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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1928
Page
4
Dr. Rosenfeld cites life insurance data from America England Scotland and Australia showing 100 abstainers per 120 deaths among moderate drinkers and 136 deaths among habitual daily drinkers, supporting the claim that drinking increases mortality risk.
A compact note on common errors in English usage. It covers phrases like all of the chairs are in place and the mispronunciation of Aisne river, plus misextended spellings of gelatin. The daily entry defines POPULOUS as abounding in people and cites an example country.
The article argues youth undervalues time, while older adults cherish few healthy years left. It notes alcoholics die earlier than abstainers, with a stark ratio showing alcohol use harms the body as life span shortens.
The piece argues that safety campaigns are turning the auto fatality trend, noting higher casualties as cars grew but predicting improvement this year. It emphasizes the grim scale of deaths, urging careful driving and adherence to safe speeds to prevent needless loss of life.
Western Pacific announces west coast expansion to cut travel between San Francisco and Denver. Possible purchase of Sacramento Short Line to shorten distance 84 miles and use of the Moffat tunnel to ease Denver route, reducing Rocky Mountain ascent by 1006 feet. Major California service extensions seek 13.5 million dollars in expenditures.
H M Raah, a collector in Dallastown Pennsylvania, recently acquired a cache of ancient horse pistols manufactured in the United States. The find highlights early firearm craftsmanship and regional antiquities interest.
London officials claim Scotland Yard could curb Chicago crime if given American freedoms to act, citing Chicago’s over 100 murders last year to London’s 27. They contrast arrest rates and conviction outcomes, arguing arrests succeed only in a small share of cases.
Paris reports a new occupation, rent agents for prehistoric deposits. Agencies hold options on fields suspected of hiding archaelogical riches or cemeteries and allow excavation at a fixed rental.
A fragment notes a weapon manufactured in Virginia in 1805, claimed to be the oldest of its type. The prior dated example for the style is 1865, making this piece a rare predate-era artifact in the collection.
Mrs. Anna Springer and her two children visited Chas. McKinstry and the Robertson home. Families from Cedar Falls and Victor were guests or visitors at local addresses as crop condition reports noted wheat damage from heavy rains. The Ladies Aid plans a community social next Tuesday inviting all residents.
Burlingham California August 81 T H Raab collector of antiquities was arrested after racing a fast train to a railroad crossing. An officer nearby reported Raab signaled towers to stop and then sped ahead as the locomotive bore down. He escaped serious harm by inches.
Babe Adams a former Pittsburgh Pirates pitching star won the Democratic nomination for sheriff in Harrison County defeating Dr. A C Babcock a minister in Bethany Missouri Adams stated he would enforce law and order in the county during the campaign finalizes the party ticket.
A satirical poem and cartoonish verse collection mocks reformers and politics with a September mood of school, football, and pumpkins. It features a Hoover cheer song promising justice and cash for labor, plus playful exchanges and jokes from Skeezix and others.
A humorous collection from a Mississippi River era shows a timekeeper joking with a new hand named George Washington and a clerk asking about retirement phrases. A summer job seeker named Charles faces a test with a toy million question, revealing his earnest yet humorous responses.
Parcel post shipment of ice cream proceeds successfully. The package bears a label indicating if not delivered in five days, never mind. The quirky wording suggests a humorous or informal note rather than an official policy.
In a Chicago Tribune item a bull chases Al Smith at a fair prompting quips about returns. The dialogue reflects a colorful exchange as the maid and mistress discuss hosting and avoiding guests.
Mrs John Godlove Haskins returned from Ainsworth where she cared for her daughter Mrs Milburn Spes sard as they attended the state. Harold Godlove came home from Camp Dodge after two weeks with Troop G 113. A double funeral for Mr and Mrs Chas Woods at Riverside followed a fatal train collision near Town City last Sunday. Juanita and Mary Elizabeth Weidner of Washington stayed with E J Frey. Florence Brown visited Town City and Arnet Mathers, with Mrs Mathers planning a visit to the Brown home. Mrs Charles Blackburn of Detroit plans to return home after visiting T I Edwards and kin. Leo Barrington from Villa Park retrieved his wife and children Jean and Donald for a visit lasting three weeks, then left for home. Daryl Ebner went to Washington.
Mr and Mrs Geo Ebner with Dale and Glenn Davis drove to Lewis Iowa Tuesday to find a boarding place and arrange for Dale to teach there this spring. They returned Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs W A McGinnis and children Billy and Martha spent the week with relatives in Wisconsin.
Mrs Andy Kaufman correspondent notes last week at Albert Mannins with Emma McNeese Wilma and Maxine Manning and others. Sunday visits include Jake Richengerber's Clyde Clarks Arthur Conrads and Leah Roth near Trenton. Douglas school begins September 5 and Des Moines state fair attendees Rex Rich and family returned Wednesday.
The Iowa Illinois Telephone company based in Burlington purchased the Oakville Telephone company for about $20,000. The parent firm operates outlets in Illinois towns Aledo New Boston Seaton Little York and in Iowa towns including Columbus Junction Conesville Donnellson Eldon Letts Montrose West Point and Winfield. A Labor Day celebration and field meet will be held at Columbus Junction fairgrounds with speeches by L F Housel and Jonas P D Buser.
The report lists upcoming events and notes from Louisa, including a Wapello baseball game with Huston and Weber, a boy scout run refreshment stand, donations of ten gallons of ice cream, the McGill family reunion at Grand view park on Sept. 9, and the Old Clifton club meeting at James Robertson’s home. Also mentioned are Cleo Cornie joining the U.S. Navy, Emrys Owen teaching science at Prairie du Chien High School, the Louisa County National and Columbus Junction banks closing for Labor Day, and trips by Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Marshall and Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Davidson to Des Moines.
In Kelnersville Wisconsin on August 31 hundreds of villagers danced at a party that followed a marriage ceremony but the groom Emil Pastorick failed to appear for the wedding and has not been seen since.
Washington reports that newsprint paper of U S quality was made from New Zealand hardwoods under an accord. The United States Forest Service and Forest Products Laboratory are testing if American hardwoods can similarly produce newsprint.
The columnist notes women are not constantly scratching themselves but checking for shoulder straps. He mentions William Allen White traveling to Europe to stay until after the election and ponders his haste to oppose Al Smith.
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