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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1926

Page

4

Bible Thought for Today Tuesday September 7 1026

A devotional note cites First Samuel 12 24 urging fear of the Lord and faithful service. The message highlights God’s great deeds as the basis for praise and obedience in daily life for readers.

Germany Joins League of Nations and World Peace Prospects

The essay argues Germany joining the League boosts European peace and Russia's inclusion remains essential. It notes the League as a victor's body, hopes for Russia to join, and describes Russian farm policy shifts amid rising prices and farmer unrest.

Germany League of Nations United States Russia Europe League Western League Organization Rusia

Kronborg Castle Echoes From Hamlet's World at Elsinore

A narrator visits Kronborg Castle at Elsinore, describing thick walls, damp dungeons, and the chapel as the highlight. The journey covers the long stone corridors, the drawbridge gone, and the sense of history as kings and Ophelias haunt the rooms and towers. The panorama shows Denmark and Sweden in playful daylight across the sound.

Ophelia Kronborg Castle God Hamlet House of Worship Washington Ikings Elsinore Denmark

Hamlet Castle Visit Through Danish Forests and Parks

The narrator describes visiting Hamlet's castle and the Danish royal grounds near Copenhagen. A Swede stretches through a doorway to daylight while visitors tour the castle, deer roam the park, and a white mansion stands as the king's summer residence.

Copenhagen Denmark Ophelia

Obituary James Havel Sr Pioneer of Washington District

James Havel Sr a Washington area pioneer died at his son Edd Havel home Friday September 3 born January 1 1842 in Bohemia. He moved to Johnson county then Washington county where he farmed and remained until death. He married Mary Fouchek November 15 1867 and five generations survive including nine children thirty two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services were at Union Dale church by Rev Chas Winters with burial at Cumberland Cemetery.

James Havel Washington Edd Havel Bohemia Johnson County Solon Mary Fouchek Washington County James John Charles Fred Joe Will Anna Kallaus Mary Yansky Union Dale Church Chas, Winters Cumberland Cemetery

Truth Must Keep Flowing

A compact reflection on truth likened to a streaming fountain from Scripture. It warns that if waters cease to move they become stagnant and muddy with conformity and tradition, echoing Miltonic emphasis on continual renewal of understanding.

John Milton

Local Banter and Botched Siren Rescue Tale

Lib Pash quotes says Mrs. Em Moots new husband looks like a stage fellow when a magician asks him. Constable Newt Plum forgot his siren yesterday and risked his life arresting a bandit.

Em Moots Newt Plum

A Humorous Patchwork of Wit and Whimsy

A fragmented column quotes jokes and quips about winds and horns on a Detroit car, a farmer and a mare, and bragging men. It includes maxims about money and love, and closes with a short note and enclosed check.

A Bigger and Better Washington Suggested by Agusta Wind

Agusta Wind urges readers to submit constructive ideas for improving Washington. She notes the Wood family’s strong presence and invites suggestions for future contests while proposing the Conductor may filter out unkind submissions.

Wood Washington Agusta Wind

No Morning but Mourning in Rum Fueled Night

Fragmentary verse recalls a night of bootleg liquor and revelry leading to a death. William Wood proclaims no morning after as the tragedy unfolds. The piece hints at crime and a bad curve near Pea Ridge as stray lines trail off.

William Wood

Daily Vocab Notes: Energy Word Energize and Usage

A compact study page lists common word misuse mispronunciations and spellings. It highlights energize as to endow with energy with examples and cautions on stress and correctness.

Procrastination Tale Sparks Local Conversation

Duke Lemley brags about being a top procrastinator yet lacks first honors. He shares a story where love at first sight leads to a prompt proposal, but the woman coolly notes such plans should have been done long ago. The piece ends with a quip on bigamy and a slogan about smiles and health.

Duke Lemley

Train Journey Sparks Dormitory Chat in Sixty MPH

A rushing train carries a college girl absorbed in a French novel. A second passenger asks about her favorite author, Tolstoi, noting his famed reputation. The exchange reveals casual literary taste amid travel.

Our Own Continued Story in a Hasty Telegram Event

A messenger delivers a telegram to M. U. in a newsroom. He orders the desk girl to take charge of the humor column for tomorrow’s issue while he leaves on urgent business.

M. U

Betsy Hepinstraw Rescues Old Evening Astonisher Column

A young woman improvises by mining three year old humor from the Evening Astonisher to fill tomorrow's Life column. She argues with assistants, recalls editorials, and plans a fresh, readable piece while a Washington doctor predicts three weeks of dry weather and sunshine.

M. A Betsy Hepinstraw Astonisher

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