Washington county fair notes and war era updates
The 10th annual Washington county agriculture society exhibition drew fair weather challenges and modest crowds due to war focus. Premiums went to M Meacham for corn and wheat, M Hayes for seedling apples, and L J Moore for best stallion. The Loyal Women convention gathered 200 300 delegates. Vandalism and a fire caused minor damage. Soldiers Aid supper raised 75 dollars. Military central committee lists township officers and recruiting efforts by Capt Mc Laughlin and Sgt MegQuistion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Agriculture Society
Messrs
A. Meacham
M. Hayes
T. McDonald
J. B. Jobes
Suel Foster
Sarah Vincent
H. L. Childs
M. M. Gordon
J. K. Brown
L. J. Moore
BK. Brown
Champ
Samuel Baylis
T. Walker
Boise
Hale
N. Stuart
Convention of Loyal Women
Muscatine
Soldiers’ Aid Society
Wright
Keosauqua
Crandall
Washington
Brown
Burlington
McConnell
Dunsmore
Washington County
Military Central Committee
Doctor McKee
E. Compton
Clay
L. B. Fleak
Brighton
James Donovan
Marion
J. W. Crawford
Crawford
W. H. Livingston
Oregon
James Vincent
Franklin
Col. Bigger
Dutch Creek
J. H. Sargent
Seventy Six
M. Goods
Tomorrow Radio Schedule Highlights Sunday May 20
The Sunday lineup lists morning talk, gospel programs and a midday jazz hour across multiple stations. Community segments feature local guests and weather updates with religious and cultural programming slated for the afternoon.
Silent Night Radio Schedule Notes for WEAF Chain
Radio schedule fragment lists stations and times with WEAF chain alerts. Mentions KTKA Pittsburgh and air slots 4:30 and 5:45 for Twilight Hour and other program segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WEAF
KTKA
Pittsburgh
Radio Schedule Highlights Across U S Cities
A dense listing shows stations from Shenandoah to Omaha, with times for concerts, church services, ensembles, and performances. Notable entries include WJZ New York at 5 30 and 7, WGN Chicago 6 30 ensemble and 9 10 organ, and KOA Denver 8 45 Trinity Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KFNF
Shenandoah
Golden Rule Circle
KHJ
Los Angeles
KMA
St. Mary's Choirs
KMOX
St.Louis
Skourag
Hugo Philler Goodwin
WEAF
New York
Capital Theater
WEEI
WRC
WJAR
KSD
WTAG
WWJ
WCAE
WSB
WSM
WHAS
WMC
Atwater-Kent
William Simmons
WGR
WSAI
WGN
Woc
WCCO
Way
Sushama Tagore
WEBH
Chicago
Ensemble
Correll
Gosden
Our Music Room
Sam 'N’ Henry
WGY
Schenectady
WHO
Des Moines
Radio Digest May 30 1927 Program Listings
Radio Digest outlines Monday May 30 wireless programming for KHJ KYW WEBH WGN WGy WHAS WIP WJJD WLS WMAQ WOAI Woc WQJ WSM with prominent network shows from KDKA JZ KOA KPO WDAF WEAF and others including musical ensembles orgues and orchestras. Memorial Day features and daily time slots noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KHJ
KYW
WEBH
WGN
Wgy
WHAS
WIP
WJJD
WLS
WMAQ
WOAI
Woc
WQJ
WSM
KOA
Denver
Scheuerman
Colorado Orchestra
American Legion
KPO
San Francisco
National Broadcasting Company
Weeco
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Leonard Leigh
WDAFP
Kansas City Star
WEAF
New York
Alexander Lyons
WLIT
KSD
Hires Harvesters
WEEI
WGR
WRC
WCAER
Roxy and His Gang
WBZ
KDKA
WSB
WBAL
WJR
WBZA
al Friedman
Davenport
West Chester chatter about underwear fashion trends
West Chester May 25 locals joke about changing undergarment styles from BVDs to wool and back since April 1st. The discussion hints at American consumer risk taking comparing it to Lindbergh’s solo flight and the idea that a simple belt design could win buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
America
Lindbergh
Car Exhuast Clues To Engine Health And Spark Plug Testing
The article explains how exhaust smoke colors reveal engine issues such as rich fuel mix or over lubrication. It notes blue smoke means excess oil in cylinders and describes misfire testing by shorting spark plugs with a brass strip tester and insulated knob.
How to Tighten Wooden Wagon Wheels
Advice on fixing creaky wooden wheels by soaking spokes and wedges. Wash to quiet, boil linseed oil for permanence, and use hardwood wedges between spokes to tighten. If looseness persists, insert wedges between remaining spokes after gluing.
Replacing a Damaged Inner Tube Valve Stem
When a tube valve is damaged beyond repair and the rubber remains good a new valve stem can be inserted. Cut a small hole several inches from the old valve push the injured valve into the tube thread it out through the new hole insert the new valve tighten it in place and patch the old hole with a cement patch for support.
Grading roads and sleet fears in Washing ton county notes
A county discussion cites sleet as a risk to travel and praises a proposed good roads program. Residents object to drag and mud, urging a $100 repair for a troublesome road and calling for responsible trustees to speed winter fixes. They recount past improvements and the need to avoid future failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindbergh
Washington County
Battery terminal corrosion and sealing leak guidance
The text explains that green deposits around battery terminals indicate acid contact, or a seal leak allowing electrolyte to splash. It advises cleaning terminals, applying cup grease to prevent further corrosion, and painting a wooden battery box with asphaltum paint for acid resistance.
Cracked Engine Water Jacket Shows Air Bubbles in Radiator
A crack in the water jacket that bridges water space to the engine bore causes air bubbles in the radiator water on piston compression. Water is typically found in the combustion chamber of the crankcase as well.
Lubricant and bearing issues cause transmission heating
The heating of the transmission is a common trouble traced to improper lubricant. If the oil is too heavy gears ride and fail to circulate grease. Changing the lubricant often cures this. Heating may also come from tight bearings.
Difficulty In Replacing A Rim On a Wheel
When replacing a rim proves hard the rim is likely sprung. Put the jack top under the wheel hub and the base on the rim to force the rim back to its original shape so it slides over the wheel again.
Keeping a car safe on a grade and tire care tips
Guidance on securing a vehicle on a slope by using the emergency brake firmly and placing a stone or block behind a rear wheel, plus advice to maintain proper tire air pressure and follow sidewall guidance to save tire costs.
Remembering Richer Yields in the Old Corn Days
The speaker recalls corn stalks left unharvested from the prior year and land that had not been plowed even in June. They note cheap prices and advise that a farmer with enough corn could fare well. Rolling terrain produced 30 acre crops while modern farming and rapid auto production now push prices and weather into the market spotlight.
Market dynamics and corn hoarders in scarce supply
The speaker argues that a single crop cannot sustain two years. those who hold corn avoid March taxes and interest, keeping prices high. If all farmers could hold, costs might drop. The analogy compares corn, hogs, cars, and the steady price of hooch, noting the market remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooch
Picture Makes Audience See Life in Brighter Light
A critic praises a rare film that lifts viewers with a clearer sense of life. The review notes the work’s hopeful tone and cinematic craft, suggesting it offers a refreshing pause from routine entertainment.
Mother at Fox Decoration Day Show Draws Praise
The Fox Decoration Day showing of Mother stars Belle Bennett in a powerful portrayal of a real American family. The film, based on Kathleen Norris and Dorothy Yost, centers on a mother’s sacrifice for husband and children, offering a human, intimate view of family joys and sorrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ture
Fox
Kathleen Norris
Tory
Dorothy Yost
Belle Bennett
Stella Dallas
George W Stewart Hardware and Sewing Machines Sale
George W Stewart Hardware and Implements advertises new and secondhand sewing machines for sale on South Side Square with repair service offered. Obk Haight listed. contact phone 689 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Stewart Hardware & Implements
South Side Square
Haight
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Washington Press
W. M. Latta
Ralph Dewey
I. F. Segner
Judge Young
Messers, Lewis and Brother
Wm. Wilson, Jr
Soldiers Aid
Soldiers Aid Society
District No. 4
John Palmer
J. A. Henderson
R. J. Faston
J. R. Lewis
Central Committee
Radio Digest
WDAF
WEFHH
WOW
WRVA
WSMB
WSBT
Wkic
Citizen’s Military Training Camp
Fort Des Moines, Iowa
J. Elliot Grayson
Iowa
Washington Military Hall
Music By the
Country Club Cavaliers
WJID
Palmer House
WJZ
Utica Jubilee Singers
Hotel Commodore
Cook's
Godfrey Ludlow
Little Brown Church
the Vale
Chicago Sunday Evening Club
Palmer Symphony
Erwin Swindell
Omaha
Presbyterian Churches of
Radio Digest Publishing Company
WEA
Kiwanis Club
Musicale
Ruby Trio
St. Louis
Steindel
Arcadian Dance Orchestra
D. Dayton
Aes
G. W. Donald
Sor Sprbook
Coffman Place
Crail
Lincoln
Nebr
Sam
Pierce
Martha Strayer
Lovalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
N.Y
Waller
Physicians and Surgeons
EK. E. Stutsman
F. & M. Bank
A. John Droz
West Main St
C. W. McLaughlin
West Main Street
W. L. Alcorn
M. D
South Iowa Ave
Wilson Heating Co
S. H. Bateman
Nicola & Harmon Book Store
North Side Square
Preston
Osteopathic
T. G. Arthur
Marion Aoy
Black
Lemley & Yard Insurance
Chiropractors
Charles C. Brown
Little & Pratt
Lloyd Little
Mart Pratt
J. M. Kyle Willard
A. J. Franzen
Nelewanger Ridg
South
Iowa Ave
L. B. Lupton
North
Hugh Dougall
R. A
Austin Sutherland
Washington, Iowa
C. V. Brown
South of Water Works
Rickey’s
T. A. Michels
Morrison & Morrison Lawyers
Morrison Bldg
North Side By
Brookhart Bros. Law
Door W
Opera House
C. J. Wilson Co
C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office
Livingston & Eicher Law Abstract
INO. W. Applegate
City Hall
Washington Street
City
J. D. Dayton
Westchester
Frank K Boller
Washington St
T. J. Pease
Farmers and Merchante Bank
W. J. Masson
Corbin & Barrett Shoe Store
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