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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1927
Page
4
The article notes slow progress in Geneva as the United States and Great Britain discuss limiting armaments. Officials consider a cooling-off recess to improve relations and reduce global war costs while stressing a desire for no more wars.
The piece argues for eating breakfast to fuel morning work and avoid fatigue. It cites authorities noting better performance, fitness, and mood with morning fuel, suggesting a light nighttime fast as alternative.
They present a word of the day noting misused forms and pronunciation. The piece highlights congenial as pleasant and synthetic correct usage with an example of a congenial companion.
An authority cautions against excessive eating late in the day and skipping meals, arguing that running without fuel from evening to noon is dangerous. The text recommends small, deliberate meals and avoiding drastic fasting while noting the liver’s needs.
A 19th century ballad recounts False Lamkin, a mason who murders Lord Arnold’s family in his castle. The lord’s wife hides, Lamkin demands money, the daughter Betsy aids with a silver basin to catch blood, Lamkin is executed and the nurse burned.
In a breezy note the writer claims hot weather will not help oats and urges Washington to fund a public swimming pool. The column lampoons a local resident and ends with a playful riddle about fleas and elephants, asking for an answer.
Two bold stick up men entered a Broadway cafe seeking valuables but were driven off by jealous owners. The report notes patrons spared and the incident ends with mixed quips from a column titled Thoughts From on Bunyon Dear. IVA BUNYON.
A dialogue shows a junior and senior partner discussing a job applicant and potential hire. They plan to test dictation while avoiding obstacles to customer satisfaction, then remark on English dialects with a humorous note about Shaw.
A quirky dialogue unfolds with Mary claiming campaigns oppose campaigns. Her mother corrects and a tense exchange suggests a satire on social campaigns and the idea of domestic silence in schooling. The scene hints at family dynamics over public activism and education.
A fragment suggests a rule or sentiment that if it were illegal to stay indoors after dark and behave as they do, numerous men would never leave their houses after supper. The line hints at social constraints or behavior norms without naming people or places.
Owens quips that satisfaction comes from having all the money creditors want rather than personal wealth. The exchange contemplates financial pressure and desire, reflecting a candid take on money and debt.
A society of English clerks forms to distribute seeds to improve barren London spots. The group hopes recipients will fare better with their gifts than the publishers did with their congressmen seeds.
Shoemaker recalls receiving his first complaint about a new shoe line. McIntosh notes the pair fit him but were tight for his brother working the night shift.
A man following every plan his wife sets for his vacation ends up with nothing to show for it. The piece humorously questions whether such devotion yields satisfaction or purpose.
A quirky collection of short jokes and witticisms includes a dinner with peaches in brandy and a minister craving more juice. Additional quips touch on a Scotchman with flexible glass, a proverb about fools and money, and a note on a marriage after three weddings.
Brighton reports on visits and travels as Mrs. Charlie Trotter of Dixon and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hoover of Wayland stop in for a few days with Hefflefinger relatives after a Denver trip. Mrs. George Lechner and daughter Jane head to Denver for a two week stay with relatives. The Floyd Robison family plan to return to Moline after ten days with W. Robison, Ruth and Charles Robison accompanying a cousin home. Mrs. Carl Cooper and nephew are mentioned in the visitor list.
A Philadelphia item notes the deceased is survived by ten children, five living, with a West Virginia paper and references to fashion and social chatter. It cites a 1914 Naval Academy scandal involving Midshipmen, including dismissals and demolitions, linking to Washington Pa coverage and sensationalized passages.
A reveler demands conversation from a friend rather than financial guidance at a pay station. The operator urges a 10 cent deposit while clarifying the exchange is about service, not advice.
A reflective verse fragment describes fading light and personal distance. The speaker contemplates end of a workday, loneliness, and a cigarette beside a novel as smoke drifts away. The mood turns toward longing and vague questions about another’s presence.
Dwight Kientz left Sunday for San Banito Texas to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Kientz. Relatives from Iowa City and Arizona visited and Merle returned home with cousin Robert Edwards. A baby girl named Winifred arrived July 2 at Vernon Coffman home in Vinton. Marion George of Washington welcomed a daughter born July 10. The community also traveled to Mt Pleasant to view Wednesday tornado results and several outings occurred from Fairfeld to Muscatine Davenport Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. George Evans visited Mrs. W. Longer on Saturday afternoon. Emil Fink called at the G. Evens home while Janes and Will Longer called at W. Longer and A. Nebergail homes. Otto Schiebel assisted Chas Schiebel with hay work. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gideon dined with W. Longer. Mr. Woodburn was engaged in tasks.
A gathering drew a large crowd with visitors from neighboring towns to celebrate at itsus. James Lol Pr. George Evans pairing and Chas Schebel tying were noted. Evelyn Nebergall visited with Walter Longer family. Mrs. Riley Miller, Mrs. Ed Miller, and Fred Longer were present. Ed Harvey served as caller and Stanley Smith aided Chas Longer with work.
Des Moines July 13 1 p Heading educational features at the state fair this year were announced by fair management A national livestock show embracing more than 6000 heads of pure bred horses cattle swine sheep from leading breeding farms in this and other states Agricultural exhibits covering many acres with prize grains fruits and garden produce from all parts of the state A series of thirty one county wide farm bureau projects exhibits showing work in all fields of farming A junior state fair with contests demonstrations livestock and entries by over 1000 boys and girls from Iowa farms Forty acres of farm machinery and home equipment a complete women’s exposition over 90000 square feet of exhibits by Iowa universities colleges and public schools displays of native fish and game poultry show of nearly 3000 birds motor show feeder cattle and meat exhibit baby beef show with 00 head
Hollywood report states Percival L. Lynwood, film director, died of acute alcoholism after police found him in a disordered apartment with a head wound. Autopsy ruled alcohol related. no inquest will be held.
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