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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1928
Page
4
A newspaper column urges turnout in the coming election. It notes fifty eight million Americans will be eligible to vote, including twenty eight million women, and calls for increased enthusiasm and participation to achieve a record total. The piece stresses citizenship and urges the slogan Get the vote out.
Glenn Mace notes the National Operatic and Dramatic company drew the best audience of the season yesterday afternoon in Washington county. The Redpath comed y Tommy opens Monday with a $1 gate and $2 season tickets. eight entertainments and three lectures follow next week.
A historical note extols golf as a good, clean game for all ages while lamenting its long play time. It contrasts golf with tennis croquet and horseshoes, noting a typical two to three hour commitment per round. The passage hints at a notable golf achievement yet to be detailed.
A daily vocab note defines auspiciously as favorably or propitiously. It notes proper pronunciation for related terms and suggests using one word three times to own it. The entry mixes misspellings and synonyms while urging mindful language growth.
The writer recalls a golf hole in one and notes receipt of a 48 bottle case of Canada Dry Ginger Ale from the Canada Dry Ginger Ale Co of New York City in recognition of the feat. A Paris postcard confirms the milestone and a social message from Betsy Wilson extends congratulations.
A letter to the Lyons News from Kansas laments visiting the South where once there were roaming Negro banjos by cabins now replaced by roadside tire patching. The author contrasts past and present scenes with a critical tone.
A collage of humorous quips on heat and daily life. References to Hoover Smith Tunney Ruth and public affairs from various U.S. newspapers with light commentary on weather politics and culture.
A tearful scene with eleven girls recounting fears and hunger as they plead for light and food. Conversations mix names like George Jim and Deb as they improvise songs in a tense moment before the crowd arrives.
The passage depicts a man lingering at a tent flap with a girl and her beau as a mood piece. It contrasts a taunting game of life with a memory of a man who wore spars for a first wife, and the treasury notes July 1 population and money in circulation.
A humorous piece recounts Pat near death with a chaplain urging repentance. Pat jokes that his life is a mess to fix and quips about church, baptism, being tied to a woman, and learning French by mail as odd paths to virtue.
In a humorous exchange a farmer explains he will raise mashed potatoes this year while a city anecdote recalls a Washington professional man and family staying in Chicago and hiring private dog quarters. DETECTIVE interviews a bath surprised homeowner.
In a humorous exchange Moses Junior and Senior discuss adjusting clothing with a shirty option while a daughter notes a skirt shortening dilemma. The lead mentions a column not conducted by R. E. 8 and signals calls for help.
A lavish screen adaptation by Ernst Lubitsch stars Ramon Navarro and Norma Shearer with Jean Hersholt Edward Connelly Otis Harlan George K Arthur Edythe Chapman Gustav Von Seyffertitz Philippe De Lacy Bobby Mack and others. About two thousand extras create huge sets building towns castles and railways for the film's most elaborate production.
In Columbus Junction the Harmony Entertainers will perform a 2:30 Sunday prelude and again at 8:00 p m. Dr E T Hagerman speaks on The Man With One Window An overall labor day program is planned Sept 3 at Columbus Junction fair grounds including races novelty events and a Wapello vs Junction baseball game A Louisa county Sunday school convention meets Sept 2 at Glidwin church William Darrow a C M T C student at Ft Snelling may be noted in proceedings
Minn. band member participates as first trombone in an 80 piece ensemble. Residents visit relatives in Ottumwa and Columbus City. Mrs. Frank Karr returns from St Louis. Local church events include infant service speaker at United Brethren and W R C meeting planned in September. School assignments and upcoming baseball games across Muscatine Letts Wapello Illinois City and Cedar Falls zones are noted.
Mrs A GrasHam and Fandsc of Iowa City visit Mrs Charles Giffey at 000 So222. Mr and Mrs R Wg were Iowa City guests on Thursday. Mrs Mivel Myert of Moberty Missouri attended the funeral of Remother Mrs R B Henderson and is visiting friends there and Cotter.
A satirical note from the Roanoke Times highlights the double sided nature of candidates in public office. The quip suggests most hopefuls seek both sides of an issue, reflecting on voter perceptions of balance and strategy.
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