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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1928

Page

4

Joe Falk Leaves Washington for Fairfield Clothing Store Move

Joe Falk, longtime Klein Klothing Co proprietor in Washington, moves to Fairfield this week with associates to purchase a clothing store. The community notes his Civic work and friendly presence, wishing him success and predicting he will make many new friends in Fairfield. Washington expresses regret but offers best wishes.

Joe Falk Klein Klothing Company Fairfield Washington Joe

Washington county gains from state bond plan for roads

An article explains that Washington county will receive about 976 thousand dollars in road improvements from a state bond issue, while its proportional share of the fund is about 1.0 million dollars. It notes the county has already voted its bonds and will benefit as county bonds are retired into the state bond funds.

Washington County Home

Gullible Word Featured In Daily English Lesson

A Daily Lessons in English note from W L Gordon presents the term gullible meaning capable of being imposed upon. It warns gullible humanity is ever ready to listen and urges readers to expand vocabulary by mastering one word daily.

W. L. Gordon

State bond issue boosts Washington county road funds

Washington county would gain 975100.00 in improved primary roads under the state bond issue, funded by automobile and gas taxes plus federal aid. Governor Hammill supports bonds as a speedier path to completing the primary road system, noting no property tax and a total cap of 100 million dollars for state and county primary indebtedness.

Washington County Hammill

Columbus Babbitt Across the World in Sale Crusade

Columus Babbitt travels east west north and south selling goods. He markets a pill of goods from deserts to primal woods cities to frontiers promising value for money. The items show brisk demand as he opens markets across the globe while others comment on Italy Mussolini and public seating politeness.

Columbus Babbitt Columbus Sere

End of May Notes and Tiny Tales from the Street

The column mixes calendar musings about June and farm work with short quips and jokes. A Chicago gang leader’s funeral is joked about as essential as payroll. A neighbor teases Isaac about a diamond from a deceased brother. Various humor bits play on sayings and local color.

Isaac Chicago

Political Announcements for County Roles in June Primaries

A series of Republican primary announcements list candidates for County Attorney Sheriff County Auditor and Justice of the Peace. George F Morrison Charles M Denison J T Matthew Walter Mike Edwards and W A Whiting indicate their bids subject to June primary votes.

George F. Morrison Charles M. Denison J. T. Matthew Justice OF the Peace W. A. Whiting Walter Mike) Edwards

Momies Dorothy Gulliver Stars In The Wild West Show

Dorothy Gulliver, the brunette featured with Hoot Gibson in Universal’s The Wild West Show, comes to the Fox Theatre Friday and Saturday. After high school she won a Universal and Salt Lake Telegram beauty contest tied to California Straight Ahead, joined See America First, and moved to Hollywood on a six month contract. She stayed active, working in short comedies and Westerns as the film capital overflowed with beauty contest winners.

Dorothy Gulliver Brunnette Hoot Gibson Universal Picture Fox Theatre Universal Pictures Corporation Salt Lake Hollywood Universal Capitol

Quote on unemployment conditions offers little comfort

The remark notes that telling a jobless man that conditions are fundamentally sound provides scant reassurance. It reflects frustration with economic stability and the gap between official assurances and personal hardship.

Rising Screen Starlet Lands Lead in The Collegians

The subject earned early attention with a celebrated screen apprenticeship. Carl Laemmle Jr selected her for the feminine lead opposite George Lewis in The Collegians. A long term contract followed and many authorities predict imminent stardom.

Carl Laemmle, Jr the Collegians George Lewis

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