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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1929

Page

4

Touring the Thousand Islands A Lively Canada East Journey

The missus Clemons group tours the east describing Gananoque highs and a Golden Apple Tavern stay. They ride the thousand islands boat tour with historic sites, a mix of inns and antique lodgings, and a note on Heart Island and Berlin sightings during the voyage.

Matthew Cpravelling Canada Eoma Clemons Leona al Manton Hebner Orville Elder J.D. F Gananoque Tone House Golden Apple Tavern Jesus 1 Joo New York Thousand Islands Remod Candian Irving Berlin Tro Tsaw Berlin Heart Island Bistorial Montrest Bunday

Notich Boys and Girls Under One Year

A fragment from a 20th century school life page mentions Wilma Stephens and a letter from a student about funny happenings in school. The text recounts travel notes through Canada toward Montreal, describing driving challenges, hotels, and local scenes, with dated references and personal anecdotes.

Rvening Journal Washington Washington, Town Sir Tom Wilma Stephens

Fragmentary Prompts on Work and Achievement

The text contains assorted quotes about work ethic and success, noting that effort and willpower drive achievement. It mentions Theodore Roosevelt and a claim about comets belonging to our solar system, plus a reference to a telecommunication expense in Toronto and a London call home.

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By The Way A collage of jokes and jabs from a local page

A humorous, meandering column recaps anecdotes about criminals, silly town lore, family jokes, and social observations. It teases readers with quirky stories of outlandish gossips, signs, marriages, and the follies of various townsfolk, flavored with regional name checks and playful slang.

District No 5 social notes reflect community life

District No 5 correspondent reports a mild prairie weekend with neighbors visiting across towns. Mentions include Pringle and Burt visiting Moines, Pringle Richard returning, O Laughtin, Brady of Jacksonville, Porter family gatherings, Toppan Johnson strawberry picking, Humston family Davenport trip, Ardith Butler from Galesburg, Ten Briley dinner, Helen Fulton Ed McConaughey visit, and local dinners with cherry and cake. Several households share meals with friends and relatives, highlighting a bustling small town social scene.

Lowa Prank Pringle Burt Moines Jacksonville Edgar and Harvy Porter Toppan Johnson James Phillips Lloyd Humston Davenport Sund Lane Ardith Butler Galesburg Ten Briley Frank Pringe Helen Fulton Ed McConaughey Will Marie Celestine I Marie Clarence Rath Bertha Klopfenstein Ray Maurine Rathme Eva Donald Foss Elma Rice Cloyd Knupp Sunset Park Steve Crawford Frank Heinzman J. A. Rose Des Moines Teant Hunter Harlem O'Landitty Haries Loughlin

Abe Martin on pay-as-you-go and the school of experience

Abe Martin notes that people who pay as they go accomplish little and that a defining trait of the school of experience is that once you are through you are through.

Isaac Rachel Rebekah Izzy Jakie Audence Iowa City

Local families share visits and gatherings in Wellman area

Mrs James Phillips attended the funeral of Mrs Dittmers Monday evening. Numerous neighbors friends and relatives appear in torn reports of visits dinners and social calls around Wellman and Des Moines area including Pringle Norton Cherry Anwyl and Porter families. A bridal party plus other social events are noted with local hospitality and cordial exchanges.

James Phllips Dittmers Burl Privgie Leila Carrig Town Wiseoin Harley Croughtin Harve and Edgar Portes James Phillips Jessie Frank Canning Merle Hailey Butler Lloyd Humston Galesburg Hume Washington State Iowa Green Squires Jay Brown Edna Mae Kimmey Des Moines Elmer Cherr Harriet Toppan Johnson Wellman Will T He B Aylor Charles Mary Mette Bekbos Cora Hopping Charles Cherry Ardith Rohrer Victor Town William Norton Cy Bush Pramk Pringle Claud Rhodebeck UK Farm Bureau Ia Pringle Leland Pringle Mra Frank Pringle Edgar Porter Floyd Phillips Donald McLaughlin Elmer Cherry Elmer Gwinn Victor Iown Roper John Porter William Marie Frank Cunningham Rebekahs Pran George Fulton Godfrey Juzeler John Cherry Alogether William Ad Charivari Milton Norton Tak Kpingle

Locomotive Boiler Upgrade Marks Nickel Steel Plates

The Canadian Pacific GD class Pacific type locomotives built in 1926 introduce nickel steel Butler plates, enabling higher boiler pressure and improved weight balance for the locomotive. This marks a notable advancement in early 20th century steam technology.

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Treeless Plains Tundras Description

Treeless plains and tundras with steppes stretch across Russia and Siberia. The land is fairly level yet the ground remains frozen beneath the surface, a permafrost layer extending deep below the soil.

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Applegate Farms and City Property Hail East Washington Str

City directory fragment listing addresses and names including T A Michels attorney at law, J L Brookhart loan services, Washington National Bank Building contact, and W J Dentis with Earle W Corbin & Co, noting offices and residences in Washington with phone numbers.

the Evening Journal Washington Iowa Paptri County Elder, Shannon & CO Bruce Cowde East Main Street TAD Applegate Farms Washington Str T. A. Michels Temple Washington National Bank W. J. Dentis Earle W. Corbin & Co

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