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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1926
Page
4
The article states that the Associated Press is exclusively entitled to publication of all news dispatches credited in this paper and that local news published herein is under the same rights. It notes rights for special dispatches are also reserved by the AP.
A devotional note cites Psalms 8 6 asserting mankind's birthright to have dominion over the works of God s hands. The passage emphasizes stewardship and responsibility toward creation within a daily thoughtful reflection.
The United States Senate shows a trend to add bite to dry laws as investigations sharpen enforcement. Senators Reed Bruce Edge and others are credited with driving renewed effort to uphold national prohibitions, signaling continued support for the dry cause.
The dry camp fractures as a wet candidate leads the Pennsylvania Republican primary for the U.S. Senate. Governor Pinchot trails in third, hampering Pepper’s bid. Pepper, a noted U.S. Senator, lecturer and author, is praised but appears likely to lose to the wet challenger.
A mixed page notes daily language tips and a string of local society items. Miss Grace Butler takes a teaching post in New London consolidated schools next year. The high school hosts senior class, with picnic planned, and families visit from Seymour Amarillo Freeport and Lone Tree. The Sheppard Towner clinics schedule spans Letts to Oakville with Farm Bureau support. Robert Manley returns from University of Iowa Hospital after surgery.
The piece argues that despite a wet candidate winning Pennsylvania in the primary, Vare cannot expand the wet cause. It predicts Vare may gain a senatorship riding a wave of support in divided opposition, but Pennsylvania remains dry and the nation shares that sentiment.
Funeral services for J. J. Duncan of Columbus Junction will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Stephens Funeral Home with Rev. J. D. O'Dell officiating and burial in Columbus City cemetery. Duncan, born Oct. 6, 1857 in Union township, died after a week long illness. Surviving are a son Lew and daughter Mrs. Clarke Barnard, among others. Also noted: funeral for Mrs. Robert Donahoo, 78, at Fredonia Methodist church with burial in Indian Creek cemetery. she was born Rhoda Walker in Illinois. Survivors include husband and two sisters. The column also mentions Clyde Hanft adding to his Columbus City residence and the final meeting of Chapter CX, P. E. O. with reports from Ft. Dodge convention and guest Mrs. O. M. Cavin.
Fred Thomson stars in All Around Frying Pan a western melodrama with comedy at the Fox Theatre. The Alturas Round-up provides background for part of the action and Thomson rode in the event with top riders. Director David Kirkland adapts Frank Richardson Pierce’s thriller as Silver King performs trained horsemanship in key scenes. A plot tentang dynamite blast adds danger in Arizona copper ore hill.
A fragment of the By the Way column includes humorous vignettes about floods and debt, a Halloween style cart and wheel of jokes, and a homey verse by Mrs Phil Up Spack. The text shifts from quips about a picnic vote to a stitched together domestic scene and humorous observations on life in a rural town.
A fragmentary note reflects on ashes from the furnace and spring winds. A former girl who asked for a pin now seeks a match, with sly references to blizzard days and coal men.
A reader notes a compliment about a woman's hand and a failed kiss as he recalls a gay social season in the city. He highlights a notable event hosted by Mrs. Rowell. The column ends with a tongue in cheek line about a coffin never sold in second hand stores.
Frank Schnitger replies to Moritz in the Davenport Ad Club’s Third Eye letter column. He argues humor needs practical guidance and offers a six‑lesson plan to teach readers how to cultivate humor, hinting at further instructions.
A playful comic vignette features Mrs Jones and Missus Smith discussing nerves and poetry. The piece centers on family life with a redolent domestic scene as Mr Jones drives and lights a pipe while Mrs Jones contends with imagined perils and household worries.
Mr and Mrs Carl Richardson visited the Will Embree home on Sunday evening. Mrs Wm Stockman has died and the community extends sympathy. Mrs Lou McFarland passes away after years of ill health. Raymond Ferguson visited Iowa City on Monday. A large crowd attended the eighth grade commencement and play Friday evening. The Stockman home hosts Mr Canchor of Rock Island for a visit.
London May 19. Sir Harry Lauder says farewell tours may come only while he can waggle his kilt and perform. He vows to keep performing “to the end of the road” unless he finds a better job.
Sir Harry, 56, began as a boy in a flax mill then worked in coal mines earning fifteen shillings weekly. He entered singing in 1892 in Glasgow and earned eight dollars weekly. Now he earns about ten thousand dollars weekly from performances.
Washington May 19 Seven teen states have adopted the standard zoning enabling act drawn up by the Bureau of Standards for governing municipal land use preparation. More states are expected to join the plan described as permitting zoning without injustice or violation of property rights.
C Ferguson announces bid for Republican nomination in June primaries to seek a second term on the County Board of Supervisors, term starting January 1, 1928, asking party voters for support.
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