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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1928
Page
3
Children hear a moral tale about dental health and daily brushing as a fairy figure appears to urge good habits. A playful soap story and cheerful ending reinforce hygiene and happiness in the school setting.
A boy neglects brushing teeth and fresh air, falls ill with a headache, and misses school. After medical advice and a nurse’s lesson he changes behavior opening windows and brushing teeth. He vows to be Johnny Carefulness rather than Carelessness.
Johnny, a poor boy, lives with his mother in a rude hut while Billy, a wealthier boy, mucks with a stolen bar of soap. Mrs Spinach and Mr Candy confront a candy problem causing Mr Candy to leave the neighborhood after vegetable concerns about sick children who overindulge. Johnny learns a lesson about cleanliness and consequences.
A boy named Johnnie refuses vegetables despite family health talks and nurse visits. A pink mist brings a tiny blue-eyed fairy who says the Queen of Fairyland can make him strong by eating vegetables. Johnnie visits a magical hall and vegetable chambers and decides to eat vegetables once home.
George Bancroft calls the railroad locomotive a complex yet simple machine. He points to three levers for the engineer to manage, noting the device is easier to run than some other tasks.
Anti bond forces will gather at the Wellington hotel while bond supporters convene at Fort Des Moines. Endorsements of Rowman and Lars J. Stomme are not expected. Governor Hammill likely to receive endorsement for reelection by paying forces. Legislative leaders opposing the bond issue will direct the anti bond meeting.
The May 1 winter wheat condition was 73.8 percent of normal forecasting 479,086,000 bushels. Abandoned winter wheat acreage was 11,986,000 with 35,858,000 acres for harvest. Rye 73.6 percent normal for 39,568,000 bushels. hay 76.1 percent. pasture 71.3 percent. All hay stocks on farms May 1 totaled 17,920,000 tons.
In filming the Paramount railroad comedy Tell It To Sweeney at Fox, Bancroft and Chester Conklin learn engine operation under a real engineer. Bancroft trains on a locomotive with a vertical lever, throttle, and delicate air brake while describing the basic steps before starting the engine.
Tokio May 10. Toichiro Araka completed an around the world tour in 36 days using regular carriers, winning $1,500 from Tokio Jiji Shimpo. He defeated rival Ryukichi Matsui, who returns home from California. The event sought speed rather than a record, with Evans and Wells holding the globe circumnavigation record.
Washington banker EF Percival Wilson reports an armed abduction attempt near Chevy Chase Maryland. Wilson escaped after scuffling with the assailant who forced him into a car. Leonard H Kephart later reports his car and money stolen on Soldiers Home grounds.
The Friendship club will meet with Mrs John Foster Friday afternoon May 11. Members are asked to bring a Mothers Day poem. The Booster Club will meet with Mrs Homer Jarrard Tuesday afternoon May 15.
Mr and Mrs R A Dawson and Mrs A J Booth of Washington and Loyd Dawson of Waterloo visited Will Moore. Seventh graders completed final exams at Franklin Center School. Farmers plant corn this week. Little Marjorie Tedford sick. Esther Booth visiting school patrons as road remains closed. Friday closes school for communal dinner. Thelma Benson stayed with Francis Hindahl. Fred Stewart repairs barn west of town.
The 19th Century club will meet at 2 30 with Mrs Boyd Berdo. Miss Althea Montgomery will review The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder. 7313
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