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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1927
Page
7
An 18th century American founding spirit is extolled as John Bull is challenged by the colonists who declare independence. Thomas Jefferson is praised for drafting a bold worded appeal, while the piece denounces corruption and vows moral cleansing to sustain liberty and national strength.
The passage denounces corrupt leaders exploiting voters and wealth to seize trust offices. It casts a historical warning from Rome to today, arguing that moral collapse follows when power is sold to venal men and urges vigilance during the current month.
A provocative editorial attacks hypocrites and politicians for shifting loyalties, predicts heated confrontations in Congress adjournment, and urges decisive action against foes while warning of scrutiny and partisan tactics. The piece ends with a violent call justified by a jury.
Dr Chauncey I Barber of Lansing Michigan told the American association for medico physical research in Chicago that babies born to cigarette smoking mothers face high mortality. He said nicotine poisons newborns and that about 60 percent die before age two with deaths often occurring within weeks of birth.
Police probed three attempts to wreck a special express carrying 250 American legionnaires to the Riviera. A bomb exploded near Ivan Les Pins, trains continued on track despite rail damage. Rocks and an unexploded bomb were found near Monaco and Cannes before the train passed. Curtains were drawn in legionnaire cars at Golfe Juan.
The Farmers Cooperative Store advertised Genuine Red River Iowa potatoes for sale at 1.15 dollars per bushel for Tuesday and Wednesday. Wade Crone returned to Marshalltown yesterday evening after visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs Harry Crone.
Iowa officials rule that boards of supervisors cannot take title jointly with school districts to real estate held by closed banks for deposit settlements. The decision, requested by Humboldt County Attorney John Cunningham, stems from the Bode state bank closure. Also notes rulings on county debt, federal tax exemptions, township road bonds, and prison meals fuel.
Mr and Mrs H R Land who have lived in Washington for years left Saturday evening for St Louis then Chicago for a short stay before settling in Braddock Pennsylvania to establish their new home there.
Sioux City Iowa reports Glenn A. Brunson federal prohibition administrator for Iowa South Dakota and Nebraska met with James A. Doran national duty czar in Omaha. Brunson denied any linkage between the visit and complaints against liquor law enforcement in the district.
Mr and Mrs Omer Green and Mr and Mrs Albert Maas and Albert Sharp helped Eleanor Maas celebrate her 6th birthday on September 20. Nate Benson and family attended the ice cream social Tuesday evening.
Sam McKee bailed hay and straw on Wednesday. Cy Bush bailed straw Thursday for Roy Thatcher and Clayton car. Nate Bensons installed no new radio Thursday. Mr and Mrs Milton Hunter visited the Nate Benson home Thursday. Lamar Maple helped Milton Maas haul sand. Robert Benson was sick and unable to attend school Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Howard McCleary of Iowa City spent yesterday afternoon and evening with friends in Washington.
Local organizers announce a statewide notice inviting residents to enter giant Maummoth pumpkins in an at once contest. Free seeds were provided to over 200 participants to encourage grower involvement and a reasonably representative competition.
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