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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1926
Page
4
A dated devotional notes that God knows me with the line Thou Lord God knowest Thy servant from 2 Samuel 7 20. The entry appears as a brief religious reflection for Saturday September 18 1026.
The piece discusses Professor Irving Fisher's new book Prohibition at Its Worst and reconciles that it argues in favor of prohibition. It cites Fisher's data claiming current alcohol flow is a small fraction of preprohibition, while noting enforcement and repeal arguments. It also blends local weather and community notes such as floods, crop impacts, and social updates.
Rain and flood are the main topics in Sandy Hook after a torrential rainstorm Tuesday night. The river was already near bank full, making a flood inevitable.
Dr Mopps warns ABE MARTIN about health risks while prescribing a ride for Tilford Moots. A bathin beauty is described as able to pose nearly naked for a photo yet remain modest, a sly, humorous remark on propriety and vanity.
A long readers column by Shavings blends humor on roads in Staunton with local verses and community vignettes. The piece threads readers through road decay, free advertising for cities, and snippets about church life, social clubs, and humorous anecdotes from everyday life.
A reflective narrator frets about trimming a thin pocketbook and paying taxes then preparing for a Ladies' Aid booth in a church bazaar. The speaker recalls bygone days, notes plans to alter a heavy dress for winter car rides, and mentions a Sunday school teacher urging booth participation.
A friendly neighbor recalls Roy who fears life with a new baby sister. He was by the crib when asked what he would do without her. He replied he worries less about losing her and more about what he will do with her.
A fragment from a magazine humorously voice exchanges about marriage and parenthood along with characters Ally Oop and Dodo Coop. The playful dialogue hints at age, roles, and social expectations within a school setting.
A compact note teaching the daily word and common usage contrasts. It highlights symmetrical meaning having matching parts and provides example sentence about the building’s symmetrical lines. It promotes expanding vocabulary with one word per day.
A narrator recalls four short citizens Dale Don Russ and John Bow visiting for wood. They seek kindling for winter but find only a small board with nails, until a neighbor brings a larger board. The tale ends with a reflective question about waste and moral duty.
Mrs Eva Blankerhorn from near Ainsworth visited with sister Mrs Hermon Twinam. Clare Twinam returned from Iowa City for a short visit. Mr and Mrs Bershire and Mr and Mrs Ray Smith attended events Friday evening. Braden club hosted an ice cream supper with cake.
Verna Palmer attended the invasion entertainment at Ainsworth school Friday evening. Clyde Mason, a freshman, faced a gauntlet at Crawfordville Friday evening. Merl Smith joined a social at the Sutton home for Junior and Levor. Mr. and Mrs. James Stone, traveling in Missouri, awaited better roads to resume their journey. Mr. and Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Mary Booth of Washington visited Grover Booth's home Thursday.
Mrs. Wilfred Smith reports Virgil Kyle is the newborn boy at Clarence Herring's born September 9. Caregivers are Mrs. Orris and Miss Ola.
The items mention Iowa City entries to State University and Will Martin with Ed Lins as Des Moines passengers on a Wednesday morning. The community threshing finished Monday evening after a long season. The L. G. Club meets Friday at Mr and Mrs Harry Hunt. Mrs Will MCartney visited Washington on Monday. Two Martin children reportedly have whooping cough.
Bessie Conrad spent Saturday night and Sunday with Helen Kauffman while Will Conrad returned to work at Haskins Monday morning. Donald Tucker and family visited his mother Mrs Cartine Tucker Sunday. James Marsh lost a cow Tuesday struck by lightning. The John Elgars farm house was struck by lightning Tuesday night with little damage. Harold Snider and wife spent Sunday with her father. Jim Benda visited James Marsh and Arthur Conrad Wednesday morning. Babe Miranda and Vernalda Tucker called at John Erlenbesh home Monday. Alvin Harriet and Mildred Shebeck missed school Tuesday due to high water. Also Dean Stewart was noted.
Ninety year old Uncle Marq Purviance visits Twin Lakes to attend the bathin' beauty contest. He boasts youth through forgiving past pains, saying fading memories keep the mind sharp, while his long life includes Gettysburg, war, divorce court, and a Ford accident.
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