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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
4
A reflective poem compares Wild Geese to Bryant's To a Waterfowl. The speaker watches geese against sunset and moon, tracing their migrations across Siberian coasts and tropical marshes, symbolizing vanished autumns and hopeful springs. The verse evokes vast skies and distant celestial hosts.
Lindbergh’s non stop flight from Washington to Mexico City drew wide interest as the aviator faced a delay and possible misdirection. Delays aside, Lindy landed safely in Mexico City with a celebratory reception expected in the capital.
A teaching note highlights common misuse of T shall and relatively, mispronunciations, misspellings like epistle, and a vocabulary goal. It defines illogical as contrary to sound reasoning and urges mastery of one new word daily with examples and caution.
Mrs. Markley asks the Journal to locate relatives or any information about a Browns family linked to a cattle transport in a cage with a car, circa 1901 or later. Col. C J Wilson recalls a Jerry Brown but cannot confirm, and old timers in the community have not identified the family. Please notify the Journal with any details.
Fort Madison resident M D Oliver Jr reads a poem titled The End of Knowledge praising brunettes and responds with The Beginning of Wisdom defending blondes. The verse argues a true man prefers a blonde for lasting happiness and marriage.
A Lee Boston column reassures Virginia O Hanlon that Santa Claus exists beyond sight. The editorial argues belief in the unseen is real and enduring, likening faith to love, generosity, and devotion and stressing that childhood wonder sustains life through eternity.
A Waverly Press verse emphasizes that true credit comes from completed work not plans or wishes. It extols the value of action over intention and urges the man who finishes tasks to bear the largest positive balance on the ledger of life.
Pat is brought to court for questioning after an automobile accident at a railroad crossing. He admits to waving the red lamp, then reflects to a friend that it was lucky the lamp being lighted was not asked.
A humorous exchange has Sam blaming arithmetic bugs for discomfort and distraction in the army. The captain clarifies the term cooties, and Sam quips that they add to distress, subtract pleasures, divide attention, and multiply like the dickens.
A jumble of fragmentary notices includes a criminal一句 line about speeding, a jailhouse reply, an American Legion Monthly quote, a Ford Truck listing from 1927, a May be seen at 7 Freeland terrace ad, a mortgage lift note, and a waiter joke from a Berlin Dortbar bier.
In ParBand Oregon, readers report a sensational diet fad described as modern and rapid, prompting concern among health officials and urged skepticism from experts about safety and effectiveness.
The piece praises Charles Lindbergh for his flight to Mexico City describing it as a bold goodwill gesture. It argues his journey surpasses risks of a Paris flight and jokes Mexicans may press him to become president while hoping he avoids danger.
A collage of verse praising a flapper’s vigor and charm, a farming accident story about Will Kistler and his five children, plus a witty radio anecdote about Irvin Cobb and a falsetto soprano. The items blend poetry, local incident, and a humorous exchange.
Two dowagers attend a symphony and scramble over unread programs. One forgets her glasses while the other spots a card claiming a new composition, joking about a termain from Spitting. Scotland weighs kit length amid chilly kilts. Tramp asks to cut grass.
A humorous exchange about meals, ground eating, and a dentistrys quip about drinks after extractions. The back and forth touches on pedestrians in the papers and a light noir mood with a punchline about running out of teeth.
A reflective line asks what an echo is and answers that it is the only thing that can have the final word with a mother, spoken by a father to his son in a tender moment.
A cryptic exchange on a dark veranda leads to a taunt that the next aviator must make a mark in the sky. A Yale professor reportedly uncovers a 100 foot earthworm, a claim cast as too late to affect a major missing catch.
Paramount star Bebe Daniels is hailed as the film industry’s top all around athlete. From The Palm Beach Girl to The Campus Fling and Senorita she showcases swimming swordplay horse riding and aviation feats. Her training with Gertrude Ederle in Swim Girl Swim underscores her athletic versatility.
Announcements note women’s groups meeting in multiple churches with times and hosts. Mrs C W Stewart and Miss Maninger contribute displays and talks on Chinese curios. A West Chester M E church meeting invites all locals with gifts for Ritter Home. A Royal and Select Master degrees called convention and council degrees to be conferred December 30 by the super excellent degree team.
Lafe Bud, a crayon portrait operator, notes clerks move watches into pockets when guests from Indian ay check in. Constable Newt Plum promises to bring the ax murderer to jail before sundown, saying the chips will fall.
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