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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1928
Page
6
A French process powder named MELLO-GLO claims to control shine, minimize pore appearance, and provide a peachy complexion while lasting longer. Sherman Bros Druggists endorse the product as “truly wonderful” for users seeking a superior makeup experience.
Guests at the breakfast included Miss Alice Hofford of Chicago I Roberta and Nancy Brown and Henry Shields Jr A movement to make the May breakfast an annual event is under way The Pythian Circle met with Mrs J G Maxwell on Wednesday afternoon Seventeen members attended A two course luncheon with corsage bouquets of lilies of the valley and violets as favors was served
Local organizations schedule meetings and events for May 1928. Announcements include history prize awards for 7th and 8th graders next Monday at 9 am, choir and club gatherings, May 21 22 23 dates, and a bake sale at Washington Cleaners on May 19.
A reflective note on life urging focus on the present. It likens life to a mosaic where each small piece must be cut and placed with care, emphasizing step by step progress rather than sweeping over all at once.
A Knoxville Sentinel aphorism defines a good driver as one who gives other drivers all the room they want.
A brief line from the Arkansas Democrat questions whether greater religiosity reduces quarrels over belief. The quote frames religion as a force moderating conflict.
Peter examines ancient directions from Gilson Blagg and digs for a hidden trove. Weeks of searching yield several thousand dollars and a pattern of further quests. The final clue opens a door to a grove where a bungalow hides Blagg’s wife and children awaiting Peter’s arrival and the ranch test.
A Boston Transcript quotation by Sir C. C. Wakefield discusses balancing virtues and vices. It argues that a sense of proportion and humor keep character from extremes, curb self-satisfaction, and banish discontent and ill-will, serving as a sweetener of life.
Volunteers of America launches its annual Have a Heart drive with children handing out red heart tags to request quarters dimes or half dollars. The fund helps homes for children and the aged day nurseries and other services with Des Moines headquarters guiding operations. Children meet at the city hall after nine to receive tags and instructions while donors are urged to wear hearts on their coats to avoid second appeals.
Senator M. L. Bowman, Republican candidate for governor, will deliver an address in the court room Monday evening May 21 at 8 o clock. All interested are invited to attend to hear the issues of the day discussed.
Two people died and property damage was reported in the Drumright oil field area west of Tulsa. Victims were J. C. Brinlee, 34, of Tulsa and Carl Roach, 30, of Oilton.
Washington May 18 Thousands of golfers may escape federal taxation on their sport as Senator Norris urges relief for older players. An amendment to the tax reduction bill raising the exemption on annual dues from $10 to $25 was adopted by the Senate after Norris spoke. He said he wants to help the “grey-haired” club members who belong to country clubs and play golf.
A ramshackle fourth floor room hosts Peter Keer and his family as trains rattle by. He posts a servant for hire ad to escape poverty, seeks work, and promises to support his kin while Gilson Blogg watches for opportunity and exploits the plea.
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