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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1926
Page
4
The entry notes a devotional line for Tuesday September 21 1926 focusing on 2 Sam 7 25 where the speaker asks God to establish the word spoken about His servant and his house forever. The brief reads as a period religious reflection.
The Journal notes the impending consolidation of two Washington phone systems by Continental Telephone Company to reduce overhead and simplify service. It describes relief from multiple rings, a single desk phone with a switch, and mentions staffers Nellie Wilson and John Atchisan who cover hog and cow markets while noting the broader industry drive toward single, efficient operations.
The passage notes cities, towns, and rural areas merging under the impact of radio, film, air travel, and the automobile, forming a unified modern landscape driven by new technologies.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during our baby's illness and death Ruth Adda. Gratitude for flowers and support shown by Mr and Mrs Will Hobbs and Mrs Adda Rickey.
Manager Ralph Pratt presents a humorous production blending Jewish and Irish themes with riotous sentiment and wide appeal. The piece satirizes city and country life and notes the public’s exposure to cinema from London to Fox releases, reflecting on modern urban entertainment and rural American audiences.
Mrs. Frank Smith and Mrs. Della Neal attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Walker. About fifty relatives and friends joined for dinner and a social afternoon. Other local notes mention visits, illness, and family activities in New Haven.
Richard Washburn Child, former American ambassador to Italy, withdrew his divorce suit in Monroe County common pleas court. Animal shrines in Japan ordered destroyed as a detri ment to progress. Cant lemon production uses 82,000 acres for 32,000 car loads. About 500,000 miles of U S highways are improved out of 3,000,000.
The town humorist ABE MARTIN riffs on promises of independence to Filipinos while noting future political moves and growing skepticism. Mrs. Joe Kite quotes warn of lingering danger and political risks, hinting at changing times and unsettled plans.
A fragmented column blends weather chatter about equinox moods with drift humor and stray anecdotes. It notes forecasts for four weeks of sunshine, laments moisture blame, and includes quirky lines about family life and a Washington restaurant scene.
The passage warns about a boil on a man’s neck, noting its cowardly nature and that striking it makes it retreat. It suggests the boil imparts fear to both the reader and the man, who would respond with dancing and remarks rather than retreat. It mentions boils starting near a boy’s waistband and eventually forming a head.
A playful vaudeville quip sparks laughter in the office as a young lady in an advertisement joins the staff. The exchange unfolds with rapid lines and a nod to a tongue twister style, highlighting workplace humor.
Rodney Arnold proposes a roof over roads to keep them dry and in good condition year round at lower cost than pavement. The design would provide summer shade and winter shelter with a rain water reservoir for sprinkling, and awnings to divert windblown spray. Farmers are asked to leave names and qualifications with Rodney.
A satirical note signed Sint Kull rebukes Aly Oop and Dodo Coop for criticizing others before examining themselves. The writer urges self reflection as jeers from a cheering crowd echo, and tears temper the speaker’s fear and sadness.
A rural blacksmith in a well lit shop uses a gasoline engine to power work and crafts with steady skill. He values labor, avoids vices, attends church, and supports the preacher while championing justice and fair pay against lazy deadbeats. The poem laments social evils and longs for a day when honesty and progress prevail.
Washington announces a fall festival in October with entertainment planned. The program highlights a large event weekend and promises a wide range of activities for residents and visitors alike.
The Fox theatre opens Bast Lynne, directed by Emmett Flynn from the stage classic, as a top contender for the year. The two day showing begins Wednesday with advance inquiries signaling strong local interest in the premiere.
The text presents a daily vocabulary note on predilection defined as preference before hand and partiality. It includes example usage about someone showing a marked predilection for certain slaves and notes related word forms and common misuses.
Edmund Lowe and Al ma Rubens headline the film with Frank Keenan Marjorie Daw Lou Tellegen and others in supporting roles. A spectacular train wreck near the climax stands out as a standout moment. The production preserves the original 1870s stage period.
The Miami area faced crushing damage from a tropical hurricane that hit the coast, destroying hotels and homes. Florida East Coast Railway founder Henry Flagler and Miami Beach developer Carl Fisher are noted in the city’s early prominence. Widespread looting, martial law, food and water shortages, and power outages marked the crisis as coast guard and military patrols restored some order.
The Belgian Parliament has given King Albert authority to issue decrees with the force of law on financial matters. A proposed move to privatize communications follows railroad privatization. Baghdad name spellings updated to Bigaad per U S Geod ers Board guidance.
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