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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1928
Page
5
A critique portrays the American man as a mere automaton in a vast economy aimed at filling the continent with farms factories and skyscrapers. It argues social and spiritual life are silenced by relentless industrial pressure from coast to coast, with no pause or plan for what comes after total production.
The piece contrasts Whistler turning to pawnbrokers for wine and Chinese porcelain, with Rossetti clinging to old furniture and bric a brac. Rossetti’s house is a cabinet of curiosities with a menagerie of raccoons and other creatures among manuscripts and art, ending with a morbid taste for nooses and their tenants.
The piece traces playful words such as mimsy and chortle and explains spoonerisms credited to William Archibald Spooner. It notes how these terms arose from speech slips and wordplay, with examples like half-wormed fish and blushing crow cited from reports in the Kansas City Times.
The Met in New York holds a 49 pound Gothic armor suit, Paris has 53 pounds, and Vienna 85. The Henry VIII suit at the Tower of London weighs 94 pounds and a jousting armor at the same tower weighs 106 pounds, built for a brief period in martial sport.
A London Tit-Bits item recalls an old man offended by women golfers staffing a course. He vows to join a gentlemen only club after finding women booked ahead for two hours. A witty bystander notes his ineligibility, highlighting social humor of the era.
A former secretary recalls a chaotic firm where the supposed VP was absent most days and lunches stretched for hours. The witness describes a breakdown in leadership and a difficult work environment during a formative week.
A quote from the Indianapolis News shows a young girl asking for various books at the library. The dialogue reveals a mix of curiosity about Bible tales and challenging vocabulary as she pleads for stories about Queen Elizabeth and other grand words.
A Fayette Journal and Courier note sings of a girl noted for a fixed sunny smile that brightens mornings and stays all day. The piece hints she could break into anger if that smile faded, praising the cheerful expression despite its odd permanence.
Public buildings office notes White House gates on Pennsylvania Avenue at Jackson Place were installed during Grant's administration between 1870 and 1874 to close the road at night. The gates, originally part of the White House grounds, were removed as they had served their purpose and impeded traffic.
A dying business partner confesses past crimes including stealing designs and letters from a divorce case. His partner responds calmly and reveals a fatal twist, admitting to poisoning him. The scene centers on betrayal, crime, and a lethal payoff.
Legal meaning covers accidents due to natural causes without human intervention and could not be foreseen. Examples include lightning floods earthquakes and storms. In one case a snowstorm delaying railroads was deemed act of God and in another, frozen fruit in transit qualified when no carrier delay occurred.
The old parish church of St George the Martyr in London drew many visitors for its Dickens connections and historic role. Bells tolled for fires and apprentices sent home, while crypt remains held malefactors linked to King's Bench prison, including Richard Banks who briefly revived in the vestry after a 1610 execution. The current edifice dates from 1784 on the site of an earlier church.
In a courtroom exchange a lawyer fails to catch a witness name. The witness spells it out letter by letter and the attorney is puzzled until the pronunciation reveals Ott iwell Woodd, prompting laughter and the sideline clarification.
Scientists propose converting coal into artificial wood for furniture and other uses. Cellulose based synthetic wood is described as durable hard and heavy with good polish. Abundant tropical plant growth is noted as a potential source for this material.
The Detroit News recounts the origin of the phrase the Fourth Estate, noting Edmund Burke’s association but arguing Lord Falkland coined it in a clash between Parliament and the army. The piece explains the army’s role as a fourth estate distinct from church and lords, with Civil power tensions described.
A humorous anecdote about Earl Balfour during his prime ministership. He is urged to play golf on a Sunday before it was a recognized Sunday sport. He worries about being noticed until two spectators arrive and question who the player is in the check suit, remarking that he cannot play golf.
Meozni Lassen, America's prime active volcano, remains asleep though the crater emits a steady stream of steam and snow clouds. Volcanologist R H Finch notes the striking sunrise and sunset effects, while frequent earthquakes indicate it is not dead.
The University of Iowa begins its seventy third year with about 6000 campus students in nine colleges and four schools. Since 1847 founded, instruction began in 1856 with 124 students. President Waller A Jessup enters his thirteenth year as chief executive.
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