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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1929
Page
4
A Bible Thought for Today cites Matthew 7 24 25 on wisdom founded on rock The Flag Goes By portion narrates a patriotic parade scene with bugles drums colors and reflections on national ideals and sacrifice through lines by H H Bennett
Kenneth Arthur from Cotter submits a humorous tale told by his father. The 10 year old explains his Cotter Consolidated School and plans to bring in prizes for readers, while recounting a joke about two friends John and Henry settling a debt with a fifty fifty twist.
Citizens in Washington County rally behind a modest shaft as a fitting tribute to those who risked their all in the great struggle. The plan emphasizes a dignified, substantial design without a costly monument, expecting hundreds to join once underway.
A dialogue between a business man and a clergy man questions who would drink liquor if Prohibition ends. The exchange suggests none should drink and hints at broader resistance to a return of drinking culture. Included are references to Hoover’s Fourth of July handshakes and humorous local anecdotes about golf and a husband’s laziness.
A fragmented line mentions Hias with the phrase Never sticks Closer than Home and Smelling of Something Dead, signaling a mistrustful or ominous tone without full context. The garbled OCR reads as a garbled quote about proximity and odor.
A quirky adaptation of the fable where the busy ant mocks the grasshopper's song as winter comes. A publisher launches the grasshopper as an original singer, provoking an ironic confrontation with the ant who stored grain all season.
A dated 1874 Washington issue notes local events including marriages James Johnson and Mattie A Moore and George Hayes and J E Wilson, odd jobs openings, and a proposed county funds bill. It lists new tenants, a bakery in the bank building, and social dances with oysters. It also mentions resignations and several candidates for justice of the peace.
After protests and misperceptions in France the chamber and senate appear ready to ratify the debt settlement with the United States. The accord ends years of uncertainty and public agitation, with both nations moving toward an amiable resolution and global economic stability.
Frank Vodica of Kalona advocates a public fund to erect a World War monument in Central Park Washington. He offers a $100 initial gift to start the drive and hopes local families with World War service will donate, creating a perpetual honor to the boys.
A poetic meditation on American schools shaping the next generation. The piece extols equal access to learning, diversity, and the promise of opportunity. It frames education as the nation’s armor against poverty and injustice.
A ceremonial scene in Moscow features a motorcycle cop with a machine gun, a band playing It Won't Be Long Now, a hearse for past presiding president, and 600 officials and officers in ceremonial dress. A new president arrives in a steel coat as medical staff bear the private stretcher and officials perform formal duties.
A compact guide lists common misuses and pronunciation hints. It compares junior abbreviations to and explains mispronunciations Belgium Belgian and three syllables versus two. It notes mispellings dual luel and urges learning one new word daily with vartabia meaning changeable temperaments.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a grave digger, a university coroner and undertaker marching with others. Seniors and juniors march with holsters while underclassmen carry improvised devices and explosive materials amid a tense, symbolic procession.
Talk grows of building a protein jail with two iron cages set into masonry in a large reception room. There would be space overhead for the sheriff's office and the project would likely cost about $2,000.
Miss Nettie Yockey and Miss Belle Jordan were elected teachers in city schools on Monday night, with W A Moore and Eila Dawson. James G. Vincent and John Duff plan to open a first class restaurant in Centerville, described as worthy young men deserving good patronage.
Father Hardings states there is serious talk of founding a good Catholic school in this area run by the Sisters.
The Masonic supper was enjoyable with a pleasant suite of rooms and excellent refreshments thanks to Chris Hartman. Leani Mayer, like Henry Clay, preferred being right to mayor, and acted as a lively efficient waiting maid.
Cedar Rapids to host a hero welcome for Forest O Brine returning from St. Louis Robin endurance flight. City officials announce a monster homecoming as the 271 hour record stands, linking O Brine to a prewar motordrome era and wartime service before aviation tours.
Sheriff Charles M. Denison cracked the Swank filling station burglary at Brighton late Thursday and recovered most of the stolen property, placing the burglar in custody.
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