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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
4
A local editorial urges readers to vote on Monday June 4th, warning that indifference empowers General Apathy. It argues elections shape public servants and stresses personal responsibility in choosing the right candidates.
An essay argues that automobile mergers will reduce air pollution and stabilize the industry. It recalls a past era with dozens of car makes and frequent company failures, contrasts it with today's fewer firms, better cars, lower prices, and improved service, and shares a personal tale tracing from a faulty Sampson to a newer model with mixed aging issues but enduring promise.
Daily Lessons in English by W L Gordos discusses common word usage and pronunciation errors. It highlights misused phrases such as will you loan me ten dollars and mispronounced words like hoist and toil. It promotes expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily and notes hermetically sealed as an example.
Reforms eliminate useless models and concentrate production in larger plants. The public gains as automobiles become affordable to more people and upkeep costs drop.
Dr. A Evans of the Chicago Tribune argues against alcohol as a medical remedy. He notes past use for consumption, snakebite, pneumonia, malaria, diabetes, and shock, but says these were abandoned as evidence failed. He urges physicians to drop whisky from medical practice.
A cautionary piece on the anti fat movement noting dangers of extreme dieting and the value of starches for energy. It cites Dr Fishbein and Dr Sherman, cites life insurance views on weight, and warns against starvation diets. It also reports on rising prohibition moves in Ceylon and India and Canada's high liquor spending.
Downtown sightings describe a crowd admiring two police dog puppies through a By The Way column. The piece notes the pups are cute and asks readers for name suggestions, listing potential mother and father names. It also features a playful ode to a bonnet and light campus humor about style and aging hats.
In a playful exchange, Eve juggles fresh costumes daily while Adam faces no bills. Bosco announces a new girlfriend as Boscoe reports the wife is doing fine.
A collection of candidate notices for county offices in Washington county. Names include Geo F Morrison for County Attorney, a June 4 primary for Sheriff with Charles M Denison and Thomas Earl Jackson among others, Walter Edwards and W A Whiting for Justice of the Peace, and Hubert Crail for County Auditor. Also includes unrelated anecdote about a shepherd and running lambs.
Baker home visitors included Mrs Charlie McKinstry and family from Douds Iowa who visited relatives and returned Sunday. West Chester callers came for a Tuesday evening visit. Mrs Bunk Ralston suffers lumbago and hopes for a quick recovery. Marion Smith family and Mrs Frank Smith attended Washington commencement exercises Friday. Mrs George Simmerman visits Roy Wells and friends. Mr D C Robertson joins New Haven cemetery Decoration Day observances.
A wartime anecdote portrays eight Britons found in a dugout after a 12 hour bombardment. The two Irishmen are still fighting while the two Scotchmen debate. The Englishmen have not been introduced, and the two Welshmen organize an oratorio society.
A small colored boy is asked by a white neighbor to run an errand. After completing it she smiles and says, Much obliged, Bill. Bill fixes her with a look and asks Miss Modie what store carries the candy she requested, questioning the phrasing in the published line.
New Haven May 31 Mr and Mrs Acel Robertson and children spent Wednesday evening at the Ww C Hotle home. Miss Ireta Ferne Smith and Miss Grace Statler visit the Lester Lease home. New Haven school closed May 29 with a picnic for teachers and pupils in the timber south of town. Miss Thomas to teach next year. Mrs Marion Smith and children visited Addison Wednesday.
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