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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1926
Page
4
The article states that The Associated Press has exclusive rights to publish all news dispatches credited to it and to the local news in the paper. It also notes that rights to special dispatches are preserved by the publisher.
Bible Thought for Today presents a verse from Deuteronomy 32 3 4 praising God as the Rock and perfect work a God of truth without iniquity just and right. The reflection emphasizes divine greatness and steadfast judgment for readers.
The Journal notes primary returns come Monday night via regular wire. Voters are urged to cast between nine and seven for both tickets. primary opens at nine and closes at eight, while the special road election runs eight to seven. Washington and nearby towns seek better roads under county plans amid state provisions for outlets and inlets.
ABE MARTIN laments that keeping a husband satisfied with food seems necessary for love, but implies it fails to secure a wife's love. He asserts farm life provides good exercise as a consolation, though the sentiment ends with resignation.
Daily lesson notes explain vernal meaning belonging to spring. It contrasts spring days with summer and urges readers to expand vocabulary by learning one word daily. The writing emphasizes correct pronunciation usage and common misuses in language.
The article urges Washington residents and county voters to back a general county road improvement program. A representative executive committee from all townships, supported by the county board of supervisors, asks voters to express their support in the upcoming primary election, with the outcome defining the will of the people.
The campaign period has ended and voters are tallying results quietly. Local officials urge patience as ballots are counted and final results are expected later this week in the city. Community leaders reflect on turnout and the issues that shaped the race.
Morning and evening preaching announced by Rev H S Atchison of New Brighton Pa. Communion included in service schedule at the church today.
Mrs E J Richards of Ainsworth visited daughter Mrs Harry Swift. Robert Godfrey returns from Knox College Galesburg for vacation with parents Mr and Mrs Milt Godfrey. Mrs SS W Livingston and daughter Margaret go to Lake Villa Illinois to visit daughter sister Mrs H J Voorhis. Theodore Bailey returns from Iowa City for school break. Henry Bailey and Harper Allen travel from Iowa City toward Texas and plan to return to Iowa City next week for summer school.
A jumble of bits from a local page recalls a night in June with light wit on shoes repairs and budgets. It includes a street scene with Mr. Simons offering quick fixes, humorous exchanges about music and lodgings, then a dated note about shop hours and a playful bill listing costs that totals 140.19 dollars.
The Garrick's staging of By the Way is postponed from Sunday to Monday night, as reported by Leigh H. Wallace via News of the Stage.
The Mason City Globe Gazette argues Iowa should shift from county to state road building. It highlights Illinois paving funded by two bond issues totaling 160 million and notes Iowa’s current map shows limited all weather progress. The piece praises state leadership and warns against relying on county schemes while forecasting future southern Iowa expansion.
A speaker reflects on roads and fame, arguing work and industry path, contrasts urban crime with rural progress, touts road surfacing as economic asset, cites ancient and modern examples, and endorses a gravel roads bill in Iowa with regional pride.
The writer recalls visiting Tallyrand cemetery on Sunday and inspecting old tombstones dated 1854 1856 noting the pleasant burying ground with potential. They praise the location monuments and shade trees while urging better upkeep including flower beds and geranium plantings. Mr Tinnis tends graves and knows their locations, but wonders who will continue after him.
Keota preacher Rev. Nally made a brief address urging a balanced wartime image. He suggested future pictures should juxtapose soldiers marching to war with scenes of those on stretchers to show the misery behind victory.
The speaker notes no objections to the proposal but cites ear rots as the sole disliked issue. They question readiness to proceed and ask for confirmation of commitment.
Adolphe Menjou Hetty Irvineon and Florence Vidor star in Are Parents People a Fox feature opening Monday. The drama based on Alice Duer Miller's serial follows a boarding school girl returning home to quarreling parents whose trunks are packed and who plan separation prompting the daughter to choose her allegiance.
The piece touts a light, humorous film with a strong cast, promising one of the most pleasing pictures seen. It notes Hetty’s decisions and ties to the writer of Man Slaughter, highlighting local cinema excitement and a belief the production will hit home with audiences.
A fragmented report describes a local incident involving a residence and time related repairs. The text mentions a tele facility and a seemed to recount a domestic event. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors but imply a house renovation plus a family situation.
A Princeton University Pross article notes the high cost of repairing a book binding compared with the overall price of the book. The piece discusses the financial burden and value considerations in conservation work.
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