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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1926
Page
4
A newspaper page carries a notice stating the Associated Press owns the exclusive publication rights for all news dispatches credited to the paper and reserves rights for special dispatches as well.
A devotional line echoes Psalm guidance, urging readers to seek divine instruction. It contrasts fools who lack understanding with the promise that God will teach the path to follow.
The Journal reports last night’s rain damaged a linotype machine with an electrical fault. Repairs are coming from Chicago and printing has slowed to about one third capacity. The paper asks readers to pardon a brief shortage of news.
West Chester notes rain drove residents to ride the Bumble Bee through town. Regular church service is planned Sunday with a memorial afternoon union meeting led by Rev. Coleman and Rev. Rayhill. Gray orchestra from Sweetland will play, and local plans mention a Thursday dance in Davenport with a 125 dollar orchestra.
Vocabulary note teaches mispronunciations spellings and synonyms. It defines vulnerable as capable of being wounded and cites a valley as a vulnerable point of attack. It promotes learning one word per day to grow vocabulary.
The column notes a cheerful crowd enjoying a dance with lively music and exercise benefits, mentions Will Hamilton selling feed in Clinton Iowa, jokes about John Coakley barefooted in spring, and fixes June 26 as the picnic date with hopes everyone attends. It mentions rain possibly adding strawberries to the menu.
Oma Strain captured first prize in the State University poetry division at Town. She will choose two books as her prize. Local news notes visits, illness, travel, and a mission furlough include J. C. Mitchell's Cedar Falls trip for daughter Eleanore's appendectomy and various residents calling on friends in Crawfordsville.
The text notes that while many nations such as Canada, Holland, Italy, England, Belgium, Japan, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Norway, and Russia have counted oyster fishing among their industries, only France and the United States have developed it to large proportions.
A comparative note observes that South Africa and California share similar climates with dry hot summers and wet mild winters. The comparison highlights geographic and climatic parallels across regions such as arid zones in the interior and Mediterranean influenced coastal belts.
Priscilla Dean reveals new talents in The Danger Girl a Metro photoplay at Fox theater next Friday and Saturday. The mystery plot involves a ruby theft and clever detectives with humor pace the drama while John Bowers Arthur Hoyt and Cissy Fitzgerald support the strong cast.
The Union barber shops of the city will be closed for the entire day on Memorial Day. Patrons are advised to plan accordingly and mark calendars for the holiday closure.
Political notice by Peter Schantz declares candidacy for the Board of Supervisors for the term starting January 1 1928 subject to Republican voters at the June primary. The filing lists dates and numbers and appears to be a formal party ballot notice.
For county auditor a candidate will seek the nomination subject to Republican voters in the June primary. W. H. Fulton announced as a candidate. note shows schedule Mon Thurs. tf
Charlie Nicola hosts Eureka E Club gathering with family guests and performers. Eureka neighbors attend a dress and music day at the high school, admiring student clothes and sewing. Washington county nurses plan a kitchen shower for Mrs. Victor Masson at 901 South Avenue B. A rain delay postpones Mrs. Lloyd Foster’s party for Gladys Mace to next week. Mable Walker performs at her teacher Lucilla Ross’s home. Business and Professional Women host dinner. officers elected and a program on Amsterdam and The Hague presented. A flower day for Mrs. William Putnam includes sewing and refreshments. Brides gifts given. a kitchen utensil shower for Elsie Minick. Harriet Riddle hosts a bridge club evening at 609 North Marion Avenue.
The Cucaco Milwaukee J Paul announces Memorial Day reduced round trip fare at one fare plus 25 cents for stations east of the Missouri River where the one way fare is $8.60 or less. Tickets on sale May 29 and 30 with return limit June 1. Ask the ticket agent for details and plan a holiday visit with friends.
Fragmentary writing discusses fear of the Eich guiding truth and ideas, influencing not only beliefs but clothing and even the most significant houses. It asserts that social perception governs daily life and taste in a provocative observed tone.
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