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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1926
Page
4
Bible Thought for Today for Wednesday October 13 1926 cites 1 Kings 3 14 and states If Thou wilt walk in my ways to keep my statutes and my commandments then I will lengthen thy days. The devotional emphasizes obedience and longevity as divine blessing.
The piece explains how engineers test building safety with a ten million pound pressure machine from the U.S. Bureau of Standards and wind tests. It argues skyscraper frames endure hurricanes and earthquakes, noting structures are tested before completion and designed to bear massive future loads.
Senator Capper notes amid noisy wets that out of about 270 candidates this fall 222 dry and 40 wet. He says referendums by wets to prove their stance won’t significantly alter the political wind.
A newspaper note lists twenty living presidential sons including Lawen Tyler, Ulysses Grant, Jesse Grant, Webb Hayes, Scott Hayes, Abram Garfield, James Garfield, Irwin Garfield, Marty Garfield, Chester Arthur, Russell Harrison, Richard Cleveland, Francis Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt, Kermit Roosevelt, Archibald Roosevelt, Charles Taft, Robert Taft, and John Coolidge.
A reflection on faith as a force behind persistent pursuit of goals, noting that belief translates into action and translates potential into realized effort, with mention of Joan Herman Randall.
Wayland correspondent reports birthdays for Daryl and Mary Elizabeth, a large barn fire at Gus Richard's near Merriamac burning two horses and oats, home renovations of Ira Smith's former house, and local moves including the Schaffer family into CC E Rhams’ former home. Also mentions rheumatism recovery for John Boshart and Charlie Lute, a newborn son for Mr. and Mrs. Noah Leichty, and Vere Goff sale success with many attendees.
Quote attributed to t. Paul News about wealth and awakening. brief, not tied to a specific event or publication. The fragment reads as a philosophical remark on riches and awareness rather than a reported incident or interview.
ABE MARTIN notes a quieter day following Monday's storm. Talks about the big sycamore damaged at the Means home and mentions Mrs Tilford Moots and her bragging brother who was in town with an unbanded cigar.
A 1926 Brighton Iowa letters page shares light humor from readers Dear By the Way. The sender promises mild jokes and includes a short quip about a minister in a small church and playful banter between a girl and her friend and an opposing suitor.
STRINGTOWN Oct 11 visitors included Mr. and Mrs Glenn Klopfenstein and children at Emery Leichty home. Kenneth Goff shipped three hog loads from Crawfordsville Thursday. Sunday events featured Eicher Sunday school choir visits to Peter Schantz and Mrs Catherine Sommer homes. Lucille Forbes underwent appendicitis operation at Washington County Hospital Friday night.
Kalona residents report plans finalized at an all day meeting for the Baptist Ladies society bazaar to be held November 2. Also noted are Mrs Wertz's improving health after a serious illness and a visit by Mrs Adams and family from Monmouth, Kansas. Neil Britton buys Lincoln cafe from Tom Sparks. Howard Cline from Richmond killed in auto accident near Iowa City Saturday. Mrs Horesowsky mentioned in unfinished item.
A Democratic candidate for Supervisor announces candidacy for the term starting January 1 1927 and seeks voter support ahead of the November 2 1926 election in Washington County.
A dated note on word usage teaches common misprounciations misspellings and synonyms. The piece presents TODAY'S WORD SIGNORKE meaning to pass unnoticed or disregard and cites example phrases showing ignoring suggestions and protests.
Ill for some time and dies at daughter's home near Richmond. Rev Pecaut led a four week revival ending Sunday. Kalona students slated for college include Catharine Friese at Coe Cedar Rapids and Harvey Hofer at the State University of Iowa. Maxine Baker visits her aunt. Mrs C Stelveleder and Mrs Fli Plank visit Iowa City. Joe Gingerich family moves to Adams on West Barnes. New Methodist Avenue ready. Rev Apfel and family move north. Faye and Eldon Avers return from North Dakota. Kalona residents attend Fall Festival in Washington. Lee Small and Gretchen visit Owen Tornpeed home in Rock Island.
Olive Pfeifer won the Beauty Prize at the Washington event drawing strong local praise. Charlie Churchill attended A. L. Fry's funeral in Keota. J E Deal visited Washington on Saturday. Alois Belter and family stayed with the Deal home in Keota. John Hahn and Guv Black hosted relatives in. Charlie Churchill also had dental work in Keota.
Mr and Mrs FE L Breitenbach and daughter Frankie received a radio from their son and father Eugene as a Christmas present. George Frank and Andy Sheetz installed it for them last week.
The United States flag in its present form was designed by Samuel Chester Reid an American naval officer who distinguished himself in the War of 1812 by repulsing a British attack at Fayal in 1814.
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