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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1929
Page
3
The column reflects on its own origin and purpose while inviting reader input. A lighthearted editorial voice guides readers through pondering who started the By the Way feature and how the page looked before it existed. It suggests poetry can uplift and inspire deeds.
The piece surveys whimsical lines about ponies, tears, and a boss lamenting rising bills as ends fail to meet. It notes sealskin coats costing more due to muskrat scarcity and jokes about bankers and cigars. The fragment ends with an unrelated question about Sultan Mahamud Irah of Gafanstan.
A fragment from a light column discusses a mayoral style of humor and a running joke about Abe Martin. It teases readers with witty asides on doctors, ex convicts, and a mystery murder witness, ending with a note that the author is stuck for a proper ending.
Walnut Woman's Club meets with Mrs. Dick Feanchard on Thursday afternoon. Roll call asks for a childhood Christmas memory with a gift exchange not exceeding 25 cents. Children candy limit 10 cents. Hosts Mrs. Blanchard and Mrs. Will Cherry. Also notes events at Enterprise School West Chester, Minnie Bellen social, Home Missionary sale, and Girl Reserve shawl pageant ticket redemption at the High School office.
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