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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1928
Page
5
Radio Digest lists tonight’s shows with a Birthday Party on WMC and the Melody Boys on NTHS, featuring tenor Richard Crooks on W4JZ. The copy outlines a 1928 schedule broadcast across stations WMC NTHS and W4JZ.
A listing of stations and programs across major outlets including KDKA Pittsburgh WJZ New York WEAF Chicago WBZ and others. Entries note frequencies times and program titles such as Hoover Sentinels Dodge Brothers U. S. Army band and Slumber music along with city and station identifiers.
Dayton correspondent recalls low hog and corn prices for farmers, contrasts with prior years, and reflects on rural life. He jokes about county seats, plane travel, and yardyard memories while noting January warmth and local visitors. He references crime headlines, a radio program, and audience affection for older music pieces.
A writer calls jazz the perfect expression of modern life while noting radio has helped people enjoy better music. Rex Long returns home to visit sick Talma Marie Long as Velma and Trilby Piper stay at Clark Wood’s near Ainsworth.
Little Helen Jean Kephart has been on the sick list for several days. Fred Sands of Hancock Minnesota and Lee Sands of Ainsworth visited Frank Sands. Mrs T H Riley has bronchial trouble but shows some improvement. Mrs W F Riley also improving. A large family dinner at Glenn Sands included many relatives from Crawfordsville and surrounding towns with noon dinner and ice cream. Forrest Riley visited Washington Sunday. Mrs Wm Henss has been ill for several days. J T Clark shared Sunday dinner at Ernest Clark’s. Dr Lease was called out.
Seventysix community brief reports visits calls and social ties. Residents and guests including Mabel Horning Henry Henderson families the Romines and Powells share small town activities from Monday through Sunday with visits shopping and family meals.
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