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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1928
Page
4
The light committee studies cost and feasibility of a modern lighting system for the business district. Rewiring and stronger electroliers would brighten Washington square, emulate Chicago’s State street, and attract night visitors with little extra upkeep. The project aims to beautify safely at a reasonable cost as summer nears.
A Journal Traveller recalls travel through Southern California on the Apache train to Riverside and the Imperial Valley. He thanks friends in Los Angeles and notes vineyards and desert, with a chance encounter with Carl S. Anderson of the Journal and memories of a lengthy California journey toward the Midwest.
A compact note presents the daily word Persuasion defined as having power or tendency to persuade and describes the state of being persuaded. It includes example usage such as I am open to persuasion to illustrate practical meaning.
AWashington writer visits Hollywood and Los Angeles while recalling Doc McGugin at the Balboa Hotel and greeting Bert Thomas. The party meets Grace Like, visits Monrovia, and tours Redlands citrus facilities. Frank Webb recounts his Los Angeles career and family life, noting his shift from horse-trading to quiet work in real estate.
The Patriot finder critiques the League for Fostering Genius led by Winifred Stoner, arguing that genius cannot be picked or nurtured reliably. It notes early or late development, with many infant prodigies failing as adults, and cites Stoner once praised as a prodigy herself.
The coroner recalls a simpler era when witnesses mattered more than fragments. A honeymoon scene unfolds as a woman cheerfully washes dishes and asserts ownership of pretty things. A tangential note contrasts Russia and Germany bans on how operators are addressed and how operators present themselves.
The saying that a cat has nine lives traces to an old myth about Pash, the cat headed goddess of Egypt, and her supposed nine lives. The idea links feline vigor and mystery to ancient beliefs about divine endurance.
A Chicago woman found a robin nesting in a mop on her back porch. She placed a second mop nearby and left the bird undisturbed as a family of six hatched.
In a note to readers The Way asks for observations of the new moon and its weather implications. Contributors are invited to report whether the phase signals dry cold or wet warm conditions and if lemonade glasses should come out tonight.
A lighthearted verse notes there is no poem today and urges readers to send one tomorrow, promising a cheerful line in return. The item captures a playful, community newspaper tone and invites reader participation.
A reader known as Old Timer praises antiques in Home stead articles and describes a four post bed with hanging calico curtains, a clock with heavy weights, and a platter from England. The note asks for more news of heirlooms and mentions local homes near Wellman. Editor invites further Old Timer contributions.
The Louisville Post reports the Baltimore Street Railway invites riders to pick trolley colors. Sample cars in vermillion and cream, gray with green and cadmium yellow roofs were shown to gather public preference, seen as thoughtful forward planning. The item includes a stray personal note about a marriage.
A quote contrasts smiles with other reflections of happiness, calling a smile the prerogative of man and the color of love. It likens a smile to daylight in mood, a definite twilight between laughter and sobriety, and notes the eye flash and heart at home. The passage ends with a playful comparison to a radio as a mischievous, unseen child after guests depart.
An early 20th century classified note in the Kansas City Star markets a 1924 Chevrolet Touring as in good looking condition and running well, priced at 75 dollars, with a rush for buyers. The ad is placed by a boss and features a comic exchange about saving money.
A chorus girl, stunning yet lowbrow, attends a high society gathering hosted by a noted woman. Feeling out of place, she lingers by the wall until the hostess compliments her looks like an old Rembrandt. The reply lands: You don’t look any too darn snappy yourself.
The storm hit without warning and demolished the house as a tornado victim told a friend about his escape. Mr Meeke exclaimed he nearly forgot to post a letter for his wife in a surprising interruption.
A young judge faces his first case with a bootlegger. He seeks guidance in the corridor from an old jurist who advises not to give more than four dollars per pint, a rule the elder says he follows.
Washington County Iowa Board of Supervisors on April 17 1928 ordered highway weeds cut at least twice this growing season the first by June 20 1928 and the second by August 1 1928 with all noxious weeds to be destroyed by the property owner or occupant as required by Chapter 246 of the 1924 Code.
An April 20 1928 county order requires owners to mow listed weeds along adjoining highways between June 1 and August 1 1928 or have the weeds cut and destroyed by the county authorities with all costs charged to the landowner. The county auditor is directed to publish the order in all official county newspapers. J T Matthews county auditor.
Universal photoplay Buck Privates stars Lya De Putti and Malcolm McGregor showing at the Fox Wednesday and Thursday. McGregor portrays a buck private with romance amid the American Army of Occupation in a Rhine valley village near Coblenz. Melville Brown praised for direction. cast includes Zasu Pitts Eddie Gribbon James Marcus Ted Duncan Bud Jamison and Les Bates.
Kalona April 20. Mrs Martha Snyder is seriously ill at home. Mrs Frank Thompson has not improved. Mrs Jake Snider is able to be up about her home after weeks of illness. Mr and Mrs Homer Yoder called to Jewel Nebraska for Mr Yoder’s mother illness. Mrs E M Plank, treated in Iowa City, is home again. PTA meeting at FH S auditorium drew many. Mr and Mrs Harry Bigelow visited Washington. Adolph Votruba family quarantined with scarlet fever. Baptist ladies will hold an all day meeting with Mrs L P Dawson next Thursday. Mr and Mrs F R Conkins and son Richard visited at the W.
Oramel Stoner Sr announces candidacy for sheriff subject to Democratic primary in June. Hubert Crail states intent to run for county auditor on Republican ticket at the June 4 1320 primary.
C Dayton announces candidacy for representative in the general assembly from the 23rd district Washington County, pending Republican voters’ choice in June primaries. Thomas Earl Jackson pursues election as County Sheriff, subject to Democratic voters’ June primary. Frail schedule notes mention Friday and Tuesday events in mid November.
The candidate announces intent to run for County Attorney subject to Republican party approval in the June primary. D. W. Harvey Jr. is noted as the proposer.
Notice lists D H Wentworth of Brighton Ta as candidate for Member of Board of Supervisors with term starting January 1 1930 on the Republican ticket at the primary on June 4 1928. The brief item spans Tuesday to Saturday June 4.
R Conklin welcomed a daughter last Sunday in Iowa City with Mrs Ethel Rubber assisting at the Lester Small home in Wellman. Mrs Mary Ann Storr and her daughter Mrs Vina Desing of Wellman visited the Frank Thompson home Wednesday.
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