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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1926
Page
4
A devotion highlights the nine attributes of the fruit of the Spirit love joy peace long suffering kindness goodness faithfulness meekness and temperance. It notes that against such there is no law and invites reflection on spiritual character.
The piece argues for year round roads serving both residents and tourists. It notes Iowans tour themselves, travel to other states for good roads, and suggests the state should improve northern routes to ease travel, inviting mutual consideration between Iowans and out-of-state visitors.
The Boy's Glebe Club sang before the Rotary Club on Monday evening during Ladies night. The W. H. S. auditorium hosted several practice sessions as Miss Neville paused a play, then the time was split between Miss Fabrick and Jesse Miller. Health week featured posters praising milk over coffee and a Tuesday morning assembly with a detailed program. Mayor Maxwell spoke during intermission about obeying new arterial highway signs. The Junior Class elected Dunham Morrison president with a slate of officers. The Epworth League presented a home talent program with plays, a pantomime, a musical reading, and vocal acts.
W. L. Gordon presents word usage notes on falseness and falsity, common mispronunciations, and spelling, urging careful emphasis and correct forms. Today's focus is controvert meaning to disprove or contend against with example showing controverted questions submitted to a higher court.
The Journal notes an anonymous letter signed “Group of Subscribers” and invites the writer for a private talk. The staff says support for some sentiments exists but avoids diving into matters, affirming Republican, cautiously conservative views and the value of respectful opinion diversity.
Washington High School defeated Wellman by 14 points in a practice track meet. Each school entered 25 men. Wellman showed strong competition, and Coach McKinstry paced his runners for upcoming events.
The high school speech department presented its annual play Thursday night titled A Corner of the Campus. The three act production mixed melodrama and humor as students performed well throughout.
Miss Neville finishes post show work on THE GOOSE HANGS HIGH describing it as very clever and somewhat heavier than last year's effort. The play appears to explore darker themes while maintaining wit.
Several members of this year's debate teams missed classes Friday to hear the state championship on the radio. Fairfield, the victors, defeated the local team earlier in the year.
The high school orchestra left the school around five for the five five Friday evening in automobiles to give a concert at Packwood Iowa. Packwood is Mr McKay's home town and is assured of an excellent entertainment.
This morning at about six thirty Coach McKinstry took fifteen high school track men to the Little Six track tournament at Burlington.
Between the second and third acts an unlisted musical number thrilled the audience during the week’s speech class play, adding a unexpected encore to the program.
In Omaha Nebraska on May 11 1929 the dean of girls ordered four maidens to remove or conceal brightly colored suspenders after a student’s glasses were taboned.
Mr and Mrs Wes Engel acquire a Chevrolet touring car. Mr McKinney and family relocate to Mrs Brumbacks farm to reside and farm Geo Lemleys land this year. Miss Anna Frakes of Washington visits Donia Shidler over Sunday. John McKinstry, long time Dutch Creek Township resident, dies at home and funeral held at New Haven with family attending. Burial for Mrs Birdie Henry follows a Thursday illness. she leaves a son Robert. Mr and Mrs Ira Miksch shop in Washington. Jake Hotle and Birdie from Washington visit their farm to garden prep.
The Dutch Creek column records a return to the old homestead by Lloyd Luers and family after a spell at H. D. Luers in Washington. It notes health updates, visits from relatives, hatchery deliveries, business trips, teaching trips, medical calls, and road work around Washington, Packwood, Dublin, Keota, Clay, and Richland.
The article lists parish events: Bible School at 9 45 A M and morning communion and sermon at 11 00 o'clock. Young People’s Society meets at 6 30 P M with an 7 30 evening sermon. Edith Boileau to give an organ recital Monday at 7 00 as National Music Week observe.
A fragment describes a saxophone quartet with members named Isador Cuspidor Toreador and Shut the door alias Merritt McDaniel Tom Carson Cloyd Garret and Adolph Shalla. The odd roster hints at a satirical or theatrical setting in a period newspaper.
A warm, fragmentary column recalls May Day, fashion trends, and nostalgic scenes. The piece muses on hair fashions from Anna Q. to Panjola curls, a riderless horse sighting in Kokomo, and memories of apples barrels tin-shop bangs and taffy pulls.
The department proclaims heavy season closed and lighter weights may be downed with confidence though a caution on catching a cold remains.
Poem offers consolation that troubles aren’t as severe as they appear. It urges readers to observe others’ worse circumstances, keep hope, and persevere through tasks with a positive, steady effort.
A playful exchange reveals Amos N Al berson F Wickham and Carl Keck discussing grandchildren. Tommy asks about sharpening tools for his mother while Mrs Brown approves and the family plans to take items to the cutler for display, hinting at a quiet local moment.
A merchant and his wife with a traveling couple visited Washington last Tuesday to view the local picture show and admired the town square window displays, noting they surpassed those of nearby towns.
Readers are invited to check Thursday’s Journal for the NE 8s puzzle key listing 28 clues and answers. The feature includes names such as Longfellow Mary Ann Sarah J and phrases like Corn Dodger Cornucopia Saw Dust and Veritas.
A verse narrative frames Geneva's haircut as a bold act after planning and delaying. The poem notes her pretty hair and suggests a tale about honesty and consequences, ending with her cutting hair to below her ears.
John Timmerman counsels on courteous driving and safe road behavior. He urges full stops at street crossings, questions if brakes work, and notes an option to pause at the crossing or at the mayor's office, emphasizing simple, practical choices over profanity.
Pilotsburg notes show farmers plowing with horses and tractors. Local births and gatherings include a new son for Homer Turnipseed and visits among neighbors. The Prairie Flower church will dedicate services on May second with afternoon, morning, and evening sessions.
Lucille Arm strong and children of Mr Pleasant are visiting at the F L Armstrong home Thursday. Mr Obermier and the
A senior class took a day off to visit the Keokuk dam and then proceeded to Fort Madison to tour the pen itentiary. Four cars carried the crowd with drivers Mr. Obermier Mrs. McKiernan Mrs. George Sands and David Peterson. Thursday evening a meeting at the M E church discussed funding pensions for old and retired ministers and a pot luck supper followed. Miss Mabel Sands closed her Highland Township school with a Friday picnic and plans to move to Corydon Iowa. The Social club invited mothers to a banquet next Wednesday at Mrs Eva Blankenhorns house.
April 29 entries recount Dittmar shearing for Hoxworth and Brown, Logan buying Jersey cows, Swift sawing for McKay, Longer selling calves to Stewart, and hog shipments via Farmers Union. Dodd hauled for him, Orez moved transport to Washington yard, Theo tending about 1000 head. Family news covers birth of a boy to Nicholson couple and visits from Hoxworth and Cazeline.
Grace Hill notices small town farewells with Mrs. Boling and Mr. McKinstry funerals on Monday. visitors from West Chester and Wellston socialize and attend services. Mrs. Harvey hosts the Wellston Social Club Friday. families such as Sherlock, Porter, Robi Blick and Hoover are mentioned among visits and remembrances.
Advertises Moone's Emerald Oil as a simple affordable treatment to reduce swollen bunion joints and varicose veins. Claims full strength two ounce bottle from Lemmon's Pharmacy, with money-back satisfaction if not improved. Night and morning application urged.
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