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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1929
Page
4
Daily English Word Guide on Misused Phrases and Pronunciation
The excerpt discusses common English misuse such as saying face the music versus confront the music and explains pronunciation tips for tricky words. It highlights focus on mastering one word daily with examples like astute meaning critically discerning.
Garden banter and oddities from a small town
A humorous column notes April sun may bring mushroom growth after showers and mentions experts for interviews. It parodies neighbors campaigns against dandelions, mistaken root shoots as raspberries, a dog purchase joke, debates on bobbed versus long hair, and musings on a new high clear automobile. It recalls road potholes near Washington and Columbus Junction and jokes about paved highways and local political controversy.
Congressional remarks spark GOP infighting at Kansas City rally
Abe Martin recalls a rival senator at the Republican National Convention in Kansas City, claiming only one man fits U.S. agricultural interests. An editorial in the Kansas City Star mocks the brag and suggests the dispute is overblown. The piece weaves in rail schedules, local ads, and notices, ending with dentist and store listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
The
Kansas City Star
Washington events mix birthdays visits and church notes
In Washington Saturday through Sunday April 12 to 16, residents attended birthdays and scout dinners. Miss Nina Johnson stayed near West Chester J. 8. McCleary’s family mourned the death of James Bentley of St Clairsville Ohio. Inez Martin returned home from California with her grandson. Keota Rebekah lodge hosted Children’s Night with piano solos, readings, and a youth floor full of games. The Methodist Woman’s Foreign Missionary society held a thank offering service at morning preaching.
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Monmouth Col Tene
United Presbyterian Sabbath School
Nina Johnson
West Chester
McCleary
Barther
James Bentley
St. Clairaville
Ohio
Hind
Me Jetears
Keota
Inez Martin
California
Lloyd
Reno
Nevada
Olga
Mabel Vatenta
Marthe Chambers
Iris Hart
Robert McNurlen
Keith Mart
Pat Russell
Madien Hotchkiss
Victor Hess
Olga Valenta
Rhea Palmer
Mabel Horning
Malida
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Hvie
Booster Club Meeting Schedule Irregular Notes
The Booster Club announces a meeting with Mrs George Jarrard on Tuesday afternoon April 23 and a called meeting with Mrs Wider Kennedy on Wednesday at noon two o clock.
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Booster Club
George Jarrard
Mra
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