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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1929
Page
3
Thought for the day urges readers to discern between the righteous and the wicked, citing Malachi 3 18. The reflection emphasizes clear distinctions in service to God and in conduct as guidance for daily life.
A fragmentary poem about a washwoman singing to cope with daily toil and faith. The narrator recalls overhearing her hymn like song of hope and friendship offered by a savior. Mentions Henderson Wallace and Mr Purvis aiding local historical notes about Old Doe Parks Parker.
A collage of fragmented lines references cities and people, from Toledo and Chicago to Annapolis and Topeka. It hints at rural life with cornstalk rayon plans, a town council road project, and a farmer evaluating crops.
Helen Joln files for divorce from Arthur Joln proprietor of Armour Co. She claims he is stingy and controlling. She cites his perfectionism with household items and a July Fourth tantrum including shouts and a broken nose, leading her to leave on July 3.
A mixed page from New Mexico includes sports lineups with Yale and Manhattan references, humor bits on hair and fortune telling, stage quips, and a travelogue of desert life. It weaves brief local notices and social items with film notes for In Old Arizona and a Glance at Valley writers and clubs.
Reading fragment discusses misused words and pronunciation with guidance to improve vocabulary daily. It mentions customers versus patrons, fallibility of human nature, and cautions about misuse. The tone mimics a language learning column from a newspaper page.
The fragmentary text describes the will of Dr. Parker known as Old Doctor Parker. It notes a bequest of one third to his wife for life and the remainder to his four children, with executors named including William H. Jenkins and Dr. Parker's circle. It mentions a stone not to be moved and lists survivors Martha Elizabeth Young and others.
Abe Martin muses on aging women and conjecture about past charm. Marian Talley the operatic star plans retirement and to purchase a farm, suggesting she believes she won t regret leaving the stage.
Davey Lee stars in Sonny Boy the first vehicle for the four year old actor in a Warner Bros Vita phone talking picture. He wins praise for his performance supporting Al Jolson in The Singing Dovey story as his parents battle over his upbringing. Cast includes Ward Horton Melly Bronson Gertrude Olmstead John Murray Edmund Breese Laney Beaumont Jed Prouty with writer Leon Zuardo scenario by C. Graham Maker and director Archie Mayo.
Mrs Lloyd HM and sons Robby Dickie of Washington called at the parental Join Pow el home. Mrs Will Embree of near West Chester visited Tuesday at the John Mayer home. Mrs Homer Mayer, Jy, and Lester of near Wellston visited Wednesday at the Bid House. The Kadins aid of her Pauls Rv.
Mrs Edith Winer of 411 Second Street Ds reports years of stomach trouble and diet woes. She cites relief from headaches dizziness and digestive pains after trying Konjola, now sold in Washington by L McDaniel Druggist and other chemists in towns.
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