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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1928
Page
4
A short excerpt from a 1588 to 1667 poet active in Cromwell's era. The speaker vows to endure despair and survive heartbreak if a woman does not reciprocate, declaring resolve to avoid ruin for unrequited love regardless of the beloved's virtues or beauty.
Editorial advocates a peaceful basis for U S France talks and urges extending a no war pact to other great powers. It argues such a treaty could prevent alliances from drawing nations into war while noting the persistence of violence by bandits and brigands in parts of the world.
Practical language note set on common usage and pronunciation. Defines clar ion as making points clear. Gives examples of misuses and tips to improve vocabulary with daily word focus.
The article argues that deep prejudices remain and calls on major nations to cease fighting and to extend police power globally to stop smaller states and groups from slaughtering one another. It emphasizes collective action and moral restraint as essential to preventing widespread violence.
The piece notes fourteens and fifteens below zero as very cold and cites a letter from Nate Bovee in Big Sandy reporting 51 below zero. It contrasts local freezing conditions with harsher climates where exposure can be fatal, including vivid, cautionary imagery.
Charley Needham writes about a Christmas Day outing with the Needhams. They visited Judge Dewey’s Washington home and focused on the turkey as their main target while also noting they traveled, gained territory, and saw many friends in a single day.
The narrator describes saying Merry Christmas to many people on the way to the Dewey yard just before ten. A turkey is in the oven and gifts are on the tree as they recount a 105 mile drive in a tense hour full of tumult and shouting.
The author recalls Christmas days in Washington with a houseful of young guests. Mrs. Dewey lived there as a girl, Glenna Laffer and Glenn from Grinnell during the war, plus several Needham relatives and other youngsters. The period is described as true Christmas days at their house.
Christmas reflections praise thoughtful greetings from Washington friends sent to the Dewey home. The writer mentions poinsettia blooms bearing a note "Greetings to the Needhand" and expresses gratitude for the widespread goodwill shared during the season.
The narrator meets George Buckley vice-president of City National Bank of New York in Washington for Christmas. They discuss global affairs while Buckley fondly recalls delivering ice in Washington I A and the beer-supply crew from those days.
In Washington, Colonel and Mrs. C. J. Wilson hosted a well known Iowa social circle. Col Wilson long served on the governor's staff and entertains many public figures who have visited their hospitable home. The Wilsons were also enjoying a family gathering.
The Buckley family, three daughters and several sons with spouses, reunites at the parents’ home for Christmas. Kate Buckley leads Cincinnati General Hospital, while Osceola natives Mr and Mrs Dede from Baltimore join the gathering, reflecting a joyful, long-awaited reunion.
George, once a boy in Washington, rose through Chicago publishing and banking circles before joining the City National Bank of New York as publisher and chief executive of the Chicago American. He recently returned from a South American trip, fearing another branch blow up in Buenos Aires. In Washington, Christmas and New Year gatherings unite families in traditional parties, with the Keeley home hosting about 80 to 90 attendees, adults and children alike, under Santa’s tree.
By The Way jokes about resolutions failing with no effort to keep them five days into 1928. A Guthrie lawyer story narrows to a Dane nationality joke and a French mechanic who invents a car to clear obstacles but not to offer easy payment.
A humorous exchange shows a teacher asking Jimmie for the earths shape and Jimmie replying it is round, with a quick retort about preferring square if that suits. The vignette conveys classroom antics and the teachers frustration at student responses.
A columnist warns that once people are convinced not to rock the boat they may turn to dangerous practices like hunting gas leaks with a lighted match or lighting fires with gasoline, highlighting the need to regulate moonshine dangers.
A quirky comment from a nursery salesman remarks that five years are needed for any tree to bear fruit unless the family tree is the exception. The line plays on breeding and lineage using a humorous twist.
A heated argument spills into insults as she condemns him with harsh labels while he retorts you can get off my lap. The tense moment captures a volatile domestic confrontation with personal attacks and rejection.
Fragmentary verse hints at a woman smiling through pain and hardship. The lines describe cheer in goodbye, fatigue, burnt pies, lack of money, broken or worn clothing, tired jokes, and blue skies. The piece ends noting this is a lovely woman's way.
A writer notes various typographical slips in classic papers including misread quotes about the Pope and politics a charity ot chastity error a double barreled bull becoming battle seared a journalist misquote and Chesterton's comic philosophy slip.
The body of Walter A. Rapp, a retired manufacturer, was found today in a lagoon at Forest Park. He apparently jumped after shooting himself to death, according to the Decatur Review.
A playful prompt asks Tom if he has purchased a question book for his girlfriend. The lighthearted line plays on gifting trends and dating humor.
A casual Los Angeles Times snippet shows pupils and a teacher exchanging playful spelling and sentence challenges. Johnny confesses banana missteps while Tommy crafts a sentence pairing defense defeat and detail.
An Episcopalian clergyman announced one collection for the arch fund during a service, while the compositor attended to duties. The note reflects a church page from the period detailing fundraising and printing tasks.
Mrs Ike Lark expresses discontent at unexpected visitors while denouncing the recent changes to a long closed season for carrots. Her remarks come as Lindy’s program draws attention to the debate over agricultural timing and public access.
The readable lines depict a judge remarking this and a kitchen crew member speaking to end the scene with a request for one more glass before heading home. The text appears as a fragmented OCR snippet with unclear context.
The American Legion Auxiliary meets Thursday evening at the Legion Hall Ra The You & I Club gathers Friday afternoon at 2 o clock at Mrs Charlie Schulty home 27513 The Ladies Social of the Presbyterian Church convenes Friday at 2 30 PM with Mrs C S Lemmon 214 East Madison St Notice Masons joint installation with the Eastern Star Friday at 8 PM 27513
Albert Maas hosted a New Year’s day chicken dinner with 12 covers at his home Route 3 Washington. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Meredith Maas and son Meredith Jr of Hills, Omer Green and Mrs B A Holmes and Milton Maas family, plus Mrs Omar Green visiting her parents. Richard Myers celebrated his 11th birthday Sunday. References to local visits and farm help appear among short notes on neighbors and errands.
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