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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1926
Page
4
Daily Lessons In English Word Study Derision Note
The text promotes vocabulary growth and defines derision as ridicule scorn and contempt. It warns Iowa farmers that failing to support main and secondary road improvements may reduce their influence over state and county road policies, citing Jasper County as an example.
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Iowa
Jasper County
County roads plan pushes tax share for roads vote
The speaker urges residents to support the proposition and pay their share of the small tax to fund a comprehensive county roads system. He states the community will be on trial Monday and calls for honesty and participation.
A riot of beauty in city east flower gardens
The Journal highlights two east side gardens, Col Wilson and Joe Melinsky, as standout displays of floral color. Mrs Wilson and Mrs Melinsky maintain the plots at the colonel’s south of his residence and at 713 east Jefferson, with bird-friendly features and bird accommodations.
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Journal
Joe Melinsky
Col Co. J. Wilson
Colonel Wilson
Joe
East
Jefferson
Wilson
Melinsky
Mighty Arm Psalm Verse Reflection
Bible Thought for Today for Thursday June 3 1926 quotes Psalm 89 13 14 about a mighty arm and a throne of justice with mercy and truth before God. It presents a devotional line emphasizing God's strength and righteous providence. The piece reads as a brief daily meditation.
Washington County Road Program Urges Countywide Support
Citizens urged to back a county program that would build fifty miles of new roads across communities not touched by the state plan. The executive committee says the all county effort benefits the entire county, including Washington, by improving access and infrastructure beyond primary routes.
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Washington
Washington City
Executive Committee
Farmers urged to note road plan changes in Jasper County
The Jasper county column argues for adopting a road improvement plan favoring a primary road system and graveling 142 miles, noting rural turnout sunk the initial more comprehensive proposal. The piece emphasizes farmer interests and warns against neglecting changing conditions in road policy.
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Homestead
Jasper County
Newton
Colfax
Candidate for County Auditor Nomination Named
A candidate is described as seeking the Republican nomination for county auditor, subject to the will of Republican voters at the June primary.
West Chester picnic plan amid lively town humor
A diary style column describes preparations for a West Chester picnic with talk of a strange caravan of autos, garden produce, and publicity concerns. The writer notes nerves from checker games, improv poetry by Weary Bates, and a tale of childhood prayers and home memories.
Off o the game for life a golfer’s farewell note
A humorous quatrain recounts retirement from golf after years of play. The speaker vows to quit the sport for life, laments changing attitudes and a startled wake by door knockers, and hints at irritation with soft people and nerves. The piece blends golf nostalgia with everyday vexations.
Dog drawing joke from Billie and Jimmy in Boys' Life
Cartoon caption style note shows Billie asking about a dog and Jimmy replying the tail is still in the ink bottle. It reflects playful exchange from Boys' Life magazine.
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Billie
Jimmy
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