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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1926

Page

4

Crawfordsville Notes Seabee Storm Dims Church Attendance

Crawfordsville Ia September 25 The storm Thursday night reduced church attendance as Rev Renwick spoke on the Secret of the Christian life with the text For Ye are dead your life is hid with Christ in God. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Lee Huston at Washington County Hospital Friday morning. Word comes that Res week Chrissinger and her son continued toward Arizona after a two day delay caused by ptomaine poisoning from hotel fare. Mr and Mrs Hanna hosted dinner yesterday. Dr J

Crawfordsville Renwick Lee Huston Washington County Hospital Chrissinger Arizona See Hanna Dr. J

Local Social Scribbles from Topeka and Nearby Towns

A Renwick of Topeka was the out of town guest. Fred Wagner helped Wagner dig a cellar drain Monday. Elmer McFadden checked Delca light plants Monday. Carl Salterberg and Howard Wagner attended the Putnam sale near Havre Tuesday. Eva and Clark Wagner attended the Y M C A banquet Thursday and stayed with grandparents Knight Wagner. Rev Minear says he cannot be present on rally day the 26th.

Washington Fred Wagner W. Salterberg Elmer McFadden Delca Carl Salterberg Howard Wagher Putnam Havre Eva Clark Wagner Knight Wagner Minear

Horses and Autos Debate Levees and Accidents

A Crpper's Weekly note cites a statistician arguing levees are mere accidents, while siding with an old horse and baggy StH in favor. It suggests a young man distracted by a sweetheart on an ant vehicle cannot attend to reins and whip socket mud.

Reading of Life Length Tied to Timeframes

Fragmentary note discusses life length and timing, mentioning scientific terms and speculative links. The unusual phrasing suggests a historic transcription of ideas on aging and time, with names or terms that resemble researchers or theories.

How Times Change In a Sunday Thoughtful Pause

The column notes a shift from Sunday as a day to reach the hereafter to a reflection on present life, reflecting changing social norms and attitudes toward leisure and worship. The brief piece cites Dulath UWerald as the source or voice behind the observation.

Dulath Uwerald

Deaf football star regains sight and love of Myrtle

Dale Armstrong, once famed college football scorer and deaf since a head injury, solves a bank safe robbery by locating the missing contents with aid from a restored hearing. He confronts Myrtle Parr’s father, earns forgiveness, and wins Myrtle’s consent to marriage.

Parr Dale Mothe City Dale Armstrong Myrtle

Roselee Dye’s Bold Scheme and a Colonel’s Wedding Gift

Roselee seeks to wed a rich man while plotting to reclaim her Lashley fortune. Colonel Bill Dowden guards the heirloom plate as Andrew Jackson Denton confronts the break from tradition and a clever ruse unfolds through telephones and hidden wealth.

Walt Dowden Andrew Jackson Denton Roselee Wade Bill Lashley Lily Kreataunt Andrew Jackson Lucy Nell Agnew Nell Andrew Neil el Dowden

Impossible to Deny Dog's Psychic Powers

Popular Mechanics Magazine reports on dog behavior and alleged psychic abilities. Author Albert Payson Terhune cites instances from Sunnybank kennels in New Jersey where a dog reportedly anticipated the owner's return, suggesting a link between canine intuition and perception beyond coincidence.

Dog Albert Payson Terhune New York Sunnybank Terhune Wolff Popular Mechanics

German straw hat industry standardizes models

A style committee representing German straw hat producers has standardized hat types. As a result only 20 to 20 models are produced each season, down from 200 to 500 styles previously seen in the German market. No binding manufacturer agreement exists, but recommendations have been broadly followed.

Sarcoxie road sign request from busy motorists

A motorist asks an elderly woman how to reach Sarcoxie, and she complains about repeated requests for directions. She suggests installing a sign to avoid future inquiries, but fears visitors will jeopardize her privacy.

Unclear call prompts inquiry of local Smiths today

A confused note describes a caller arranging a visit to the Smiths at their home this afternoon. The message mentions a collector pursuing them all week and expresses mixed feelings about the information received.

Smiths

Britain Needs Over a Million Pounds of Tea Daily

More than one million pounds of tea are required to supply the daily drink of the people of Great Britain. The figure underscores tea’s central role in daily life and national consumption.

Great Britain

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