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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1927
Page
4
In the Journal last night S C Pearson of Ainsworth asks twelve questions about the proposed road program. The Board of Supervisors provides answers outlining current bonded indebtedness, limits, and how funds from the state primary road program affect county obligations and future borrowing.
This brief explains common misuses and pronunciation of words and promotes daily vocabulary growth. It highlights reproachfully as a censuring tone and suggests choosing one word daily to expand linguistic range.
The document outlines city paving aims to improve unpaved towns, with a three year program praised by the state highway commission. It notes funds from 1926 and a $1,000,000 bond issue will fund bridge, drainage, and grading work, and confirms authority to spend primary road funds in towns under 2,500 population with pavement limits to road width.
Winfield Smouse, a large county taxpayer with six farms, voices strong support for the June 8 road program and bond issue. He argues good roads boost property values, attract residents, and modernize transport, asserting no added taxes will be needed and urging behind-the-scenes backing from voters and officials.
Florida growers urge the President to raise tomato and vegetable duties while tariff talk spreads beyond New England and Pennsylvania. The Agriculture Department foresees cheaper pies from fruit, and a cotton surge powers most stockings. Berlin plans 14 000 apartments with guaranteed low rents, provoking envy of American living. Prohibition agents seize 50000 worth of liquor from a lawyer estate as a discharged butler reveals the wealth. A Kerensky article in an American magazine is barred in Russia as Reds praise press freedom abroad.
A brief column notes sections in Illinois with about 90 percent of corn still unplanted while asserting Towé is a better agricultural state. The writer invites reader opinions on who deserves more bravery between Christopher Columbus and Charles Lindbergh for possible publication.
A traveling street guide in New York and a parallel scene in San Francisco entertain riders with bold antics. The NYC bus tour rambles past a pricey home while the guide links it to child labor in Castoria’s maker. The San Francisco moment has riders dramatically rise on a steep grade.
A collage of humorous vignettes on fashion trends and social quips. A judge questions a boastful fair one named Peaches while mini jokes about hats and drinks surface among playful banter and old-time lines. The passages mix fashion, courtroom slang, and street observations for light satire.
A humorous mixed text features drill sergeant antics with awkward squad mishaps and a quip about men in court seeking justice for revenge. It also includes a barber joke about shaving time and a mansion embassy gag about a world court.
A local editorial urges voters to express their minds at the road election tomorrow. It emphasizes civic duty and reminds readers the nation depends on active participation to remain free and brave.
Walter Long known as a screen villain becomes a comedy figure in Leatrice Joy's Eve's Leaves at the Fox theatre Wednesday. Long, once famed for The Dictator style work with Wallace, re enters light comedy opposite William Boyd. Paul Sloane directs with Robert Edson Richard Carle and Arthur Hoyt in prominent roles.
A colorful pre-nuptial event for Lulu Fritchen took place at her brother George Fritchen’s home in Ollie. Guests laughed at playful jokes, saw a cat emerge from a bag signaling the upcoming marriage to Otto Pfeifer, and offered advice on “How to Preserve A Husband.” Pink and white treats were served as Lulu prepares for housekeeping while promising to stay active in her community.
Dayton Grove notes for June include visits by Leo and Daryl Oldfield to the Knotts home and by Mr. and Mrs. John Mayer to the Will Embree residence. Farmers report most corn planting finished. Lyall Moore family and Mrs. Bruce Moore visited Mr. Moore in hospital. Silas and Mery Ferguson visited W. S. Ferguson. Roy Garderner and family were visitors in Wellman Saturday evening.
In Crawfordsville Iowa on June 7 Rev E W Griffith showed slight improvement. Local residents attended Iowa City commencement with Oma Strain among graduates. Edw Ruppert of Grundy Center welcomed a 9 pound son James Maxwell Ruppert. Claire Winam sang on KTNT Muscatine. Dr W C Williamson returned to Moumouth Illinois after preaching. Will Anwy and wife bought a new Chevrolet.
Chicago surface lines face potential tie up as workers vote on a strike referendum. Union members authorized President William Quinlan to call a strike if no wage settlement is reached, with a two thirds majority required for action.
Baptist notice lists Young Women Missionary Society meeting at the church Monday at 7 30 with Mise Besse Jones in charge. Business and Professional Women's Club meets Wednesday June 8 at 6 15 in the Y community room. Prairie Flower mission circle meets Thursday at 2 at the church. Washington Chapter No 98 O E S meets Thursday at 8 with balloting and initiation. G A R meets Tuesday afternoon at the hall. Fleur de Lis club hosts at Mrs John Foster Thursday. Ladies Aid of St Pauls Evangelical hosts all day at Mrs John Bear Thursday June 9.
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