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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1927
Page
4
A Century Magazine piece presents Isabel McL McMeekin’s study of social personality and speech through a complete short story in verse form. The dialogue, set as a street scene, blends light humor with introspective lines as characters debate footwear, memory, and departure.
The airliner line from New York to San Francisco operates daily with feeder routes from major cities. Plans include a Chicago post office roof landing for air mail handling. Germany builds a 60 passenger hydroplane and European routes carry 12 to 20 passengers plus freight. The airplane’s business potential grows as industries adopt air service. The industry could reach unstoppable momentum like the automobile sector.
A weary speaker apologizes for sad news his dog died last night. A friend quips with rapid fire questions about how the dog died, joking about scales of distance and movement in a baiting, humorous exchange.
Justifiably incensed, the state manager of the business office lashed at a late arrival with "Late again" remarks. The rebuke drew a calm reply: "Well, I bought a car," revealing the tension over punctuality and priorities in the office.
A witty remark attributed to Sir Thomas Lipton notes that a girl paying $2 for silk stockings would want to display the $1.98 value, highlighting social vanity and spending. The line reflects early 20th century commercial culture and genteel humor.
A compact guide reviews common misuses and mispronunciations of words. It highlights stigma as a mark of infamy and suggests expanding vocabulary by mastering one new word daily.
Ann Pennington states she has always viewed a coin toss as a social error highlighting how chance decisions reflect broader public attitudes and personal responsibility.
An irate passenger asks why the train runs late and a courteous porter explains that the preceding train is behind schedule, and they were behind even before that. The exchange paints a scene of impatience aboard a day coach as delays mount.
A Scotsman and an American view Niagara Falls when the American mentions the lucky penny tale. The Scotsman asks for a bit of string, hinting at a hoped wager or trick tied to the folklore and the moment.
Otto Kahn spoke at a New York businessmen’s annual dinner saying the farmer faces a dark cloud on the economic horizon. He argued that public opinion has interfered with the market’s workings and that farmers have not received proper compensation, though he admitted he is not sure what remedy to apply.
Alvin W. Hall announced at the Rotary Club that sufficient new size one-dollar notes will be printed by July 1 1928 to replace all existing notes, with two sizes in use during 1928. He described size details, production challenges, and projected government savings of about two million dollars.
Memorial verse for Mr and Mrs Raymond Mangold noting their drowning date September 1926. It expresses grief, faith, and hope of reunion in heaven with lines about peace in their grave and eternal rest. Names referenced include Leo Mangold.
A column blends back to school energy in Washington with a mock inquiry about first day heat. It cites a cow and hog calling contest, outlines a scoring card in Wapello county, and includes musings on boxing promoter Dempsey to Tunney and a quip on violent exercise and wartime bandages.
A travel note recounts humorous highway signs seen on a westbound trip. The writer jokes about signs urging brake use on mountain inclines and quotes a sign reading Dont push I think I can. The piece reflects lighthearted roadside observations by a traveler identified as J Q M.
A humorous vignette describes Sandy and Jean in a shy courtship with a penny for thoughts and a serious joke about pay. The piece includes quips about Mrs Coolidge and fishers, then a string of brief jokes about luck and manners ending with playful lines about a teacher and a rented house.
Mrs Fr. Eden visited her parents at West Branch. The Foreign Missionary society of the M E church held an all day meeting at Mrs. Griffiths home with a picnic dinner. Officers elected for the year included President Mrs White and Treasurer Mrs Annas. Bake sale followed at the Legion hall. Several visitors from nearby towns were noted.
William C Gray and others from the community attended the state fair at Des Moines. The H H club met at Jake Snyder's home Thursday afternoon. Dutch Creek fair attendees included George Hopping, Jake Snyder, James Benda family, and Hazel Ruth Longer children. Mrs Rath injured her finger helping move a machine shed.
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