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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1927
Page
4
A Bible verse meditation on God as sun and shield followed by a child’s bedtime poem by A A Milne. The verse promises grace and glory to upright walkers. The poem portrays a boy in the dark imagining adventures and a brave, playful self-talk before sleep.
The author argues city promotional campaigns misrepresent life by praising urban advantages while ignoring country benefits. He asserts country towns nurture leaders, offer open spaces, clean air, and simpler pleasures, warning that city life dulls nerves and distracts families from genuine values. He favors country living and smaller towns over metropolitan life.
James R. Sheffield, retiring ambassador to Mexico, argues that American property rights should be protected under international law and that foreign nationals deserve just compensation for legally acquired property. He distinguishes the Mexican government from the Mexican people, expressing support for a peaceful solution and willingness to help if needed.
The piece argues independence would harm Filipinos and urges stronger Americanization. Senator Bingham of Connecticut says the US should teach Philippine citizens to love America, stressing American ideals and government. He notes schools miss teaching the Star Spangled Banner and calls for broader American influence.
A lyrical poem celebrates a beautiful morning with clear sunlit scenes and renewed purpose. It contrasts dawn's joy with night’s gloom and claims divine blessing makes every new day valuable for all, from king to slave. A short dialog follows about a new car and personal purchases.
A poetic snippet in Scots verse about a lamb, Mary, and a Dame School with a humorous, lilting tone. A playful scene of Mary’s lamb and a loyal swain, conveyed in regional dialect, with whimsical imagery and light banter.
In a mid column note the writer reflects on an Indian summer day with sparkling sun and changing conditions. The piece muses that October may outshine April in variability, hinting at possible rain snow or sleet as time passes and weather shifts.
A mine superintendent shouts to a trapped miner asking if he is married as a child and motherless scene unfolds. A poetically phrased tribute imagines a sunny world while Dorothy Parker quotes colorfully. A joke about a motorist and an Irish policeman ends with the license in the pocket book.
A letter from Mrs. Paul Quinn seeks army benefits during wartime, asking for pay and elopement documents for her four month old baby. She notes hardship with an ailing mother and husband serving at the front, and requests a wife form to apply for relief.
Dorothea Thompson teaches in Dallas Center Iowa and her students share curious moments as she guides them through lessons and experiences. A youngster asks about the meaning of teaching as part of daily classroom life.
A humorous dialogue contrasts old timers who cannot tell white onions from red with a youngster’s quick wit. It jokes about holding hands in a muff and imagines ladies stockings sold with a spare for rainy days. The piece ends with a playful suggestion about polka dot stockings and busy telephone booths.
A quirky conversation notes a boy named Long Chan Ey who earns praise for a sarcastic answer. It reflects on a distant wartime memory and jokes about Princeton students lacking cars, preferring roller skates or walking.
Mr and Mrs Elmus Strickler visit Iowa City to dine with John Caldwell family. Rain continues to fall. Leo Bruty works for John Wagner. Mrs D F Sayre caring for ill mother Mrs A Beenblossom. Herring family and Marguerite visit J A Walker on Sunday for his birthday cake. P H Club meets with eleven members and guest Mrs Ida Patterson.
Elmer Kolesic finished filling his silo with favorable weather awaited at N C Hodes. Hog shipments head to Chicago by Brinning Miksch and Harvey. An auction sale will reduce surplus at the Wellston store. Mrs Hanley remains ill at home. Schools postpone play day due to wet weather. Mrs McClellard and Mrs Wolt travel to Ottumwa to visit sister Mrs Wentworth in St Josephs.
Mrs Wesley Plum fell in a sand trap while running for a doctor and broke her arm. The incident was noted in a playful column about indigestion and red noses.
Hospital updates and social notes show Mrs Wentworth improving as friends hope for better health. Miss Mary Yoke visits cousin Mrs Ira Miksch in Morning Sun. Mrs R E Brinning and daughters shop in Washington. Clarence Phillips moves his saw mill from Griffith farm. Mr Griffith hopes for good weather to finish his new house before winter. Mark Waggoner helps Elmer Kolesick with corn harvest. Carl Corpman plows fields for fall. Moravian Ladies Aid meets to craft items for a November bazaar. Mrs Lev Barnes hosts a birthday dinner for Mr Barnes and niece Josephine Brinning born the same day. Mansfield England sends a twenty pound gooseberry pie to Mansfield MA as goodwill token.
Mrs. J M Pulver correspondent notes Mr and Mrs Matt Wehr and their children visited Don Cady in Keota on Saturday. Curtis Snyder learned of his uncle Art Hur Leggs death in Wisconsin last week. Lyle Smith of Washington spent Sunday at home. E C Carris family and Mrs Andy Augestine with children visited their mother on Sunday. Mrs Jim Pulver called on George Hanlon Monday. Mrs Hanlon recovering from hip ligament tears after a fall weeks ago.
Denmark shows high regard for poets by placing them on the civil list and paying them a regular government salary, ensuring financial support for literary work.
An upbeat car advertisement pushes immediate purchase of a Chevrolet to enjoy a comfortable ride this season, urging readers to act now for best value and satisfied driving.
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