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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1928
Page
4
Herbert Hoover's acceptance speech is awaited with notable interest amid a campaign featuring key issues that are not strictly party based. The piece discusses the election climate and the significance of the address.
A daily vocabulary note explains feasible meaning capable of being done and practicable. It cites usage such as It was a solution if it proved feasible and lists related synonyms like pacify appease conciliate propitiate placate mollify. It also notes common mispronunciations misspellings and usage tips for dis charged.
The piece argues Hoover’s farm relief plan favors coordinated farmer groups, government-backed financing, and market steadiness while maintaining the 18th amendment. It notes party divides on reform, predicts cautious campaigning, and suggests both parties seek broad appeal to voters. It ends by urging shorter campaign speeches to suit radio audiences.
A stage drama tracing the life of a song and dance man and his orphan daughter Rosita with a trusted friend and a threatening manager. Cast includes Warner Oland Helene Costello Clyde Cook Monaga Love Julanne Johnson and Hugh Allan. Director Michael Curtiz. Helene Costello shines in dancing and acting as the show Chowder? Don’t miss it tonight.
Notice to those claiming tax exemption who have not filed under the Military Service Exemption Law. Section 6949, Code of Town, states that no exemption is allowed by the assessor without a filed statement, but the Board of Supervisors may grant it if filed before September first of the following year.
Mrs. Frank Wells and her son Jim mie visit sister Mrs. J. C. Schalan in Menominee Michigan for several weeks. Mrs. Schalan returned with them. John Kurtz came from Kalama on business. John Waymack and Gailord Waymack went to Des Moines on a business trip. Mr and Mrs Waymack and son will move to Davenport tomorrow.
By The Way reflects on the 1928 chautauqua opening with tents up and the peanut stand ready. Peet memorizes his speech as families gather, frying bacon scents, and old faithful caravans return. The piece notes evolving charm and the August anticipation, ending with a cheeky aside about Hell Box notes.
A comic fable shows an ant by a dead horse under a hot sun. Franklin county corn whiskey fumes lure the ant who drinks twice and then hoists the carcass, saying lets go home, in a humorous tale of exaggerated ambition.
A collage of witty cartoon strips features a flirtatious exchange at a dance, a startled awakening by a ribcount remark, a feathered encounter aboard a Boston-published tale, and a quip about speeding fines. The humor blends romance misfires and light animal humor with city newspaper flavor.
A humorous sketch follows a novice reporter in an editorial room scrambling to answer phones. The green reporter hesitates, misroutes calls, and navigates the staff’s reactions as the day unfolds.
A fragmented 1920s style exchange records a reporter noting a Conlin family name and a Bondsman detail during a phone inquiry. The dialogue hints at familial relations including sister-in-law and mother’s brother as part of a local society column.
A humorous fragment features Sheriock and Watty chasing a mysterious case with a needle. Mrs. M. Conlee visits Camton relative, while a touring car owner laughs at overheated leather after sun exposure. The piece ends with a note on possible repair to the top.
A mother and girl joke about family size while a boy boasts of mischief with a sly defiance. Willie dismisses his mother's concern about reporting trouble, claiming she could not hit the side of a barn. The scene ends with a line about sad words of tongue and pen and a bad pun on “sarrest.”
Harold Turryer returns to Chicago after weeks with his parents in Washington. Arthur Swift arrives from Winfield on a short business trip. Nadine Weiland of Des Moines visits Washington friends briefly. Mr and Mrs FE Hammer and family return from a LeCrosse business motor trip. Mr and Mrs Robert Fairbanks visit Washington for June Arnold. Mrs Gladius Williams and Mr and Mrs S A Dickerson attend Lewis Warren’s wedding in Nichols. Mrs G F Anderson and Mrs Glenn Eldridge visit Galesburg for relatives. Marjorie Goldsmith Bess Allen and Mabel Mitchell travel from Wayland to shop in Washington.
Mr and Mrs Chris Kauffman of Wayland arrived in Washington this morning to shop, marking a brief personal trip for leisure and commerce.
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