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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1929

Page

4

Murder rate contrasts spark calls for action in Britain and U S

An editorial compares murder and automobile fatality rates in Great Britain and the United States, arguing that proportional deaths suggest lessons from Britain. It muses that dry counties may have fewer auto fatalities and credits auto safety ideas to Henry Ford, urging a shift toward stricter temperance alongside car safety.

United State Great Britain Britain United States Henry Ford

Blinkbonnie Estate and Travel Tales on the St Lawrence

The letter describes Blinkbonnie estate once owned by Joe K E Stone and later the McDowells, tied to wartime losses and sale. It mentions Miss Edwards borrowing money, the Gold Apple Tavern, and travel notes along the river to Montreal and Quebec with prices, meals, and boat trips. It reflects hopeful tourism and quirky incidents during a Canada voyage.

Hese Blinkbonni Estate Joe KE. Stone Canada Edwards W. A. Belfie

Mussolini Seeks Higher Birth Rates and Controls

Arthur Hrishan Mussolini attacks birth control and forbids it, ordering doctors to report cases under penalty. He claims more Italians mean strength while noting France with a low birth rate and employment success. He cites Verdun as proof of French triumph and contrasts quality versus quantity.

RTH Arthur Hrishan Mussolini Hialy France Verdun Marya

By The Way A quirky column trips through names and urban tales

A rambling column mixes wordplay about Byrd Hawks and roosters with sketches of visitors, dogs, and a Kansas Ford trip. It recalls Mr Woods defending attorney talks, a mocked Old Gold car, and quirky etiquette bits from radio joshers. The piece closes on humorous mischief at a crowded restaurant and a soup note gag.

Kansas Ford

Eastwood church group to meet Monday evening at 6 30

Eastwood's Presbyterian church cass of the Presby terian church will meet Monday evening at 6 30 with Mr and Mrs J H Baird and Miss Mike Lewis their monthly social Bring dish to Cass sandwiches dishes and silver In case of rain meet at the etureh nats Baptist die on Friday eve rehearsal I all come at 7 30 Ita Mabel ill and Jessie Stewart Went to Ottumwa this morning to spend the day on business

Eastwood Cass The Presbyterian Church J. H. Baird Mike Lewis Baptist Ita Mabel Ill Jessie Stewart Ottumwa

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