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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1926
Page
4
The article states the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to news dispatches and local news in the paper. It emphasizes AP membership privileges and the preservation of publication rights for all dispatches credited to AP and the paper.
An item notes a Bible verse Psalm 34 10 about seeking the Lord bringing fulfillment. It frames a devotional thought for readers on a Saturday in mid June 1926. The message emphasizes divine provision and the promise that those who seek God lack nothing good.
A Des Moines meeting of state legislators on road matters drew good attendance and discussions of calling a special session to plan a bond proposal. Proponents favor a $100,000,000 bond issue to surface primary roads financed by autoists, enabling year round road conditions pending voter approval.
C A Poore of Blockton Iowa arrived in Brighton early and climbed the keep to the right sign at the square wrecking the pole and electric connections. He landed on the concrete base and claimed he had only Brighton coffee. He bought a new tire and goggles for future trips.
A compact guide compares misused phrases with correct forms and highlights common misspellings. It notes ACCLAMATION as today’s word meaning a shout of approval and includes examples of applause and public acclaim.
The text advocates financing road improvements through automobile taxes gas tax and federal aid with no personal or adjacent property levy. It argues many motorists will fund a bond issue and create a superior road system, comparing favorably to Winona and urging Iowa to adopt this policy as fair to voters. It stresses accountability to the people and swift action.
The Children's Bureau of the U S Department of Labor advises continuing sun baths through early childhood to boost resistance to colds infections and contagious diseases. It notes ideal sun exposure at the seashore or country with sleeved or trunk style bathing wear for safe daily activity.
A historical note praises sunbathing over sea or lake baths for summer health. It advocates exposing skin with light sleeveless outfits for children and urges May to October as the tanning fashion period. Doctor Salesby of London warns against fashion overpowering sun exposure decisions.
Claude R. Porter, a longtime Delaware area Democrat, has run for high office repeatedly. Born July 8 1872 in Moulton Iowa he studied at Par sons College and St. Louis Law School and was admitted to the bar in 1893. He served in the Iowa House 1896–1900 and Senate 1900–1904. He sought the secretary of State post in 1898 and ran for governor in 1908 1910 and 1918. Porter was district attorney for the southern district of Iowa 1914–1918 and held federal posts during Woodrow Wilsons administration including assistant attorney general in charge of criminal administration. He was chief counsel of the Federal Trade Commission July 1919 to October 1 1920 and later opened a Des Moines law office to practice.
A colorful fashion revue titled The Storm accompanies Corinne Griffith in Mile Modiste First National. Designers staged gowns symbolizing an April shower with sun clouds lightning sunbeams and rainbow as part of the film's fashion sequence directed by Robert Z Leonard.
Dialogue rich pageant scenes reveal jokes about chickens, goats, and country life. Characters Casey O’Hara Buddy and Father Sumner deliver quick quips on age of a chicken pruning and lions. Humorous barbs blend with railings about church, weather and Portland cement in a lighthearted domestic sketch.
A quirky verse set contrasts dark and sunny days with a pun on work at night. A doctor prescribes nose exercise not by meddling in others affairs but as a humorous aside.
A poem and joke riff recount a countdown of flies from ten to one with playful macabre imagery. The piece closes with an exaggerated twist about a birthday cake and a witty remark about guests fainting, attributed to Hamilton Royal Gaboon.
An enforcement officer pursues a private still, travels with a guide to meet a contact, and uncovers a tangled tale involving French figures and poetical debates. The piece blends risky zeal with mock colonial tone and ends with a hard-edged warning: a gold digger is a girl men don’t forget to remember.
A fragmented column notes a marriage bureau manager joke exchange about cards. It also mentions Ms Frank Randle and her granddaughter Carol Kurtz returning from Sigourney after visiting Mrs N K Luseh's mother for several days.
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