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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1929
Page
4
On a Mareh day a bill and sunlight fade as soil warms to take the seed. The speaker notes the dull chemistries hid in earth and the seed freeing its roots in birth. In March the ploughing appears, with green stalks bowing to May sun.
In Southern California mourns Miss Lou Canning a loyal Journal member and friend who supported Washington social and club life with sympathy and steadiness. A farewell visit from her circle preceded her death, leaving a sense of loss among her prominent friends and community leaders. In inaugurations year California politics note Hoover’s ties to Palo Alto and Stanford as part of a broader state reflection on leadership.
A fragmentary excerpt appears to discuss mispronunciation spelling and diction. It mentions Auburn and mispelled words and stresses pronunciation rules. The text reads as a rough lesson snippet with examples and practice prompting readers to improve language usage.
A letter discusses Herbert Hoover's leadership and relief work in World War I Europe, praising his honesty and stating Californians support his stance on the Boulder Dam project. It argues the dam will aid Imperial Valley and Southern California while urging fair treatment for all states amid regional priorities.
The Meditation Chapel, set aside by John Bowman president of Bowman Biltmore Hotel Corp, opened December 2 at the Biltmore in New York City. The nonsectarian room invites patrons of all creeds to silent meditation any time, with keys given to a Philadelphia lawyer ensuring the chapel remains open.
By The Way reports bustling chatter in the How s your cis tern club as rain lured residents into weather talk. A woman lying to listen to the rain speculated on its meaning for cisterns while John Dusenberry quipped about April showers bringing May flowers. A pragmatic voice warned continued rain would press the need to mow the lawn soon.
The note references high school track practice signaling spring’s arrival. It recalls Jim Hardy and his horse Queen Bee, famed for fast speed yet consistently finishing second through crafty tactics. The piece notes a meeting with Mrs on Wednesday March 13 for officer elections and hints at upcoming cleanliness efforts.
Daytona Beach Fla March 12 Lee Bible a famed racer will race the Triplex speed cat off M. Whites beach to attempt a world speed mark. Segrave’s 231.81 mph record falls as Bible’s average speeds 1 over a measured run. Bible celebrates with his wife and phones his father in England.
Dr C F Boller spoke on The Human Side of Dentistry and debunked common dental myths before Rotarians. Charles Davis outlined dry cleaning processes and challenges of color runs, while others like Don Sherman and E T Wickham answered questions on biblical characters and light ponderables.
Des Moines reports that G F Beamer, 60, a leading citizen from Washington is in Polk County awaiting removal to Lincoln Nebraska. He faces indictment on a charge of using the mails to defraud connected to a broader scheme.
Beamer was arraigned before United States Commissioner Judson B. Piper on a scheme to sell land in Texas by fraudulent representations. He was granted a week to raise $20,000 bond set by the Nebraska federal court.
Infanta Abel Alfons of the Pol Royal House wed in the Royal Palace chapel with hawked white flowers. King Alfonso officiated with Queen Victoria as bridesmaid, King Alfonso as best man, and Premier Primo De Rivera in attendance.
A 1920s trend report notes shoulder length bobs rising in popularity among young women in high schools and colleges. A photo features Miss Edna Rabbe of Brooklyn praising Danderine as the styling aid that keeps hair fluffy, easy to dress, and shiny while reducing need for frequent shampooing.
An advertisement explains uses of Milk of Magnesia to prevent acid erosion. It notes Laverars Milk of Magnesia is a registered trademark of Chas H Phillips Chemeal Co and is presented as a product in good standing.
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