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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1929
Page
4
A rural Iowa column recalls heavy snows paralyzing Colesburg and Washington County, with coal shortages, roads blocked, and towns isolated for days. The piece reflects on a supposed snow cycle, comparing this winter to decades past and noting impacts on daily life and upcoming crop preparations for 1929.
Senator Oscar Underwood former United States senator from Alabama has died. He was a respected Democratic leader and capable representative, noted for his industrious service. His last major role was as a U.S. commissioner at the Pan American congress in Cuba, where he worked closely with Charles Evans Hughes. The piece honors his courteous, effective public service and influence in congressional deliberations. The report also notes heavy snow hindering rural carriers and isolated communities.
The article contrasts life in Ute ty years ago with today noting lack of radios and telephones left people cut off unless neighbors visited. Now telephones maintain local contacts and radios connect households to distant areas, changing the communication landscape significantly.
A sketch on Vice President Curtis by Henry Olney portrays his youth as a series of adventures. It recounts a Kansas City race, the James brothers, a Kaw grandmother guiding him toward a white man’s path, and a lifelong journey from plains to the vice presidency with a blessing from his grandmother.
A radio talk on obesity warns against fad methods and urges balanced dieting under professional care. It notes two pounds per inch height as a target, emphasizes protein and carbohydrate balance, and favors institutional or skilled dietary guidance over unproven home remedies.
A satirical bulletin from the Board of Temperance and Morals at Morals Methodist Church mocks the Associated Press report that Illinois State’s Attorney John A. Swanson proposes life sentences for certain robbers and burglars. It notes the harsh policy could affect petty thefts and questions the Trib’s role in stoking sensationalism.
Poem fragment reflects a desire for intense experiences and personal growth through life. The speaker seeks to avoid a bland existence and imagines lofty ventures and deep emotions before death, concluding with a paradox about human nature and perception.
A collage of quips and verses on marriage law and youth critics a satirical column sketches changing times. It riffs on divorce rules tainted by red tape and urban manners while urging caution with traffic laws and crowd behavior. Strong lines note times have changed and authority enforces order.
January column from Valley chronicles widespread illness since Christmas with relapses and gradual recoveries. Omer Black and Daryl Redlinger faced bronchial illness, Mrs. Lee Henry recovered from stomach troubles, Olan Rudisel visited with relatives, and the Rudisel family had flu at one time. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Sheetz welcomed a nine pound daughter born January 22. Ladies Aid met with six members. January 30 will host an all day quilting session. Officers elected at New Year’s meeting include President J. E. Deal and others. Several names appear on the sick list and flower committee. new member Mrs. Ross Sheetz added. Other news covers social visits, wood cutting, calf sales, and Keota visits.
Militon Wentworth returns to Hayward for the twenty third anniversary city garden party in the orchard. He and Helen, once sweethearts, find their paths cross again under the intertwined apple trees as memories and unresolved love surface. Helen reveals past truth and asks for a future tea with him.
The page lists radio schedule fragments including WNAC Boston with a Civic Opera Company airing Judith and Don Pasquale at 7 CST, WEAF and WABC network features hourly programs, Hank Simmons show, Curtis Institute hour with Agnes Davis and Josef Shevinne, and a Swastika quartet piece on WEAR and Radio-Keith-Orpheum hours.
Fern McClure jailed for writing 65 checks at $5 each and passing them to Des Moines merchants. She pleaded not guilty to a grand jury indictment. In Red Oak, F C Dotson jailed after selling pumpkins found to contain liquor, violating prior inflation order. Closing notices list local sales and probate of Louise M Dillange will to be heard February 1929 in Washington County Court House.
Mr and Mrs Will Twinam and daughter Velma spent Saturday in Monmouth visiting Violet Twinam at college. Mr and Mrs Lee Lease entertained Saturday evening in honor of Miss Margaret Schmitt whose sixth birthday was yesterday. Margaret enjoyed few ice cream cones. Forrest Davidson returned home from Iowa City for the weekend.
County investigators report four two cent stamps and 45 797 shares of oil and mining stock owned by Red Oak carpenter Thomas Keener at his death were worthless. The AP notes he would have been rich if the stock had paid.
Mrs Jena Tuens, 1P, died today after her clothing ignited while she prepared a meal at her daughter Mrs Arthur Chapman’s home in Gurns. She was transported after the incident Saturday and succumbed to burns.
A vintage ad touts Castoria for infants claiming digestion improves and weight gain follows. It urges mothers to use Fletcher's Castoria, noting its vegetable formula and harmless nature, and to seek the Fletcher signature on the wrapper for authenticity.
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