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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1927
Page
4
A biblical verse from Psalm 77 14 echoes praise to the divine power shown in wonders. The text proclaims the Lord’s mighty acts and presence among the faithful, inviting reflection on divine intervention and steadfast belief.
A playful verse attributed to A A Milne describes Two Little Bears one good and one bad. The bears inhabit wood, a tree, and a cave with changing weather and actions. Recurrent math refrains and a concluding moral link humans to bears wrap the whimsy in childlike humor.
A reflective meditation on Yesterday and Tomorrow as godly days to entrust to divine care. The speaker urges living in Today, free from regret for the past or fear of the future, trusting Infinite Love to balance burdens and sustain strength.
A traveler recounts a West to East drive from Los Angeles through Santa Fe and Carlsbad, visiting relatives, noting New Mexico’s cotton industry, irrigation, and hardships. The piece contrasts desert heat, drought, and economic ups and downs with the region’s scenery and culture. The Lewis family’s farm activities and local life are described along with reflections on Santa Fe and regional climate appeal.
A reflective line contrasts personal duty with divine care, stating that while each person meets their tasks on “that day of Ours,” God governs yesterday and tomorrow and blesses steady effort through the day. The tone is devotional and exhorting.
In a local street column anecdote, readers recount a ride on an elevator that stalled on the Bailey building, forcing a climb to the fourth floor. A separate dog story follows as children strap a bulldog to a coaster wagon and launch a chaotic ride, ending with a dog dragging the wagon and children spilled in the street.
A fragment discusses the Benders marriage duration and budget discipline. It satirically notes a husband guiding his wife on purchases as the measure of a hero, reflecting social norms and humorous domestic dynamics.
Dear By the Way recounts a wagering dispute over a bet on Gene to win. One bettor claims Gene would KO Manassa Mauler, while the other forgot to stake his money and lost. The writer notes the rival's reply and mocks the delay in paying.
The piece notes that around this season the tan coat cultivated by the hen-men loses its luster and becomes pale. It reflects on the ease of mistakes compared to doing right and suggests a sense of diminished vigor in the hens.
A fragmented dialogue shows characters in a rural setting trading quips about digging, salaries, razors, and a startled horse. The piece hints at a broader humorous exchange from Jazzbo of Junior High.
A concise appraisal noting the absence of a universally recognized national hero endowed with patent-leather hair, reflecting on quintessential icons and their lasting influence on American identity. The remark frames heroism as a cultural construct rather than a fixed figure.
A stranger asks Diogenes if a golf ball hidden in tall grass is theirs. The classic search for an honest man ends as Diogenes acknowledges the find and the quest’s outcome.
A witty aside notes a father in the coal business who collects ashes and jokes about needing a star in films to play a sweet role. The piece then observes humorists deriding Mussolini, noting none reside in Italy.
Viola Dana appears in The Lure of the Night Club at Fox theatre for one day rendering a modern tale as Mary Murdock. She blends country charm with nightclub finesse to win audience affection anew.
The film Miss Dana features a prominent cast led by Robert Ellis and Lydia Yeamans Titus with Jaci Dougherty Bert Woodruff and Robert Dudley. Tom Buckingham directed the picture and Buck Leigh Fritz Orford adapted Burke Jenkins’ Footlights and Shadows for the screen.
Figures reveal 2,000,000 hose and 4,800,000 overalls sold in 1926, but the true story lies in honest workmanship and customer satisfaction. The company speaks of a pleased working man and a direct, friendly greeting to customers as part of its identity.
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