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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1926

Page

7

Isaac and the Peaceful Path in Gerar and Beersheba

A sermon on Genesis 26 12 to 28 detailing Isaac's meek character his endurance amid Philistine envy and his strategy of withdrawing to gain peace The lesson extends to handling aggressors through patience and withdrawal to establish covenant relations with Abimelech and the Lord.

Isaac Abraham Sarah Egypt Gerar Ufe Isaae Isane Esek Sitnah Rehoboth Lil Beersheba Isaaac Beer- Sheba Abimelech

Noblest Victory Is Self Conquest, Says Quote

A philosophical reflection proclaims that conquering oneself is the noblest victory while being vanquished by oneself is the basest shameful fate. The statement emphasizes inner discipline and self-mlee.

Believing in Truth Leads to Courageous Convictions

The quote discusses the need to truly believe in a personal truth before one can endure suffering for it. It emphasizes courage arising from firm conviction rather than mere assent to others ideas.

Early movie scandal linked to Roosevelt portrait plan

In a 1906 style scoop, Lew Dockstader sought a Roosevelt cameo with film pioneer Edwin Porter to stage a sunrise Capitol scene. The plan triggered alarms about a conspiracy, cabinet chatter, and Secret Service inquiry, but no law prohibited the stunt and the film was never used.

Associated Prenay New York Hack Lew Dockstader Roosevelt Terry Stamsage Harry Ellis Dockstader Capitol Porter Teddy T. R. Extra Eistra Booker T. Washington South Secret Service

Local Residents Visit Families and Note Blooming Spring

This rural notice lists Mr. and Mrs. Emory Carr of West Liberty and others visiting Joe Embree and Mitchell Sprenkner homes. It mentions corn planting prospects, fragrant crabapple blossoms, spring rains, and several social visits across Ainsworth Riverside and Johnson County communities.

Highland Center Emory Carr West Liberty Bill Beatty Lone Tree Joe Embree Carrena Beatty Embree Jesse Meeks Ainsworth Mitchell Sprencker George Grecian Frank Thompson Old Goose Creek Showalter Schull Riverside Claire Kron Chillires John Lasek Loraine Myra Meeks Fred Ambrose Richmond Myra Omer Meeks

Primary Election Notice in Washington Iowa 1926

Washington County Iowa announces a primary election to be held June 7 1926 at regular precinct polling places except Washington City Third Ward at City Hall and Fourth Ward at Dodge Garage polls open 9 AM to 8 PM Candidates to be nominated by Republican and Democratic parties.

Washington Iowa Washington County Washington City New City Hall Dodge Garage

State Officers and Rail Schedules for 1927 28 Announced

A list of offices for term starts January 1927 and January 1928 includes one US Senator, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, attorney general, secretary of agriculture, superintendent of public instruction, two railroad commissioners, congressman first district, state senator, state representative, state auditor, county officers, and township posts. Railroad timetable notes arrivals and departures for Golden State and Western lines with daily trains, including local passes and freight, led by agent notices from W H Russell and J C McKay.

United States Congress Board of Supervisors County Hospital Board

Fraternal Lodge Meetings and Charities Schedule

Lodge chapters listed with regular meeting nights for Cyrus Chapter No. 13 Ro ALM Damascus Shrine No. 10 and Washington Lodge No. 26 among others. Officials named include J Sloat Arthur Goodin W T Carson and Pearl Dickerson. Visiting members welcome. Barber shop advertises family hair care on South Iowa Ave.

Cyrus Alm J. Sloat H. P. Arthur Goodin Zeredatha Council S. M W. T. Carson I. M Arthur Goodin Washington O. EB. S Pearle Dickerson W. M Stella Palmer Washington Lodge A. F A. M D. W. Dayton Rickey Barber Shop Klein Klo. Ko Iowa Ave

Kephart Family Visits and Stock Sale Notes

Washington residents visit relatives including Mr and Mrs Elmer Kephart and Frank Sickela of Mediapolis. Charles E Simmering enters a Jr Craft stock closing out sale and invites buyers to cast votes. Mrs A Carr shows improvement after illness.

Washington, R. R. 4 Elmer Kephart Washington Charles Kephart Ed Simmering Frank Sickela Mediapolis Frank Kephart Charles E. Simmering Jr. Crafl A. 4. Carr

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