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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1928
Page
4
A collage of quips and comic snippets from rail towns and big cities. Jests reference actors directors, weather, and oddball observations with names like Lustige Kornner Zeitung Louisville Satyr and Boston Globe. Tone mimics early 20th century humor pages.
The excerpt contrasts Trotsky’s isolation and his branding of Russia’s ruling party with his past labeling of capitalist leaders. It notes Communists denouncing Socialists in America as too radical or not radical enough and comments on inherent instability within any established party and the tempers of those in power.
The article notes the Japanese emperor abstains from alcohol and that three hundred guards at the royal palace are tetotallers. It argues temperance yields economic and health benefits, aiding a nation seeking a permanent place in the sun, and contrasts this with domestic calls for temperance in the United States.
A compact study of common language errors and pronunciation rules. It lists examples like grammar errors and mispronunciations such as galaxy. The daily word prompt compares synonyms and urges expanding vocabulary with the word intensely and related adverbs.
A collection of humor and letters notes playful debates on usage including we versus I and the quirks of dialogue. It includes student mother remarks and a prayer for a better husband as examples of light local wit.
A tough inmate asks a companion if he voted for the honour system, and the reply is a defiant affirmation repeated four times, reflecting a hardened exchange overheard in the corner of the room.
A humorous cartoon style exchange shows a patient asking to be cured of loud snoring and a tongue in cheek doctor's reply suggesting sleeping in another room. The strip plays on self awareness and comic misdirection.
After a church entertainment a committee chairman apologizes for cutting acts. A class member laments he is out five dollars, revealing he planned to retrieve a five dollar bill he had slyly placed in a man’s pocket for a trick.
Harold Lloyd stars as a fearless optimist in Speedy driving a horse car through Broadway. The film blends comedy and romance, with Lloyd’s antics delivering broad gags, zany stunts, and a tonic of laughter for audiences.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger story references Lindberg and large crowds with 190 000 bearing him off field on shoulders as lead lines showcase crowd support and spectacle.
A minister scolds Johnny for catching fish on Sunday as the boy explains he did. A discussion on a penitentiary honour system ends with prisoners voting on whether to adopt the approach, testing what “honour” means behind bars.
A candidate announces pursuit of the County Treasurer office for the 1929 to 1931 term. The bid is subject to the wills of Republican voters at the June primaries.
Oscar S. Hanky announces candidacy for county recorder, seeking Republican voter support in the June primary. He indicates his campaign will run within the party framework and aims to win the nomination.
Edna C. Purvis announces candidacy for district court clerk in Washington County. She runs in the Republican primary, noting the June party process. The notice bears a dated marker of April 28 and May 56.
D. H. Wentworth of Brighton Iowa files as a Republican candidate for the Board of Supervisors with a term starting January 1, 1930. The primary election is set for June 4, 1928 with polling on Tuesday through Saturday.
FOR COUNTY CLERK 1 will be a candidate for clerk of District Court subject to the will of the Republican voters at the Primary June 4. H. J. MERS Sat till May 26.
Country churches schedule Sunday school at ten followed by preaching at eleven. Social music will be provided at both services. Pastor Walter Scranton invites worshipers to attend in the Lord’s way.
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