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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1928
Page
5
A Howes era guide by G W Donald covers brake clearance variations with load, exhaust pipe tightening with copper wire cushions, radiator cleaning with lye solution, tire replacement advice, a spring spreader from a C clamp, and care for celluloid curtain lights with vinegar and acetone varnish. The piece blends practical car care tips and improvised tools.
An advertisement touts Tanlac as a cure for stomach troubles, indigestion, and dizziness. It features a Colorado Springs claimant, claims rapid relief, restored appetite, energy, and sleep, and asserts the product costs under two cents per dose with a money back guarantee.
The Curran Company of Washington Iowa Certificate 37103 amends its Articles to raise capital stock to 658000 dollars with shares of 100 dollars each. Board may issue shares as resolved and calls for payment on demand. Records filed with Washington County Iowa. May 7 14 21 28 1928.
A 1000 volume library sits in the church porch of St Simon Stock in Putney England inviting readers to help themselves with no one in charge. Many volumes are borrowed but few are lost, and it is said to be the country’s only library of its kind.
Dick, torn between a big trust job and his patent ideas, finds support from Polly and her mother. Polly launches a market test for his soap and a can opener, gathering orders that turn his dream into a business. He plans a Polly brand and a joint family venture with Polly and her mother.
Twenty states have enacted enabling laws to support city planning and zoning in incorporated municipalities. The move aims to standardize zoning practices and guide urban development across diverse regions.
A Homestead Farm correspondent recalls Washington’s mayor Applegate stopping to greet locals, noting a published privilege for serenading after nightfall and its peaceful handling. The piece shifts to playful anecdotes about auctioneers lawyers and local residents, then describes the funeral of Mrs. Jim Horak with Catholic rites in Richmond and tributes to a life of faith and community.
A tribute highlights a woman’s devoted motherhood and strong Christian character, noting her nurturing to family and community. The brief obituary-like piece emphasizes virtues and faith as central to her life.
Rev E W Griffith returned from Rockland Wisconsin where he preached a funeral sermon of a former parishioner. Rev W G Barr preached in Winfield. Mrs John Wooley visits then to Ottumwa to join husband returning to Columbia Missouri. Alumni banquet at high school May 26. Miss Scyle Edwards finished teaching near Iowa City. Forrest Davidson and Carson Packer visit from Iowa City. Rain disrupted cement work on the road.
Clara Bow leads the Fox Theatre screening of Red Hair adapted from Elinor Glyn's novel. Percy Heath Lloyd Corrigan script with Agnes Leahy continuity. Clarence Badger directs as the cast includes William Austin Jacquelin Gadson Lawrence Grant Claude King and Lane Chandler.
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