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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1929

Page

4

Farm bill hopes rise as conference weighs debentures

In this discussion stocked with political maneuvering, lawmakers debate the farm bill and the debenture clause. They seek a joint conference to modify the bill, aiming for administration acceptance while preserving broader rural and industrial decentralization trends. Local towns may gain from reduced freight costs and diversified livelihoods as the policy shifts focus away from big-city dominance.

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Daily English Lessons From Misspellings And Digress

A compact note on common errors in English spelling and usage. It highlights mispronunciations such as clothes and misspellings of aught and consent, and invites readers to expand vocabulary by focusing on one word daily including the term digress.

Diversification Edge Over Industry Concentration

Diversification reduces vulnerability to shocks as industries do not move in lockstep and averages become steadier. While focal concentration has been praised, the era of diversification brings broader opportunities and steadier prosperity for many communities.

Old Darky Mule and Bible Parable Echo in Public Service Tale

A fragmented piece weaves a Public Service Corporation mascot tale of a mule named Public Service and an old darky in Omaha. It ties in Bible quirks and parable-like reflections, then shifts to a string of satirical vignettes about courtroom banter, jokes, and social observations from various cities, underscoring how people misread texts and twist meaning.

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Mayor Applegate Arrives to Judge City Pride Plan

The note envisions Mayor Applegate visiting on March 8 to select a city bridal wreath and promote Washington as the cleanest and prettiest city in town, praising trees, wreaths, and raids as symbols. The text frames a campaign to boost civic branding.

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The Barker and Younger Generation on screen at Fox and Graham

The Barker debuts as Fox Theatre’s first talking picture with stage-trained cast including Milton Sills and Mae Mackaill led by director George Filamautice. The Younger Generation at the Graham Theatre is a Columb production, a dramatic piece about a Pushcart vendor family in New York’s fast side moving to Riverside Drive and the ensuing family tensions culminating in a breakdown and reconciliation.

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Tuned In On Static By Walthitl

A garbled list notes three methods to transmit information telegraph and telephone with music for films and radio. It cites phrases from stations KEWR in Hollywood and KGAR in Tucson and mentions slogans for KFAD Phoenix KFUL Galveston KFHA Gunnison. The piece reads as a rough collage of broadcasting trivia and station mottos.

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Capra Project Aims for Emotional Appeal in Test Screenings

Frank Capra, associated with the production, will meet with Nir and John Se to view test touches intended to evoke emotion and sympathy. The notes suggest a focus on pathos and dramatic hills as part of the creative process.

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