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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1929

Page

4

God Is A Poor Shopkeeper And Town Gossip Mix

A fragmented column blends satirical verse on consumer excess with local notes from South Iowa Avenue Coppock Highway area. It recounts families Thomps, Trockhart, Carl Jungbinth, and E C Eleher returning from the northwoods, while detailing fishing tales and neighborhood speculation about claimed catches. It also touches on fashion and dining trends, a dope scare in Butte with borax misrepresented as heroin, and a stray editorial riff on zigzag eating and social habits.

Iowa Avenue Coppock Thomps Trockhart Carl Jungbinth E. C. Eleher Northwoods Carl Berat Thompe Park Dr. Alcorn H.C. Etcher Mr. Etcher

Yost's Retirement and Coaching Philosophy

The piece lauds Michigan coach Yost and his staff for shaping athletes with strict standards. It notes his retirement after a storied career and highlights four All-American assistants who exemplify discipline, integrity, and a strong work ethic.

Michigan Yost University of Ars

Swing Low and the Chair of Death in Georgia

Fragmented OCR passage recounts a Black execution with singing including Swing Low and a canto about angels, set in a Georgia prison. It mixes quotes, monologue, and stray jokes, referencing Oliver Lodge, Macdonald, and other nonrelated items, creating a scattered historically ambiguous scene.

Mink farm schemes and town life musings in a wandering column

A rambling column jokes about fishing results over bragging ideas, mink farming schemes, and local color. It riffs on Main Street nightlife, church visits, and a farcical plan to raise 500 minks with mock arithmetic showing unlikely exponential growth, ending with a travelogue tone and casual insinuations.

Broadway George McDaniel Jackie Horners Thorn Fed Gallivantin 1St Presbyterian

Daily Lessons in English Word Misuses and Rigor

A fragmentary item discusses misused words and pronunciation, noting distinctions between noun and verb forms and listing synonyms for blame and reproach. It mentions strict rigor of the law and urges careful usage and pronunciation in lessons.

Community Notices From Local Organizations

A compact set of announcements lists meetings and events for local groups. The Rosemary ela bridge party is rescheduled for Wednesday at Mrs. Glenn Thompson’s home. West ofythian Sisters and grand temple events are noted. Snowball Social postponed to August 29. New Haven unit to meet in the afternoon. quilt work requested. AL We He missi annual picnic at Sunset Park Tuesday at 6 o'clock. 15212 West Chester Lode 39 rank of esquire Thursday Aug 15. grand lodge report by delegate. TM IX club meets with Mrs. Harvey Wagner Wednesday at 2 PM. hospitality notice for attendance. Levington ALS picnic lunch Thursday Aug 15 after business meeting. members asked to bring sandwiches. a line notes English estates and crown duties with horse shoes.

Sunset Park West Chester Lode Grand Lodge K. B.S

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