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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1928
Page
4
The passage reflects campaign rhetoric about securing leadership seen as trustworthy and preventing government control by feared hands. It notes differences in beliefs driving the race and justifies continued spending to influence outcomes amid partisan tensions.
An old administrator sale notice for James K. Ransom’s estate advertises a public auction at the Ransom farm near Moulton Iowa. The sale lists rifles and shotguns, many saws and tools, and various farming implements with a lunch served by West Grove Ladies. Auctioneers: Lester Burgher and Glen McQueen.
Jumbled talk covers the ongoing Teapot Dome trial, unsettled presidential race, and war news while a lighthearted domestic scene recalls a car joke and traffic signals. The column mixes current events with humorous exchanges and social chatter.
A zealous reformer, given permission to speak at the county jail, urges inmates to seek righteousness while a jail veteran predicts an eighteen year stay. A heated exchange follows with a witty misattribution about an abroad fellowship.
A mother scolds Bobby after a tooth loss claim yet he reveals two teeth safely in his pocket. A wry friend laments aging and birthday fears while a sarcastic remark from the New Albany Tribune targets horn-happy drivers. Abe Martin quips about vacations and returns.
Lars J. Skromme, candidate for Iowa governor, will speak on Main Street Tuesday May 16 at about 2 PM during a statewide spending tour. He will discuss issues and hopes for a Washington audience and also plans a morning stop in Sigourney at 10 AM.
A Tuesday Chicago Tribune cartoon shows a farmer in bed tormented by numerous nightmare demons. The fears listed include crop failure, pests, inflation, freight rates, bad weather, and hostile legislation, highlighting the farmer’s anxiety and a broader farm problem.
The piece argues investigators will probe campaign money and imply misconduct, yet legitimate donors back worthy causes. It notes vast spending in campaigns, estimates postage costs to reach all voters, and questions whether money should influence presidential outcome or public programs. It suggests continued use of publicity for campaigns and public welfare.
W L Gordon explains usage and pronunciation in this Daily Lessons in English feature. The words section defines avenging as exacting punishment or satisfaction with an example phrase illustrating fate’s hand.
Analysis argues Sandino, once a Sacasa Liberal officer, seeks gains from a patched peace. After U S guarantees fair elections, Sandino rebells again, attacking the mediator rather than governing or seizing land. The piece casts him as a family quarrel solver aiming to withdraw.
The Washington Gridiron Club meeting yields Wil Hays Elegy lampooning recent political and oil interests with lines about Borah, ONeill, Blackmer, Butler, Mellon, Sinclair, Walsh and Reed. A Johnson City Tennessee paper item reports burglars entered the J L Lewis house stealing 95 cents and three two cent stamps.
In a brief exchange Charles proclaims that no two minds think alike while his fiancée hints the couple will reconsider after reviewing their wedding presents. The whimsical dialogue is delivered in a light Life magazine tone.
A teacher ponders myth and gender as a student calls a moth a female. The piece reflects on social standards and acceptance, contrasting ordinary life with artistic patience as Jonas Lie narrates a tale of a fisherman who fishes all day, rebaiting his hook.
A chatty man comments on a difficult situation noting a brother’s involvement or hardship. The fragment hints at personal strain but provides no clear names or events to anchor a full report.
A testimonial from Della of 127 2d Street praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for restoring strength and complexion after fatigue from housework. The ad promotes fluid and tablet forms sold at dealers.
A sidelight notes that Abraham Lincoln supposedly wrote the Gettysburg Address while riding from Washington to Gettysburg on an envelope. The dialogue includes a jokey remark about intelligence and a quip about making millions.
A woman enters a streetcar with five children and is kept busy caring for them. An old man offers his seat and asks if the group is hers or a picnic. She replies tersely that all are hers and it is no picnic.
A fragmentary humor piece mixes jokes about electricity hair and anchors for hooks. It mentions Mrs. Fisher sleeping, car abundance, and a biblical baseball quip with Eve and Goliath. A visitor asks about mosquitoes while a Native remarks on conversion.
Thunder performs in Fox Films second picture Wolf Fangs directed by Lew Seiler. The plot follows his journey from wild wolf to civilized companion as he is raised from the wolf pack by human friends. Filmed at Mount Baker National Park Oregon with a canine cast including White Fawn Mutt and Bimbo and a human cast led by Charles Morton James Gordon Frank Rice and Caryl Lincoln.
Towa and Lingis University teams clash in an outdoor dual meet in Iowa City featuring twelve past and present Western Conference champions. Helen Wills opens a European campaign with a strong win over Dutch champion Rollin Couquerque. Iowa honors two major awardees for combined scholarship and athletic prowess, with Lawrence Harrison and Emmerson W. Nelson among recipients.
Washington County voters are urged to note Republican party primary candidates for clerk district court county treasurer county recorder and member of the board of supervisors with June 4 1928 and June 4 primaries. Cherokee wins the Iowa athletic council cap and Walter Hagen takes British open golf title with 292 aggregate while Bobby Jones does not defend.
Miss Fawn Lipopiccut quips she would buy a car to try hats at the Elite Millinery Emporium. She muses on whether a girl seeks a home through marriage or a man pursues market squabs, noting both paths seem near.
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