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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1929
Page
4
Representative C C Dayton argues the county cannot bond for immediate paving of Primary No 161 without state bond authorization. He explains state funds cover upkeep, interest, and some resurfacing, leaving a potential surplus for other graveled primary roads.
In Washington a Clarence Darrow led debate drew most of the audience away from Dr Clarence Trae Wilson. Darrow spoke passionately, mocking temperance advocates while Wilson urged moderation. Spectators left during Wilson’s remarks, swayed by Darrow’s controversial tone and the perception of bias.
The Journal announces a contest for under 14s offering fifty cents for the best humorous school story up to 200 words. Sign your name clearly and submit by Tuesday evening. first prize published with honorable mentions. Changes may follow if interest grows. topics center on funny school happenings.
A fragment discusses a daily vocabulary practice. It highlights the word unique as having no equal and notes the importance of mastering one word each day to strengthen speaking and personal style.
A compilation of brief notes cites a thrifty man who bought a coffin long ago, rising casket costs, media quips about radio and contraband alcohol, civic critique on fare dodging, town pride, and a poetically damaged front page reference to Cleopatra and a biting World mention.
A Cedar Rapids primary teacher shares humorous questions from students about everyday life and animals. The piece weaves in snippets about a boy asking why cows moo, why lights go out, and how a boy learned value from a newspaper sketch, ending with a line about a man from Montana.
A clipped item notes The Squall a Vitaphone First National production featuring Myrna Loy and others. It mentions Nubita and an incorrigible gypsy girl in stage and screen portrayals and that the film comes to the Fox Theatre after strong local performances.
A Farmer laments subsidies for grand opera and short growing seasons. He predicts May will echo Uncle Tom's Cabin, implying cycles of return and deception that mislead farmers year after year.
In a rough exchange a Montana man questions the Texan about trouble with thieves. The Texan replies with a clipped retort about rope breaking. A truck remains stuck as the scene continues with a joke about the rope snap.
A Fox Movietone production adapted from Edward Knoblock's stage play brings Lola Lane and Pi Thene to the screen in a bustling New York night panorama. Director Benjamin Stoloff combed theater talent for principal roles, aiming for a fast moving all talking picture with dramatic climaxes and sharp comedy twists.
The piece recalls Peggy Huli joining Stanhope Mitchel at the city editor’s desk with a cheerful, unguarded manner. Peggy appears younger and more relaxed than expected, charming colleagues and proving herself a standout reporter amid a busy newsroom.
Aunt Elsie Ann Ferguson born October 13 1835 died May 20 1920 praised as a kindly old soul who served others through Christ. The tribute recalls her unselfish devotion as mother aunt neighbor and friend and her lifelong cheerful labor to ease grief and support family with steadfast faith.
A long feature traces the White Shrine of Jerusalem birth in 1897 in Michigan and growth across the United States to about 149000 members. It highlights Mrs Rose Reid’s leadership, her duties visiting shrines in Iowa and Missouri, and the order’s aim to spread kindness and Christian ideals through energetic, organized work.
A garbled note discusses birds and airplane travel, mentioning birds aboard planes and transportation time. It implies birds may be brought or affected by air travel with rough references to timings and ETA.
Fragmented OCR note recalls Charles Dickens and a printer offering tribute to fallen soldiers. The readable phrases hint at a memorial sentiment attached to a wartime context and a dedication to those who died.
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