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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1926
Page
4
A brief devotional note for Thursday focuses on a guiding verse and practical reflection. The entry presents a concise spiritual meditation attributed to the day’s devotional series, offering a moment of contemplation for readers.
Attendees heard Chief Engineer White outline how Iowa could gain better roads through a 365 day primary system funded by automobile and gas taxes plus federal aid. The push aims to convene a special legislature session to decide on a state bond issue, likely supported by vehicle and federal funding.
ABE MARTIN notes Lionel Kite claimed two lap prizes at a Pettin Party last evening as folks recall how skilled feller could blend math and physics with clever fluke.
Discusses common misuse of words and pronunciations. Highlights that acquirement of vocabulary comes from daily word study. Notes today’s term acquiline meaning eagle like with a hooked nose and piercing eyes.
The state bond issue is presented as the prompt economical and most satisfactory solution to our primary road problems. Improved roads will benefit towns and business, with motorists from within and adjoining states bearing the bill. It is estimated we waste over twenty million dollars yearly on gasoline, tires, and wear due to poor roads. Good roads are a profit paying investment, not an expense.
The United States redeemed 323 million dollars of debt on Tuesday, reducing total public debt from 26.35 billion to 19.4 billion and saving more than 21 million in interest. The postwar feat, praised as impressive, is described as a record achievement surpassing other governments.
Washington Bulletin reports speakers from Davenport and Cornell Bluffs address the state Eagles convention in Waterloo. Marengo hosts the Iowa Knights of Pythias opening with Governor Hamill and Secretary Ramsay to receive Knight degrees. about 2,000 attendees expected.
A lively county visit by a brass band stirs sentiment for better roads and local pride. The Journal Boys witnessed a full crowd at last night's carnival with lively exchange and humor among attendees.
The notice expands invites for a picnic to include families of correspondents and contributors spouses children and relatives with no credential checks. It encourages attendance and mentions field views across the street from a pantry window as a poetic aside about property and taxes.
An assorted collection of light humor and brief anecdotes, including miscommunications over the telephone exchange, a Scot taking up and quitting golf, witty exchanges with relatives, a doctor examination joke, a kiss surprise, and light social observations from barber shops and street life.
Dere ByWay describes a casual picnic setup with spaghetti for many attendees. Tony offers to bring his own spaghetti while Rosy handles roasting meat. Mrs. Weary Boots seems to coordinate efforts.
A fragmented letter mix claims of deception and treachery by a figure named Hypo la Poetaster, alleging Italian, Venetian, and Teutonic lineage links. The writer boasts fencing study, threats duel, and travel plans on the liner La France to New York and Sunset Park, with hostile dismissals of opponents.
An eclectic fragment mentions Italian ra piers praised by the French, along with playful mock French phrases about time and a wager on a mysterious presence. It also references the La Follette family and a Marquis La Follette with notes about a check and engagement.
Helen Endicott, superintendent of a Savannah hospital, enjoys a week's vacation at home. An electrical storm struck Harry Showalter's barn injuring a dog. John Rath lost a horse this week. Miss June Steele left with Blanche Murphy from church. Mrs. Riley Grecian remains unwell since the new arrival. The baby is doing fine, with Miss Hattie Pratt caring for her.
Mr George Kos visited his son Carl Kos and family on Tuesday. Mrs Chas Vondrasek and children and Mrs Mary Viasak called on Anna Krota on Friday. Glenn Kallous and family visited Ed Beranek and family on Sunday. Joe A Soukup made a Riverside business call Friday. Join and Clara Petsel visited the Adbert Petsel home Friday. Mrs Joe Liska and family spent Friday with Harry Molichky. Milt Wollrab and children visited Chas Vondrasek on Sunday.
The oldest university in Scotland is St Andrews, established in 1411, noted as a historic higher education institution with a long scholarly lineage.
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