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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1929
Page
4
A Journal want ad customer paid 20 cents for a for sale notice and admitted selling 50.00 worth of conies for Memorial Day due to that single ten word ad.
Iowa expands concrete road building leading to cross state highways and boosted tourism and commerce. The state dominates agricultural output including hogs eggs corn and oats and claims strong governance with minimal law violations. It highlights manufacturing strength in two hundred plus towns and notes butter production and a growing, connected economy.
The piece recalls Josh Billings praise of the nation, noting the aging yet entertaining eulogy about America’s greatness. It contrasts optimism with present-day sentiment and invites readers to enjoy the historical, amusing reflection on national pride.
The text contrasts rivers and women of a country, claiming rivers are muddier deeper and louder than others while declaring ladies richer prettier and more prodigal than in any other nation. The remarks imply national superiority in material wealth and behavior and use sweeping generalizations.
From other sources the piece presents a humorous exchange about price and installments for a hat. A clerk quotes ten dollars cash and fifteen dollars with ten down and one per week for five weeks. A pub scene follows with a father explaining tact and a comic twist about marriage and beauty.
Dp A R schedules a Friday 2 30 meeting at the cavin Sunset park with rain plan to Mrs J A Harwood. The G T bridge club meets Friday 2 o clock with Mrs Harry Drake. O K S holds regular Thursday night session with 6 o clock pot luck and initiation. W T U hosts an all day meeting at Mrs Hawthorne Thursday June 13 with devotions by Mrs Karker and a talk by county president Mrs Miller on Our Challenge. W R C with Jane to host second ward social in D A R room plus a play day. Jubilee birthday meeting of Wi Mag Methodist church to meet with Mrs Lyman Bunce 633 East 2nd St Thursday afternoon. bring 59 cents for jubilee fund refreshments served and place change noted.
The Ladies Aid of United Presbyterian church meets Friday at 7 p.m. for work and entertainment. The Poinsettia Club meets with Mrs. Sherman Crone and the Rebekah Club with Mrs. Charles Cunningham on Thursday evening. Presbyterian church also hosts Friday afternoon activities. A short play The Angbody Family on Sunday Morning will be performed Sunday. Independent Club gathers Thursday evening with Mrs. J. posted details.
The Hethel Christian Endeavor meets Friday evening at the church for an important business session with all members present. The Pythian Sisters plan a benefit card party at the K P hall on Wednesday evening June 12 at 8. Tables for 500 bridge and auction provide prizes. bring a pie. Delta Alpha S S class of the Methodist church holds a social at Mrs Cloid L Willits home Thursday afternoon June 13 from 3 to 4:30 with activities. Washington Country Club hosts an apartment supper Thursday evening for ladies and their families. bring a dish to pass and silverware. meat provided. Baptist Woman's Missionary Society meets Friday afternoon at 2:30 for a program at the church. all members urged to attend.
The M. E B choir will rehearse this evening at 8 30 with emphasis on attendance. Every member is urged to be present for an important session.
An ice cream social will be held at Pleasant Hill church Thursday evening June 13 with all welcome. The W H M S jubilee birthday will also be observed Thursday June 13 at Mrs Lyman Bunce's home with Presbyterian ladies serving.
A public gathering offering strawberries ice cream and homemade cake will be held in a room south of Lemmon's Jewelry Store on Saturday evening June 15. The invitation extends to the community.
Des Moines pilot F C Anderson plans to fly a travel airplane to attempt the world nonstop solo endurance record next week. He will make at least two refueling stops from Des Moines as the local airport lacks space for a 24 hour takeoff. The record was previously held by Herbert Fahy after Lindbergh.
Two hundred boys and girls from Methodist youth groups across the town are set to arrive June 15 for a week at Wesleyan College for the annual Young People’s Institute. Leaders from Washington Methodist Church will attend. Rev. A H Barker of Montezuma leads. The program includes certificates, diplomas, swimming, games and social events on the campus.
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