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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1926
Page
4
A local column celebrates rising interest in the arts as residents embrace music more than ever. Many who never sang or played an instrument are making earnest efforts this week, signaling a cultural awakening beyond Europe’s presumed advantage.
A column muses on Mother's Day and argues for fairness toward fathers. It notes a poet urging a Dad's day and reflects on gender roles, sentiment, and long standing social norms in the context of family and celebration.
The piece details a Friday school yard roast, various local residents attending gatherings, exams in Washington, and multiple Sunday visits. It notes service at Union Dale, weather and road conditions, and preparations for corn planting as spring approaches.
A brief editorial note extols honoring mothers as a sign of civilization. It suggests duties owed to women and motherhood, urging respect and proper recognition of maternal contributions.
The piece claims American girls are the prettiest and most charming, noting vast arrays of powders perfumes lip sticks and soaps as reasons for their appeal. It argues the girl gets what she wants when she wants it and mentions “Lillums” as a detail.
In Vienna the price of beer jumps from ten to eleven cents per quart sparking anger among residents and provoking comparisons to milk and bread costs. The piece notes bootleggers in the United States applauding the joke as a direct levy on the poor.
The Eureka social club met at Ward Essleys with seventy three attendees. Davisons and Bendas appear in visits and local social notes as Mildred Davison spent the weekend with Aunt Clara Benda. Lillian Nicola is recovering from an operation and attended the party. Weather and farming notes mention rain need and plowing activity.
Friday morning Frank Haage returned from Chicago and Saturday a Danville man’s car struck mailman Harry Hazlett near Bill Wesley’s box on the Milt Wolrab corner. Hazlett avoided injury as a tire and fender were damaged on his vehicle and the other car was damaged worse. Florence Steele returned from Winfield after caring for Mrs Ivan Lantz and newborn daughter. Mrs Lantz was formerly Nellie Blaker who lived on the Horace Steele farm. Mrs Sherm Blaker near Olds is said to be
Critics and motion picture executives await a day without sub titles. James Cruze comes near the ideal in The Goose Hangs High, Paramount production now playing at the Fox.
Despondent readers are told swollen veins and varicose formations can improve at home using Moone's Emerald Oil. A two ounce bottle, purchase at a first class drug store, should show relief as veins shrink toward normal. money-back guarantee offered if not satisfied. Lemmon's Pharmacy sells it.
Walter Woods, Cruze films scenarist, notes the picture uses only two essential subtitles as action is clear on screen. The Goose Hangs High follows a typical American small town family and the parental child conflict in sympathetic fashion. Originally a New York stage success by Lewis Beach.
Eastern and western bound services listed with arrival and departure times for Golden State Limited Express Local Pass No 50 No 30 freight and other trains. Includes agent names and daily or weekend operation notes with some abbreviations and typos.
A collage of comic bits and letters from campus pages and columns. The piece references neurasthenia a jaw breaker contest and a mouse prank. plus jokes on conversation rules fashion and a may day fruit forecast.
A collage of jokes, short anecdotes, and light items appears. It covers music quips, a three gaited horse, a man missing limbs in a collision, June weddings and crises, jokes about nerves and nerves, an invalid lady seeking a house for sale, and social banter about neighbors and virtue.
A quip notes Smith’s work involves bones while clarifying he is a chiropractor rather than a gambler.
A compact reflection on daily kindness and small obligations that sustain warmth and contentment. The quote emphasizes that everyday acts matter as much as grand sacrifices, shaping character and secure comfort through habitual benevolence.
C Ferguson declares run in June Primary seeking renomination to the Board of Supervisors for the term beginning June 1 1928. He states the decision is subject to Republican voters.
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