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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1926
Page
4
Biblical verse from 2 Samuel 23 3 emphasizes trust in God as rock shield savior and refuge. The quotation highlights faith in divine protection and security through the God of my rock. The message centers on unwavering reliance on the Lord as defender and savior.
Mr. and Mrs Jim Banks called in the neighborhood last Friday. The Fevers farm family moved to Washington. Emil Fink sold sixty two hogs to Charley Thomas and delivered them with a team. Jim Combs hauled hogs to Charley Thomas. The Linger Longer club had a picnic at Sunset Park with Miss Mable Dl as a guest. Delbert Davidson moved eight hundred cement blocks from Washington to Barnie Temple farm. Temprte plans to build a home this fall. Tom Carris shipped a car load of hogs to Chicago. Ivan Anderson from Chicago visits his parents. George Fulton shingled his house. Charley McKinstry shipped forty two head of cattle to Chicago weighing 1314 pounds. Rodney Davis attended a football game in Washington. Milt Godfrey sent two cars of cattle and one car of sheep. Seth Carris spent a night with Austin and Lee Moore. Isabel Combs Winnifred Carris Anna Marie Anderson and Jim Davidson attended the Hi-Y- Girl Reserve banquet at the Y M C A Thursday night.
The Ladies Aid Society of Lexington will serve the annual Harvest Home dinner on September 20. Washington residents Ezra Gardner and family stay with Wade Gardner as the Gardners visit relatives in St Paul. Various local residents attended events and extended visits, including study clubs and Girl Reserves meetings.
Gladys C Maxwell correspondence from Wayne reports Mr and Mrs ynds and their son Donald drove to Junction on Monday after visiting Lyne.
Miller Bros of Old shipped three carloads of fat cattle and one carload of butcher goods to Chicago on Tuesday. Ralph Miller and Ira Owens accompanied the shipment. Wallace Carson took his parents to Davenport for a visit then returned via Ainsworth.
Rev F W Sutton describes Chimney Swifts gathering at the Christian church chimney each evening during migration. Dozens, sometimes over a hundred, circle and enter the chimney to roost, then depart at dawn to feed on airborne insects. The piece highlights their rapid flight and unusual resting behavior.
A report notes birds seen near a church at dawn, entering a chimney as they do at night. They later left the chimney and flew in search of food. The cooler morning air may have kept insects from flying, prompting the birds to wait in the chimney until warmer air allows a easier hunt.
In Haskins on September 23 Mr and Mrs Joe Guinn returned from Corydon Town to attend the golden wedding of his brother Tom and wife They also visited relatives Mr and Mrs Harley Cherwinker and child Sunday with parents Mrs John Birney and son They rode to Washington Saturday Mr and Mrs Walter Stuart visited with his wifes parents Gen Kinger near Washington Joe Guinn and Mr Edmundson shipped a carload of cattle to Chicago Sam Harrison shipped stock Same day Mr and Mrs Lewis Cavin of Bowling Green Mo visited with Mrs L E Mathers Cavin left for home Tuesday Cavin's wife visited Washington Keota and returned to Mrs Mathers Thursday evening The Cavins came for the funeral of Mrs Abbott buried at Ainsworth last Friday Also here for the funeral were Mr Cavin a cousin of the late J J C Mathers J F Booth transacted business in Washington Thursday A report says the Iowa river rose 20 inches in 12 hours at Gladwin
We express thanks to friends for flowers acts of kindness and words of sympathy after the loss of our husband and father Mrs J F E Kunath Evateene Lemley Carl Kunath and thanks to the Masons Knights Templar and all who helped with the funeral services.
The remark questions accusations of hypocritical religious belief, arguing that men are hypocritical about many things, not just religion. The quote reflects a blunt, rhetorical stance on moral inconsistency.
The By the Way section blends comic jests about Ally Oop and Dodo Goop with reader letters and social satire. It recounts a tale of a jail term and reform, family scrambles with old letters, and a community mood of humor amid troubles.
Odd snippets from a 1920s style page show casual talk about lending money and moral questions at a wedding. A lone line questions religious preachers while a chaotic radio ad fragment hints at rapid music. The tone mixes humor with political shrug.
A nostalgic rural verse about a trusted old horse named Dobbin and the simple days of travel. The speaker recalls muddy roads, lack of chains, no tire blowouts, reliable bearings and battery, and the slower life before cars and modern fuel.
The text lists common language errors and guidance on proper usage. It labels misused words, mispronunciations, and misspellings, and introduces a daily vocabulary focus with the word ANTERIOR as an example. It emphasizes precise pronunciation and careful word choice for readers building vocabulary.
A brief item notes Hoatman invites merry makers to a gathering and asks attendees to pay in advance while a boat leaks.
Sunday afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Leo Mangold and baby and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Case at the parental home of J. W. Hesseltine, with Mrs. Jennie Lauderman and Wilmer present.
Abe Martin notes a shift in marriage norms with women moving into politics and public life. He quotes locals on how husbands are increasingly neglecting work while wives roam social and civic spaces, and discusses boarding schools, emancipation, and the toll on family life.
The 1704 Pennsylvania assembly proposed fines for blasphemy curses and profanation of God's name by persons over sixteen, with a 67 cent penalty or confinement to correction for 24 years. TS04 later amended penalties to 10 cents or detention for 12 hours in the house of correction.
Cecile and Imogene visited Sunday at the John Shebeck home. Stanley Firshburn and P. P. Graber each bought a car load of cattle from A. B. Carr. Mrs. Walker Allen of Washington is visiting her daughter Mrs. Fred Spangler and family for a few days. John Shebeck shipped hogs from Crawfordsville Tuesday. Frank Bailey and Lafe Finke helped with the hauling. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bailey and family were Monday evening callers at the parental Will Bailey home.
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