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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1927
Page
4
A devotional note for Saturday September 24 1927 quotes Psalm 103.2 5 praising God for forgiveness healing life renewal mercy and daily sustenance. The text emphasizes gratitude and divine provision as a source of renewed strength.
The excerpt presents a verse by Richard Hovey about sea longing and travel. The speaker describes wanderlust and a vow to sail at sunset, pursuing distant Cathay and the lure of desire aboard a burning topsail schooner.
The Houston Chronicle recounts Matthew Kimes, an Oklahoma inmate famed for escapes, captured after a cross state pursuit. He was paraded publicly twice in Okmulgee, drawing crowds and provoking critique of police conduct and dignity of law enforcement.
In San Diego California on September 17, 1427 a reminiscence recalls pole rushes as a traditional activity marking the start of the school year. The note reflects on past customs and the feelings of youth during those early days.
This note lists commonly misused terms and pronunciation guides. It highlights errors like saying I am going way, stresses cadaverous as ka-dav-er-us, and misspellings such as ostracism. It urges mastering one word daily to build vocabulary with examples of pronteniss and proneness to sympathy.
The writer recalls Pomona College's pole rush where freshmen and sophomores clash to plant or lower a flag, with injuries and a pre season cleaning after. He then recounts a Los Angeles visit, marveling at extravagant architecture, rapid growth, tropical foliage, and vibrant culture while noting urban expansion and lingering rough edges.
The feature photoplay Prince of Headwaiters stars Lewis Stone Pris cilla Bonner Lilyan Tashman Ann Bork Robert Agnew and B J Mate elufte with a dramatic Ritz headwaiter Pierre as the central figure. Jane Murfin adapted Garrett Fort story for Liberty magazine and John Francis Dillon directs.
Sam F B Rork, renowned producer for First National Pictures, presents The Prince of Headwaiters described as his outstanding picture of the year. It promises to delight true screen lovers and should not be missed.
The piece notes a ring side radio seat for the big fight and reflects Tunney’s stance on women, saying he’s not girl shy but not seeking a prizefighter’s admirer. It hints at the millionaire purse and possible match of interest.
A dental surgeon has developed a device to eliminate the whistle from false teeth and prevent biting when left under a pillow in a sleeping car. The whimsical dialogue also touches on insect powder and a man planning to visit a barber.
An exchange between two black moonshiners features crude dialect and racist taunts as they boast of potent licker. The item also notes two more national weeklies cover cinema, and poses if oil refinery fires will be sufficient to satisfy demand.
The native responds with bold nickname claiming authority as postmaster storekeeper justice of the peace and town constable, likening himself to a Mussolini figure in Back Eve Corners.
Susan Simpkins sits in a stifling room watching Stephen Slokum. She responds with shyness as Stephen asks if his spouse will stay, while memory repeats a line about sunset and summer serenades. Six Slokums sit beside Susan's satin sofa, reflecting a quiet domestic tableau.
A vendor quotes chickens at a dollar and a half while a customer notes they were $1.25 yesterday. A magician teases a pocket knife turning into a gold watch before deciding to leave it as is.
Commercial traveler Peres Molina escaped a falling galvanized iron sheet in Mendoza Argentina, then entered a restaurant minutes later and died from heart failure. His death followed the near miss as the metal sheet toppled onto a street and narrowly missed him.
The article notes that paving old ideas with asphalt streets is not modern and claims ancient Babylon used such streets built by Nabopolassar and later by Nebuchadnezzar.
The Post Office department states mail gains government protection only when dropped in a mailbox. Simply stamping a letter or package does not guarantee protection or government responsibility.
In Britain the government pays local taxes like every other entity. For the year ending last March the government paid over 9 million dollars in local rates for government buildings and water charges.
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