Bible Thought for Today October 26 1926
A day of good tidings remarked in 2 Kings 29. The message emphasizes quiet restraint and favorable news on a day noted for reflection.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1926
Page
4
MAY MARRY FOR LOVE
Queen Marie announces her youngest daughter Princess Ileana may marry for love as she tours the United States. Ileana will be eighteen on October 29. Elisabetta and another sister hold royal titles in Greece and Serbia, making royal alliances seem glamorous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Ileana
United States
Elisabetta
Greece
Serbia
Washington County
Washington Township
Voter Apathy in Elections and Civic Duty
A columnist argues that low voter turnout distorts democracy by letting only a minority decide. It urges citizens to vote in Washington Ely and Washington counties next Tuesday and to fulfill their civic duty for collective government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Washington Ely
Washington County
Apathy Marks a Smash in Iowa
In Iowa a tense clash unfolds as public sentiment meets political rivalry. observers describe a sharp, attention grabbing confrontation signaling rising tensions and local stakes. The event highlights community impact and the polarized atmosphere shaping subsequent discourse.
Mud Saves Car Fire in Iowa Farm Trip
Frank Kunech of Carroll township drove to Traer Iowa on a shopping trip when his car overheated and caught fire. Mud from deep ruts helped smother the blaze as four passengers hurled mud onto the car, preventing total destruction in Decorah Public Opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Frank Kunech
Carroll Township
Traer
Decorah
Community Mourns Devastating Fire at Mort Emde Home
News notes the fire at Mort Emde's house on Thursday and the community's condolences. Local residents Mort Emde Ernest Ferguson Lester Ferguson and Howard Wright spent Sunday in Davenport. Several families visited Disney and Oldfield households while others traveled to Des Moines and Douds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Grove
Mort Emde
Emde
Walter Boyer
Will Embree
Douds
Ernest
Lester Ferguson
Howard Wright
Davenport
Oliver Rife
Disney
Irena Oldfield
Carl Oldfield
Seventy Six va Twin Schaffer Correspondent
Seventy six va reports from Muscatine and area with visits and calls. Henry Henderson and family share a string of Sunday and Thursday visits. Stanleigh Henderson and Everett Green are mentioned among callers. Local farming activity noted with Corn shelling and a hog house project. Hardin and Franklin counties plan to oppose open pheasant season in 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Henderson
Sam
Muscatine
Albert Pimmie
Stanleigh
Mms
Ray Durian
Clarence Redlinger
Otha Huber
Frank Huber
Harry Huber
Stanleigh Henderson
Everette Green
John Powell
John Henderson
Arthur Romines
William = Shafter
Birney Gretter
Cal Griggs
Oata
West Chester
Elam Johnson
Carl Mayer
Henry Hagist
Iowa Falls
Hardin
Franklin County
Excelsior Springs Trip Reflections With Friends
The narrative recalls a vacation at Excelsior Springs with Dr. Stutsman Will Harwood and Ernest Lemmon as escorts. It humorously details the trip from muddy roads to baths and pidgins of misadventure including a 32 000 volt sign and the impracticality of night golf. Stella Willits joins the party and the author thanks contributors for support during absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
E. EK. Stutsman
Will Harwood
Ernest Lemmon
Dr. Stutsman
Missouri
Eli
Will
Ernest
Excelsior
Daily Lesson Word Analyt and Usage
Today's word ANALYSC appears as analytical relating to the method of analysis. The text shows frequent misspellings and mispronunciations around analysis. It lacks full context but suggests a focus on vocabulary building and correct form of analytic terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Bonaparte
Amusements Film Men Defy Nature in Remote Western Shoot
Filming of The Last Frontier by Metropolitan Pictures faced severe desert travel obstacles as 1500 Native Americans were rounded up over 500 miles to support the Fox theatre screening. Heavy mud and washouts delayed roadwork on the Flagstaff to Gap route while an Indian dancer festival added to production costs with star cast including William Boyd Marguerite De la Motte J Farrell MacDonald Jack Hoxie Mitchell Lewis Gladys Brockwell and Junior Coghlan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flagstaff
Ariz
Gap Trading Post
Metropolitan Pictures
Fox Theatre
William Boyd
Marguerite de la Motte
J. Farrell MacDonald
Jack Hoxie
Mitchell Lewis
Gladys Brockwell
Junior Coghlan
Political Announcement for Washington County Supervisor
A Democratic candidate ED KOS 1516 seeks voter support for the term starting January 1 1927 with election on November 2 1926. The Republican candidate R C Ferguson asks for support for a second term on the Washington County Board of Supervisors citing experience and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Board of Supervisors
R. C. Ferguson
Houdini collapses after performance in town
Escape king Houdini collapsed at the close of an opening performance here with abdominal injuries and high fever. A hospital report confirmed his temperature at 104 as physicians conduct a consultation. manager George H. Atkinson says Houdini completed the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houdini
George H. Atkinson
Womanless Album to Head Cotter I O O F Event
Cotter I O O F schedules the Womanless Album of 52 characters for Tuesday night at the Cotter school building with admission of 10 and 25 cents. A review of the performances will follow the program. Local social notes record visits and gatherings among residents including Davis, McBride, and Hamill families with multiple visits and newly welcomed Howard Richard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
R. B Henderson
Gerald Duncan
Betty
Frank Danials
Gilbert George
Omrie Peters
Mildred Willey
Price Davis
Richard Thomas
Jane Jones
Washington
Griff Humphreys
Abbe McBride
Earl
Tank Farm Fire In Sour Lake Field Kills Two Men
Beaumont report says a tank farm blaze at the Sour Lake field near Beaumont raged 14 hours causing $590000 damage. Two men died and another is missing with ten hospitalized including two fatally burned. incident occurred 25 miles west of Beaumont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
New Sour Lake Field
Here
Agriculture department predicts record cotton crop
Chicago October 26 the department of agriculture forecast the largest cotton crop on record at 17 454 000 bales of 500 pounds gross weight. Major producing states and growers are tracking this unprecedented yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Department of Agriculture
Shah of Persia Escapes Bomb Explosion on Tour
The Shah of Persia escaped unharmed after an escort vehicle blew up near Damavend during a Mangandaran province tour. Several officers were killed and two injured. the car carried arms ammunition and bombs. The cause of the explosion was not apparent and the Shah continued the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teheran
Persia
Shah of
Mangandaran
Damavend
Appreciation Note From Hill Family To Washington Community
G F Hill and wife publish thanks for the county hospital care after his 32 foot fall at the Rock Island coal chute on July 27 1926. The note praises doctors and hospital staff and asks residents to support the county hospital while expressing gratitude and good wishes for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Hill
Journal
Rock Island
Washington
Parting Wishes From Mr and Mrs G F Hill
A brief farewell note from Mr. and Mrs. G F Hill sealed in love bids a hopeful reunion someday. The message closes with goodwill and prayers in the name of their Lord and Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Hill
Garwin State Bank closes. director commits suicide
The Garwin State Bank in Garwin Tama county closed due to frozen assets and low reserves. Following the closure William A. Dexter 58 president of the First National Bank of Toledo and a director of Garwin bank died by suicide, shooting himself through the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Garwin State Bank
Garwin
Tama County
Wm. A. Dexter
First National Bank of Toledo
Garwin Bank
Meat Packers Open Annual Convention Leaders Meet in Chicago
The Institute of American Meat Packers opened its annual convention in Chicago with leaders discussing agricultural conditions and trade matters. President Oscar G Mayer delivered a keynote address advocating for American farmers as industry interests were considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
Institute of American Meat Packers
Oscar G. Mayer
Maver
Vinton High Offers Training Prizes to Clean Footballers
VINTON IOWA Oct 26 Coach Clyde Lamb of Vinton High school posts prizes for the football team. Two players judged by peers for hardest training clean conduct and least profanity will receive miniature footballs. Voting on winners will be by the football team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Iowa
Clyde Lamb
Vinton High School
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