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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1929
Page
4
In a mood of reflection Longfellow contrasts heroic ideals with a drifting modern era driven by automobiles and media. The piece laments the fading pastime of reading as the year turns, noting reading as foundational to knowledge and education.
A prose essay arguing that lifelong reading, especially nonfiction and history, forms the best education beyond schooling. It places books above magazines and newspapers, ranks radio and movies as later entertainments, and critiques card games like bridge for diverting intellect, urging readers to read widely and remember what they learn.
A concise lesson emphasizes learning one word per day with focus on comprehend meaning and usage. It warns against mispronunciations and urges precise spelling and context for grasping intent and direction.
The Chicago Tribune headlines declare Hoover takes Reins Today as inauguration weather shapes the moment. Coolidge travels by train to Northampton while radio reports sing of Hastys pony and the lively radio era. A teacher’s question about a living great prompts a pupil’s answer Henry Field.
Vague reminiscences describe Riley Building spurs and stairs, past school days walking miles, and recollections of President Hoover. The account recalls the Francis Dam flood impact, the lingering reconstruction, and curious weather handling while residents note rattlesnakes and cold homes.
Residents dragged packed sleds for about four miles to attend a spelling or tract meeting. The slow journey aimed to pass time and reflect the community effort to reach the event despite heavy snow.
Mrs Yeoman reports fore were hopping around in hv abi yard. A warning to wo. We saw it a rat for sure, Simon Pure, producing an old-fashioned car Hage with curtains and lights. Milwaukee and Rock Island railroad sends trains through town at morning noon and one. Write congressman today. Charley Dayton comments on it.
The Glider family expresses gratitude to those who offered sympathy during bereavement and for the flowers received. Pall bearers named include George Genkinger Keith Genkinger Ben Coppert Stuart Frank Card and El Card.
David Burns was born in Jasper County Indiana on August 11 1859 and died March 2 1929 in Douds Iowa at his sister Jennie Channell home after residing there three years. He managed the Rock Tab section from 1882 with interruptions including a stay in Washington state before returning to Douds. Survived by his wife Callie Bivins, four children Mrs Merrill Johnson Mo Town, William Burns Chicago, Roy L Burns Porterville California, and Frank Burns Viola. Funeral services were held at 10:20 Monday from the Jones chapel.
An announcement notes a gathering at Mrs Charles Denison's home Wednesday afternoon for the IX club with entertainment planned and a notification to inform if unable to attend. Also mentions a Project WOTE second lesson with Mrs Ed Kallaus on Thursday afternoon March 7, no dyeing, with materials requested.
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