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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1927
Page
4
A reader notes Mary Roberts is a poet who makes the sonnet difficult yet charming. The verse describes a worm hidden in green tomato leaves, sleeping in shade and dining on velvet leaves. It imagines the worm awaiting spring, becoming a butterfly from the vine’s bare season.
The piece notes FE Meredith of Iowa, a leading Democrat, supports a Dry Progressive candidate for the presidency. It questions whether Meredith himself seeks the nomination or merely aligns with McAdoo era politics.
Daily English lessons include SPASMODIC meaning convulsive and short lived. The text then discusses Soviet Union condemnation with trade unions severing ties, noting Walter Citrine’s remark on the impassable conditions and implying deportation as a feared outcome.
The letter argues that a political change is unlikely but suggests Ed Meredith as a potential president who would enforce liquor laws. It claims enforcement depends on the people and not on the president, noting overlapping wet areas in both parties and urging public opinion to drive compliance with the 18th Amendment and Volstead Act.
A Chicago Post editorial reflects on the impending end of the Grand Army of the Republic encampments. It laments declining veteran numbers and notes proposals for a joint blue and gray gathering in Washington to honor shared service and mark final closure.
Capper's Weekly notes North Dakota prides itself on being millionaireless, contrasting with Nevada Idaho New Mexico and South Dakota which each have one millionaire. The piece explores whether having a millionaire among citizens is a credit or discredit.
A lighthearted travel note encourages driving through Washington county during Better Iowa week. It highlights scenic country views along the Red Brick road near the county farm and west city limits, suggesting the trip is worthwhile and shareable.
A collage of dated quips and sketches on work life love and money. It blends a humorous verse about a man Tennessee and a merchant's note swap with social cartoons and stray anecdotes about temperament promoters and a missing car. The passage weaves light vignettes, anecdotes, and satirical lines from a late era humor page.
Daisy complains about a man from a date calling him a flop. Maisie suggests ending the association and avoiding him.
A teacher asks what keeps the world moving as students boast roadsters in a stylish school. In a large department store with 32 641 items, 17 friends and relatives select gravy ladies for a young couple.
A cautious collapsible cow yields milk from its effort under trees. It folds its front knees and bows as it sinks forward and back in a gentle, measured motion.
A man who allegedly set a record driving a stock sedan across the country appears to be searching for a place to park his car. The report notes no incidents or authorities involved.
An elderly Black man nicknamed Ten nessee faced difficulties and sought help from a local merchant who had previously aided him. The merchant responded to the appeal, leading to an outcome not fully stated in the surviving text.
Ronald Colman leads a star cast in Herbert Brenon's Beau Geste about three English brothers joining the French Foreign Legion to bear blame for a sapphire theft. The Sahara defense is gripping and the production praised for scope and drama.
The farm bureau will stage practical demonstrations on horse hitching led by Roy W. Snyder. Events occur Thursday Sept. 13 at 9 30 a m at Shaffer Anderson farm Lime Creek Two and Friday Sept. 14 at 9 30 a m at Claude McCoy farm Crawford Two with forenoon emphasis and a noon break.
The afternoon will be devoted to assisting farmers in making equipment such as back ropes tie chains eveners and combining implements for hitching larger teams. Those wanting to see hitches demonstrated should attend in the forenoon at one of several locations. Similar demonstrations have been held in many counties this summer and farmers find them practical. Everyone is invited to attend.
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