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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1926
Page
4
Government store houses suffered a 30000 annual loss from rat damage. A “happy thinker” tried gas to drive rats away. Gas made the rats sick and unable to recover, revealing gas as not suitable for rats.
A bi national commission will examine conditions at Niagara Falls and draft a plan to use Niagara power while preserving the falls' scenic beauty. The Journal backs the appointment and urges safeguarding the falls to protect the region and promote marriage prospects in the nation.
Analysis argues that public works planning reveals the public’s layman questions about road construction. It critiques common beliefs on road thickness drainage and design and suggests better understanding through accessible information.
A compact reading on common word errors and pronunciations lists misused phrases and mispronunciations. It highlights words like avoirdupois and foible and defines FOIRLIE as a flaw in character with an example about slaves imitating a master's foibles.
The piece argues against relying on the U S Bureau of Public Roads for road design, praising federal testing and demonstration roads in Arlington Virginia. It claims officials use costly experiments but provide reliable guidance to state highway commissions and engineers, while warning against local anecdotal methods.
A June roundup from Haskins carries visits by Ethel and Vivian Booth, Marjorie and Grace Stafford, and many Iowa City Davenport area relations. It notes a Shields orchestra concert, an ice cream social at Haskins church, and a community threshing crew gathering plus multiple west Washington and Washington area plans and visits.
Des Moines report says William Cessna editor of the Drake University Quax was expelled for refusing to attend a board of publications meeting. Dean of Men Otis McCreery announced the action. Professor I F Neff denied involvement in the recommendation for dismissal.
Attorneys for Clarence Eaton of Des Moines argued in district court here yesterday for a new trial after his May 12 conviction for robbing the Anoka National Bank. The motion was taken under advisement.
The By the Way column previews summer, routines, and reader humor. It mentions parlor rhymes, jokes, poems, and reader letters about Boots, Jiggs, and local picnic plans. It references Meantime optimism, a few anecdotes, and a call for a picnic soloist.
A humorous By the Way column fragment discusses a late paper's ending joke and a reader challenge. It references Hypocondriac la Poetaster and a punning verse, noting plans for release and a cheeky exchange about future schemes and loyalty to Boots.
A verse offers two maxims for social life. It advises against lending money to friends and humorously suggests reviving old-time dances as a remedy for social quarrels and playful jokes.
Miss Nina Spangler and Dillon Graff of Burlington married at Mt. Pleasant on Wednesday forenoon and will reside in Burlington. Spangler Graff, a former Crawfordsville teacher and 1918 high school graduate, is beloved by pupils and will begin a new life with best wishes from the community. Mrs. Lee Lease hosted Social Hour club ladies, and the gathering marked the season’s last meeting until September. S. J. Stites announced by Representative Kopp’s note his selection as local postmaster pending Senate action.
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