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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1928
Page
4
A skeptical attack on the Tribunes anti prohibition stance. the piece mocks its own sensational label world’s greatest and notes readers ignore it. It cites Governor Smith’s candid wet vs dry position and hints at broader public reaction to prohibition discourse.
A compact note on common word usage errors and pronunciation. Highlights include singular bacterium and plural bacteria, mispronunciations of malice, and misspellings of detour. It lists synonyms such as impel and induce and urges daily vocabulary growth with clear examples.
The Tribune argues for prohibition, claiming complete enforcement is impossible yet liquor harms society. It praises dryness for health, morals, and economics, and asserts Washington Iowa benefits from regulation and abstention.
A morning in a bank building ends with Phil Weldin fainting from pain after a heavy door slams, not a robbery. Walter Connor panics and calls for a doctor as the elevator bell rings and the scene ends with a loud bang from the doors.
A spring graduate seeks journalism entry advice and is steered toward advertising for better pay. An executive in New York reportedly earns 30 000 a year for desk work and idea digging. A playful exchange notes a speaker who learned English after arriving in the United States.
Nine members and three guests gather Thursday at Mrs. Harry Drake’s for a two table bridge session. Mrs. Ralph Waggoner wins highest honors. Officers elected for next season include President Mrs. Pearl Casey and Secretary Reporter Mrs. Della McBride. A two course lunch is served by the hostess assisted by her mother.
Local groups announce gatherings at schools and homes. Pavrent-Teachers meet at Junior High Tuesday Sept 25 at 7 30 with band music talk by Dr W W Bowers and a bring and pass lunch. Ladies club pot luck supper, Sunset Circle visit, Women's Missionary society at 3 PM Friday, U and I club dinner, Just Us club recipe sharing, Baptist choir rehearsal after prayer meeting, Reading Circle and Presbyterian church cafeteria dinner this week.
The Pramas department of the Fortnightly club meets Tuesday September 25 at 7 30 pm at Miss Lois Brown South Iowa Ave 1912 West Chester. Pythian sisters hold regular meeting September 25 with grand temple report to be given. Washington Lodge 26 AF and AM will examine candidates Tuesday at 8 pm. Knights of Columbus regular meeting October 1 date changed from September 27 per J M Kelly grand infirmary.
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