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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1927
Page
4
Memorial Day Observances Highlight Washington County Heritage
Memorial Day preparations fill Washington County with reverent plans as communities honor Civil War Spanish-American and World War veterans. Local citizens reflect on native and foreign-born residents, urging participation in ceremonies regardless of weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington County
Iowa
Seeing the Flood First Hand
Mrs. Kate Miller reports a letter from her son Barclay in the flooded south since mid April. Barclay works for the Missouri Pacific railway and many lines there are submerged or washed out, giving him a firsthand view of the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Miller
Barclay
Harclay
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Daily Lesson: Words and Usage Guide
A compact vocab note highlights common misuses such as delight versus very much delighted and mispronunciations like divert. It lists synonyms heavenly celestial elysian divine supernal and promotes learning one word daily including inclusive usage from Monday to Saturday.
Floods Bring Prolonged Water Crisis and Travel Disruptions
In a letter to his mother Barclay details weeks of continual submersion causing emergencies and detours. He notes plantation and town damage, transportation lines under water six to seven feet in places, and officials in the flooded area. He believes flood control in the south is a vital issue and expects to return to St. Louis soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barclay
Transportation Department
St. Louis
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Bergquist Celebrated in Washington
Mr and Mrs John A Bergquist of 434 East Main street marked fifty years of marriage with a Chicago trip and family gatherings in Morgan Park and Washington. They married May 21 near Salina Iowa and have lived in Washington most of their married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Bergquist
E. Main Street
Chicago
Elmer
Frank
Salina
Jefferson County
Iowa
Washington
Morgan Park
Frank Bergquist
Bergquist
Elliott Lynn
Minneapolis
The
Peoples Gas, Light and Coke Co
Elmer Bergquist
Capitol Theatre
Weather and banquet quips drift through By The Way
The piece playfully notes changing weather from rain to hail and mentions a leaking cistern while humorously counting around 4367 banquets. It reflects on social chatter and the habit of long speeches by those least expecting to be asked.
Roost Ruler and Echoes of a Modest Funeral
A column recalls a neighbor known as a strong household matriarch who joked about control. A funeral misstep with a hearse triggers a comical misread of a corpse, then the widow returns to command. A parade of household quirks and wry quips follow, ending with a sardonic take on marriage and medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
California banks failures and roads boost contrast Iowa losses
A reader contrasts California and Iowa, noting California has more bank failures yet plans a 75 million dollar highway expansion and public optimism, while Iowa experiences more agricultural and financial distress. The piece cites California booster culture and resilience as its core motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Iowa
Memorial services and local notices in Columbus City
Memorial services scheduled for Sunday May 2 at 11 30 a m at the Presbyterian Church with Rev W E Ruston delivering the sermon and patriotic organizations urged to attend Monday May 3 at 1 30 p m patriotic orders will meet then proceed to Columbus City High School transportation provided band music vocal solos and an address are planned at 2 p m at the school with additional pieces and the Rev Wallace A Stockwell speaking. Graveside services at Columbus City cemetery followed by decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Presbyterian Church
W E. Ruston
Effie Kelly
Elizabeth Gentzler
Dorothy Brook
Wallace A. Stockwell
Cotter
Columbus City Cemetery
Ralph Baker
Chicago
Ainsworth Social News and Local Visits
Mrs B W Spessard reports Ainsworth visitors including Mr and Mrs Maynard Hites and Mrs J A Marsh from Des Moines. Billy Crawford leaves for Des Moines for work with an electric company. Mrs W S Smylie and daughter Dorothy plan a months visit with her daughter Mrs Margaret Leatherberry in Oelwein. W R C and Patriotic Ladies to meet at Legion Hall Saturday to make wreaths for Decoration. Dr C E Buckley visited Chicago earlier this week returning home Wednesday. Mrs Nellie Walker has been in poor health the past month with Miss Hattie Pratt caring for her. Raymond Buckley and friend Miss Martin visited at the doctor’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Crawford
Des Moines
W. S. Smylie
Dorothy
Margaret Leatherberry
Oelwein
W. ER. C
Legion Hall
C. E. Buckley
Chicago
Virtue and Reward Theme in Sunday School Lesson
A Sunday school teacher quizzes her class on virtue and its reward, prompting discussion on the kinds of people who deserve moral credit in the lesson.
Local Visitors and Family Ties Highlight Rembrandt Visit
Mr. William Marsh, teaching in Illinois, arrived Friday to visit his father J. A. Marsh and then traveled to Rembrandt where his wife is staying with her parents. Mrs. Angie Schmidt and her two Iowa City children are visiting their grandfather Stephen Ross and other relatives in the area.
Crowns and Heads Cited in Schoolyard Riddle
A fragmented classroom exchange recalls a riddle about crowns and heaven with a playful reply about the biggest heads. The readable lines hint at a lesson or anecdote from a pupil and teacher.
Prom Shingles Misprint Sparks Comical Cafe Tale
A fragmentary dialogue scene shows a crowd in a cafe misreading a minor crime and a domestic quarrel over mince pies. The magistrate questions a young man about stealing and a cinema outing to see the Ten Commandments emerges as a motive. Named characters include Norah Bridget Algernon Mon Bon Homme and a narrator tone reminiscent of a vintage London column.
Wintering on a Sleeping Porch and Odd Replies
A frail woman recalls living all winter on a sleeping porch despite cold. A tropics visitor questions the setup as the scene shifts to humorous classroom misuses of words and a shopkeeper teaching a risky technique with a chisel.
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Tropics
Card of Thanks for Henderson Family
We thank all who assisted during the sickness and death of our husband and brother Mrs J G Henderson Dr W D Henderson Miss Anta Henderson es otaw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Henderson
W. D. Henderson
Anta Henderson
Testimonial Praises Sauer Kraut Health Boost
A Knoxville Express quote recounts a man who felt run down with hair loss poor sleep and numbness then credits sauerkraut with improving his condition. He claims better vision stronger breath and more energy noting improved daily routine after adopting the Dutch staple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentment
Knoxville Express
Journal Want Ads Pay Trial Will Convince
A historical notice outlines that the journal seeks payment for classified want ads and signals a forthcoming trial to settle the matter. It emphasizes that payment is required to continue listing advertisements.
Kalona Mayor Imposes 15 Day Jail Term for Disorderly Conduct
Jess Ayres of Kalona begins a fifteen day sentence in the county jail after a disorderly conduct conviction handed down by the Kalona mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Ayres
Kalona
Couery
Man Sentenced Five Years for Forging Will
A forger received a five year prison sentence for creating a fraudulent will. Upon entering prison he surprised officials by claiming he is the victim of a scheme, arguing that his actions were justified by a misused will.
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Lo Langier
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