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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1929
Page
4
A lone wild goose, fading behind a migrating flock, is imagined as an old hunter-like bird unwilling to quit the chase. The piece contrasts the bird’s stubborn effort with human resolve and cites a 1918 National Liquor Trade editorial about prohibition, reflecting on perseverance and doom.
A child from Noble shares a charming tale about measuring and building, as the Evening Journal recounts a lighthearted memory. The piece showcases small town humor through a 13 year old narrator from Delight Runner.
A polemic criticizes slums as repellent to patriotic citizens and accuses powerful interests of backing corrupt officials. It asserts billions in property and a taxed industry exist, but when truth about the liquor trade is revealed conscience outweighs money in value of a man.
A 1900 note from Commission d'Alcoolisme cites Russian scholars accusing alcohol of dulling thought, blunting imagination, and transforming sensitive perceptions into crude ones, fueling evil impulses and undermining work, discipline, and social harmony.
A teacher prompts students with long words while Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Grogan discuss a wreck that killed many Swedes and an Irishman. The dialogue contrasts humor with tragedy as the characters note the casualties.
A brief guide on vocabulary usage notes mispronounced words and defines abdicate as to renounce or withdraw from. The text emphasizes proper pronunciation of assure and assimilate and warns against confusing concede with concede.
Three Iowa players model for the Illinois game with Oran Pape stepping up as a leading scorer and yardage gainer after Glass injury. Mike Farrah develops as ball carrier and punter while Earl Etting provides depth at center to relieve Magnussen in the matchup.
A memoir-style column laments overlooked holidays and shifts in American attention during World Series week. It contrasts past life with present media-culture focus on sports and homecomings, noting changes from 19th century to now in daily life and technology.
Aho quips that the Coolidge home is noisy with Cal and his wife cutting out magazine stuff. Teil Binkley spoke at a WCTU meeting yesterday and warned he would not seek any national office if offered.
A slightly intoxicated alumnus causes a commotion at the Wigwam during commencement week. He pays for a chocolate cream scone, leaves, then returns with missing cream and insists the vas vas te be kept, claiming it was the best scream ever.
John Dusenberry states that the observed aerial object over town last night was not a goose but an airship. He claims it appeared to be suffocating as it drifted above the gas plant, suggesting a dangerous or unusual ascent rather than a casual flight.
Correspondent Nellia Mannera notes thumping sideboards and husking corn as local farmers mark the season. Report emphasizes community routine and rural labor in Crawfordsville.
The Journal announces a $1,000 accident policy available to subscribers. Applications by mail or at the Journal office or via Journal representatives. Policies issued to those paying one dollar plus a six month new subscription or six month renewal.
Miss Alice Holmes visited Burlington with her sister Lillian who teaches there. Lenta Carris and Ruth Piper entertained local teachers at Mrs Daisy Huber's home. Mrs Buxbaum traveled to Cedar Falls to visit Katharine Buxbaum and Mr and Mrs Fred Schwaelbe and daughters. Methodist church notes list services and Leagues with Rev G W Pool as pastor.
Sabbath school begins at 10 with a Rally Day program at 11. Visitors and all church members are urged to attend, as Rev W G Lacey and Rev A N Porter lead morning and evening services, with a union service at 7 30. A women’s club party follows in the community room on Wednesday Oct 23 at 7. Members may bring verses. call secretary by Oct 19.
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