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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1926
Page
4
The note quotes Matthew 6 31 and 33 urging trust in God. It advises readers not to worry about food drink or clothing but to seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, promising that such gathering will be provided.
Washington mourns Joe McElhinney and James Work as outstanding figures in business, church, and social circles. The two men, young in spirit and widely respected, held conspicuously useful roles and were known for being patient, calm, forgiving, and influential community helpers. Their loss leaves a void in leadership and public service.
A note explains usage of the word ecclesiastical meaning relating to the church. It presents guidance on pronunciation spelling and synonyms and cites a sentence about a long robe signaling ecclesiastical rank.
They have done well their respective parts and will not be forgotten in Washington, reflecting a quiet acknowledgment of collective effort and enduring memory.
In Seattle a New Orleans listener, Mrs. S D Armour, heard her son Cyril Brown perform a solo on KTCL by chance. The announcer noted the next number and the mother recognized the voice after nine years apart. A letter confirmed an aerial bridge linked mother and son and a complimentary program aired.
Radio Digest lists station lineups including KDKA KFNF KOA KYW WGN WJZ WLS WMAQ WEAF WEEI and many others with dinner concerts orchestras farm talks and variety shows scheduled throughout the day culminating in late evening programs and band numbers across nationwide outlets.
The District Court of Washington County Iowa sets a hearing for Claranna N Sells as petitioner to appoint an administrator for the estate of George S Huffman absentee There is a $6000 property in Washington County Iowa consisting of real estate and sale proceeds from 1885 bequest by George Statler Family members Ethel Baldwin Hazel Huffman Claranna Sells Hugh Huffman Marion Huffman seek appointment if he is dead Hearing scheduled July 2 1926 at 10 am courthouse Washington Iowa Failure to appear will lead to default and continuation to September 1926 term.
A Batesville editorial note pokes fun at social norms and dated jokes. It cites Beulah Blank and a twin brother, quips about essay prompts on man, and a string of humorous bits from various papers. The piece reads like a collage of light gossip and satire with local flavor.
A lighthearted note on rest between Sundays and a playful remark about naming a thin girl Georgette. The printer hints that mothers might choose a name fitting a mildly overweight child and that youngsters may adopt different names before sixteen.
The passage lists events linked to Friday such as Lee surrendering Moscow burning Washington birth Shakespeare birth Richmond evacuation Mayflower Queen Victoria marriage Charles I beheading Sumpter Napoleon birth Caesar assassination Marengo battle Waterloo battle Joan of Arc stake New Orleans independence signing and a warning to watch your step and avoid misfortune.
A voter faces broad duty in choosing a candidate who represents broad values. The saying contrasts a candidate’s stated platform with a citizen’s broader responsibilities. The piece reflects on civic engagement and accountability in elections.
A doctor ferries out to a rural area on a harsh night to treat a patient and calm concerns as darkness falls. The exchange shows sympathetic care and the close link between physician and community during emergencies.
A terse domestic exchange shows a wary husband and wife reacting to a troubling figure seen as a danger. The dialogue hints at concern over a son’s influence and impending trouble in a strained household.
A playful poem notes a hare teasing a bear about hair, while a tongue in cheek forecast jokes that world coat supply could run out in under 5 million years, though it ignores future coal strikes.
An exchange shows the office boy asking if taking over a column for a week qualifies for attendance at the peekink and wonders if he must bring his own fried chicken. The dialogue reflects workplace humor and role expectations in a busy office.
Advertisement from WINMORE HATCHERY Ottumwa Iowa promotes heavy winter layers approved by Iowa State College. Lists White Leghorns Reds Barred White Wyandottes Orpingtons and prices from $12 to $14 per chick with volume discounts 5 percent on orders of 600 or more. Shipping terms unspecified.
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