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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1928

Page

4

Hoover for President Gains Found Support in World Editorial

A 1920 New York World editorial lauds Herbert Hoover as the best suited to succeed Woodrow Wilson, praising his administrative skill, decentralization stance, and human rights record. The piece argues for Hoover across party lines, noting British praise and the need for competent leadership amid postwar reconstruction and rising extremism.

New York World Governor Smith Hoover Mr. Hoover Ike New York Woodrow Wilson United States Herbert Hoover London Nation Herbert C. Hoover White House

Daily Lessons in English Word Misuses and Study Notes

A fragmented page shows a word study focusing on misuse of terms like promise versus withdraw and degrade versus dishonor. It includes misspelled phrases and notes on synonyms and conjecture, reflecting a teaching column style with unclear OCR-derived content.

Mdolier

Hoover praised as above all contenders for president

The World argues Mr Hoover stands above party lines and cannot be tied to Democrats Republicans Progressives or Independents. It urges support for him as the ideal U S president regardless of partisan barriers.

Mr. Hoover United States Washington

Prohibition Gains Debated Amid Liquor Production Claims

The author argues that prohibition yielded major reductions in liquor production and imports, disputing claims of ongoing high consumption. He cites federal data on distilled spirits, wine, beer, and imports, noting declines since 1917 and asserting liquor use today matches pre prohibition levels is unfounded.

Harry ©. Evans Federal Commissioner of Prohibition United States Union Weed Ing Maer Savery House

Prize Winning Poems and City Laughs Parade in Talk

A collage of items includes Frank Macon announcing a prize decision and readers awaiting results, the last verse of a poem titled Farmer Jones wins a prize, and snippets of jokes on politics, trains, chewing gum, and everyday city life.

Frank Macon Mr. Macon

Brick Schoolhouse Monday Evening October 26 Program

Announcement for a community program at Brick Schoolhouse on Monday evening October 26 starting at 8 o'clock. Marjorie Lyke teaches and welcomes all. Also notices for Masons Washington lodge to attend an address by Bro. J. D. Walker from Tow City and Confusion in the Temp Wednesday at p.m.

Marjorie Lyke Washington J. D. Walker Tow City Walker

Straw Vote Insight Sparks Barroom Debate

A faded provocation observes that straw polls reveal only how eligible voters might vote if they stayed home. The quip notes dullness if saloons returned, hinting at skepticism toward informal polls and mood about prohibition era politics.

eloquent speaker sponsored by the Masonte vice association of Iowa

An eloquent speaker with a forceful constructive style is sponsored and recommended by the Masonte vice association of Iowa. Light will be served and it is desired that every seat be occupied.

Masonte Vice Association of Iowa

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