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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1926
Page
4
A religious meditation for Saturday May 22 1926 reflects on Genesis 32 24 26 where Jacob wrestles with a mysterious man until daybreak refusing to release him until he is blessed. The piece emphasizes perseverance under trial and faith’s reward.
The city and community are gradually learning to respect street signs as drivers adapt to the new safety program. Initially drivers overlooked the front while looking right and left, causing violations, but behavior is shifting toward safer habits over time.
The piece urges readers to study two weeks before primary day and learn about candidates for offices such as attorney general state treasurer secretary of state railroad commissioners and governor. It notes many candidates are unknown and encourages reading up on the contenders.
This item lists common misuse of words and pronunciations with examples. It introduces today’s word pseudonym meaning a fictitious name and notes a misquoted line about stories published under the pseudonym of Raymond. The text also mentions an upcoming meeting on June 2 with Mrs Mary Booth Grover and a social note about the Grover Booth family gathering at M Maxwell's home.
The speaker notes several lesser known candidates besides Smith W Brookhart and Alvert B Cummins and suggests investigating their qualifications. The task is large and many voters fear it, favoring a shorter ballot as a remedy.
Riverside May 21. Commencement exercises of Riverside high school held at the Methodist church. Dr Edward Lauer of the State University gave the address. Diplomas were presented to the class of 1926 by James L. Yansky, with eighth grade diplomas to Edith Lukovsky and others. St Marys high school plans its senior class play The Vision of the Graduate and a Junior-Senior banquet at St Marys hall. Commencement exercises set for Friday June 12.
Everett Mc Call recovers from a week of illness while Leland Maxwell returns from Soldier Town to teach school. Maxwell and family visit Paul Maxwell. Pauline and Vaughn Smith visit grandmother Mrs F M Smith and Orlin Witting. Bert Booth and Grover Booth visit from Riverside. Robert Cunningham calls from Washington. Merritt Gardner aids Rex Smiths farm. Braden Club hosts dress form workshop with Mrs Alma Fredrickson and Mrs Howard Crozier guesting. refreshments by Mrs Viola Smith and Mrs Hazel Berkshire.
The region now called Brittany reportedly gained its name from Britons who fled England between the fifth and sixth centuries and settled there, previously the area was known as Armorica.
The Atalanta Boat Club of New York, the oldest rowing organization in the United States, was formed in 1848 by ferrymen who rowed between New York and Hoboken.
A reflective piece recalls Ethel Young and Amos Baldwin, contrasting high expectations with a life of modest means. Despite speculation about imprudence, Amos adored Ethel, and their fifty years together fulfilled a quiet, loyal partnership amid hardship and toil.
A casual By the Way section discusses an upcoming June picnic with menu and program plans. The piece weaves in reader questions about vocabulary and dialog about personal anecdotes including a cherry tree tale and reflections on weather affecting corn crops.
A first person confessional monologue explores a neurasthenic homemaker who frets about finances medicine children and daily duties. The piece reveals self doubt and marital strain as the narrator admits the afflicted inner voice behind the outward calm.
A nostalgic domestic scene from California features a neighborly invitation to Mrs B for a picnic. The day ends with prayers and bedtime, as brothers debate love for Daddy and God. The middle child proclaims Heaven as father while the youngest jokes about not facing razor straps.
Dear By the Way column fragment shows a sender describing how imagination unsettles them. They recall a cool day when they wore a heavy coat to the store and paused near the square’s south side, hinting at anxious mood and perception.
Abe Martin quotes Prof Crate Bales at the Better Homes League meeting in Melodeon Hall discussing rising divorce rates. He blames long marriage strains, material wealth, craving for thrills, changing family dynamics, and parental expectations on public schools and colleges shaping modern domestic life.
A speaker recalls a mouse on the left shoulder and the urge to investigate. They rush home, shed a coat, and calm nerves with vivid thoughts about life insurance transforming a dull woman into a bright widow. The scene ends with a note on bundling up and skipping fishing.
A Para mounts Fox feature stars Betty Compson and Raymond Griffith directed by Clarence Badger. Griffith plays a royal four flusher and Betty a clever female crook who team up disguise as a detective and a mad bride. They steal jewels and flee across Mexico pursued by police before returning loot to its rightful owner.
A playful preview touts Paths to Paradise as a source of laughs for a month. Key names Tom Santechi Fred Kelsey Bert Woodruff and others are listed in supporting roles. The piece frames the show as a bold, brave entry with a mix of humor and bravado catering to local audiences.
A new device in England uses artificial heat to dry green hay before stacking into 2S ton piles. The invention aims to salvage hay ruined by damp foggy seasons, reducing crop losses from rainy periods and improving yields in wet weather.
Cat tails were once used for upholstering in England before kapok arrived from Java. The material has an unpleasant odor and is not satisfactory for mattresses or upholstery.
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