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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1926
Page
4
A comic verse notes a street scene where a man proclaims a miraculous event as his infant's first words. The speaker links grand upheavals to the simple utterance Ah goo, a playful contrast between worldly power and a baby's charm.
The piece compares Fathers Day with Mother's Day noting Mother's Day came first and Fathers Day followed. It suggests fathers rarely feel neglected and riffs on playful concerns about dads facing mild snubs and gendered expectations in holiday celebrations.
The passage discusses using one new word daily with INTEMPERATE defined as lacking moderation. It contrasts Norman nobles as not intemperate and notes the ease of a father leaving a roost versus a mother’s sacrifice, praising mothers on Mother’s Day.
The article urges schools and citizens to observe Flag Day with ceremonies and widespread display of the national colors. It notes the flag’s long continuity, calls for preserving liberty and freedom, and highlights the nation’s growth from colonies to a powerful, prosperous country sharing wealth globally.
Jim Rathmel wears the potato belt and displays a blonde potato plucked from his own potato trees. He reports bringing in the first season's home grown spud to the Journal office and plans to serve home grown potatoes and peas for dinner. Nim Long is challenged over potato precedence with no proof presented yet.
Kalona area notes many visits as residents travel for family events and summers. Alfred Faulkner and Mrs. Faulkner of Washington visited the A A Faulkner home while June Plank and grandma travel to Chicago for summer relatives. The Mellinger family heads to Chicago for a visit, and the Kennards welcome a new son born Saturday. The Plank family reunion brings Will Plank Elie Plank and Mrs Gingerich to Arthur Illinois by auto. The Kep ler family hosts Ray Johnson Lovelle visiting from Minneapolis. The Pratt family from Washington visits Kalona with Don Richard and Mrs Steigleder also seen in Washington.
Dudley Allen, linked with the Daily Iowan staff, is home for vacation. A. C. Kepler of West Branch hosts Kalona visitors over the weekend. Grace Grecian visited Muscatine to see friends. G. F. Howard and family enjoyed a surprise visit from sons Lee of Nebraska and Everette with wife from Omaha. J. P. Yoder and Marion Kepler couples attended the Rural Mail Carriers Banquet in Washington. Clare Smith of Iowa City visited Will and Mrs. Smith at their home.
A large Keota audience closed the chautauqua season with strong attendance and a positive financial note. Keota plans a cooperative two year extension while district lodges held joint Memorial services at the cemetery. Delegates Mrs Kate Schmitt and Mrs Mary Singmaster attended the G A R Encampment at Keokuk, with Ruth W Neff and Seneca Cornell present for talks. 1927 convention scheduled for Keota.
A flooring maker endorses kiln dried wide planks, veneered or laminated, to suit early English French and Colonial houses. It aims to prevent shrinking cupping warping as lumber alternates moisture.
An informal chatter covers weather and politics as a community gathers. Parson Jones speaks of preaching while jokes about hawg feet and higher meals mix with reflections on work and a dying business man. A closing note recalls a shooting accident in Mexico.
The snippet weaves reflections on perception and fashion with a humorous aside about a rug purchase and a humdrum nursery rhyme. It contrasts how people view themselves with how others see them and hints at routines of daily life and leisure.
A farmer laments a missing fry batch for a picnic after accusing a se ganku artist and possibly Tony's cat of causing the loss. He warned carrot salad will be ruined and fears attending the event.
In a court scene a motorist explains to the judge that a doctor warned his blood was getting wattery and he added alcohol to prevent freezing. The exchange highlights a humorous but serious moment in the proceedings.
A humorous exchange unfolds with Boggs groaning about rain and Snoggs calmly replying that grapefruit for breakfast keeps him dry, implying skepticism about weather and trivial comforts.
A string of old style quips and rhymes unfolds with Mort and Mike banter about health wealth and humor. The text shifts to a sentimental poem to Madeline expressing deep devotion and a knightly vow to face danger for love.
A fragmentary lyric style note speaks of travel for love and proving faithfulness. It mentions hope of finding a beloved, enduring affection, and a plan to call tomorrow if weather permits or a sore thumb heals. Inclusive names or dates are not clearly present.
Tomorrow the netrasitic contest winners will be announced, with anticipation rising among participants and observers. Officials reported final scoring is complete and results will be shared publicly.
Keota and Washington residents visited relatives and friends across several towns. Mrs Don Cady and Alice Wehr attended the Keota chau tauqua and a Frank Conkity gathering. Families including the Wehr, Robertson, Pulvers and Rob ertsons dashed between Keota Washington and Brighton for Sunday and midweek trips.
The West Chester W R C held a ten cent social at Mr and Mrs John Robertson s home. John Wehr and family traveled to Illinois for Mrs Wehr s cousin Hennefent s funeral. Bowen helps Banks shingle a barn for Mrs Statler. Wehr family shopped in Washington. Raymond Edward and Harold visited the Pulver home. Ike Pulver family hosted Martha Louise Pulver. Mary Feltz visited near Taleyrand.
Tom Mix defies work after 4 PM and travels to location in a custom horsecar built on a Studebaker chassis. He insists on dinner time and arriving at his box stall by five. The Everlasting Whisper with Tom Mix and Tony plays at the Fox Theatre Friday and Saturday with a cast including Alice Calhoun and Karl Dane.
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