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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1926
Page
4
The paper declares exclusive publication rights for all news dispatches credited and local news printed. It reserves all rights to publish special dispatches.
A devotional excerpt invites readers to remember their Creator in youth before difficult days come. It emphasizes fearing God and keeping His commandments as the whole duty of man, citing Ecclesiastes to frame the reflection.
The piece argues a president faces inevitable criticism from diverse groups in a republic. It cites Grover Cleveland as a practical leader who faced party disunity over free silver and sound money, suggesting future history may judge current leaders by long-term outcomes rather than immediate popularity.
Educational piece discusses common word usage and pronunciation with a focus on IMPUNITY meaning freedom from punishment. It emphasizes language errors, spelling tips, and vocabulary building through daily word study and examples.
The article portrays a steady, cool individual who rejects cheap money and faces isolation within his party during hard times. It notes the shift from Cleveland to McKinley, tariff policy changes, and subsequent prosperity for labor and agriculture while lauding protection as essential to living standards. It also sketches Tom’s daily routine on the plains and his leatherwork for sheriff and ranger friends.
Amusements note on Tom Mix and his film The Everlasting Whisper at the Fox Theatre. A probate notice in Washington County Iowa sets June 15 1926 for hearing the will of John Wesley Morton. Local items report visits and family travel plus an administrator's sale for Alberta Henry Estate at Grace Hill on June 16 with stock and tools listed.
The article reports on prize winners in a By the Way contest with Dot Boone winning first for a poem about nerves and Mrs. F. Be Dot taking second for a Bridgelab piece. It notes California residence as a misfortune for one contestant and includes several humorous exchanges and school entertainment vignettes.
Dialogue hints at a salesman advising that true value lies in personal judgment rather than obvious tells. A narrator notes a figure with ample sand, a wide horizon, and a calm demeanor as ideal for a summer resort, suggesting a solo approach to success.
A dentist pursues a bill from a man who refused payment for a set of false teeth. The man reportedly threatened the dentist with a biting remark, prompting his wife to recall the confrontation.
An Englishman a Frenchman and an Irishman faced court for theft. The Englishman allegedly stole a horse the Frenchman a cow and the Irishman a wagon. In court the judge questioned the Englishman about the incident.
A minister asks who the two strangers are and an usher replies they are from Oskaloosa. The scene captures a small church moment with light exchange and parish chatter.
A note invites suggestions for a communal picnic growing in size after last year. The author says the event should be bigger and better and asks readers to share ideas for the good of the gathering. Anyone with input is encouraged to speak up, with the meetup scheduled in about a week.
The formed service recommends creosote treatment to wood with worm damage. Heat creosote from 185 to 15 degrees and apply with a large brush while hot. If the timber is for rustle work, wash the timber in creosote sites.
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