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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1926
Page
4
On September 1 the meditation asks who can stand before the holy Lord God. Quoting 1 Samuel 6 20 the reflection centers on humility and reverence before divine majesty.
The piece contrasts Valentino the movie star’s transient fame with scientists and educators whose lasting works outlive crowds. It argues that true value lies in lasting contributions to mankind rather than public adulation for an actor.
The piece argues labor hours can shrink with labor-saving machinery but questions how the extra time should be used. It warns sustained focus and continuous effort win progress, insisting success relies on staying on the front line until goals are reached.
The Carinthia sails from Oslo into the North Sea toward the Baltic with Norway impressions. Crew and passengers observe fjord scenery and a dramatic near collision with a small sailboat, plus a risky hoist maneuver to secure equipment as seas rise.
Mrs J M Snider moved to Washington yesterday. One of Will Snider s girls will stay and attend high school. Louis Fetes bought a riding horse for Louis to ride to school. D G Been bloss om and sons visited at the Nickom home near Keota. L W Grosseup and son Marshall visited W R Davidson home. Sunday school at Eureka attended. A doctor was called for Mrs J Benda last week. Walter Nicholson works for D G Beenblossom this week. T M Beenblossom sold a corn crib to Carl Roberts at Tea for 1.00 to 1.10 per bushel. Some wheat buyers sold to Wayland elevator at 1.00 to 1.10 per bushel due to quality. Eureka school starts Monday with Miss Esther Perry as teacher. Mrs W F Salterberg Irene and Earl visited Iowa City Saturday. Mr and Mrs Lewis Duke and daughter Elizabeth and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Beenblossom attended the 4th quarterly conference at Trenton Sunday afternoon. George Hopping drives a new Chevrolet sedan. Eureka Sunday school to carry out a community survey late this week.
A collage of jokes and anecdotes flows from weather gripes to comic vignettes. A flower show misprint about a red nose, operatic deficits, and quips about work and piano play out amid humorous letters and a self referential pew member lament.
The article notes a group of department contributors capable of taking charge of the By the Way and moving the current incumbent aside. It offers the possibility of anyone taking on leadership roles in the future and suggests asking some to try that work some day.
At a Kansas cemetery sexton Mr. Straight confronted a rattlesnake guarding a crow’s nest. He killed two rattlers, taking six rattles from the first and five from the second. Local reports note yearly snake deaths in the area with occasional longer gaps between incidents.
Fragmentary exchange recalls a passerby asking a clerk for a cheap umbrella and a quip about old movie films sold as junk. The remarks reference The Lost World and a nature joke about a woman with a double chin.
Cy Pippin of Pea Ridge explains he will leave town for Oklahoma after trying to load people and water down a fire to escape. He says he has exhausted credit and has no connections there, aiming to start over in a new place.
Community members share updates on relatives traveling to Illinois and Colorado, new babies, and job moves. Drs Phillips Rich and Braden recoveries noted. several townsfolk visit Des Moines and West Union. hot weather described as record July heat affects daily life.
A comic fragment shows an old lady asking about removing cooties and a tramp offering a bizarre cure. The dialogue suggests a bath in sand followed by rubbing alcohol to allegedly make cooties “get drunk” and fight each other with rocks.
Mrs. Sarah Bowers died at her Wellman home age 86 after a long period of illness. She leaves a daughter Mrs Sadie Persons a son and several grandchildren with brothers in Cedar Rapids and Jellman. Her body was shipped to Buffalo New York for burial Friday evening.
Elmer Carmichael bought a new Ford car. D O Davison threshed for Ward Essley and for Joe Wolfer. Earl Irene and Mrs Salterberg visited Iowa City to see Salterbergs sister in hospital. Eureka school starts next Monday with Esther Perry as teacher. Mr and Mrs Lewis Duke and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Been blossom attended a conference at Trenton Sunday. Eureka church members planned to go but feared a storm.
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