thought for Today presents a Deuteronomy verse about loving and serving God. The Rules of the Sun Bath advise gradual sun exposure for children, warnings against overuse, and guidelines on timing and protection, attributed to the Children’s Bureau U S Department of Labor.
Daily lesson presents CONTEMPORARY defined as existing or occurring at the same time. It cites example shows historian notes gathered from contemporary historians and urges vocabulary growth by mastering one word daily.
In Iowa rural notes neighbors recount good corn and potato prospects after a mild spring while honoring late county official Marsh W. Bailey. The column reflects on farming gains, hog prices, and community ties with mentions of families, fields, and local travel.
Miss Dale Ebner returns to Parsons College on Southwest Limited after weekend with George and Mrs Ebner. Davenport visitors include Booth sisters Marjorie McCreedy, rich parade at Richmond, hogs on Knotek Bros renderings, and local families hosting gatherings. Jim Cherwinkers debut new Ford coupe as they travel to Iowa City for medical care.
West Chester Indiana July report notes men who looted tractors paid with Dollar corn are delivering the corn, and the International Harvester Company has sold the corn in Kansas and is shipping it directly there.
A jumble of jokes and light anecdotes spans daily life from fashion gags to home life quips. Barbershop chatter, flirtatious quips, and humorous bits touch on sewing stockings prices, marriage, and weather with punchy one liners and cartoonish scenarios.
A Chicago man with a local license plate wandered with confused directions after parked car, dining, and resting in town. Local youths guided him to his car on the north side, showing city travelers can get lost away from home.
A reader recounts how a new contest topic My Husband's Worst Failings provoked a strong reaction. A husband who sent four dollars for socks later criticized them as vile and unfit for street wear, illustrating the department influence in the community.
Neighborhood residents attended the Brinning picnic in Sunset Park on July Fourth and a Sunday event honored visiting guests. Cattle were shipped to Chicago market by Ira Mikseh. Families from West Chester, Delta, and Ainsworth visited relatives and helped with farm work. John McKinney prepared over 100 acres of hay for Mrs. John McKinstry.
An aphoristic line notes that tough experiences build resilience when self discipline and humility govern effort. It contrasts constructive learning from self improvement with reckless aggression. The proverb reflects traditional masculine ideals and personal growth through adversity.
The Board of Supervisors canvassed returns from the June 7 primary listing nominees for county offices with party affiliations. Several Republicans and Democrats appear for Auditor through Township roles, noting no Republican nominee for County Auditor due to insufficient votes.
James H. Allen of Rochester New York touts Allenrho as a universal remedy for rheumatism. He claims it dissolves uric acid deposits and removes pain by cleansing the bloodstream, aided by Lemmon's Pharmacy as local agent.
The Franklin Center School Board held its annual meeting at the school house last Thursday. California visitors Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Harvey plan to travel to South Dakota next week to relatives. Local residents attend picnics and reunions in Sunset Park Hillsboro and Burlington with many family and friends present.
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