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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1928
Page
4
A brief religious note cites a Bible thought about the Lord waiting to show grace to the faithful. It references God as judge and blessing those who are blessed, echoing scripture phrasing and a devotional tone.
The special ballot on the sixth includes the Tread Bond and two measures. One amends the constitution to limit senatorial representation to one per county, while the other creates a county bovine eradication fund under the area plan to fight bovine tuberculosis. Officials urge voters to study these propositions carefully and be prepared to cast informed ballots.
A fragmented note critiques language misuse and mispronunciation in English study. It mentions phrases about pain, pronouns, and word repetition, urging vocabulary expansion and a steadfast, indomitable mindset. The text reflects errors in spelling and grammar throughout.
The text argues that Babson's polling implies a favorable factor in business sentiment, tied to postwar prosperity and higher purchasing power. It suggests closing the saloon channels funds into legitimate use, boosting productivity and physical well-being, with effects on the economy and safety if prohibition remains.
A reader asks about Tammany Hall and Hoovers role in politics before and after the election. The piece collects varied, informal opinions from New York residents, referencing AL Smith, Coolidge, and local concerns about liquor, sewer work, and city life with a mix of anecdotes and questions.
Weekend sports wrap hints Fairfield Washington clash and a Big Ten slate featuring Iowa Minnesota. A local reminiscence recounts a missionary talk on Africa and a reader’s poem about October’s blue weather, reflecting community life and seasonal sports enthusiasm.
Readable bits show June toasts and October weather, a Scot haircut before an Indian massacre, pest and road comments from a city visor, mixed remarks on marriage and bread, a joke about a wife, and a stray note about a two cent stamp. The text reflects old rural banter and social chatter revived from OCR.
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