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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1927
Page
4
A readable fragment presents a humorous verse about young couples delaying marriage for wealth and titles. The maid voices romantic hesitation and moral considerations while contemplating social pressure and financial lure. The tone mimics Victorian stage verse with witty contrasts between affection and material lure.
The excerpt presents guidance on common word misuse and pronunciation. It highlights preferred phrasing such as using talented musician instead of he is a splendid musician, notes mispronunciations like impromptu, and correct spellings like greasy. It defines synonyms for harsh traits and promotes vocabulary expansion by mastering one word daily with an example of unanimous.
A line attributed to W. S. Gilbert expresses deep despair and a resolve not to delay. The quote captures a dramatic mood of sorrow and prompt action.
The piece examines Mexico's swift executions of uprising leaders under Calles and Obregon, noting the army holds political power and elections depend on force. It questions U.S. blame in Mexican strife and argues American influence worsens instability across Latin America.
The Midwest Review notes Chile Argentina Uruguay and Colombia can borrow here on good faith. Colombia long in preferred class. Uruguay Chile and Argentina have met all obligations. Colombian peso valued above par at times, Uruguay’s and Chile’s peso standings contrasted with Honduran peso at 45 cents.
An Oklahoma City mother urged her son to take castor oil using Dr Cone's mental cure method. The boy repeated affirmations but found no change in taste. He then proposed a plan to avoid taking the oil, revealing a clever counter to the remedy.
Mayor Jimmy Walker of New York City visited Berlin and struggled to convince Germans he was the city’s mayor. They expected a stiff official, not a young dapper leader, and pondered how he was elected.
In letters to the editor the writer objects to a weather prevention joke being usurped by Governor Hammill declaring October 4 to 15 as Greater Iowa week. The writer advocates extending Better Iowa ideas beyond seven days and urges readers to contact their congressman.
A reflective verse contrasts aging seasons with human life, portraying spring’s fleeting vigor and autumn’s somber calm. It evokes memory, labor, and the urge to avoid recurring burdens, ending with an anxious moment about perpetual strain and loss.
A Washington theater feature outlines Beau Geste at Fox Theatre with stars Ronald Coleman and Alice Joyce. It notes praise from Mae Tinee and mentions The Road to Romance by Ramon Navarro and The Lone Eagle air adventure with Keane and Kent, plus upcoming collegians comedies.
An alarming laundry advertisement warns consumers about dangerous washing practices seen as a threat to spouses. It urges safer handling and emphasizes household safety.
This sketch recalls Washington County's early Indian life of the Sac and Fox, the two villages led by Poweshiek and Wapello, and the transient nature of their homes. It notes friendly relations with whites, the lack of formal institutions, and Black Hawk's legacy including his surrender speech and stoic farewell.
Various World Series items from 1927 include Babe Ruth’s early homer and a Yankees 8 1 win, Hoyt and Kremer departing early, Shae and attendance receipts from past series, plus a Pennock pitching memory and a Northwestern football note.
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