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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1932
Page
4
Character of George Washington Remembered in Birthday Talk
A reflection on George Washington highlighting his character over his name. The piece cites his temperance efforts, early stance on slavery, and discipline in enforcing laws, noting his role in shaping republican government and moral leadership.
Daily Language Lesson Notes on Misused Words and Pronunciations
A compact guide listing often misspelled terms and mispronunciations with sample usage. It covers molasses spelling, pervert as lead astray, credulous pronunciation, fallible, and addiction as a habit devotion. It includes guidance on replacing besides with except and proper ar raign pronunciation tips.
Character and influence of a notable leader described
The passage reflects on a leader who accepted evolving ideals when tested by practice. It notes he was not perfect but possessed strong character that drew global attention and extended a constructive influence worldwide.
George Washington Could Not Tell a Lie Poem
A poem by William Owen of Cotter critiques George Washington on his birthday. It portrays Washington as upright yet hesitant to lie, noting his courage while noting he would not tell a lie even when pressured. It references cherry tree lore and British defeat, framed as a playful moral about truthfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Mr. Washington
Wm- Owen, Cotter
Birthday Month Notes and Free Tickets at The Journal
Washington's birthday prompts a note in The Journal about shared birth month with Washington Lincoln and a theater free ticket offer for February 29 birthdays. The column also jokes about hobos seeking magazines, a seller turned pitchman, and references Ralph Pratt's column on Pictures and Players As I See Them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal Office
Laurel and Hardy
Ralph Pratt
the Journal
Snow storms sweep sunny California in a winter tale
A clipping describes three heavy snowstorms at Arcadia and Pasadena turning sunny Southern California into a snowy scene. Junior college students join a snowball fight, drag in snow bail and street cars, shattering windows until police and tear gas quiet the crowds and a few youths receive jail terms.
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