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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1926
Page
4
A devotional excerpt cites Psalm 19 13 14 urging control of presumptuous sins and inner thoughts. It asks for God to keep the speaker from transgression, seeking uprightness and acceptance of words and heart in the sight of the Lord, described as strength and Redeemer.
A long awaited million dollar rain arrived with thunder and lightning, soaking dusty fields and reviving vegetation. Berry prospects brighten as cherry trees backlog color, garden crops improve, and potatoes and radishes respond. The writer sees nature as a finely tuned mechanism guiding favorable growth.
The Pennsylvania fight over senatorial campaign expenses dominates front pages as Governor Pinchot acknowledges spending about a hundred thousand dollars. He argues wealth allows such spending, while in many states a candidate spending that amount could face jail. The piece questions publicity through spending.
Daily English lesson highlights the word Torrid meaning extremely hot. It notes usage in a sample line The torrid days of summer are coming and explains pronunciation and related word study tips to expand vocabulary daily.
The piece argues that large publicity funding is essential in state campaigns, noting that even a candidate might spend millions to gain name recognition. It cites Henry Ford as an example of free advertising and warns about the cost of regulation, while criticizing corruption in Pennsylvania campaigns and suggesting a public cleansing of voters’ morality. It questions whether laws should limit spending for right causes and mentions investigations into law enforcement methods.
F L Mangold of Fast Main street claims his new potatoes are larger than rival Jim Rathmel's as the village potato contest heats up. He notes peas were recently harvestable from his arbor. Mrs. John McCall reports a ripe tomato from her South Marion Avenue garden, while Miss Minnie Wolf counters with an early season tomato from her own plot.
David Blankenhorn and his daughter arrived from Ainsworth after spending last evening at Floyd Blankenhorn’s home. Mrs Harriet Wallace arrived from Cedar Falls and will visit briefly at D Wallingford’s home.
Portland Oregon June 12 KGW the Portland Oregonian here KFOR the Rhodes Department store in Seattle and KNQ of Spokane Wash have been linked by telephone wires into the Pacific Northwest broadcasting chain KHQ was recently added while the other two stations have carried experimental chain work for several weeks Symphony concerts from KGW have been broadcast simultaneously via KFOA and vice versa and many other features proven popular in the northwest states have been exchanged.
A rundown of programs across stations including WEEI WCAP WJAR WTAG WWJ WCAE and others. Listings cover time slots from 4:30 to 12 with orchestras bands choirs and soloists in Chicago Des Moines New York Davenport and surrounding regions, noting specific artists and timing.
Radio schedules list KNX KOA WEAF KFDM KFNF WDAF WEEI WCAP WWJ WOO KSD WGY WJZ WOAW and others. Programs include dinners concerts, flags day exercises, operas La Favorita, and various orchestras with times from 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. featuring bands, vocalists, and organ recitals across stations in New York Denver Kansas City Omaha and Pittsburgh.
Snowbound in Summit Flat Idaho two prospectors secretly followed KGO programs for two years until a conference drove one to ski twenty four miles to the nearest GE post office to send a letter of appreciation. The letter notes the programs reach an elevation of 7200 feet and listeners can imagine themselves in the KGO studio.
The East gains ground on the West for the 1926 Radio Digest Gold Cup Award to find the most popular radio announcer. Norman Brokenshire of WJZ New York trails Earl May Shenandoah Iowa by 13 votes, with May leading at 15 122 votes. Other notable contenders include A B S Kyne KMMJ Pat Barnes WHT Henry Field KFNF The Hired Hand WBAP Philips Carlin WEAF Peter MacArthur WOC Louis J Johnen WLW and C R Randayy WSMB.
Mr. and Mrs. George Tooman came home from Kirksville Missouri after a week with relatives. Laura Schultz returned to West Chester after a few days with her sister Mrs. Bryan Coakley. Mrs. Chris Summers returned to Crawfordsville after shopping in Washington. Miss Mary Kurtz went home to Quincy Illinois after weeks with her sister Mrs. J. H. Timmerman. R. C. Ferguson of West Chester came to Washington this morning on business.
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a remedy to reduce varicose veins and treat skin conditions. It claims rapid improvement within days, with a money back guarantee and wide availability at Lemmon's Pharmacy and other dispensing pharmacists.
A compact collage lampoons consumer pitches and social habits with gags about rain, mowing, cheap living, and the rush of salesmanship. It riffs on neighborly judgment, old-time gadgets, and human vanity, ending with a quip about a boy betting a nickel on a fall.
A jumbled transcribed scene shows Jack and Jim debating stairs, wind, and watch timing while a voice from above jokes about health. Interspersed are phrases about blessings, pockets, scandals, and a reading of a column takeover hinting at media gossip.
Fragmentary message asks about ability to attend and mentions a Col. Con-t, the wild west, and a possible vote. It shows curiosity and intent to inquire, with a name like Kay or mar Kay referenced in a casual, informal note.
Wade Grone visiting Washington for a few days with relatives after arriving from Marshalltown. Lucile Martin arrives from Iowa City for a short stay with kin. Mrs Ed Vinton and her two children visit Fairfield to see daughter Edna Mae, who is staying there for a week. Fred West leaves for Philadelphia for the Travelers Protective Association convention on the 14th.
Lois Moran described as on the high road to film fame appears in The Reckless Lady ahead of her sixteenth birthday. The Fox Theatre program lists Ben Lyon Belle Bennett James Kirkwood Lowell Sherman and Charlie Murray in the cast. Moran, American discovered in Paris, distinguishes from flapper roles with unbobbed hair and poised, captivating charm.
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