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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1927
Page
4
A devotional note cites Psalm 19 12 13 urging readers to seek mercy from hidden faults and avoid presumptuous sins. It emphasizes humility and daily quiet contemplation under divine guidance.
A nameless verse praises pawnbrokers for their quiet nonjudgmental service. It notes customers may borrow once or again, hand over treasure, fold a ticket, and leave with cash while pride and disgrace are tucked away. The speaker blesses pawnbrokers for their steady, unintrusive presence.
The piece discusses a proposed 13 month calendar with 28 day months and a single extra day in December, plus a leap day every four years in June. It starts Jan 1 1933 on a Sunday and aims to place every date on the same weekday each year, raising questions about practicality and crowd reactions to frequent Friday the 13th.
The National Republic surveys newspapers and political leaders to rank candidates in the two major parties. Gov. Al Smith of New York leads Senator James Reed of Missouri, with Smith ahead in the Democratic contest.
A fragment lists guidance on correct usage and pronunciation. It notes phrases like grant and inadequate, with examples and a call to expand vocabulary by learning one word daily. The tone resembles an instructional page promoting word study and proper language use.
In a survey of newspaper publishers and political leaders Hoover leads a field of Republican contenders. Lowden is second with Hughes and Dawes also showing strength, while Hoover stands out as a non politician who has risen to prominence through proven ability and practical remedies.
Detroit Free Press argues that critics of American intervention in Nicaragua and the region between the Rio Grande and Isthmus would later condemn any British or European interference to protect their nationals and civilization, once Washington adopts a nonintervention course.
Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas toured South and Central America joining the Interparliamentary Union of Commerce in Rio de Janeiro. A Panama dispatch quotes him saying the conference advanced mutual understanding and goodwill, with Latin delegates noting U S restraint in South American affairs.
Dr Edward A Steiner of Grinnell College urged Northwest Iowa Teachers Association to foster a “spirit of royalty” for small towns. He warned against urban snobbery and urged pride in origins like Gopher Prairie Minnesota, emphasizing that many leaders and artists hail from small communities.
The writer jokes that Lindbergh may help global peace beyond diplomacy and proposes sending him as a government press agent. The quip notes his charisma and suggests a political role upon returning from Central America, even in Oklahoma.
A playful verse fragment on returning home, echoing humor and domestic scenes. The speaker contrasts luxury with hunger and jokingly notes a woman's temper when mud is tracked inside.
The dialogue unfolds with a wary old man and a jokester asking about worries and work. A radium lit cards idea for home lighting surfaces, while playful Alaska hints and bridge lamp imagery add a quirky atmospheric exchange.
A playful tip stresses caution for fish and anglers alike. It frames safety as key to successful fishing and urges prudent behavior around water and gear.
In a London Daily News Continental edition a witty dialogue unfolds about coal industry by products and politics. A poised socialite questions Socialist protests while flirts with a mysterious dark young man approaching her, ending with a pleased farewell after their chat.
In a dim setting a woman flirts with a dark young man while they discuss Socialists and politics. A soprano laments inability to sing old songs due to need to eat, then a quip about Bill Vara hints at a senatorial issue.
ABE MARTIN notes a peculiarity of the Democratic party as not being a livelihood source for its members. He adds Cal’s remark that the American people have progressed spiritually due to optimism.
Walter Cline and son Cyril visit their father S R Cline in Union township. Lulu Orr spends week with her mother. Mrs Masonholder returns from Rochester. Stell bark club meets January 19 at Mrs Tavery home. New London high school basketball at Columbus Junction January 6. Albert Morgan visiting father in Hopkinton. Rhea family from Sigourney visits. Irene Alsip visiting Illinois uncle and aunt. Whetstine Christmas visit. Letts family guests from Chicago. MacCormac couple welcome daughter. Pence family from Chicago and Cresco visit Dr and Mrs J W Pence.
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