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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1929
Page
4
A devotional note quotes Joel 2 28 29 about God pouring out his spirit on all flesh with sons and daughters prophesying dreams and visions in a Wednesday theme for reflection.
San Diego April 6 a Journal group party aboard a glass enclosed motor boat toured the bay exploring the harbor and nearby ships. They noted destroyers and a mother ship with lifting power amid discussions of port channels and naval life including a whale burial tale near Del Mar.
A compact guide covers common misuses and mispronunciations. It notes phrases like understand all about and explains portmanteau pronunciation with emphasis on correct vowel sounds. The piece also contrasts affliction with grief and discusses practical word study tips for learners.
A rambling rural vignette blends a Model T journey to the far west with a colored minister sermon and marching choir. Farmers, mischief, and small-town banter surface through quick exchanges and comic misunderstandings amid community life. The piece evokes a talky homegrown humor tone with local characters and dated phrasing.
A mother and child discuss schooling and punishment within a family, calculating time off to illustrate discipline and holidays. The exchange mentions days of school, Sundays and Saturdays, lunch breaks, and vacation periods tied to holidays such as New Year’s Day Decoration Day the Fourth of July Thanksgiving and Christmas.
An Irish witness being examined about a shooting affair claims he heard a shot but did not see it. The magistrate deems the answer unsatisfactory and calls him back after he laughs at the bench, sparking laughter as the exchange ends with the witness denying seeing the magistrate laugh while insisting he heard him.
A fragmented note argues about the year having 265 days and logic about sleeping 122 days plus 243 days and resting eight hours per day, with unclear connections and garbled phrasing. The text reads as a nonsensical calculation fragment lacking coherent events or identifiable individuals.
Fragmentary lines hint at a springtime exchange with veiled flirtation and playful banter. Mixed punctuation and repetition suggest poetry or lyric-like notes. Readable phrases include dove imagery and light humorous compliments amid incomplete dialogue.
Hagel Livingston serial tale praised for natural acting in Stolen Low. Director Lynn Shores credits spontaneity and in-scene surroundings for believable performances at Graham Theatre. Actors play to instinct, avoiding stage-managed cues, shaping authentic dialogue and mood.
A review traces Jolson’s portrayal in The Singing Fool, depicting a waiter turned revue star who marries, loses his love, and faces hardship with a heartful performance. The cast includes Hetty Bronsom, Reed Howes, and Robert Emmett O’Connor. Leslie Barrows wrote the story. Baker scenarized it. Lloyd Bacon directed Jolson’s acclaimed return.
A reader note in the Atchison Globe suggests a dubious method to profit by losing $100 on a bet or dispute instead of pursuing legal action. The item reflects a fringe view on handling small financial losses and legal costs.
In May over 2,500 American towns plan National Music Week observances led by church bells and chimes. Cities like Boise and Dallas started the tradition in earlier years, with dozens of communities expanding yearly to thousands of celebrations featuring concerts, recitals, hymn contests, and community music programs during May 5–12.
An obscure historical note describes the earliest city underground lines entering Boston's business district as part of a surface electric system. It references the original New York subway contract from 1868, noting a large mileage allocation and the conversion of surface routes into tunnel sections.
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