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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1929
Page
4
A poetic meditation speaks of a cyclone tearing the sky and flinging clouds and towers, yet centers on a hollow of God as a place of mortal stillness where the speaker’s spirit sinks and finds calm. The verse contrasts chaos with spiritual refuge.
A columnist argues that farmers deserve modern conveniences like running water and electric lights, noting productivity has risen and supporting the farmer's share of profits. He challenges calls for old-time tax cuts and questions critiques of farm demand for luxuries, warning against anti modernization sentiment.
Excerpts describe the Smithsonian Institute's founding by James Smithson, the first directorate under Joseph Henry, and displays on meteorology, aerodynamics, Langley’s aircraft work, and era relics. The article highlights plane models, Spirit of St Louis, Langley/ Wright debates, a micro engraving device, foreign books, and various antiques.
Narrative notes a morning voyage along a river road where a heated car fails after a few blocks, prompting reflections on road conditions, noisy winds, and humorous ideas like patrols and taxi telephones. The piece blends whimsy with biblical and rural references about roads, eggs, incubators, and salvation.
Abe Martin quotes Mrs Safe Bud on the domestic impact of Prohibition noting how raided homes reveal hidden liquor. The saying frames prohibition as a home safety issue with confiscated booze showcased in raids.
The readable scraps describe detours near a Broad House area with tourists from the House of David and mentions of Plymouth Rocks in concrete. Quotes reference meeting people like Smith Lind Brown and notes on purchases and life, with hints about future Congress and senators Kean Edge Cutting and Gillet.
Friday night turnout at Franklin Center was strong despite frigid weather. Residents played games and shared an oyster supper. Rodney Davis and George Gilbert butchered this week. Orie Booth moves to a new home west of Lester Macon. Dougherty farm vacated by Orie Booth. Geo Fulton visits sister Mrs Clara Darbyshire in Washington. Fred and Mrs Jones attend funeral of Mrs Jones mother. Franklin Center students Harley Davidson Florence Hindahl and Austin Moore to compete in an air swelling contest at Harmony school Friday. Erma Moore visits Gladys McCreed after school. Mrs Derwen Sowash reportedly sold 9 dozen eggs last week.
A padded cell for machinery at Manchester Payland is used to test high speed electrical devices to the breaking point. Cast iron reinforced concrete walls and blue feet thlel protect observers who use telescopes and fast camera lenses to peer through holes in the wall during tests.
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