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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1927
Page
4
The speaker recalls chasing dreams down a road from a small town to a big city. He ends with a paradox, owning all his realized dreams yet yearning to sit in the sun with one simple dream still unmet.
The Beacon notes Washington Evening Journal published two thirds of a column about Col. Lindbergh arriving in Mexico City at 2 39 while Burlington Evening Gazette had no report. It suggests the Journal used wire dispatches and beat rivals, then explains why city papers carry late world news due to distribution practices.
Mr and Mrs Charles Hebner recalled the Amana meteor sighting described in the Oskaloosa Herald Their memory spans back to 1875 when a meteor illuminated the night The Hebners had been driving home from Cracker's Neck school house with Miss Blanche Meade now Mrs Hebner during a bitter cold winter night An immense fiery ball crossed the sky toward the northeast and exploded beyond distant clouds, a vivid remembered event.
WL Gor explains common usage and mispronunciations and highlights words often misused. The entry defines inert as inactive lifeless and cites a sample sentence about a life lacking contentment.
The reader recalls an extraordinary exhibition of celestial debris entering Earth’s gravity and captivating observers. The spectacle is described as very impressive, leaving many pondering the mysteries of the heavens and the unexpected objects that visit our world.
The piece quips about many self described good fellows in Washington set to distribute offerings this Christmas. It notes anonymous donors signing as Bill a friend one of the boys or a guy who went hungry once, adding a playful, festive tone to the season.
A reprinted profile describes morons as normal in appearance but lacking the mind to handle modern life. Flora and others illustrate arithmetic misjudgments, showing why morons struggle with budgeting, voting, and long-term planning.
A poem and collage of quips mix with jokes and captions. The moose head hangs over a busy restaurant wall as diners and staff move about. The piece blends humor with rustic nostalgia and newspaper snippets from several places and years.
The piece counts down to Christmas with exact time remaining and notes days left for school decor, candy making, and last minute shopping. It playfully breaks time into hours minutes and seconds while highlighting planned activities before the holiday.
Rochester Daily News reports the wedding of Dr Ralph Williams of Rochester New York to Miss Cora Willits at Christ Church. The ceremony featured Attendant Mr Force and notable attire with a three piece suit and vintage accessories. a mishap with the ring prompted a moment of lighthearted pause during the ceremony.
A concise, nearly whimsical exchange notes fashion shifts and personal grooming habits. The dialogue mentions hair matching outfits and a character named Old Baldy, with observations on car hood heights and cost savings cited by Roy and Cordy.
A vivid portrait describes a water wagon painted in bright hues, stationed prominently and elevating a picturesque scene. The piece highlights its decorative finish and stable, stately presence, inviting attention from passersby.
A gray bodied vehicle with red wheels appears on the streets as Jack Hanlon drives by. Residents say his smooth passage cheers the area and brightens the atmosphere, with many noting his handsome face and graceful bearing.
A gossiping Flapper asks if it is wise to marry a man who lies, while a friend jeers about becoming an old maid. The brief exchange captures postwar social pressures on independence and romance.
In old days a missed stagecoach meant waiting days. now a person complains if a single section of a revolving door is missed. A note to the little woman: centenarians at tributes may credit luck or rubbers for long life, whether they know it or not.
The Fox Theatre presents The Tender Hour directed by George Fitzmaurice tonight and Tuesday. The plot exposes the commodification of marriages among the rich with American daughters wed to European nobles. Billie Dove and Ben Lyon star, with Alec B. Francis and Montagu Love in support, from Carey Wilson’s original screen story.
At Glendale school on Friday evening a three act comedy That's One on Bill was presented by local youths. The annual production drew a large crowd and featured many neighborhood favorites in roles from Uncle Jimmie to Lill Waily with Ellavene O'Brien and Grace and Marion providing between act readings.
On New Year’s day county correspondents gathered at Bryson House for a hearty meal and free talk. The county board of supervisors met in the court house, welcomed new members, and prepared to publish full proceedings next issue.
Fitzgerald sang a duet as dainty programs entertained the crowd. Candy boxes auctioned by Lee Chambers drew lively bids with the top prize going to Mrs. Helen Genkinger. Lunches and snacks were served by local staff, boosting receipts to 37.12 for the school, taught by Miss MadLEon Givans.
Matthew Votruba a notable Des Moines real estate dealer and ex wholesale grocer was indicted by the Polk county grand jury on perjury charges in connection with alleged false assessor reports. The charges were filed by the American Homes association as part of a campaign against wealthy persons accused of untrue tax reports to the assessor.
A gay ball at the Bryson house marked New Year's night with prominent businessmen dancing in Corette's hall and visits to private homes. Weather reported mild, frosty and dry. Charley Stinson and Miss Rose Clapp with Rev Fyfe Evans took a prudent New Year’s day step not to marry at the VY. M. C. A. holds a Monday night week meeting. Dr G M Baldig elected president with W W Andrus as vice president J H Maley secretary W M Wallace corresponding secretary and P Wideman treasurer.
Western Jackson farmers met at Center schoolhouse on the 8th to form a club but adjourned without action due to late eastern attendees. On the 14th, at Gideon’s schoolhouse, J. P. Babcock was chair, with A Gibson as vice president and W. M. Barger as secretary. A committee of Shields Gibson and Brown to draft bylaws.
Regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters Tuesday evening December 29 at 7 30 by order of M E C 26113.
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