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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1928
Page
4
A nostalgic lyric laments an aging vehicle ending its run in the Western hemisphere. The speaker praises the car’s faithful service through years of travel and work, imagining its rest with the junkman while the spirit of travel endures beyond the machine.
The Journal asserts it provides the latest news on the Democratic convention venue and Ruth Snyder’s execution timetable, contrasting with other papers that miss or delay details. It claims United Press updates reach the press time, emphasizing its status as an evening paper not tied to noon editions.
A journal entry from San Diego on January 7, 1928, describes a California trip with unusual weather. The author notes no snow until New Mexico, comfortable observations on the Observation car, abundant water in deserts, and a generally pleasant, cool voyage. The piece mentions a member named Ophelia.
A diary style narrative recalls train travel from Oklahoma City to California. The writer notes early timetable doubts, a strong odor aboard, and a humorous skunk joke by a Pullman conductor. They describe meeting relatives in Los Angeles, staying at the Alexandria, and visits with the Van Sickle and Miller families plus trips to Hollywood, Claremont, and Culver City.
A Mississippi Valley reader urges landlords to grant rent relief through the Golden Rule as farmers struggle with poor crops and mounting costs. The writer cites local examples of half-rent accommodations and calls for mercy toward renters facing a harsh year.
Readers are urged to send calendars as 49 calendars are the goal. Notable dates include Ash Wednesday February 22 Palm Sunday April 1 Good Friday April 6 Easter April 8 Ascension May 17 Whit May 27 Corpus Christi June 7 Advent December 2 Christmas December 25 and July 4 and Decoration Day landing on Wednesday. The year 1928 marks the 152nd into the 153rd year of independence. Seasons begin March 20 June 21 September 23 December 21. Five eclipses are listed with dates May 19 June 17 November 12 and November 27, with some not visible in the U S.
A stream of disjointed anecdotes and jokes from an era newspaper page, including a proposed political candidacy tease, light humor about insurance and love, a tale of a hardworking Irish joke, a cat delivering kittens, and brief crime and court notes from Algona and surrounding towns. The fragmentary text features cultural humor and local notices with names and places like Oklahoma, Sandyhook, Algona, Sidney, Creston, and New Market.
A fragmentary theater or comic piece reflects on raising and lowering floors as a metaphor for voices. The speaker critiques elevator operators as constrained by social roles. It contrasts a man’s lack of say while alive with the missed chance at his funeral to speak.
A dramatic exchange hints at a medical theft as a doctor tells a patient that a stolen item passed through his pockets during surgery. The fragment suggests a patient seeking diagnosis and an alarming discovery about intrusiveness in the operating room.
A New York actress staged a benefit at Sing Sing quoting poetry about prison walls. A heckler replied that the events still aid the inmate population. The piece ends with a reflection on personal growth and communal success through effort.
Mazie says the book on Einstein’s theories is interesting but not now. Joan asks if she’s reading it. Mazie plans to wait for a movie adaptation. The dialogue shifts to compliments about appearance ending with a stray, lyrical line about eyes and love.
A court granted a defendant 90 days to file a motion for a new trial, outlining procedural steps and deadlines for challenging the verdict. The order emphasizes timely filing to preserve appellate rights and potential grounds for reconsideration.
ABE MARTIN quips he enjoys watching newspapers to spot the next murderess and her weapon of choice. He notes that strong coffee after-dinner talk does little to calm such headlines.
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