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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1928
Page
4
Karl M. Bickel of the United Press Association argues the jazz age of journalism is ending. He predicts a shift to higher literary standards as public demand for better information grows and education levels rise across America.
Daily lesson notes present SIMILITUDE as a word meaning similarity. It cites usage examples about friends chosen for similitude of manners and contrasts similar terms, emphasizing proper usage and pronunciation in English.
Fifteen years ago a single telegraph wire sufficed for newspapers in Denver. Now two wires cover financial news and many more for world coverage. Books like Napoleon and Bis marck by Durandt become best sellers as readers from ro tarians to auto salesmen expand their horizons and deeper knowledge.
Grace Bringing notes that James T Nichols former Washington man and renowned traveller will depart July 11 from San Francisco to New Zealand Australia and Pacific Islands then proceed to East Indies and Asia before returning to San Francisco in October. He plans a series of articles for next winter and welcomes letters by July 4 addressed to Jas. T Nichols S S Maunganui, sailing July 11, San Francisco California.
The town mourns the passing of Fred Welte a devoted resident who boosted the city from his arrival onward. His infectious enthusiasm supported every community effort and his guidance helped drive progress and improved civic life.
A concise piece by William M. Jardine urges farmers to organize into strong business institutions. He argues farmers excel in production but lack merchandising power, calling for market-based pricing, price stabilization, waste reduction, and broader share of the consumer dollar through capable leadership and large-volume operations.
A light verse collage reflecting domestic life and dreams of home, with playful references to builders, paint, and Mars. It also parodies politics and social trends of the era, noting radio conventions and public habits with joking asides.
The piece notes rumors of a massive Fourth of July barrage by Legions with advance guards circling the territory. A scouting trip was completed last night and operations are scheduled to begin at daybreak on the Fourth with unclear end time.
Dick Young at a Washington home, eager for potato salad, rejects his sister Helen’s serving calling it rotten. He recalls his mother’s method and insists on the kind she makes, highlighting a domestic dispute over family recipes.
A playful column fragment discusses guessing the heavyweight writer and the lightest weight. Mrs Nut tastes a white powder given by her husband and jokes about rat poison while noting modern dress shows good taste. The piece wryly hints at an unseen writer behind the scene.
A quirky education scene features a teacher and student Jimmie discussing worms bees and mules with humorous lines. A woman attorney critiques men’s neckwear while John rimmerman and others offer wry comments. Jimmie aims to wash his mother's ears as his greatest ambition.
The text sketches a humorous slice of life with mentions of a Victrola and other modern home conveniences. Vignettes include an amused waiter, a moonlit talk between lovers, a father noting a funny moment, and a quip about a timetable, portraying a playful old fashioned mood.
The correspondent notes an unusually high expanse of clean corn observed on a June day in West Chester, highlighting the breadth of the crop and the favorable growing conditions.
The note details corn growth despite heavy plowing delays, new potatoes peas and homegrown sheets, and varied rainfall near Washington and Keokuk County. It mentions legal enforcement, rail and paving progress, farm prices, and farmer opinions on policy including the McNary Haugen bill. Local visits, social events, and community news follow.
Mrs Effie Allen, a Veo resident, picked strawberries at her farm on Wednesday and stopped by her mother Mrs P R Jones in Veo between trains.
A light local item notes Miss Taw ney Apple covered her back with powdered rosin and attended a dance last night, while ABE MARTIN observes there is peace in homes where families stay scattered and avoid forcing gatherings.
The report lists residents visiting relatives and local happenings. Oakley family activity includes Mrs Anna Dutton hosting, the Wikoff sisters visiting, the Howel Grove class meeting with Carlos Watson, and social plans by the Busy Bee club at Glenn Beauchamp for an ice cream and strawberry social. Dr Dodds attended Mrs Phoebe Jones, who has been unwell.
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