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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1927
Page
4
The Journal presents a map of Iowa Primary road upgrades highlighting southern Iowa’s lag behind the north. The piece notes higher costs for southern improvements, but affirmations that funding and projects are forthcoming to create cross state routes and better east–west connectivity.
A reader refutes the paper's claim that pension payments would be delayed two months this summer due to a stalled appropriation bill. J. C. Winner, examiner of pensions in Marshalltown, received word from the commissioner of pensions confirming the latest update on payments.
This brief article highlights common word usage errors and mispronunciations while teaching a daily vocabulary term. Today's focus is DEJECTION defined as lowness of spirits melancholy and low mood with example usage.
President Coolidge and Budget Director Lord have arranged to use money from other funds to pay off all old soldiers pensions, ensuring continued disbursement as usual.
An editorial laments Iowa lawmakers vetoing a 2 million library while Washington funds naval expansion. It argues no nation seeks war, yet history shows blood and conflict, urging readiness and flexible policy amid global tensions.
In a Women column Edward Howe argues against obedience in marriage and critiques divorce as a second marriage with uncomfortable features. He favors traditional matches, notes women should focus on home, mocks alcohol and love, and ends with a jab at Harvard’s policing in Cambridge.
The Luzern style town reel recounts ongoing rain and farming hopes for oats corn and potatoes after Good Friday. It covers visits to Mrs Reeves funeral Mrs Meyer and Easter at Friends church plus a probate notice for John Reeves dated 1915 filed April 1927 in Washington County Iowa with hearing set at 9 AM.
A list of signatories urges Washington newspapers to replace a misrepresented portrait of Frank Macon with an accurate image. The note proposes covering the cost from Macon’s commissions and even offers to assist by force if needed.
The note expresses long standing friction in the community over Macon's picture and urges a calm, non violent approach. It states the resolution is before the house and asks Macon to publicly state his plan before the department accepts responsibility for any outcome.
A Des Moines restaurant served vegetarian luncheon with string beans. Diners found two olive seeds chewed by a prior diner, prompting joking comments about seeds in pies and urging hotels to check plates for contamination.
A speaker calls for another attempt and assembles a strong team to reach results. The narrative humorously prefaces a shift in expectations, joking that a doctor might trade cars for horses.
John Timmerman comments that even tornadoes sometimes bring unexpected blessings as a bride is swept away from her groom during a night storm. The report notes the unusual event and Timmerman's remark on luck and fate.
Mary Carolyn Daves from Wenonah expresses affection for a steadfast friend who understands unseen thoughts and voices. The speaker credits the friend with perceiving heights beyond speech and standing by them through every challenge.
Mrs J A Frey reports from Noble as Karl Frey returns from winter with home folks and accepts a barber shop job in Temple. Mr and Mrs C A Rich of near Crawfordsville join Mr and Mrs B for local news and updates.
The river forming the border between Georgia and South Carolina is the Savannah River.
The article discusses salary boosts and their effects on living costs and inflated appearances. It notes how higher earnings may prompt further expense and scrutiny in the Arkansas capital city context.
Dr M E B Dicken backed by Bill Holland condemns the gasoline age and predicts a horse comeback. He cites a Chicago trucking firm reverting to horse drawn wagons and recalls his own car breaking down prompting a wrecker incident.
Richard shared a Saturday visit at J A Frey home as the Bethel glee club from Newton Kansas arrived despite bad roads to give a fine program at Richer church Sunday evening. The recent Tuesday storm damaged roofs trees and power lines and three cars of stock were shipped from this station Tuesday.
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