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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1927
Page
4
A religious excerpt presents Psalm 53 1 2 with a declaration of atheistic folly and a divine inspection of humanity for understanding and righteousness. The passage emphasizes corruption and abominable deeds seen from heaven.
Washington old timers recall historical weather patterns as a wet late season returns with unusually cold conditions. Antho Vansickle notes 1882 May snow froze crops and later springs brought blossoms and leaf loss. Current wet late season may reduce lower land cultivation and shrink staple crops. grain markets react with concern.
The piece recalls Memorial Day observations in Washington where heat and crowds affected ceremonies in earlier years. It contrasts past sweltering, sunlit parades with a calmer modern observance where the living honor the dead without concern for heat or humidity, expressing a solemn, timeless remembrance.
Sunday morning at Ply mouth Congregational Church in New York City Henry Ward Beecher led a slave girl named Sally Marie Diggs known as Pinky to the pulpit. He urged purchases for freedom as collectors contributed about $2,000 with $900 needed to buy her liberty and the rest allocated to the cause.
A compact guide introduces the daily word desultory defined as passing from one thing to another without order or method. It warns that success will not come from desultory actions and encourages steady, purposeful study.
The enslaved girl who spoke at Plymouth Church reappears as Mrs Rose Hunt in New York City for Plymouth's 80th anniversary. Now a grandmother and wife to a Washington lawyer she is described as refined and educated after being freed in 1860 and educated by friends.
A Capper's anecdote describes a bespectacled Hirohito visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris. He buys postcards on deferred payment after a wallet mishap, posing as a prince incognito and persuading the salesgirl with stories of royal funds and trust.
A nostalgic reflection on a family diary kept by a mother figure. The piece contrasts faded pages and careful handwriting with the loss of a father and the enduring lessons from loved ones, promising deeper value than wealth. It blends memory verses with brief, humorous notes from Perry Missouri and Northwestern Purple Parrot quips.
A collage of quips and snippets from Washington Star Boston Transcript Life magazine and other papers. Items include a mother daughter exchange about swimming references a maid seeking a reference a commentary on etiquette and a DAR card party with dates and regional notes.
The writer recalls opposition to paving Washington's public square and argues for immediate road improvements funded by riders. Personal anecdotes describe mud road ordeals, repeated mud hole incidents, and delays from lengthy detours, emphasizing the urge for faster, cost-bearing paving.
A local argument about choosing routes through mud holes questions which path is better. The piece asserts support for a road improvement program, praising those who assist a stuck car and urging public backing for road work.
The statement links Providence to a forthcoming June 8 milestone and argues automobiles were meant to have a strong, substantial platform to operate on, framing the path ahead as practical and grounded.
A discussion centers on removing Allover from life’s program as part of a broader plan. Stakeholders weigh implications for treatment goals, patient autonomy, and future care strategies. Further reviews are planned to determine the best path forward.
The speaker notes no one has volunteered to junk a car for a horse and buggy. Indications suggest car makers will continue, some may migrate to Washington County. Current ratio is about one car per five residents, possibly four.
The state highway commission may use gasoline tax and auto license fees for up to twenty years to buy concrete and gravel now. The By-the-Way column urges readers to mark June 8 for voting Yes to fund better roads and end mud.
Mrs. N P Allender returns to Keota after aiding Dr Henderson during illness in West Chester. Dr Henderson, famed in Keota, practiced in Muscatine Ottumwa Wellman and West Chester. Former citizen Alex Stephen dies in Washington. details scarce. Rev T L Wolfe to deliver baccalaureate sermon at St Marys parochial school Tuesday morning.
Crawfordsville high school alumni held its third annual banquet in Crawfordsville Iowa with 103 attendees despite poor roads. Lee Huston led the grand march as Rev. McFarland opened, and the Legion Auxiliary served a three course dinner. Speakers included Robert Rhea and Earle Barnes, with tributes to former teachers. officers were elected for next year.
On May 31 the commencement address is set for Tuesday night at Houck's hall. At the regular W R C meeting Friday they voted to give ten dollars to the flood sufferers.
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