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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1929
Page
4
Nice Letters From Young Page Contest Winner Maxine Whitlock
The Journal republishes two letters from a prize winner, nine year old Maxine Whitlock, describing her color page and plan to save money for a piano. She thanks readers for a $1.50 check and explains how she will use the funds. The piece reflects on early ambition and makes a broader note about youth achievement and preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Maxine Whitlock
Maxine
Mexine
Aetter
Ife
Transportation Costs and Railroad Prosperity Vary Across Regions
Fragmentary remarks describe uneven railroad performance amid new economies. Some roads prosper due to favorable location, while others struggle. The passage notes ongoing shifts in the rail system and the effect on transport costs and overall stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Secretary Davis Letter Highlights U S Poverty Amid Prosperity
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis asserts that 86 percent of Americans are poor or near poverty, countering European views of universal wealth. He notes many workers are unemployed, while a minority enjoy high prosperity, urging a balanced view of America’s economic reality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Davis
America
South Wale
Gally
United States
Anhamed
Great Britain
Europe
Labor
Davis Ht
Iusiane Company
Davis
Ameris
Weather quips and brittle wit ride wintry streets
A fragmented column riffs on cold weather and jokes about forecasts and missteps. It lampoons overblown phrases like “cold and fair,” references Kipling and a general winter fatigue. A stray local blurb notes a newspaper photo showing a beheaded contribution with an X marks the spot.
Groundhog Day chaos and weather talk in old column
An irregular, period-voiced snippet covers weather, sidewalk sitters, and urban quips. It recalls J D Dayton, groundhog jokes, ice cream at Geo McDaniels, and a playful poem about flu bugs, with playful asides to readers and a mock warning tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratter
Tim
Toc
J.D. Dayton
Murad
Abe Martin Notes Hoover Prohibition Plan Vague
The Abe Martin column jokes that President-elect Hoover may pursue prohibition in his own fashion, comparing it to buying crocks, while contrasting classically that husbands desert wives and wives murder husbands, reflecting satirical humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Fragmented old column on shared experiences and humor
A garbled collage of snippets referencing Tans, a pedestrian with a wife and daughter, a warden license remark, and a telepathy joke about Higgs. It includes lines about family, price-cutters, dining, scenery, and a quip about telepathy prompted by a neighbor’s debt.
Hard Scrabble Community Notes and Visits
Bowen works near Kalona for Clayton Baer while Paul Sparks and family visited Delta relatives. Ralph Robertson and Glenn Little families called on Sunday. Verne Dawson had a day off. Carris and Sethy visited Andy Augustone home. Little moved to Hard Scrabble a year ago and has good school attendance. Dan Rohrer tracked hogs during the cold snap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardscrabbll
Con Bowen
Clayton Baer
Kalona
Paul Sparks
Delta
Ralph Robertson
John Robertson
Curtis Snyder
Chas
McKnstry
Glenn Little
D.C
Andy August'ne
Wellston Club
R. J. Robertson
Tyan Little
Dan Rohrer
Marriages Fifty Years Mr and Mrs J
Mr and Mrs J married fifty years observing a quiet family anniversary on Wednesday January 23 in Washington Street, Muscatine and Muscatine era births named. They have lived in Louisa Wayne counties and since 1917 in Washi. Their children Jess Matt Harve Grey Hill and Mrs Wayne Hilman are listed with spouses and locations. Charlie died in 1908 and a daughter died in infancy, leaving ten grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Washington Street
McGuire
Muse County
Mr. Ie
Monast Tennessee
Washington County
Louisa County
Wayne County
Iowa
Washi
Jess
Car- Canade
Matt
Harve and
Grey
Cotterer
Delta
Hill
Chicago
Wayne Hilman
Des Moines
Charlie
High School Notes and Club Activities Highlight Week
A Wednesday Girl Reserve meeting discussed the Code and class ring measurements. Commercial club met with a noted play cast listed, while an annual staff meeting followed by a debate prep and orchestra practice occurred. Y M C A basketball teams played, a double header looms, and local bird feeding stations orbits as observers note state slate colored jays and several species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mice Fishbin
Momentary Confession Sparks Five Year Reformatory Sentence
Feb 1 update reports an inmate in Rockwell City reformitory to begin a five year term. Judge Herman Zech sentenced the maximum penalty after the court heard the confessed offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womers
Rockwell City
Herman Zech
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Elder, Shannon & CO
BRAC
Main
Ete Halt
Maxine, Whitlock
C.D. Morris
Western Railways
Nar
Morris
Barytone
Perpetua
Dorothy Dix Porses
Jack Frost
Mr. Kipling
Geo. McDaniels’ Drug Store
Sandy Hook
Abe Martin
Tans
Aeather
le Boston
Higgs
J. M. Pulver
Grace Foster
Dora aHney
Mary Blake
Mary Briley
Mr. Wilmont
Gilbert Layton
Menry Little
Mr Stead
Cloves Babcock
Mr. Burton
Jerome Kelly
Vetor Westphal
Mr. Brown
Mr. McCleery
Katona
Mo Alb
John Webr
Jon Little
Tues Jin
Gitay
Tom Carris
James Lemyr
Mr Useday
Ley
Lomiey
Hotleom
Commercial Savings Bank
Washingwu, Lowa
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