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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1926

Page

3

Local People Move and Visit During Winter

The A. B. Clark family rented rooms from Mrs. Ida Seeley to live there this winter. Mrs. 8. H. Prizer traveled to Washington to see her daughter Mrs. Lee Huston and the newborn granddaughter at the county hospital. Mrs. B. S. Rudolph and Margaret Jean returned from a visit to the Warrie home in Richland, and Mrs. Henry Lechner returned from Stockport where she had been visiting since late Friday at her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jake Courtney.

A. B. Clark Ida Seeley H. Prizer Washington Lee Huston County Hospital B.S. Rudolph Margaret Jean James Warrie Richland Henry Lechner Stockport Jake Courtney

Bible Thought for Today Inspires Deliverance in Distress

A devotional item for Monday September 27 1926 reflects on 2 Samuel 22 7. It cites a believer calling on the Lord in distress and receiving help from God's temple as a message of divine deliverance.

Kipling attacked US war stance sparks lively editorials

The essay criticizes Rudyard Kipling for anti US sentiments and favoritism toward England. It argues his poem is more rhymed opinion than truth and defends American wartime resolve, noting his biased view contrasts with the broader public here.

Iowa's Diverse Scenic Spots Highlight State Parks and Resorts

The article praises Iowa's beauty and travel appeal with state and city parks, ice caves and lakeside resorts. It mentions numerous river towns developing fine beaches and suggests readers explore the state's varied recreational venues.

Iowa U. S

Interesting Iowa places and people for summer

The note highlights Iowa features from Amana colonies and various settlements to Waterloo fairs and the Big Cattle Congress. It mentions Orphans Home of Davenport and the Orange Two Consolidated school in northern Iowa, stressing farm life and the need for trained Iowa farmers.

Gregor Waterloo Iowa Davenport Orange Two Consolidated Farm Bureau

Brighton Notes Include Anniversaries and Local Movements

Brighton September 24 report from Mrs Beatrice Tracy recalls fall restart after summer. Masons traveled in two carloads to Fairfield for lodge with HI Mhelmick and others. News of Briggs family safety after Florida storm arrives. several local visitors and hospital updates follow. Mrs Macey recovering from arm surgery in Des Moines area with hopeful home return soon.

Brighton A.Q. P ER. O Beatrice Tracy Fairfield Lodge HI. W. Helmick John Jones Charlie Townsley James Frain del Kyle A. R. Gowey RR. W. Hinson L. BF. White Sade Savace Mildred Briges Briggs Florida Little River Margaret Macey Des Moines Washington Hospital Colfax Hospital Lafe LaMotte Aberdeen S. Dak Myrtle Anderson E. H. Faris Mabel Davis Mediapolis I. H. Frazier Kansas George Duke Norton Marble P. M. Meade Oskaloosa Los Angeles Oklahoma City Corey Claude Mayo Richland Verna Wortman Cedar Rapids Ezra Seeley

Rainy Harvest Work in Havre After Flood News

Havre reports persistent rain as farmers push to finish threshing and other chores before October. A carload of hogs was shipped by Farmers Co op, a Putman sale drew a large crowd, and Pleas ant Hill Ladies Aid netted over forty dollars. Albert Zieglowsky bought a Chevrolet touring car, Mrs Westen and Mrs McBride recovered from flu, and Francis Swift visited his ailing father before returning to Chicago. Zieglowsky also bought a secondhand Ford for school runs and weather travel.

Havre Wavre Farmers Co On Pleasant Hill Washington Francis Swift Chicago John Swift Freq Zieglowsky

Brief Case Suspects an Injustice to the Innocent

The Ohio State Journal notes that courts strive for safety and avoid briefcase carriers, suggesting such individuals are likely lawyers or efficiency experts. The remark humorously flags bias against professionals in legal or administrative roles.

Ohio State Journal

Count of World War memorials tops eight thousand

The record notes more than 8,000 memorials raised across the United Kingdom and on distant battlefields to honor those who fell in the World War. The figure reflects widespread local effort and national remembrance.

Rudyard United Kingdom

By the Way column humor and verse from Ally Oop era pages

A spoof column mixes jokes, verse, and playful banter about readers and fictional characters. It parodies social chatter with references to Amator, Katinka and Harney, and a buildup of quips about theater and manners. The piece nods to pop culture and light drama, concluding with Ally Oop and a punny punchline.

Remark Whispers on Coleridge and Talleyrand Echo

The speaker cites Carile on Coleridge as a superb talker if left unmapped by premises. The quote mirrors Talleyrand about language masking thoughts, suggesting a link between rhetoric and hidden intent.

Carile Coleridge Talleyrand

Return to the Village of My Lost Love

A speaker recalls leaving a girl in a perfumed September dusk and returns to a sleepy southern village after two years of struggle for fame. He vows to confront the past, warning that the girl may reject him for another, with bitter resolve.

Monumental Structure Amid Turquoise Sky Inspires Awe

Stern outline against a prlowing turquoise sky presents a holy relief that disdains passers by. Its immensity holds a world of thought and toil. A product of a strong man's arms, a triumph of a draftsman's tool, its interiors reveal majesty and accomplishment.

Daily lessons in English word usage and study note

Vocabulary guide fields common mistakes and word study. Today's word is inquisitive meaning given to asking questions or curious. The phrase Every normal child is inquisitive appears, noting correct spelling and usage.

Amator Toro Shakespeare

Barber Shop Song Parody and Political Slogans Include Boss References

Fragment from a humor piece blends a lyric about a barber shop with political jab about ballots. It references a Boss and a Soloist label and notes luck turning to sorrow. The tone mixes satire and social commentary from the era.

Laugh It Off Poem Fragment on Lost Hope and Rebuffs

A fragment of a verse describes failure and disappointment as hope fades and a cherished meeting ends in rejection. The speaker urges to “laugh it off” as adversity and misfortune prevail and the expected warmth turns cold.

Amator P. 8.41 Notes From The Public Scribe

fragmentary message mentioning thanks and poetry avoidance and a hope to see readers at an event or location, with suggestive date style and casual tone.

Amator

Dance and Destiny Theme Noted in Social Decline

Fragmented text notes a societal focus on destiny and self revelation through dance, with emphasis on women and expressive movement as a window into character and fate. The fragment hints at a cultural judgment on femininity and performance within social spaces.

Certainly Not Grandma Y Warns of Young Women Defying Rules

A quoted speaker scolds young women for abandoning restrictions while urging compliance and warning against going out without proper decorum. The remark emphasizes social expectations and control over behavior.

Grandma Y Trhel Con Lier

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