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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1928
Page
4
The Democratic and Republican nominees differ greatly yet share a fatalistic resignation to November’s outcome. Both Hoover and Smith would avoid mudslinging and prefer a decent contest. The people alone decide who becomes president, and neither candidate will fault the result.
The piece compares Governor Al Smith and Herbert Hoover, noting Smith’s long elective career from local posts to governor and suggesting Hoover has limited prior political office experience. It argues people may elect war heroes and emphasizes Hoover’s business and organizational background with exposure to national leadership.
A compact guide presents today’s vocabulary focus ERUDITION defined as knowledge gained from studying books. It notes correct usage for recent events with phrases like a few days since, plus guidance on pronunciation of helm and common misspellings such as epidemic. It urges building vocabulary by mastering one word daily.
A fragment notes that a man shows rapid understanding and potential, suggesting his chances should not be discounted due to lack of prior elective office experience. The remark emphasizes his swift grasp and rare comprehension.
A Department of Commerce report highlights that Europe paid $200,000,000 in war debt interest while Americans spent $770,000,000 abroad and sent back $206,000,000 more to Europe, with charity adding $43,005,000. The piece argues forgiving debts and spending at home would help the U.S. and harm Europe, noting strong reactions. Various light vignettes follow from editorials and local columns.
A Brisbane essay hopeful about scientific progress shaping the next century with solar, tidal, and subterranean power while noting human advancement lags. Also brief notes on a dull bill debate and a Pasadena dispatch, plus a reader letter complaining about mice in Lincoln Park.
William M Jardine argues for greater unity in farm product merchandising and government help to build mass marketing. He notes cooperative growth since 1915, calls for centralization to hire capable managers, and says large-scale organizations give farmers bargaining power through mass marketing.
The column invites readers to contribute ideas on weather crops and politics including the democratic convention and Hoover and Curtis. A shaving contest is planned to surprise contributors, with contributors urged to send in suggestions signed with any name.
A fragment from Dayton Grove describes a grandfathers massive walnut bureau and a boy marveling at its weather sense. The piece hints at optimism and self belief while noting the antiquity of radio and old time music broadcast from a wood shed.
A humorous Dayton Grove vignette shows two intoxicated gentlemen aboard a train. One asks the time and the other, after examining a match box, answers Thursday. The scene turns to a playful exchange with a marriage proposal and teasing remarks about looks.
A humorous dialogue ends with Pat and Professor Jones in a row boat upset after comic exchanges about biology and swimminology. The professor laments missing life while Pat jokes about the air gun and druggist’s boy as they near shore.
A satirical piece contrasts romantic legends with modern marriage and finances. A husband chases salary growth to avoid debt while facing accusations of misaligned priorities as they navigate work, home life, and childrearing. The text notes consumption habits and humorous misprints about days of the week.
Wilber Beenblossom reports on residents including Caldawell from Wahington as a business caller. Louis Fete cleaned the school yard and Charley Donaldson helps. Powell is plowing corn and will help with hay. No Sunday school last Sunday due to rain. Mrs Martindale and children from Burlington visited the Beenblossom neighbors last week. Hazel Blick visited as well.
Richland reports the final week of vacation Bible school with strong attendance and progress. A public program with all church union service is planned for next Sunday evening. The American Legion martial band and boosters promote the Fourth of July celebration with Gov. Hammill as speaker. Some residents will celebrate in Washington. The 133rd regimental band played Wednesday night while Epworth League served refreshments, clearing 35 dollars. Visitors include Mrs Evan Harker and Dorothy, and Bert Bray of Boulder Colorado. Alma Longhand and Naomi Sonderlick went to Colorado for summer. Poultry shipments to Chicago are up and livestock moved out this week. Epworth League sent a large delegation to Mt Peasant.
The passage records Mons Stout visiting Eureka for a preaching day and mentions Mrs Mandy Petratz and the vn dref family with uncertain names. It also references Franklin shops and brothers Raymond and Bernard Kephart son of Fred Kep hart who have been ill with the summer flu this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wagner of Ainsworth visit Cyrus Wagner home in Glendale. Mrs. Bert Givens visits Havre with daughter ill. Harold Gerdes from Answorth stays with grandparents John and Mrs. Gerdes. George Gerdes family from Gridley Illinois return home after visiting relatives. Ralph and Joe Huston of St. Cloud Minnesota call at Murray Smylie farm. once lived on Clark Hopping and Smylie farms fifty years ago and attended Spread Eagle school. Mrs. John Speidel hosts Kelhh club. Charlie Manguson plows for John H. Simmering. Lee Chambers drills a new well on the farm.
Wilbur McLin and Wange McCracken returned from Waterloo Iowa where they attended a C E state convention and met Mrs. E Sellers. The Poinsetta club hosted a children's party at Mrs. Alvin Allen's home with games and refreshments. Main roads have heavy oil coats. Mrs J M Cowgill is recovering at home. Mr and Mrs John McCreedy of Pekin visited their daughter. Miss Clare Phillips of Grinnell visits relatives. Mr and Mrs N W Callister returned from Princeton Missouri after visiting Mrs Callister’s parents.
Announcements note a cottage prayer meeting at Mrs E Sandblom 703 E Wash Street Friday at 7 30 PM Everyone welcome Also Y M C A general meeting tonight will distribute Fortnightly year books at the community room Prairie Center 4 H holds and mothers to meet Monday afternoon July 2 at Mrs G M Wylie bring 15 yards paper and shears to cut patterns
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