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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1929
Page
4
Bootlegging arrest sparks house blast tale from Mayout News
A disjointed dispatch recalls a bootlegging family tragedy. An 18 year old ran a still, a blast blew the house apart, and his mother, known as Ma, faces jail. The piece argues buyers fuel liquor crime and urges a boycott to curb bootlegging, suggesting Ma must endure longer jail time and the family weather further misfortune.
Among the Prench People
Quebec travel notes describe rural Quebec life and French Canadian customs seen by travelers. The writer recalls visiting Lindy’s House and Dufferin House, observing family porches for meals and laundry, and noting horses, car etiquette, and local speech nuances while commenting on tourist impact and the charm of early countryside experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Canada
Clem
Clemans
Ens
Lindy
Dufferin House
Lord Dufferin
Niagara Falls
France
States
Ben
Oldard
Funny School Tales and a Quebec Travel Log
A jumble of schoolyard anecdotes and travel notes recounts Charlotte Campbell and classmates laughing at a long tongued gag, a cashier’s tale of poverty, and a bus fare memory. The writer details a Quebec trip with rain soaked clothes, purse mishaps, fur coat chatter, and lessons from locals as they navigate highways toward Levis and through Catholic convents and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Dufferin House
Clem
Leona
Land Lord
States
Merle
Quisbee
Levis
Aoung
Daily Lessons in English Words and Usage Notes
A fragment on English word misuse pronunciation and spelling tips. It cites misused and mispronounced forms, notes on pronunciation of suffixes like "que" in Burlesque, and urges vocabulary growth. It includes quips such as use a word three times and it is yours, and references to frustration and failed hopes.
By The Way Silly Fragments From A Fourth Of July Page
A garbled misc narrative mentions illustrations, art appreciation, and a staff effort to produce high class artwork. It notes concealing the artist identity, references torpedoes and fireworks on a porch, a golf novice, a hilltop, and a church. It ends with goodwill for a Fourth.
Hitchhiking From The Far West By Date Elder
A desert journey east of Needles Arizona begins at four in the morning aboard a Ford. The narrator observes remote fuel stations named Bagdad Cadiz Maine Siberia and imagines tales behind their odd names while speculating on couples who inspired them. A dreamlike reflection on travel and memory accompanies a brief parting remark toward the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NO. del, Norte
Cate
Bagdad
Cadiz
Jack
Needles
Arizona
Maine
Stheria
Mandalay
Siberia
Stretc
Tree
Ndt
Mary
Childree
W Stern
Nnt
Pagdad
Grand Canyon Journey Ends in Parting at Williams Arizona
The narrator recalls parting from Jack Ross near Williams Arizona on the road to the Grand Canyon. He reflects on missed offers to extend the trip and the desire to continue traveling by rattling flivver, despite harsh sun and rough roads. He laments the loss of daily miles and the companionship of Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Uns
Jack
Announcements for West Chester M church groups
The W P MS of the M church will meet at Mrs Homer Stephen’s home on Town Avenue Friday at 2 20 pm Mrs W B Kyle will lead the lesson at 11812 Coffey Augillary of the F M S of the West Chester M church will meet at the home of Wallace Friday afternoon Extension members of visiliary are especially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.P. M.S
M. Clurch
Homer Stephen
Town Avenue
WB. Kyle
Coffey
F. M.S
West Chester
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