The Journal Reports On Time for World News
The Journal emphasizes its status as an evening paper with timely coverage of the Southern Cross arrival in Honolulu from Oakland, noting other papers ran stories earlier but without full accuracy. It highlights the Journal's full United Press leased wire service staying open until late, sometimes after three o'clock, to capture late-breaking news.
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Southern Cross
Honolulu
Oakland
California
Washington
Journal
World News
The
United Press
Lost cane from Huntington Beach sought by family
Harvey Young seeks a red blood wood straight cane with metal tips that disappeared after a breakup of his household. The cane belonged to his father John Alex Young who valued it highly as a gift. Young offers cash to the finder and asks Washington readers to help reunite the item with his family.
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Huntington Beach
California
Harvey Young
Harvey
Mrs. Young
Mr. Young
Washington
Just One Last Word Monday Is Primary Day
A public exhortation urges voters to turn out for the upcoming primary on Monday June 4th. It emphasizes voting once, fulfilling civic duty, and notes that polling places may be nearby and voting is quicker than in the past. The message underscores the importance of expressing opinion through the ballot.
Suez Canal Driving British Control Across Region
Analysis argues that the Suez Canal secures British mandates and subsidies in neighboring governments, justifies bombing of Arabian towns by the RAF to enforce Pax Britannica, and suppresses any movements toward reducing British power in Egypt, citing vital necessity to protect the canal.
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Suez Canal
Royal Air Force
Egypt
Daily Lessons In English Word Study Note
A compact vocabulary tip lists common word misuse and pronunciation notes. It highlights commendable as a daily target word with examples and guidance on usage for clearer, more precise expression.
Panama Canal security and British propaganda clash
The article argues the United States must protect the Panama Canal as Britain protects Suez, noting contrasting public opinions and press reactions. It asserts U S responsibility to stabilize nearby states, including Nicaragua, and criticizes British propaganda that denounces U S actions as imperial. The piece cites the League of Nations context and urges firm policy to avoid trouble.
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Great Britain
Empire
United States
Panama Canal
Panama
Republic of Panama
Nicaragua
Britain
League of Nations
Suez Canal
Egypt
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Good Hunting in the Blood-Stained Woods Poem
A dramatic poem laments the call of hunters who rally to kill for sport. It contrasts the triumphal hunt with the suffering of the weak and hunted, questioning the morality of blood sports and the fate of those condemned by such pursuits.
A Railway Romance and Other Notions From the Times
A railway romance unfolds aboard a plush terminal scene and a Glen Woods excursion train led by the World's Greatest Railroad. A couple’s vow echoes amid service minded staff and low tourist rates. The column then critiques staggers, dirigibles, parties, and private cars in Japan tied to symbolism and policy.
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Glen Woods
Transcontinental Limited
America
John C. Emery
Southern Cross flyers aim for Australia after first base
The author admires the Southern Cross team for their bold transatlantic flight metaphor and hopes the coach picks a smart moment to advance. He notes no appeal against umpires and expresses desire to see the team reach Australia as a next goal after securing first base.
John Dropped In Withhem Story at Banquet
An out of town guest at a banquet flubbed lines and praised the city while noting two local hills, one housing the asylum and the other the sewage works, as toastmaster whispered to pace remarks.
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John
Why Always Pick on the Scotch Jock and Sandy Exchange Blame
In a playful exchange, Jock accuses Sandy of spilling a drink while recovering from a dirt on the face mishap. Sandy admits dropping his highball during the moment, prompting light banter between the two.
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Jock
Sandy
Designing Flapper and Youth Exchange Tight Quip
A brief cartoon caption notes a flapper asking a young man if he would marry a woman like his mother. The Youth replies not necessarily, adding that his mother shot his father, which the scene suggests with a laugh from the daughter.
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N. B
tLife
Not Forgotten Wife and Husband Exchange Grim Words
A fragment shows a wife asking if she would be remembered after death and a husband quipping that his indigestion is incurable, reflecting a bleak domestic exchange captured in a brief newspaper fragment.
Erie Jeweler Healed By Golf Ball Strike
An Erie Pennsylvania jeweler was reportedly cured of deafness after a golf ball struck his head. The incident also humorously suggests the man was relieved of lingering tendencies toward wandering around golf courses. JOHN
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Erie
Blisterfoot Jim Clears Credit Amid June Garden Plagues
In June the fecund fly appears and roses bloom while bugs swarm our ears and noses. Mosquitoes bite limbs as they lay eggs. houseflies buzz in the morning and at breakfast. Codling moths and other insects ply deadly work as maidens seek love. The matrimony microbe multiplies. alimony woes follow hastily wedded maids. BLISTERFOOT JIM
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Blisterfoot
Slogans From Prohibition Era Ads and Legends
A compendium of vintage taglines and brand quips such as India Umbrellas Ask the Man Who Loans One and Fokker Airplanes Good to the Last Drop, reflecting early 20th century marketing. Notable lines parody social mores, with entries from brands like Aunt Jemina, Colgate, Listermeats, Collezee Humor, and Gilda Gray, illustrating playful but pointed advertorial humor.
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Gilda Gray
Milwaukee
Ziegfeld
Jemina
Fragments of Folklore and Witty Snippets Surfacing
A miscellaneous collage of quirky phrases and cheeky quips appears, ranging from mock titles like A Few Scents Makes and Rip Van Winkle to imagined ad lines. The collage nods to Prohibition era humor with jests about will power and a playful mispronunciation of California.
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True Story Magazine
Old Ironsides to Open at New Graham Theatre
James Cruze directs the Paramount photoplay Old Ironsides at the New Graham Theatre next Monday featuring Esther Ralston Wallace Beery George Bancroft Charles Farrell and Johnnie Walker. Five hundred ex marines were hired to portray sailors aboard the Constitution for the film’s battle scenes.
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James Cruze
New
Graham Theatre
Constitution
Ironsides
Paramount
Esther Ralston
Wallace Beery
George Bancroft
Charles Farrell
Johnnie Walker
Bealer and Longer Families Visit West Liberty Area
Verdi F J Unger reports on the Verdi community visitations on May 27. Mr and Mrs Will Bealer and their son joined relatives in West Liberty. Fred Longer and family visited Madison Jones’s home while Mr Jones remains ill for six weeks. Mrs Tom Evans returned to Des Moines after a weekend with daughter Mrs Chas Longer. Charlotte Longer left with her grandmother during the same weekend.
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Verdi
Will Bealer
West Liberty
Fred Longer
Madison Jones
Will Beese
West Chester
Mr Jones
Tom Evans
Des Moines
Chas
Charlotte Longer
Threshing ring and family events noted in Cedar area
A threshing ring held a meeting at Cedar school Monday evening. Mr George Garrett will thresh for them again this year. The Chorpening family held a reunion at Horse Shoe Lake on Memorial Day. Walnut Sunday School children practiced their Children's Day program Thursday afternoon.
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Cedar School
George Garrett
Horse-Shoe Lake
Walnut Sunday School
Wellston News and Local Notices Roundup
Relatives informed of Mrs. A Augus tine's death in Burlington Iowa. Eighth graders Wilma Binning Myra Harvey Lloyd and Lucile Robertson earned diplomas in Washington last Saturday. FE Hart of Keota discussed a Watkins neighbor today. Rev Kleins attended Memorial day exercises in Washington. Tom Porter family fished with relatives and friends on Wednesday. En route to Ottumwa on the 25th the new pavement from Fairfield to Ottumwa was tested. Detour north of Fairfield added four miles but fewer railroad crossings. John Hanley returned to work this week. Walter Statler and Ed Miksch installing a new fence. Chris Brinning's siblings visited last Sunday. Mr Brinning limited in getting out this spring. Wilbur McClellands hosted Chas Wolfe Gladys Ed Miksch D H Wentworth Harry Wentworth and Ira Miksch family Sunday. Ainsworth cemetery decoration day visitor Mrs Glen Davis reported her father Mr Palmer ill and mother recently fell. Friends here are saddened by the news.
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Wellston
A. Augustine
Burlington
Iowa
Wilma Binning
Myra Harvey
Lloyd
Lucile Robertson
Washington
Watkins
FE. Hart of
Keota
Rev. Kleins
Tom Porter
Ottumwa
Beulah
Fairfield
Hedrick
Milwaukee
Richland
John Hanley
Walter Statler
Ed Miksch
Chris Brinning
Brinning
Wilbur McClellands
Chas. Wolfe
Gladys
D. H. Wentworth
Harry Wentworth
David
Ira Miksch
Glen Davis
Ainsworth Cemetery
Palmer
Morrison Seeks County Attorney Post for Republicans
Geo F Morrison announces he is the Republican candidate for County Attorney. He asks for support and notes a filing deadline or period through June 4. The message reflects a local party effort and seeks voter backing ahead of elections.
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Geo. F. Morrison
Sheriff Candidate Seeks Primary Votes
CHARLES M. DENIBON announces candidacy for sheriff subject to Republican voters in the June 4 primary. W. A. Whiting runs for Justice of the Peace pending the June Republican primaries.
Sheriff Candidate Announces Run in 1930 Board Seat
FOR SHERIFF subject to the will of the republican WALTER MIKE EDWARDS 9113 I will be a candidate for the office of Member of Board of Supervisors term beginning Jan 1 1930 on the republican ticket at the primary elec tion June 4 1928 D. H. Wentworth Brighton Ia 659 Tues-Sat to June 1 will be a candidate for clerk of District Court subject to the will of the Republican voters at the Primary June 4 H J Myers Sat till May 26
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Walter
Mike) Edwards
Board of Supervisors
D. H. Wentworth
Brighton
H. J. Myers
County Officials Seek GOP Primary Support in June
Fragmentary text notes names Oscar and Hanry for county roles including County Treasurer for 1929-31, to be decided by Republican voters at the June primaries. The wording indicates the positions are subject to voter will in the June primary.
Booster club meeting set for Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Walker
The Booster club will meet Tuesday afternoon June 5 with Mrs. Lloyd Walker. The Linger Longer club will meet Wednesday afternoon June 6 with Mrs. James Combs.
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Tunese
Lloyd Walker
Linger Longer Club
James Combs
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Elder, Shannon & CO
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Upalee
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Georgia
George
Milwaukee Journal
Japan
Hawaii
Australia
Jim “Gets” Credit For
India Umbrellas
Anti-Saloon League
Colgate
Heaven
San Francisco
Ifornia
Cal
Coolidge
U. S
Charles M. Denibon
Justice OF the Peace
W. A. Whiting
Wii
Oscar
Hanry
Daily Vacation Bible School
Presbyterian Church
Jones Funeral Home
East Main St
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