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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1929
Page
4
A reflective poem on life and death, noting gates of life swing open both ways. It speaks of welcomed arrivals and sorrowful goodbyes, trusting God knoweth best to guard the paths of the living and the departed. The piece closes with a tranquil faith in divine care.
A rambling piece praises California wit and aviation flair. Florists sell orchids across miles while a new foolproof airplane from Los Angeles arrives, yet a family misreads time at Lindbergh Field. Inauguration radios bring clear service to San Diego schools as Hoover’s status is praised.
A fragmentary page discusses common mistakes in usage and pronunciation, advising readers to say I beg your pardon for blunders and Please excuse me when leaving. It notes mispronunciations and misspellings, and defines diffidence as self-distrust and shyness.
A lively column sketches a cheap gas climate with eight cent fuels and bargain driving while locals chase odd fashions such as golf romp ers in Iowa and thrift stories. It highlights a Santa Fe artist Ruth Luckow, her San Diego stories, and a plan to visit Juana with turquoise jewelry, plus glimpses of Indian rugs, nickel slots, and quirky small town life.
A fragment from a 1920s style column questions whether advertising for liquor and its display on main streets truly influences drinking habits. It cites past promotions, festive venues, and lunch incentives, contrasting with modern urban displays. Includes assorted clipped notes on ads and social scenes from various outlets.
The piece laments a spring themed verse sent to the By The Way column. It notes the poem brightens space and a breakfast nook delay, while urging a new verse about flowers, peaceful hours, and shady bowers. The writer seeks a lively, period tone.
A quirky montage of speech snippets and humorous bits from a Des Moines press convention column. It mentions Tex Grantham and the Hell Box, a bank robbery aftermath, and a poetic tribute to character and courtesy. The prose wanders through vivid vignettes and eclectic items.
Damascus Shrine No 10 will hold its regular meeting at the Masonic Temple Tuesday at eight o clock with balloting and officer elections. Full attendance is desired and members are reminded to pay dues.
Dear Editor, readers write of winter woes and plans for city street repairs. The note suggests officials disclose repair plans to avoid July and August discomfort as residents seek shade and cooler spots. The letter also mocks taxi distractions and elephant imagery from car windows.
The excerpt shows a brief exchange where a couple discusses building a new house and a breakfast nook. The man dismisses the idea while the woman probes, noting it as a common feature today. A clerk’s remark interrupts, hinting at a workplace setting.
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