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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1928
Page
4
A daily devotional note cites Proverbs 28 verse 7 about wisdom from keeping the law and warns against associating with riotous companions. The message emphasizes prudent living and honoring parental guidance through scripture.
The article argues good roads shift but strengthen small towns. West Chester defies fear, hosting a large celebration that drew many travelers on new year round routes. It urges proactive citizenry and local facilities to sustain commerce as travel increases.
The piece discusses agriculture entering a revolution that parallels past transformative shifts, signaling widespread change in techniques, policy, and rural life. It notes rising innovations and the potential impact on farmers and markets as new methods reshape production.
A compact note teaching proper usage of quiescent meaning reposing resting and inactive and contrasting phrases for correctness in daily vocabulary practice. It emphasizes correct preposition with contrary and offers pronunciation and spelling tips for common misuses and synonyms.
William Harper Dean of the Agricultural Service of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States argues in a recent address that mechanization mirrors industrial shifts. He notes declines in horses and farm workers between 1920 and 1925, while tractors and other equipment expand output, with farm land shrinking yet production rising.
A prayer by a father seeking strength from God to guide his son through life. He asks for guidance, humility, and protection, trusting in divine help as he dedicates himself to teaching and supporting his boy. Christian Advocate, Nashville.
Congressman Ramsayer of the sixth district praises Herbert Hoover calling him the best qualified presidential candidate in the last thirty years. He says Hoover is capable of intelligent, unbiased judgments not swayed by campaign politics and urges readers to consider this view.
A young man asks to see a renowned diagnostician without an appointment. The nurse requires him to disrobe per the doctor’s rule, he agrees, then the doctor arrives and asks his problem. He reveals he wanted to renew his wife’s Ladies' Home Journal subscription.
A fragment recalls a surreal incident where a speaker discusses a buzz saw. The tale features a claim that the tool had no teeth, followed by a punchy misdirection as Bill asserts his belief in the truth.
A fragmented verse set shows Douglas Malloch style self reflection about knowing one’s true self. It shifts to a hotel guest complaint and a brief cartoonish fire department remark, ending with a caricature of a goblin tale and a California pelican refrain.
A reflective piece contrasts DeWitt residents who praise the town with those who seek improvement ideas. The text then pivots to humorous, counterproductive “how to” tips about interacting with others, ending with a light note about being glad to be back. It weaves social observation with playful mischief and a closing cheer.
A collection of humorous and flawed want ads insightfully parodied. Entries include a frightening Bulldog for sale note, a bid for a boy to work near a counter, and a widow seeking a marriage from a two shipper with odd phrasing. The piece mocks language and misprints in classified notices.
A Midwest clergyman receives a verse comparing him to a bold blacksmith forging and welding spokes for a wheel by the forge. The poem notes the sermon’s effect on the choir mirrors heat from a long spoke and large fire. Sent in by Blisterfoot Jim.
The text recounts Andrew Hoover a Maryland Quaker and ancestor of the nominee reaching the United States by 1740 or earlier. It notes he arrived not from Holland but directly from Germany and originally signed as Andreas Huber while speaking high German. He reportedly embraced Quaker faith after arriving in America.
A string of humorous regional quips from Georgia papers and others lampoons boozy bravado and hot weather talk. The verses poking fun at fools and showy rhetoric contrast with caution against risky bragging and violent acts.
Bob Steele a 21 year old western star returns in The Trail of Courage at the New Graham theatre. He tames a wild horse and ropes danger with expert riding while director Wallace Fox builds dramatic climaxes and action on the desert trail. Marjorie Bonner plays the engaging heroine in romantic scenes.
Mrs. Frank Kleese spends Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Fisher near Keota. Victor Gray rests two weeks with his parents Rev and Mrs Gray of West Chester. Frances Kleese and Nena Wagner visit their grandmother Mrs Pence at Columbus Junction and attend the fair. Gladys McCreedy spent the weekend with friend Erma Moore. Mrs W R Stewart and daughter of Cincinnati Iowa visit locals.
Ding in New York Herald Tribune ldly since his recent operation at Rochester. L. C. Larson of Keokuk, owner of the Larson Shoe company, was in Washington visiting at the store here. He drove on to Muscatine.
Mr and Mrs George Fulton entertained Monday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Clarence Fulton as they celebrated their first wedding anniversary.
August reports from Wayne recount Forest Davidson playing at Winfield fair and John Boshart’s nephews visiting Wayland. Roy Johnson acted as caller in Winfield while Everett Erickson sold his Ford troupe to Everett Beatty. Mr and Mrs Clarence Moorhead with daughter Mary Lillian and Forest Davidson spent Sunday in Columbus Junction at Milton Davidson’s home.
Miss Mazie Lark was knocked down by a Ford while lighting the parlor lamp last night. Prohibition remains a theory rather than a condition.
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