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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1928

Page

7

News Review of Current Events by Edward W Pickard

In the presidential campaign Hoover attacks Smith on liquor and power pledges while Smith counters with charges of reform and socialism. Norris backs Smith. Hughes defends Hoover as the campaign roars with speeches in St Louis and New York. Financial, political, and international notes intertwine with debates on policy, prohibition, and public works.

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Investment Institute guides prudent money choices

A promotional piece urges readers to study detailed financial articles from the Straus Investment Institute of Chicago. It promises lessons on avoiding worthless securities, choosing safe bonds, real estate options, and systematic saving to secure financial independence. The text emphasizes figures, facts, and practical tips to outwit slick sales pitches.

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Are You Superstitious Ey Franx Evils and Beliefs

A 1928 Western Newspaper item notes superstitions about omens from weather and celestial signs. It mentions rain, thunder, lightning, the moon’s influence, and directions affecting luck, along with cautions about beginning journeys at certain times and the shoulder pinch superstition.

Result of a Strike In a Routed Factory

A strike action affected a local factory, with workers and management in dispute. Details indicate disruption of operations and potential negotiations following the walkout. No additional names or dates provided in the readable text.

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Germanys Synthetic Gasoline Tightens Secrecy

New York Oct 29 Germany is producing artificial gasoline at about 19 cents a gallon, half the European natural price. The Leuna works near Merseburg, run by Farbenindustrie, plans 100000 tons yearly, with Bergius formula improvements kept highly secret. Access to the plant is guarded. outsiders see only the director's office.

New York Germany Europe 16. Farbenindustrie Leuna Sas ‘Ony Henry de Korab Korab Leana Friedrich Bergius Bergius France United de Korab Leuna Works Len Jer Orks

Elevator Shaft Jest Ends Editor's Rejection Rages

A satirical line by St Peter mocking a protesting editor ends with a joke about rejections. The scene hints at heavenly gatekeeping and a snide remark about correspondence and reasons for denials.

St. Peter

Shakespeare Would Be Literary Pirate Today Says Writer

New York October 29 Shakespeare would face plagiarism and copyright suits if writing today says Dr Boas in Golden Book magazine quoting Frederick Roas on the origins of Shakespearean plays He notes Shakespeare often adapted earlier works without acknowledgment and argues public domain status allowed this in his era while praising ethical limits of modern standards.

New York Shakespeare Fredrick Roas 1 Boas Iss Golden Book Dr. Boas Iterars Avon Speare Thomas Lode Rosaude Pandosto Robert Greene Roveado William St Hakes Love Putrady Holinshed

Shakespearean Synthesis In Prose To Verse Debate

The Golda Roos article notes a claim about transforming prose into blank verse. Dr Boas counters that Shakespeare remains a master of dramatic fusion, turning ordinary chronicles into organic unity and rendering events with fictitious characters to heighten drama.

Golda Roos Dr. Boas Shakespeare

Drains Much Territory The Nile River Feature

The Nile is described as Africa’s sole great river that can be seen spanning vast reaches. The article notes it drains more than 1.6 million square miles, highlighting its expansive watershed and significance to surrounding regions.

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