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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1928
Page
4
The United States Tariff Commission compares domestic glass production costs to Belgium and finds U S labor is dearer. The piece argues for protective tariffs to shield home industry, noting workers would suffer without such protection. It links tariffs to broader agriculture and related industries.
Daily lessons teach correct usage and pronunciation for common terms. This entry focuses on the word schism defined as a division in a church or group and notes how membership factions widen daily.
The article argues for stronger agricultural protection to shield butter cheese and corn products from foreign competition. It notes Denmark Argentina and Australia as sources and warns that tariffs must balance consumer prices with domestic production to prevent market collapse and surplus while preserving industry vitality.
Dr Frederick L Hoffman reports shrinking fatality rates per mile as aviation grows. In 1927 about 1 509 licensed pilots saw 11 fatalities, a rate near 7 per 1000. Imperial Airways carried 52 000 passengers in three years with zero fatalities, while 164 lives were lost in 1927 aviation accidents according to Commerce Department figures.
The writer notes Friday the thirteenth and describes waking early by about forty five minutes, after discussing the matter and deciding to get up. This anecdote highlights a humorous misalignment with the clock and a sense of rotten luck.
A playful guide urges starting the day with a bad mood and avoiding friendly greetings. It suggests blaming others for any fault and avoiding smiling people. The text links sour meals to insomnia and says this prepares one for tomorrow's grouch.
A witty reflection on women and jealousy cites sayings about equality and manipulation. It notes two men who understood women: one is dead, the other crazy, implying lasting intrigue and unconventional views on love.
A collage of odd lines hints at social quips and vignettes. A policeman returns a stray dog to a mansion while a nurse’s girl speaks of duties. A Washington man notes party attire and gendered dress norms amid casual banter.
A miscellany of sharp lines and bank notes. The piece contrasts a deceased man’s preserved fortune with a bank’s cautious response to a check. It includes a quip about reducing swelling from the head and a wry remark on happiness.
Mrs Will Colton and daughter Jean of Pasadena California visited Crawfordsville this week at Mrs C A Sprague home. Jennie Brumage of Dodge City Kansas came for a family visit. Charles Curtis recovering from appendicitis at Washington county hospital. Church notes include United Presbyterian activities and an illustrated lecture on Japan and Formosa by Mr Wilson. Mr and Mrs J L Bigham and Beverly of Wantagh Dakota are visiting relatives.
A church notice outlines a sermon titled God of the Pilgrims based on Psalm 21 1. The schedule lists 10 am Sunday school 10 45 am Blackboard Study for Children 11 am sermon and 6 30 pm C EL meeting led by Rev Griffith with a cordial invitation to attend.
Sunday school starts at 10:00 a.m. with morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Junior League and Epworth League meet at 6:30 p.m. Plan to attend to enjoy a cordial welcome at our services.
Stanley Dollar of the Dollar steam ship line plans to equip ships with airplanes to offer tourists aerial views of foreign cities.
Three year old Billy McAllister, grandchild of Miami hotelier, was found alive in a closet in a deserted house sixteen hours after being abducted for an eight thousand dollar ransom. Roy and Mrs Gallagher, neighbors to a house built during the Coral Gables boom, discovered him as police and citizens joined the coast-to-coast search. Police believe the kidnapper planned to move the boy.
Brule Wisconsin bird housing improves as Marlboro manufacturer sells cedar bird houses and feeding stations to President Coolidge. New Hampshire cedar touted as best material for bird dwellings near the summer white house.
A late night telephone communication described a request for aid to someone in a closet with possible food delivery. The message noted that eight thousand dollars was needed and would be provided once received.
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