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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1926
Page
4
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The piece argues England may muddle through a historic strike and unite to save the nation while noting England's conservative tendencies and need for common sense. It condemns the indiscriminate sale of machine guns as dangerous and unnecessary for sport. It reflects on shared bonds between English speaking peoples and warns against lax weapons controls.
A machine gun was used in the assassination of young States Attorney McSwicgin and two others in Chicago. A hardware dealer sold a machine gun to gunmen who took no chances in the attack.
In district court in Washington County Iowa case No 56176 guardianship to all concerned the instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of W J Mayer deceased dated October 13 1924 has been presented for probate and needs formal action and approval by the court.
Daily vocabulary entry defines perilous as full of danger while a string of local notices from Kalona Iowa reports visits, shopping trips, home remodeling, church move, a last sermon, medical surgery, and residents out and about with names including Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Lahey Mrs. J. A. Sakulin and Veda Ehrenfelt.
A newspaper page mixes light humor with cultural notes and film hints. It highlights Washington Band rehearsals on the square, previews James Cruze’s The Goose Hangs High at the Fox Theatre, and features satirical poems and quips about manners, romance, and daily life.
The Royal Swedish Navy Band, led by Captain Erik Hogberg, visits the area for concerts in the tri-cities on May 8 at Augustana gymnasium Rock Island at 3 PM and at Elks hall Moline at 8 PM. Folke Anderson, a renowned tenor, is part of the ensemble.
May 3 report from Kalona notes Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Randal of Lacy Iowa visiting Levi Randal’s home. George Allen visited Iowa City on business. H A Swartzendruber and son Gail stayed at Ray Westrick’s near Iowa City Friday. Melissa Louck Delia Louck and Dessal Louck went to Washington Friday. Jake Figgens and family visited Washington last Saturday. Alfred Faulkner and Clara Faulkner also mentioned in activities.
Notice is given that a hearing on a will in the matter of a deceased person is fixed for Saturday May 1926 at 9:60 A M at the Court House Washington Iowa before the Clerk of the District Court. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be admitted as the last will and testament. D Kilgore Clerk of District Court dated May 4 1926 Washington Iowa.
We thank neighbors and friends for sympathy during the illness and death of our sister Hattie Reighard and for the floral offering. Brothers and Sisters.
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