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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1926
Page
4
Bible Thought for Today reflects on 2 Samuel 7 3 Go do all that is in thine heart for the Lord is with thee The message urges faithful action with divine presence guiding endeavors on this Thursday.
A lengthy editorial urges patience in settling wartime loans to France. It recalls U S aid including harbor charges railway fares field rentals and other costs totaling over a billion dollars. The piece argues for a fifty percent settlement and stresses liberal yet prudent action as France England Italy and Germany shift postwar gains. Local notices follow about moving, visits, and residents.
Mrs. Belle Magde and her mother from Oklahoma host a Florida sister visit after 27 years apart. Geasher Indiana couple Chriss Graber return home after six weeks with the Roth family. Local families from Burlington Indianapolis and Richland join in Sunday visits and a birth announcement to Jens Grothe of Charles City.
In Haskins Iowa on Sept 16 Misses Ethel and Vivian Booth visited from Davenport for the weekend. Lois Godlove returned to Iowa City to resume school. Dale Ebner visited from Columbus Junction and Ollie Beardsleft transacted business in Washington. The page lists many local visits and small trips among residents and relatives.
Mrs Em Moots quotes ABe Martin speaking of a girl missing since the Fourth of July now found alive in the Carpathian mountains. He adds women spend money freely where it shows.
Fragmented reader notes lampoon city life and public behavior. The column includes jokes about walking a rope, an ax, or a jug in public and quotes witty exchanges between actresses and a running satire about literature debates.
A judge questions grounds against a man in a breach of promise case with Liza. The defendant asserts he has not been asked to marry, while Liza insists on her claim and vows. The exchange highlights the lingering dispute over engagement and betrothal in the proceedings.
A writer notes public grumbling about rain and crops while a home scene echoes the weather’s impact. The piece closes with a quip about men crediting wives for success and others owing their wives to success.
Readers debate Tremulo's poetry amid accusations while a Fox Theatre ad touts King of the Turf a racey steeplechase feature with Louis Joseph Vance Joan Browne and James Hogan shaping the screen version for promotion readers are urged to read Want ads for results
Today's word is DEFIANCE contemptuous disregard a challenge He stared at him in bold defiance. The lesson emphasizes proper usage pronun ciation and common misuses like adapted for the work versus to the work and correct spelling and meaning.
Muriel Stransky reports local notes as Orvan Scott traveled to St Paul Minnesota to buy cattle. Banke Mouser and son Stanley moved to Washington for the school term. Carl Oldield and family visited Cedar Rapids. Clara Fisher has been ill but is improving. Jessie Wilson of Tampa Idaho visits Mouser and Rogers family. Threshing remains unfinished in the area.
A notice in Washington County Iowa states that Lots 2 and 4 in Block 13 of J. H. Wilsons addition to Washington were sold to Vaet and Perry Been blossom. Redemption period ends 90 days after service of the notice unless redeemed. Dated September 10 1928 by A. D. Mack and Perry Been blossom.
At the People's Savings Bank J H Crooks was elected vice president and BF Davis named director replacing the late R E Davis. FE Neal of Long Beach departed for Chicago and St Louis before returning home, Oma Strain left for Iowa City to resume college work, and residents report nearly four inches of rain has swollen the creek making crossings difficult. Dennis Jones and Hayden Williams returned to Iowa Wesleyan at Mt Pleasant, William Griffith to Parsons College at Fairfield. W C T U officers elected, Dr J A Renwick to preach evening services, two week Bible study series to begin, and citizens invited to attend.
The current issue features an advertisement for Ream & Carson of this city promoting the Crane line of bathroom fixtures. The display ad was prominently reproduced by Valve World, with the Journal having called attention to the Crane products.
The state assumes lead in the investigation of Captain Hal a $100 000 thoroughbred euthanized after the Lincoln Fields track incident. G C McIntosh a Louisville veterinarian is charged with contributing to the horse death by unlicensed treatment. A state inspector found poison at the stable and officials pursue the accidental feeding theory.
The state department of registration and education filed the charge against McIntosh. Extradition proceedings may be necessary to bring him to trial here. Esther Crolls of Fredonia visited friends. Mrs. Robert Bennett spent the day in West Chester. FEd Wells is in Winfield today on business. A Barn Paint ad notes moderate prices at Red Diamond Barn Paint-Philipe Dree Store.
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