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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1927
Page
4
In the gasoline dispute between Chicago service stations and their employers, the public bears the burden. Bill Public has no advocate and must endure higher prices and service disruptions, urging arbitration with public representation to protect his rights and ensure normal business.
A fragmented column questions public reaction to President Coolidge and wife amid relentless publicity. It notes coverage of the couple and their pets and laments daily material about their private life, suggesting public sentiment could turn against them if sensationalism continues.
The snippet offers guidance on usage and pronunciation of common terms. It highlights misused possessives John and Toms car, notes pronunciation of elixer, and contrasts maternal with motherly forms while encouraging vocabulary growth through repeated use of a single word.
The author notes the president seated on the veranda with a stern gaze, suggesting public life invites invasive journalism. They argue wealthy writers profit from private details and that much personal material would be cut if not for fame. The piece concludes greatness carries a price of endured scrutiny.
A nostalgic poem by Dr S P Telford recalls leaving Washington Iowa in 1892 to pursue life’s work and the enduring wish to return to The Old Home Town Fort Madison. It blends youth ambition with later longing for old friends and a peaceful cottage life in retirement.
A Sioux City Journal piece notes that rocks 200 million years old reveal animal tracks carved into red sandstone on canyon walls far below the rim. Scientists debate exact dates and classify the creatures, while acknowledging the vast, uncertain span of prehistoric time.
A short dialogue fragment shows a mother scolding Robert for staying up and a child protesting a required after meal medicine. The exchange reflects domestic discipline and care within a family scene.
The piece notes villagers complain of drought rumors in the home of a brother, referencing a letter from Mike with a postage stamp fixed by a pin amid humorous asides on fashion costs and other quirky items.
A collage of light anecdotes and jokes from the By The Way column includes a Stephens college origin tale about mornings and kisses, jokes about museum curators for hail stones, parking system murals, a quip on prohibition pricing, a note on editor's quirks, and misprinted ad slogans from various brands.
The passage shows a string of captions and quips about driving signals and small town humor. It includes lines on turning indicators and back up signals, office chants, a salad recipe, a toy of traffic mishaps, and a satirical remark about Mr. Coolidge at a rodeo reflecting social tone of the era.
A Sudanese or Egyptian society calls itself the ne plus ultra humane society. Members claim a clarion voice while bodies unearthed show aid workers using rouge as skillfully as modern girls. Cosmetics remnants suggest kiss-proof lipstick use.
A dialect poem titled A Walking Song by D. R. B. envisions strolling the countryside. The speaker plans to sing as they walk down a hill and along plains and hills, tuning the song to footsteps and sharing a merry, cheering walk through day and night.
A quirky customer note from Indianola mentions misheard product names and a sign advertising pants pressed while you wait. The narrator recalls biblical relief and thanks readers for support as they announce being free again.
In Washington County District Court Murray C Smylie and William H Anderson sue William Torrence William Forrence Mary Forrence Mary Torrence John L Kilgore Norman Everson KE Everson Louisa M Kilgore James N Lesan David Kilgore Jewett Kilgore John Rose James Ewing John McClelland The Burlington Northwestern Railway Company John McLelland Aetna Life Insurance Co V A S Security Life Association A Anderson Mattie S Anderson Mattie L Anderson Justina Owen and unknown claimants seek quieting of title to the east eighty acres of the southeast quarter of section four township seventy five north range seven west of the 8th P M in Washington County Iowa. The petition alleges error in record title and seeks to bar all defendants including unknown claimants from any right or title and for equitable relief. The court is notified that the plaintiffs are absolute owners in fee simple and that unless defendants appear before noon of the second day of the next term beginning September 6 1927 default will be entered. Livingston Elcher Attorneys for Plaintiffs. July 9 16 28 30
The town plans small city script to fund four corner crossings and other needed improvements before taxes. Local schools report top scholars at Washington Public School for December 9 1864 with lists of high achievers in both the High School and Grammar departments.
Secretary of State reports home vote canvassed with Dickinson Howard Palo Alto and O'Brien counties absent. Lincoln leads McClellan 72 110 to 47 071 by 25 039 with 119 181 excluding missing counties. Grant assassination scare noted after train ride with two bullets shattering a window.
The article notes actor Everett drop efforts failing while theatre managers used his full name on billboards and programs now in film. Horton stars in Universal-Jewel’s Taxis Taxi! at the Fox Theatre Monday and Tuesday, with the actor’s name prominent worldwide.
Last Thursday afternoon the Pilotsburg Aid society was hosted by Mrs Warren Mathess and Mrs Ewart Young at the Mathess home. Most members attended and enjoyed a social time with guests Miss Lizzie Oldfield and Mrs Maud Nicola Benson visiting from nearby locations.
A man calling himself George Jackson from Springville Illinois shot Deputy Sheriff Norton in the jaw near the jail and fatally wounded Albert Witter after a chase through the town. Jackson was captured and jailed. Police described Jackson as armed with a small revolver and a dirk.
The report mentions Miss Letha Ashby returning to Des Moines for work after visiting relatives. Folks in the area are busy with haying and plowing corn. A large Wellman crowd enjoyed a clean celebration. Little Margaret Vodichka had tonsils removed. Church services are 9 25 and Sunday School at 10. Mrs Rene Oldfield visits Carl Oldfield. Chicago relatives join John Lang for the Fourth.
A new Lindbergh community near Hazleton and Wilkes Barre in Pennsylvania, about 100 homes, is named to honor the heroic New York to Paris flyer.
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