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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1927
Page
4
A case notes Fred Palm sentenced to life after a pint of gin led to his fourth felony conviction under Michigan’s new mandatory life-for-fourth-felony law. The writer compares it to New York’s law, argues for harsher prison conditions and forced labor to deter crime, and anticipates legal appeals.
The article argues fascism in Italy thrives after five years, contrasting it with Soviet Russia. It praises Mussolini and claims Italy is prosperous and peaceful, while Russia is described as a tragedy. It notes other nations attempting to copy fascism but not Bolshevism.
A compact lesson lists common mispronunciations and misspellings. It notes penalties for pronunciation as seen and suggests expanding vocabulary by learning one word daily with today’s pick HISTRIONIC meaning pertaining to actors or the stage.
The text argues against Fascism and Bolshevism as threats to American democracy. It asserts that both systems conflict with the American theory of government and that progress comes from rule by elected representatives. It warns deviation could lead to fascism or Bolshevism, and urges staying on the American path.
Soviet delegates proposed destroying all arms at Geneva provoking wide debate on whether a weaponless world is possible. The piece argues violence persists and safeguards require a stronger arm, noting policing and self defense remain essential until human nature changes.
A courtroom tribute by Sen. Graham West to a loyal dog is recalled from a Missouri case. West argued for the plaintiff in a dog killing trial, saying a dog is man’s truest friend who remains faithful in prosperity and poverty, health and sickness. The verdict favored the plaintiff.
By The Way notes a surge of contributions from women for the Y W C A drive. The article mentions Erie Dawson as treasurer and invites un solicited donors to send funds today.
Mary loses her lamb and laments, but the tale ends with a moral about advertising. Mary, her brother John, and a sheriff appear as a village scene at Guthers Studio. The poem contrasts failed sales by Mary and a thriving market for others who advertise.
A young doctor testifies as an expert witness amid technical evidence. The opposing counsel taunts his youth, prompting a back and forth about concussion symptoms and a hypothetical head collision between him and Mr. Smith. The exchange highlights courtroom sarcasm and the tension of expert testimony.
A landlord questions a prospective tenant about family, pets, and instruments in a humorous exchange. The tenant denies children and pets, has no piano, phonograph, or piano, and mentions a leaking fountain pen while offering to discard it if needed. The light exchange highlights cautious screening during renting.
A collage of humorous and sentimental lines features Horace courting a woman with grand vows and a witty exchange about love. A punny ev ont joke contrasts a self-defeating suitor with a sign that reads Wet Paint. Household hints promote waterproof bread and an admonition about piano surface notes.
A weary officer is consoled by an elderly woman who declares that his badge number is the number of her favorite hymn. Her gentle words bring calm as she offers quiet support in the moment.
A humorous short piece contrasts boys and men with girls and women noting ideas on gender and paternity. It coins playful lines about God creating Eve and expresses a wish for more girls and dolls in the world while praising a father who resembles a former girl.
Community roundup reports neighbors visiting and trading hogs and cattle with Orie Booth selling to Coffman farm owner ships. Shown are school events, teacher travels, Thanksgiving activities, family visits, and a death in the Horning family reflecting village life.
An amused scene features Donald noting superstition about days including Friday and Saturday pay day while a minister recalls his prayer meeting. A young man and a polite exchange with a gate and hay wagon surface as a traffic policeman halts a dozen cars at a busy crossing.
Unit No 4 of the Burlington district Women's Foreign Missionary society held an all day meeting at the Methodist church in Columbus Junction with morning and afternoon sessions. Talks covered Ownership by Clementina Butler Endowment Fund Kings Heralds Bands Little Light Bearers Circles Standard Bearers and more. The pastor led singing and devotionals while hospitality and new church improvements added to a wholesome day.
The article notes gratitude to a local teacher for support of children in the district. Greeley Gilbert left for Yorktown Illinois after learning his son Russell, recently hospitalized for kidney trouble in Colorado, was seriously ill. His trip precedes future travel west if the condition worsens.
New Haven residents share weekend visits and events. Ce cil Robertson and several guests spent Sunday at the Robertson home with an oyster supper. Keith Wells won 2nd prize at the Chicago livestock show. The Ladies social union plans a bake sale in town.
A notice lists a Saturday December 3 meeting at Washington Cleaners with members asked to contribute what they can. Church services are held each Sunday at 11:30 with preaching at 9:30 by Rev. Miller of Ottumwa. Marion Smith and family visited Mrs. John McKinstry Monday evening.
The Keota Chamber schedules a Christmas opening for Saturday night December 10 with the American Legion furnishing the tree at the old state bank corner. The Woman's Relief corps will sack candy for the executive committee as business houses prepare holiday displays for a gala event. Word arrives of Mrs. Sue Miller’s death in Oakland California, an aunt of Mrs. Dell Dunshee. Her husband George Miller died years ago in the West.
Mrs. Louise Meyer reports a theft of $9,000 in gems and a $1,000 fur coat from her home. A maid identifying herself as Dorothy Keller was employed and is the alleged suspect in the Chicago incident reported December 1.
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