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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
4
Poem by John Symonds envisions a loftier humanity rising with freedom and knowledge A world where nations unite unarmed as comrades and brave new arts and music uplift every life toward an earthly paradise
Nores W Babson ran a trial paying 3000 for a radio ad and got 16 inquiries and 2 orders. He then ran the same ad in five newspapers across five cities, earning inquiries. He calculated radio cost per reply at 166.66 and newspaper ads at 0.75. The piece notes experts say printed word and illustration may beat long distance voice.
Maxine Logan wins a 5 cent prize for a humorous tale about her dad during house chores. The story recalls a day when the father searched for a dish cloth, then pulled it from his own pocket in the kitchen, leaving a lighthearted memory in Washington Iowa.
The text explains that a clean, neatly typed ad presents a desirable item to the reader who has time to study and decide. It notes the ad avoids notes and addresses, relies on type rather than spoken delivery, and emphasizes prices for prospective customers.
A fragmented verse by Clifford Gesser touches on fear of heartbreak and possessive longing. The speaker imagines possible outcomes from a deteriorating relationship and contemplates drastic actions amid emotional turmoil. An Annapolis Log tag appears, suggesting a periodical note or mock headline.
A brief note on vocabulary use highlighting pernicious as destructive and injurious. It cautions readers to ignore pernicious doctrines of skeptics and emphasizes expanding vocabulary with daily word study.
A rambly collection of school, horses near the square, and humorous quips critiques of gossip lines. A Studebaker note, a stolen car report, and light comedy about traffic and a horsefly punctuate the prose.
Sealed bids will be received until October by the Board of Supervisors at the County Auditor's office in Washington for the brick and tile second story addition to the County Home. Plans and specs are available from ETHEL GRECIAN County Auditor. Date Sept 5 12 19 26. Also notes travel of Letts family from Fairfield to Washington and Ainsworth to visit.
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