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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1928
Page
4
A published note argues against extreme dieting and endorses moderate, healthy eating. It cites race ideals and social pressures as factors in dieting harm and supports a Federation resolution urging women to follow medical guidance rather than fad methods.
A Parsons Editorial notices a 1928 Arkansas City, Kansas, effort by city engineer Del Lawhe to promote road safety with memorable slogans. It lists phrases like Keep your hands on the wheel let your girl hug herself and Live to ride another day by obeying signs while urging drivers to avoid speed and heed railroad crossings.
A Kansas writer recalls the onset of spring as trains travel from the middle west toward California. The piece contrasts dreary Kansas weather with vivid impressions of California and Los Angeles, reflecting on home and God's country ideas during travel.
A compact note on word usage misuses and pronounciation from W L Gordon. It highlights masculine feminine forms of some nouns and the mispronunciation of certain letters. The piece introduces a daily vocabulary goal with the word incredible and its example sentence.
A travel diary recounts daily impressions from Los Angeles and Hollywood including crime, celebrity homes in Beverly Hills, Culver City studios, and a ballasting view of dam fears and real estate dips. Encounters with Washington visitors, local people like Mrs. Martin and Charlie Chaplin’s theater, and a humorous hat misadventure pepper the entry. the writer longs for rest on the return train while noting nursing sibling Esther Maxwell and a future hospital leadership role.
The article notes a large exodus of laborers from French farms and the adoption of modern agricultural machines to save labor. It highlights farmers replacing manpower with mechanization to maintain production levels amid worker shortages.
A quirky device, a porcupine cork with sharp glass spikes, warns drinkers of poisons inside bottles. The joke sits among a collage of miscellany including political poses and fashion notes from various papers.
The writer muses on thriving Washington back lots for budding players and predicts the Chicago Cubs will win the National League pennant after an early-season viewing. Readers are asked which team they favor.
An Ohio newspaper claims a quirky census method in Scotland uses a dollar tossed into the street to gauge population as people gather to claim it. The report presents the gimmick as a quick informal tally.
A humorous look at the journalist life with quotes about avoiding publicity and protecting families. The speaker’s mock caution reflects the comic tension between press freedom and personal privacy in reporting.
Two Scottish writers have produced a highly successful stage piece titled The Miracle. The script includes a chorus that performs in costume and tosses flip pennies toward the audience amid the lively reception.
A tongue in cheek observation notes how constant advertising outpaces rivals as the driving force behind commerce. The rhyme pairs persistent effort with success, highlighting marketing as the key to gaining customer trust and sales.
A quirky society note recounts a correspondent naming the Prince of Wales's new horse Dandruff to joke it makes the heir fall. The report mocks Chicago as half shot, mentions Anheuser Busch brands, and references Bluebeard authoring a song with a teasing line.
The 15 year old farm lad from Washington County wins the town spelling contest for 1928 and will represent the state at the national contest in Washington D C. Curious where other town lads were during the spelling contests.
A banker arrives after eight years away in his birth town and finds no one at the station to greet him. He seeks out the baggage master, a longtime friend, for welcome and comfort as the season opens for outdoor life and lawn sprinkling.
A collection of quick Scots and American quips about misers, school refusals, Christmas gifts, clever thieves, and family dynamics. The narrator narrates hints of jokes about goldfish bowls, spats being resoled, and a wife taking charge in marriage. Subtle social humor runs through light stories and puns.
A fragmented clipping presents quips on weddings and funerals, a joke about flowers at weddings, and a comment on gunfire at sunrise under prohibition. It notes that movements chase fame and free publicity amid a tense era.
A brief note shows an employee certain about his earnings this Saturday while the employer remains uncertain about any payment. The contrast hints at payroll uncertainty or pending settlement between worker and business.
The saying notes a fish that bites twice on a single lure, a quirky image used to describe repeated bold behavior in judgment or tactics.
Friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Thos Robertson home in Columbus City on April 24 to mark 25 years since their marriage. A late party featured visiting, games, refreshments, a poetry tribute, and a silver salad fork gift. many relatives and neighbors attended including the Duncans, Williamses, Robersons, and various local families.
Mrs. Ida Meek correspondent reports Mrs. Allison Moss and baby Harold Arthur of Wellman visiting her mother Mrs. Henry Brinning. Brinning joined a Washington trip while Myra Meeks returned to work there. Will Wallace's visit to Chas Dunshee's Iowa City home notes Dunshee's improving health. Clay Walton made rounds north of Washington and sold a calf to Don Witterman. Mrs. Carl Walton visited Walton home. Jack Caldwell ill with flu needing care. Roscoe Anderson delivered oil. local lake improvement with crushed rock at the corner near twin bridges. Norma Meeks fell at school.
D H Wentworth of Brighton Iowa declares candidacy for Member of Board of Supervisors with term starting January 1 1930 on the Republican ticket at the primary election June 4 1928. He will be campaigning Tuesday through Saturday ahead of the vote.
A notice to voters announces a candidacy for the clerk of the district court in Washington County. The candidate commits to the Republican party’s June primary process.
Oscar S. Haney voices support for the county recorder position as a Republican primary voter decision in June. Haney emphasizes party influence on local offices and urges turnout at the primary to shape the race.
A note indicates the selection for County Treasurer for the term 1929 31 is subject to Republican voters will at the June primaries. The filing reflects party guidance in the local race.
The Lafe Stout family were Sunday afternoon visitors at the E. R. Meeks home when someone knocked two teeth loose.
In Coons MT Pleasant Iowa April 28 the seventy third commencement events at Iowa Wesleyan college run May 30 through June 4 with inauguration ceremonies for President James E Coons. Bishop William F Anderson will deliver the commence address and Bishop Frederick T Keeney will give the baccalaureate sermon.
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