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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1929
Page
8
Mrs Clinton Watton of West Chester visits Washington for a day, traveling to the capital to attend engagements and see the city scenes. The message notes her morning arrival and plans to stay in the capital, reflecting local social notes.
Nellie W. Mason returned from two months with her mother Mrs E M Wright and met her nephew Floyd Wright in Chicago en route to Arkansas City from New York. Floyd, Elmer Wright's son, arrived after recognizing Nellie. she spent a few hours with her niece Terry Wall and D F Macon the Washington Iowa auctioneer.
Rain yesterday and today amount to 1.94 inches per the official weather observer. Further rain continues, making dirt and gravel roads difficult to navigate.
Readable fragments describe visitors drawn to a rock face at Natural Bridge in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia. The text mentions illumination and a cedar creek area, with uncertain details about the carving and inscription activities.
A casual local notice invites readers in Muscatine to drop in and enjoy their favorite magazine. The snippet hints at a community event or relaxed day of reading with accessible activities.
The article reports a heated fight over a debenture plan with the House steams ahead against the administration bill. Committee amendments passed amid loud acknowledgments as Chairman Haugen guided the session.
A historical note explains the phrase patience of Job in relation to Job and his turkey. It traces origins to Thomas Haliburton and a 19th century account in Pathfinder Magazine and Sentinel of Troy, noting a peculiar turkey gobbler with one feather and the saying linked to Job’s endurance.
Washington reports a realignment of Democratic national leadership as Alfred E. Smith supporters contend a post Smith era will bring back ex Woodrow Wilson faction figures. Names linked include Cordell Hull and Garner while Tammany influence is said to wane amid a broader party power shift. In New York, Governor Smith’s fall from national prominence is noted alongside a divorce filing by Dougan amid scandal.
Two ant colonies dug up in Limps Field Surrey were placed on a moat bordered island in the London menagerie. Overnight the ants bridged the moat with pine needles, escaping. The keeper recaptured some, but to stop further crossings he poured paraffin into the water.
Schedule of radio features for Friday night including WEAF WOR and WJZ networks. Program blocks list Bourbon’s Orchestra Cavaliers Quartet dramatized stories Drag onette May Peterson guest artist and a senate snapshot album.
Quote reflects on the folly of worldly ambition and business struggles ending in a dramatic, empty life. Attributed to John Taylor, the remark condemns exhausted pursuit of wealth and status over meaningful living.
Mrs J A Marsh arrives from Ainsworth to shop in Washington. A Spies travels to Ottumwa for day on business. J E Curl arrives from Wellman to spend several days in Washington. Mrs Lindenmeyer of West Chester shops in town. Mr and Mrs Arthur Reddins host Elaine Thomassen in Washington for a few days. Willard Wylie's mother dies in Newton and is buried at College Sprin g.
The column lists visits and travel of Alma Shatter in Brighton and relatives including Cora Crampacker in town. Law returned from Des Moines while Joe Carson and Margaret Ledgerwood visited West Closter with Mrs. Vansickle. Velma and Louise German came from Lincoln to stay with their grandmother. Alike notices of packing jobs at American Pearl Button Co and a jeweler convention in Cedar Rapids. Other brief movements include Ruebsam seed corn, George Clapper on Keota business, and Amile Dan with Annabelle Hindahl in Muscatine. Johns Woods visited West Chester. Joan Brownhausen traveled to Pleasant Plain to see her brother Matt. Balloons free to children at Brown's Super Service Saturday at 2. Clara Dean in Columbus Junction traveling with Beuy and Late Hamil to visit grandparents in Ainsworth.
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