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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1926
Page
4
A brief devotional note cites Isaiah 14 15 promising rest from sorrow fear and hard bondage as the day the Lord grants relief. The reflection emphasizes divine deliverance and comfort for readers facing hardship.
The article urges voters in Washington County to approve a comprehensive good roads program at the June 7 primary. It argues a county initiative accelerates graveling of all primary roads and adds over fifty miles of secondary roads, ensuring wider benefits beyond main routes. It notes the state plan omits Brighton and Wellman roads and warns state control would limit local progress.
The article argues for a countywide road improvement program, stressing permanence over temporary fixes. It emphasizes long term benefits for communities, economic advantages, and the need for voters to support funding now rather than later.
A mother rabbit is murdered leaving her blind babies to fend for themselves. Neighbors rescue one kit and a domestic cat adopts it, only for the rabbit to be smothered in its sleep. The tale ends with a cat’s mourning. Amusements note recalls a Fox theatre screening of Simon the Jester with Eugene O'Brien Lillian Rich and a circus spectacle.
A child refuses comfort after losing her own child and goes to the fields. She returns with a live rabbit she finds in a secluded nest. The rabbit becomes part of the old cat’s family and is described as blithe and happy in its new home.
London observers report West End dancing academies transforming studios into bull rings to teach the paso doble. Teachers urge pupils to imagine a mad bull as the toreador enters the arena with promenade steps and quick footwork, aiming to capture the dance spirit in a single lesson.
The writer shares quirky domestic reflections about Father’s Day date mix ups, clothing tastes, child rearing routines, golf scores, and a portrait of a child’s thumb sucking and tonsil removal. She vents nerves after a long day, noting entertaining remarks about a cat and a crowd of “Juniors” tales from other women.
A reader recalls listening to a trio last night broadcast on the radio featuring piano violin and noticeable static.
The author recalls a past incident where lamps filled with gasoline nearly exploded, risking serious injury to the family. The close call underscores the importance of proper safety regulations and guarding laws to prevent such hazards in the future.
A humorous verse titled Dear By The Way jokes about party talkativeness at a bridge gathering. The narrator mocks a crowd of women recounting their son Junior’s debut and dietary woes to keep him from colic, ending with a quip about late nights.
A collage of verse lines and quirky prose fragments appears, including a lyric about window rendezvous and a humorous note from Mr Wombat about daily ice cream. The text also contains stray captions like SHAVINGS VOICES and A FEW PAT PEEVES FOR THE NEURAS.
The text lists odd sounds like a high soprano and a hand organ out of tune, jokes about music and visitors, a girl named Janee with a dislike of cats, and a harmful comic tale. It notes a sick girl, fear of snakes and rats, rising population fears, and a quip about rain forecasts versus promises.
The writer laments a quarrel over a sick editor calling the Booths line a roadblock to joy. He jokes about neurasthenia as a label and confesses he may be next in line to write. Despite desertion by the crew, he vows to keep contributing verses and fulfill duties.
A period piece notes the By-the-Way column gaining reader interest and contributor backing. It praises ongoing loyal support and compares progress to a self sustaining stance, with acknowledgment of a known commentator’s remark.
Tam states nomination and pledges to fight only for taxpayers interests, promising impartial service to the county and thanking supporters while seeking continued esteem and confidence.
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