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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1926
Page
4
Bible Thought for Today for Monday October 18 1926 presents a prayer based on 1 Kings 8 43 asking God to hear in heaven and act so all people may know and fear His name, as Israel does.
A historic urging calls Washington County residents to vote in the upcoming November election. It warns that low turnout leads to minority rule and urges citizens to participate, understand issues, and cast a thoughtful ballot to preserve democratic institutions.
A speaker recalls past era when life involved heavy drinking to survive and notes that today some women seem to be judged by charm rather than character. The harsher tone reflects dated social attitudes about women and vice.
The passage calls citizens to study political problems, judge wisely, and register as faithful voters, urging prompt civic action and engagement in elections.
We thank friends and the Knights of Pythias for the floral offerings and kindness shown at the funeral services for our husband and father, Arthur Therion. We especially thank the Knights of Pythias for the ritualistic services, Mrs. Arthur Therion and children.
Miss Lillian Holmes and Miss Gilchrist from Waterloo return for a weekend visit. Aletha Holmes near Burlington fell ill en route home from Congerville. Families visit kin in Monmouth Biggsville Fremont and Keota with several travelers and arrivals noted.
Carroll Iowa investigators report Mrs Frank Seyler missing 24 hours after she vanished from her home on October 14. Des Moines Seventh district Democratic caucus planned today with Claude Porter and other candidates speaking. Des Moines J A Tracy elected president of the Fire Marshals Association of North America at Memphis convention. Davenport Indictment for first degree murder returned by Scott county grand jury in connection with the death of a foster son involving Mrs Edna Bogle currently jailed Joliet I for obtaining money under false pretenses.
A collage of aphorisms and quips displays phantom imagery and humorous mischief. Mentions moonlight lovers and night winds alongside jokes about birthdays and a lawyer’s comment on theft. The piece blends satirical lines with poetic fragments and urban witticisms.
A father asks which side of the house his son resembles while a bachelor friend responds that the son’s beauty isn’t fully developed yet. The father clarifies in a humorous line about hiring a jazz band for a Charleston dance on the premises instead of razing the old building.
A collage of verses and sketches features bawdy jokes about weddings, sailors, farmers, and flirtations. It includes a honeymoon anecdote about a waitress offering lettuce salad and a spoof about Archibald Doolitter, plus satirical lines on money, boomerang slang, and fashion restraint.
Readable notes mix gas safety quip from Little Rock with jokes about Nero and a Pullman towel. It mentions Canadian rum-runners leaving New York in good spirits and a humorous police interview about a cake death.
Rudolph Valentino performs without makeup in The Son of the Sheik at the Fox Theatre. He saves Vilma Banky from a toppled horse on the saddle, while filming across four studios and two desert locations including a tornado near Yuma Arizona.
A list of new fiction and juvenile titles arriving at Chilcote Pulbie Library includes works by Bojer Clifford Ferber Galsworthy Locke Montgomery and others. Also noted are new juvenile volumes and assorted nonfiction titles reflecting contemporary literary offerings and educational themes.
An excerpt from a language guide promoting vocabulary growth with Today’s word COMPASSION defined as sorrow for others' suffering and a heart full of sympathy. It emphasizes correct pronunciation and common misspellings while encouraging daily word study.
The text outlines two methods to improve outcomes: the customer raises the balance to profitable proportions, or the bank applies a reasonable handling charge. It emphasizes balancing customer balances with fair service fees to sustain profitability.
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