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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1928
Page
4
Kansas City hosts the Republican National Convention as voting on candidates appears distant. Herbert Hoover leads with strong delegate support and popular strength from hotly contested primaries, while conservatives and progressives split over his fit with party lines and organization.
A compact teaching note outlines common errors in pronunciation spelling and usage. It explains effected versus affected and pronounces acts with the t. The piece defines coercive as having power to compel by force and cites a daily word goal to grow vocabulary.
The article argues Hoover, though content as Commerce Secretary under Coolidge, could present a distinct approach as a presidential candidate or leader. It notes his influence elevating his department and suggests he may differ from his current image, with expectations of practical farm relief ideas and a stance on veto matters.
A pet monkey on W. H. McClure’s farm near Republic Kansas helps feed hogs close gates keep chickens out of the garden run errands and pitch hay. Another farm helper is an elephant owned by Rudolph Johnson near Atchison used as a beast of burden.
Brunet women drivers are described as better and more careful than blondes in tests. The report notes blondes and redheads as temperamental and excitable, but not to the extent of undermining their appeal or usefulness.
Judge Kavanaugh of Chicago muses on gender in a provocative speech. He claims a woman is both best and worst, arguing men cannot match a woman’s capacity for harm or resilience and noting women suffer greater consequences from a fall. The remarks contrast male and female behavior.
Maes Goodwin, former president of the Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs, outlines five female types with percentages: homemaker 20, jazz or can opener 20, nagging 15, drudge 20, baby doll 15. She argues most women could be good homemakers if given proper tools and labor saving devices, noting kitchens now outrank living rooms in home planning.
A Sioux City Journal clipping cites a New York Times note that sauerkraut and raw liver claim rare health benefits. The piece mocks eastern ignorance, mentions a Western guest in New York hotel, and jokes about diplomacy and late nights.
The writer notes political theater will dominate convention floors while real candidate selection happens in private hotel rooms. He says the GOP faces oil friction and Democrats face internal conflict, yet loud critics often back the same ruling team after a show of support.
A column urges Washington county residents to curb dandelions by launching an Annual Dandelion Competition. It outlines quirky rules, notes winners won’t be named, and promotes lawns and thrift as community goals amid broad nostalgia. The piece also weaves in humorous vignettes about cyclists, radios, and a veteran’s marriage.
A Sun Flower clipping mocks the spread of slang like Pluribus Dumbells and questions if films editorial pages and concerts are too intellectual. It uses examples from Leopold and Loeb and Hickman electrocution, urging a louder dumbed down American culture while noting Congress wrestles with large economic issues.
The Emryoria Gazette quotes a crude call to action praising America first and ridiculing critics as it airs a fiery, xenophobic vent about confronting the pope. The fragment reflects a rowdy nationalist sentiment likely from a period paper.
A fragmentary note by Henry F. Stow explores crisis, passion, and love in a terse moral mood. It muses on regret from past kisses, fears surrounding public life, and hints at civic virtue amid social change.
The comedy farce MOMMIES A TEXAS STEER by Charles Hoyt arrives on film with Will Rogers as a Texas cattleman elected to Congress. Produced by Sam E. Rork for First National Pictures, it headlines Wednesday and Thursday showings at the Fox Theatre.
French scientists measured air germs in Paris showing 3 800 per cubic meter on a wet day and 16 000 on a dry day near Place Clichy. In the Paris subway sprinkling reduced bacteria to 410 before drying rose to 68 000, prompting officials to advocate more sprinkling with calcium chloride to dust surfaces.
A survey highlights the vast U S highway program with more than one billion dollars spent last year. It notes roads to Yellowstone and national park links, the Defense Highway cutting eight miles to Annapolis, and widespread surface mileage. Minnesota reports 100000 miles of public roads and 7000 trunk highways with 33 million dollars annually in patrol maintenance. The Arizona department urges pedestrians to walk on the left side.
The film features Louise Fa zenda as Ma Brander and Ann Rork as Bossy as the wife and daughter in a star studded lineup. Douglas Fairbanks Jr appears as the dude sweetheart with George Marion Sr portraying Minister to Dahomey. Supporting players include Liyan Wrash man Mack Swain Lucian Littlefield and others. Richard Wallace directed Moe Fadden's Flats and A Texas Steer.
NIRA reports Mrs John Wohetstine selling many tomato plants. Fred Skola of Kalona called on local business. Jim Stamp visited from Iowa City while renovations occur on a Wellman farm. Sunday the Longwell home hosted a noteworthy anniversary for George Longwell and Margaret Stapleton, plus the fifth anniversary of Francis Shafer and Cora Shafer as Matt McMahon and family joined the gathering from Riverside. The group planned dinner but about 100 guests arrived unexpectedly.
Guests arrived uninvited bearing baskets of varied salads and treats. Vera and Ambrose served ice cream and cake in the afternoon. Hosts and guests enjoyed the surprise, as the Kolah club and Ladies Aid planned future meetings and social events.
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