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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1929
Page
4
Fall Festival Hopes Rise in Washington Appeals
A breezy call to celebrate the fall festival in Washington features rosy forecasts of big crowds and standout attractions. The piece envisions a spotless, festive city display with streets full of free spectacles and busy businesses, hoping Mr Weatherman will smile upon perfect fall weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherman
Washington
Lowa
Washington Uw
Corn King Lux Reveals Secrets Of Seed Selection
Peter Lux, Indiana farmer dubbed Corn King of America at Chicago’s hay show, revealed his seed corn method. He selects well matured ears on healthy plants with balanced ears and full stands, then harvests at the right moment, yielding far higher per acre than average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lux
Peter Lux
Indiana
Chicago
Farm Journal
Log crossing mishap near Washington Iowa
Merna Stone of Washington Iowa writes about a slippery log crossing over water. On his return, the traveler swung off balance and fell into the water, then crawled to the base walking oddly enough to provoke laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merna Stone
Washington
Iowa
Seed selection by farmer Lux in corn field testing
The passage explains how farmer Lux selects seed corn by testing germination and selecting ears for maturity. It discusses factors like ear height, hanging position, shape and size, stalk location, season, planting density, and soil fertility. Lux discards poor germination and uses twice as much seed to ensure quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lux
Why Preppers Go as Pray
In a survey of place names, Cleveland appears as a question and the text notes that twenty five states have a city of that name. It lists multiple U S cities including Buffalo, Denver, Detroit, Philadelphia and Chicago with counts and adds Berlin Moscow and Paris as towns bearing common names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Feather advises how to land a $10,000 job
William Feather replies to a reader seeking a $10,000-a-year position. He suggests starting at $3,000 or $6,000 and proving worth through performance, arguing that a true $10,000 man must have impressed others with ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Feather
Feather
Hoover praises American Individualism over European socialism
In a brief observation from the Annapolis Log and West Virginia Mountaineer, the dialogue contrasts Herbert Hoover’s stance with European socialism. A playful romantic exchange follows, noting a proposed home and marriage with humor about support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Patent Office Houses 1.8 Million Inventions On Shelves
The Patent Office at Washington holds 1,800,000 models of inventions across more than 120 miles of shelves. New shelving extends at about 5 miles per year, making it the world’s greatest museum of inventive progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patent Office
Washington
Ford Dream of Large Scale Farming and Hoover Skepticism
Henry Ford predicted vast farms with thousands of acres using machinery in summer fields and nearby factories in winter. The auto and power networks enable population shifts and industry redistribution, a part of his vision is materializing while Hoover opposes large scale farming though its fate remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Ford
Hoover
Hoover on farming as an independent, small-unit business
The quotation outlines farming as an economically free, individual enterprise with small units and independent ownership. It frames the farmer as a prime example of economic independence, amidst assorted newspaper quotes and satirical snippets from multiple papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Unimpeachable Word Of The Day In Lessons
The lesson presents UNIMPREACHABLE meaning not to be called in question or irreproachable. It notes blameless usage and suggests mastering one word daily to grow vocabulary with a focus on accurate spelling and pronunciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merna Stone
Journal
Clemenor
Gault
Washington High Orchestra and Band Open Year at Institute
Washington high school bands perform for the county teachers institute with the orchestra at 1 pm Monday and the band Tuesday. Milburn McKay leads 45 orchestra members and 39 band members, with tryouts every two weeks to fill chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
County Teachers Institute
Milburn McKay
Washington High to Open Season at Oskaloosa Stadium Dedication
Washington High School football under Coach James W. Shultz prepares for the 1929 season with a two week countdown to the dedication of the new Oskaloosa stadium. The team, over forty players, holds extra morning practices after recent cooler days boost energy and focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oskaloosa
James W. Shultz
Shultz
Guy Carlton
City Park paving project bids invited by Park Board
Sealed proposals will be received by the Park Board of Washington Towa until 1:90 otek P.M. on September 16, 1929 for paving in City Park including paving curbing and guttering as shown on plans on file. Proposals will be acted upon by the Park Board on the same day. The work uses Portland Cement reinforced concrete with an estimated paving area of 75 square yards more or less. Details and specifications are on file with the Washington Park Board.
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Washington Park Board
Park Board
Iowa
Secretary of the Park Board of
Washington, Iowa
Marian V. Stewart
Park Board of Washington
Towa
Marion Ave
City Park
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