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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1928
Page
7
District No. 5 residents and families share Thanksgiving dinners and social visits. Local folks like Loyd Humston, the Phillips and Bush families, and Edna Jones join in gatherings, travels to Des Moines and Topeka, and attend club events.
An assortment of station codes and times lists daily train services led by agent J C McKay and WoC BEL avent. Entries include morning and evening passenger trains, several freight runs, and Local and Southwest Limited services with mixed days of operation including Sundays.
In Columbus Junction on December 14 residents learned of a telephone business ceasing operations. R. 8 Johnston bought a 112 acre bluff-front farm north of town from J. H. Alruth. Missionary society officers were elected, and Fannie Gannon taught House Cleaning Hints in several townships. A January 7 kitchen tour is planned and L. G. Although led an accounting school at Columbus high school.
Fragmentary OCR mentions farm bureau members in this part of Sa county seeking information or guidance. No clear event date or actions are readable. conveys a local agricultural community note without specifics.
Local items report Washington residents Martha G Leroest and Everett Denison visiting, Arthur and Frances Witthort driving a Ford to W Illinois, Booster club meeting with Axel Anderson, Snowball social host Mrs M B Booth, Prairie Flower church mourners Cy Bush family, Moody Bible Institute Velma Booth holiday plans, Prairie Flower school rehearsals led by Miss Mabel Sayre for an upcoming play.
Mrs Ira Le Miksch Surveeriebi in Wellston Ia and Mrs Cora Faing visited her parents Mr and Mrs Wash Statler on Friday. The Crosley Radio repair man fixed sets in the area last Friday. Mrs Will Augustine returned from Ottumwa hospital. John Hanley was home for a day. Dave Munro and Robertson unloaded stock cattle this week. Friends of Miss Mirdle Horse regret her auto accident. Charles Griffith returned from Chicago with stock shipment. Forrest Brinning bought a horse at the John Miller sale. Mrs Martha Mayer was ill all week. Ace Robertson and Mrs Anna Springer visited. Lena Barnes, BB Billing and Wilbur McClelland spent Tuesday with Mrs Chris Drinning helping her quilt. Normie Meyers spent Tuesday with Mrs Ace Robertson. H A Engel has been listed this past week. Carl Corpman has a new Chevrolet. Minnie Mathes of Miuse Pd attended the J D Shidler sale Tuesday. Ace Robertson and daughter a Yond of
The Bureau of Standards and industry groups probe why cars miss on acceleration in certain temps and with different fuels. They report two fuels may yield better results in varying conditions and test auxiliary devices to improve grade function and combustion during rapid throttle.
In Culion leper colony periodical health examinations are conducted in nurseries and institutions to monitor inmates and improve care, reflecting ongoing public health measures for those affected by leprosy.
Ronald Young helps a distraught hotel guest recover a lost handbag in Lakelands. The grateful owner Marjorie learns his aid was more than chance when he reveals his interest and plans to stay and court her for the summer.
The fragment hints at a child weighing ideas, waiting to unfold. It questions why writing is avoided and urges allowing thought to pour forth rather than restraining it. The text reflects self-doubt and a push for inner prowess.
In St Louis on December 17 a 17 year old girl, Elinor Raymond, confronted a pursuing robber. He demanded a turquoise coat, but she claimed it wasn’t hers and offered to help him, convincing him to abandon the theft and let her go. He ended up taking nothing and left as she walked away.
A compact reflection on industry and ascent using an elevator metaphor with a philosophical line about readiness and self-improvement. The piece ponders whether waiting for luck hinders progress and suggests proactive effort toward advancement.
A report notes a law to endow colleges of agriculture and mechanics' arts funded from public funds. The plan earmarks $25.00 to support the initiative, detailing the source and amount of expenditure.
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