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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1927
Page
4
The piece surveys tributes to General Woods after his death, noting varied opinions from harsh criticism to praise. It recalls his rise from Roosevelt’s find to a leading U S Army figure at World War I’s start, with debate over his command assignments aboard.
Daily English notes discuss misused words mispronunciations and misspellings. It covers examples like cabriolet pronunciation of kab-ri-o-la the misused purposed versus proposed and the careful use of minute as a precise adjective with example of minute details.
A fragmented verse narrative recounts a failed pipe repair and late day self-reproach in a comic tone. Interleaved items show brief jokes and quips about revolvers, prizes, a Scotsman, the notion of a chaperone and a local auto accident tale with a humorous punchline.
He took his medicine like a soldier and served as best he could. He died with the harness on and leaves a record of good service at home in Cuba and in the Philippines.
Our 24th Chautauqua opens next Tuesday evening the 16th and runs through August 25. A full program of entertainment, lectures, music, science, and youth activities is planned. Inskeep Players perform Other Peoples Money and The Mender on the first big day, followed by many varied acts. The event is a Washington county institution run without profit, funded by attendees to support next year’s program.
The writer voices strong temptation to quit work over the Sacco-Vanzetti affair and advocates a settlement agreeable to all, sending the idea to Gov. Fuller and offering help in any way. The note ends with a light aside about the routine of work.
In a humorous incident Loyd Morrison was roused at two o clock in the morning when a caller, posing as a telephone company official, demanded what it feels like to answer a wrong number at such an hour.
A fragmentary excerpt shows a confrontation with a brusque remark about approaching a mystery. A professor is interrupted by a crude speaker claiming insight could never reach the truth, highlighting tension and uncertain pursuit.
A collection of light anecdotes and quips on childhood questions jokes about handwriting civic duties and marriage from a newspaper page. The items reflect period humor about eyes noses ears and public service with satirical takes on jury duty and political preferences.
Two girls whose calves were picked for the state exhibit are Miss Hazel Shipton Green Mountain and Miss Mable Fricke State Center. The note hints at a humorous bank statement and a traveling sign seen by a Washington tourist. It reflects 1920s oil supply speculation and public notices from Marsh alltown Times-Republican.
A humorous fishing anecdote recalls two men eager to claim a crowd with a first catch. They both get bites immediately, but the speaker reveals he had no bait on his hook, making the challenge moot. The quip ends with the crowd left unpaid.
A local note from Dandelion expresses relief summer arrived after a tornado spares the area and invites Crawfordsville residents to the WC T U county convention at the U P church on August 9 with plans for programs and community support. It urges attendees and mentions Mr E T W and W C involvement.
The snippet contrasts a marital quip about marriage and life insurance with a Victorian image of Queen Victoria. An English writer notes a perceived return of boldness, implying changing social norms and public figures stepping beyond traditional modesty.
The professor was asked for his definition of woman and began in a leisurely voice saying that woman is generally speaking.
Mrs Ollie Jones and son Jimmie from Bedford Pa visit Henry Hazelett family. Laird Simpsons announce birth Bonnie Jean Aug 4. Debe Dewey Stephens family visit Galesburg. Winfield Fair attendance noted. Local moves include Fayette McConnell into Hites property. Cedar Rapids and Burlington visitors noted. Several nursing students and hospital staff in Iowa City. Star hall hosts meeting with new member Eva Blankenhorn. Trip to Monmouth and family visits conclude the report.
J Latimer Davis of Des Moines commends the Journal for clear reporting of a New York item and rebuts Mrs Augusta Stetson in stating Christian Science holds immortality for mortals only as God created man and that spiritual man cannot sin. He quotes biblical lines and notes Mrs Stetsons view on eternal life as inconsistent with writings he cites.
Mrs. O. Fe. Babb and Dorothy helped Mrs. Sam Sigafoose cook for threshers. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Herring and daughter Marguerite drove to Iowa City on Thursday on business. Floyd Grecian and family and Grandma Grecian visited the Herring home Sunday. Threshing finished for this run, Lloyd Neiswanger shipped cattle and hogs, John Caldwell also sent hogs. Residents attended the Washington show last week.
Harvey Sands left Monday for Central City to visit at the home of his father Jay Sands and family while Mrs. Rowan stayed for the Christian Workers Conference.
Official notice filed by the Iowa district court clerk announces probate proceedings for a will. The notice identifies bp. C. Kilgore as Clerk of District Court and Edna C. Purvis as Deputy Clerk. No further case details are provided in the readable text.
A Riverside roundup lists visitors and locals on vacation and visiting kin. Names include Mrs. Al Rummelhart Iowa City and Miss Katherine Walsh Davenport nursing staff, with trips to Muscatine and South Dakota postings for Glenn and Clement Rummelhart. Additional guests include Miss Ethel Bulger Davenport and Bernadette Miles Chicago, plus visits by Mrs. John Kloepfer Fort Madison and Anthony Yeggy family. Joseph Welte Cripple Creek Colorado guest of the Yeggys, born locally.
A Chinese statesman recalls Canton as the open door since 1786. The article notes Canton as the port where clipper ships launched American trade with the Orient via Girard and Astor efforts a century and a half ago.
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