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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1928

Page

3

Queen Alfalfa Crowned In Tama County Iowa Pageant

Fifteen year old Finnjett Hartshorn of Traer was chosen by local vote as Queen Alfalfa at the Tama Toledo Chautauqua Park festival. The celebration included an Alfalfa Day pageant, a mock murder trial of Miss Aliie Falla, and plans for Miss Hartshorn to attend the Iowa State Fair as a guest of honor with officials including M. G. Thornburg.

Toledo Iowa Ffinnjett Hartshorn Traer Tam County Miss Hartshorn Tama-Toledo Chautauqua Park Tama County The Farm Bureau Z. R. Mills Tama County Bankers, Newspapers Blue Valley Creamery Institute Tama Coun Aliie Falla Timothy Kay G M. Lane Falla Viol@y Melaskey Wee Tiom Cummins Marshalltown District Court Giger Clark Davis Harriett Hartshorn Alfalfa

Highland Junior Club Meeting Notes and Later Events

The Highland Junior club met Friday with thirteen members and one guest. Activities included games, Victrola music, and a noon luncheon. The next meeting, with Margery Maxing McMahon, is planned for Thursday August 22.

Highland Junior Club Loriie Lasek Margery Maxing Eee McMahon

The Difference Explained by Terre Haute Tribune

The article contrasts an expert cook with a cooking expert noting that the key distinction lies in oral instruction. It suggests that a cooking expert offers lectures, a skill emphasized by the Terre Haute Trine publication.

Terre Haute Trine

Got to Watch It A Good Character Gains by Inches

An aphorism notes that character is built by small, steady gains yet can be lost in a single lapse, illustrating caution about personal growth and consistency.

Josh Billings

Pythian Sisters to meet Tuesday evening at 8 oclock

Announcements also note a Baptist church young women's missionary society pot luck supper Monday at 6 15 pm, asking attendees to bring sandwiches and a dish to pass. The Sheckley-Hotle reunion is postponed to Tuesday August 28, 1591. The H club meets with Mrs Jee Kern Thursday afternoon Aug ae.

Young’ Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Sheckley-Hotle H. 4. Clubo Jee Kern

Kolah Club Meeting at Sunset Park Wednesday Afternoon

The Kolah club schedules a meeting in Sunset Park on Wednesday afternoon. The notice specifies no further agenda details.

Sunset Park

Man's Mistake: Courage of Conviction and Conceit

A thoughtful aphorism contrasts the courage of conviction with the confidence of conceit, warning against misreading inner resolve as self importance. The saying suggests humility and clarity are needed to distinguish truth from arrogance.

Discoveries of Modern Science Reveal Abiding Spiritual Message of Bible

Chaplain Knox argues that scientific discoveries do not erase Bible authority but clarify its spiritual message. He states the creation story should be read for its spiritual teaching rather than as a literal scientific fact, offering a renewed faith.

Addressing the dangers of federal control over economic services

The speaker warns that expanding federal power risks sapping self government and citizen responsibility. Emphasizing a nation of people over infrastructure, the text urges prudent time use, strong farming communities, and healthful child development as enduring ideals. It affirms faith in religion's enduring core.

Fifty-Fifty Girl Brings Bebe Daniels to the Fox

The comedy centers on Bebe Daniels as a modern woman who resists male mastery and falls for James Hall. John M Dermott wrote the story and Clarence Wadger directed this Paramount screenplay in which Daniels proves she can say yes to love.

Bebe Daniels Fox Theatre John M.dermott Miss T Daniels Miss Daniels James Hall McDermott Clarence Wadger Paramount

Trial on Pow A convinces jurors

A court case centers on the Pow A dispute as jurors hear arguments and weigh evidence. The trial progression and key witnesses are noted as the proceedings continue.

Journal Wan

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