09 Oct 1926
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1926
Page
1
A Washington fall festival drew large crowds over two days thanks to strong town effort and countywide participation. Farm exhibits, weather, and country residents delivering products helped create one of the era’s notable community celebrations with plans for a larger 1927 edition.
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Yankees 10 to 2 at Yankee Stadium to tie the World Series three games apiece. Lester Bell matched the series record with four RBIs including a first inning single and a seventh inning homer. Alexander pitched well, while Shawkey and Shocker were roughed up as 13 Cardinals hits plus two walks and six strikeouts were recorded. Babe Ruth did not homer and went hitless in the ensuing at bats.
Democratic candidate Claude R. Porter spoke in Central Park amid distractions, challenging Republican opponent Colonel Brookhart to a joint debate. He urged farm relief and protections for agriculture and industry, criticized deflation claims, and called for a balanced tariff to aid farmers without raising prices for inputs. William Sutherland chaired the meeting, which drew a sizable audience.
Washington football defeats Wellman 7 to 0 as Bain Turner and Morrison lead multiple passes and off tackle runs. Weaver and the Washington line overpower Wellman, with Wellman’s Benny Alin delivering key punts. A Fourth quarter clash between Blick and Berry led to ejection and a threatened team withdrawal.
Fred Kolosick won first place in the second day of the old time fiddlers contest. The blind musician impressed with rare skill in old time tunes. Contenders Elmer McKinley and Clark Pulver also performed. Two other entrants attended Porter’s speech and did not compete.
A concise aphorism attributed to Benjamin Franklin urging steady self reliance in industry. It emphasizes careful oversight of one’s own affairs and cautious trust in others. The quote reflects early American value of personal responsibility and diligence.
In New York on October 9, a federal court jury weighed whether ex Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty and ex alien property custodian Thomas W. Miller conspired to defraud the government by approving a $7 million alien claim in 1921. The trial spanned five weeks with jurors sent to a hotel for the night as deliberations continued.
County Agent W C Molison mails prizes to farm products show winners on Thursday and Friday. If any winner does not receive a prize, they should call at his office to collect the prize money.
An imagined dialogue excerpt features playful banter about a person nicknamed Jack and mentions a Boston Transcript. The piece reads like a whimsical social exchange with informal speech and fragmented phrasing.
Harvest Home committee notes a Tuesday October 12 date for the Lexington event. Dinner details remain as advertised with all arrangements unchanged.
Manager Ralph Pratt of the Fox theater hosted the beauty show as part of the fall festival. Coronation of Olive Pfeifer of Dutch Creek township drew a large crowd and she received a $100 gold crown from S. W. Livingston. All contestants earned parade honors after the ceremony.
A brisk seat sale for the home talent musical Betty Lou began at Lemmon's pharmacy. Tickets sold rapidly by noon with high school band members securing many seats. Cast changes include Maude Randall replacing Lucy Casey due to Ottumwa travel.
Officials and coaches reach an agreement allowing two players to remain in a football clash between Wellman and Washington. Crowd mood improves, band from Washington boosts the interlude, and Wellman supporters provide strong sideline backing. Next Saturday, Oskaloosa visits for a key showdown.
Tele gram reports the sudden death of Arthur Therion in Mercedes Texas. His wife Mrs Therion will bring the body to Washington for burial. The Therions moved from Washington years ago and had lived in Texas since then.
County Agent W. Moligan announced prize winners for livestock and poultry grain fruit and vegetable shows. Judges from Ames Keota and Wyman praised the quality of Washington county crops with corn and apples especially large. Award list includes Best ten ears yellow corn won by Cart Oldfield Wellman with 10 dollars, others receiving lighter cash prizes. Poultry results show Rhode Island Red entries led by Allen Wenger Washington who won first prize of two dollars.
According to tradition Fujivama volcano west of Tekya shows pivot snow pose. Eruption started November 24 and lasted into January of the next year. A notable feature called Hereleun rising 400 feet was observed during the event.
A fragmented line from a historical page notes distress over seeing many Semin people out of work and references the Uvlog Boston Transcript as a source or point of discussion.
A fragmentary note discusses drudgery as a tool to reveal inner treasures of the mind and earth, referencing Margaret Fviler. It hints at harrowing and vianting experiences framing intellectual gains.
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