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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
4
A literary passage blends images of the brook evolution payment installments and changing seasons with lines about a Mayflower voyage and celestial scenes. A street scene dialogue features a loafer and a lady debating money and responsibility. The exchange ends with a blunt assertion of self reliance.
The paper notes exclusive rights to AP news dispatches and local news, reserving publication rights for special dispatches and all associated material.
A devotional reflection cites Exodus 10 24 26 about Pharaoh’s command to Moses to depart with both people and their flocks. It emphasizes trusting God to provide guidance and protection for possessions as the journey of faith continues.
In Washington County a county good roads committee proposes a travel program adding about eighty miles of surfaced roads beyond state provisions. Primary day asks voters to decide if they back the liberal county program aimed at broad road improvement and year round access for all residents.
A student-friendly note emphasizes common misuses and mispronunciations. It defines OFTEN MISUSED phrases and presents synonyms for active language while illustrating how to congregate people when curiosity is aroused.
The county executive committee urges approval of a road program, arguing good roads bring lasting value and growth. They emphasize benefits to Wellman, Wayland, and Brighton communities and cite authorities who deem roads a dividend, not an expense.
Charles Keith Marshall two and one half years old son of Mr and Mrs Henry J Marshall died Sunday in a Burlington hospital after a ten weeks illness. Burial was in Winfield cemetery. The child born Dec 1 192? Survivors include parents four brothers and one sister. The Rev R G Nye and others canvassed for the Methodist church permanent fund for retired pastors and families. A shipping association meeting will be held at F M Mossberrys office. The L Y M 4 H club will meet in May. Washington school pupils gave a program with ice cream social. Commencement program for Conesville high school listed speakers and songs. Charles Nelson of Grandview injured his left leg after being crushed between a gas pump and a car. The Cotter school will close Friday with a picnic. Miss Florence Schomberg elected to Cornell Torch society. Funeral services for Mrs Winfield Sheridan were held at the home and burial in Columbus City cemetery. Mrs Sheridan born Jennie Ross in Crawfordsville Ind April 11 1855. Notice to Oregon Township voters caucus May 15 for local offices. Iowa Conference Permanent Fund drive described as heavily supported by community. John F Rex Wellman.
In August 1868 she moved here with her parents except for years in Eldon and Ainsworth. Surviving are her husband a son Herman Sheridan of Columbus Junction four grandchildren and brothers and sisters including C F P Ross Mrs Mary Turner Mrs F A Lewis Sr D Ross Mrs John Christner Mrs Gertrude Marshall and Mrs Hattie Taft. Other relatives and visitors are noted including Mrs Hilton Patton Mrs Walter Lewis and Mrs Alex Pine. The Rev Lawrence and family visited en route to Ohio. Mrs E G Brent hosted the W M B class.
In Sweden heavy wartime coin production ended when a Gothenburg junk dealer bought vast quantities of coins. The copper shortage from the wartime blockade led the government to mint 103180 in small iron coins.
A rural column in Iowa celebrates the steady corn planter as a pleasant sound. The piece playfully questions the absence of mushrooms reports and includes snippets of humorous exchanges about postage for a poem.
A marked copy of a recent issue of the Mr Pleasant Daily News features clipped text. The note includes a garbled line about a car turning over pinning a man and a morale boosting quip about tackling the impossible.
A humorous anecdote recounts a guest story where a mouse panicked ladies in a hotel lobby. The narrator recalls calm after a dramatic moment as an uncle kills the mouse with a shoe, noting the crowd’s reaction and the ensuing punch line.
A compact mock collage of college verse and humor from Amherst Harvard and Carnegie Tech pieces. It features quips about red lights parachutes and a matching comic punchline about a stenographer applicant.
The Fox Theatre hosts White Fang for one Friday showing, highlighting Strongheart the dog and a dramatic adaptation praised for faithful atmosphere. Jane Murfin and Lawrence Trimble receive acclaim for adapting and directing, with Theodore von Eltz Ruth Dwyer and Mathew Betz in key roles.
A humorous item describes garters with a hidden powder puff and mirror intended as feminine gifts, while a male counterpart offers suspenders concealing a cigar box and a bottle. The verse mocks hurried lives and flapper era chores, noting pressing for money and pleasure.
Mr and Mrs Wes Ramegey and children shopped in Washington last Saturday. A school weiner roast for students drew joy, with Margrette Kron and Lillian Vondrasek present. Summer vacation begins for the group as well.
Katsuyoshi Date of Tokyo completes four years of diligent work on a Braille dictionary. The work helps sightless Japanese readers learn English and access higher education, marking a historic first for Japan.
The noise indicates dirty brakes, the lining worn exposes rivets which scrape the brake drum creating screeching sounds.
A Portland inquiry of 200 high school boys shows fewer than 20 percent want to follow their fathers into the same occupation.
BE. L. BDARTHOLOW announces candidacy for a Board of Supervisors seat to succeed himself for a second term starting January 1, 1927. He states the bid is subject to Republican voters in the June primaries.
POR County Auditor announces candidacy for the office, subject to Republican voters in the June primary. The statement signals intent to run in the nominating election and outlines its reliance on party support.
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