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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
3
Bishop John M. Moore of Dallas defends the theory against legislative control noting that even if Texas passed an anti evolution bill the facts would not change. He cites Tennessee’s anti evolution agitation and emphasizes that science and faith both hold believers who disagree.
The piece notes incidents where exposure to cold at funerals led to illness or death among notable figures like Ambassador Herrick, General Pershing, and King George. It urges restraint in removing hats during funerals in inclement weather and promotes common sense conduct to avoid fatal cold exposure.
Daily notes define usage and pronunciation for common errors. The text explains misused phrases such as deceiving versus attempting to deceive and offers guidance on pronunciation and spelling while highlighting AMAZEMENT as a new vocab focus and a sentence example.
A fragment from a morning at home recalls chores and mishaps from laundry torn tablecloths to a broken teapot. References shift to society notes, weddings, and public life, noting a Jacksonville engagement and a Missouri satire on crime. The piece closes with statistics on alcoholism deaths in 1926 across states.
Two British researchers in London report eight months of daily throat germ records from colleagues. They identified at least a hundred distinct cold germs capable of causing fever and nasal infections, with careful notes on habits and characteristics.
A satirical speech likens education to a factory where fifty workers, including teachers, labor to produce graduates. It describes a twelve year process culminating in a class of 107 American citizens, with the school board as directors and graduation as the annual stockholders meeting. A courthouse anecdote notes a girl’s inquiry about court hours.
A four year old named Davey Lee rises to stardom as the new king of the movie kids in Warner Bros Vitaphone The Pioeturs film Sonny Boy at the Fox Theatre. Edward Everett Horton Kelly Bronson Gertrude Oinstead Joli T. Murray and others support in this light comedy written by Leon Zuardo adapted by C Graham Baker Archie L Mayo directs. The child star appears naturally funny without forced emotion unlike in The Singing Fool.
A vivid crowd reaction follows a young performer nicknamed Sonny Boy as he showcases unexpected wit and stage presence. The description highlights his quick timing, sly lisp, and expressive changes that draw in spectators, making many eager to claim him.
The John Gilbert feature Four Walks includes a landmark rooftop battle above the East Side Political Club as police and gangsters clash. John Gethert and Joan Crawford escape the hall and watch the fight from the parapet while the director captures the chaotic scene.
The independent club will meet with Mrs Pete Perdock Friday afternoon May 21. The Women's Relief Corps holds a regular meeting next Saturday at 2 30 in the afternoon.
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