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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1926
Page
4
A collage of humorous quips and reader inquiries from By the Way includes questions on grape juice bottling and sealing, etiquette rules, and jokes about editors and politicians. It mentions missing appearances, carnival rides, lighting on Washington square, and assorted humorous exchanges.
A quirky fragment shows a mother admonishing a daughter Mary Brown for mischief then God’s forgiving remark. The playful exchange ends with a cheeky call to be a booster rather than a knocker, urging a confident, roosting stance.
The notice celebrates a sunny day and continuing pleasant weather for the Fall Festival. It highlights Washington’s picturesque autumn display and the aim to show visitors a welcoming, snug city as colors fly in the sky and festival events begin.
Chief Justice Taft denounces sentimental pity for criminals and urges tougher law enforcement with greater powers for trial judges. He cites massive crime costs, high murder totals, and cites New York Baumes law reducing parole and bail. The Chicago report notes high murder rates and deportation arguments amid crime figures.
State of Iowa Washington County to Ella Beenblossom Hopkins. Notice of sale of land for taxes held Dec 5 1923 in Washington town Lots 2 4 Block 13 J H Wilson addition. Property sold to Mack and Perry Beenbl blossom who hold certificate of purchase. Redemption expires 90 days after service. deed to be made if not redeemed. Dated Sept 10 1926. Sept 23-30 Oct.
The Clay Sunday School Social at the R. S. Woodford residence drew a smaller crowd due to road conditions. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Corpman from near Wellston and Floyd Hixson with family visiting from Sigourney. Teachers attended a Washington two day institute, and A J Morgan and others helped with lime on the Clay side track.
Mrs Joe D Schlatter and family hosted visits from Mr and Mrs Sam Van Syce and Mayme and Donald Johnson Tuesday at Vere Goffs. The R F C club enjoyed a Weiner roast at Schlatter home Friday evening. Hugh Conrad and family visited Ed Roth and others as rain limited news.
Ido uses root words chosen for recognizability by most Europeans and is claimed to be simpler than Esperanto. Proponents say Ido can be read at sight by any educated European, unlike Esperanto which relies on broader empirical selections.
A Hebrew storekeeper astonishes neighbors by decorating his shop windows with a new blind. Asked about the cost, he reveals customers funded it by buying his needle box labeled For the Blind.
A humorous verse by Mrs. W. G. Carrier of Hood River, formerly Memphis, recalling her train wait at Sedan between Memphis and Cincinnati. She reflects on universal troubles and joys, describing autumn landscapes as the Chariton river and cottonwoods set the scene.
Fragmentary dialogue blends a prayerful verse with theater and festival banter. A box office gag about a brass rail hints at price lines. The piece notes Washington gearing up for a major event Thursday and Monday as families rally to attend.
Reginald Denny delivers wholesome spontaneous comedy at the Fox Theatre tonight in Skinner's Dress Suit alongside Laura La Plante. His twinkle and warm smile promise hearty laughs and a feel good performance.
ABE MARTIN quips that Americans robbed in Paris escaped the country to avoid further thefts and notes the famed Nebraska hog caller likely travels to town on an 18 foot highway road.
A brief language note explaining proper usage and pronunciation. The entry highlights the word typical as having the nature or character of a type and provides an example phrase typical New England folk. It emphasizes vocabulary growth through daily mastering of one word.
Mr and Mrs Taylor J Smylie celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their Columbus City home with fifty relatives present. He born August 21 1858 near Crawfordsville she January 11 1858 near Columbus City. Married October 4 1876 in Washington. They later farmed then moved to Columbus City. Children Gertrude Oats and Rob J Smylie with six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Jud Tunkins notes a change in who gets the final say from a woman to a traffic cop, reflecting a quirky shift in social dynamics observed in Washington. The remark appears in the Washington Star column.
Enthusiasts discuss learning a universal language like German French or Spanish, noting the effort rivals studying other tongues and the need for sustained practice and exposure in daily life.
A playful exchange shows a student deflecting a date question by citing a textbook chapter. The history teacher asks about Columbus and America, but the student replies the answer lies in chapter one, illustrating classroom humor.
A town of about 40 000 residents wastes roughly a ton of soup daily due to high mineral salt content in its water supply.
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