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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1929
Page
4
A religious snippet cites a Lord God command to remove the crown and exalt the lowly. The reading references humility and exaltation with a paraphrased Bible verse, noting a Lordly reversal of fortunes and the tension between pride and abasement.
A cottage across the way hosts a couple whose daily rituals illuminate enduring affection. He tends the fence and garden, they share candles, meals, and laughter, while she sings when they are happy. The scene frames quiet domestic happiness and the dream of lifelong companionship.
An annotated collage contrasts Ralph Waldo Emerson and Josh Billings on individuality, achievement, and intrinsic value. It touches on genius as unique, German professor notes on education costs, a pilgrim tale about entry to a city, and snippets from plays, jokes, and student chatter, emphasizing self reliance and personal meaning.
A fragment speaks of a traveler who cannot pass the gate with anything to offer but empty hands. The porter invites him in as “treasure” for his service to the Lord, implying a reward for humble piety. Selected text reflects themes of poverty and welcome.
Amusements note Douglas Fairbanks Jr star in Jazz Age at the Graham Theatre with Marceline Day and Henry B. Walthall. The article profiles Fairbanks as a modern youth type and describes Lynn Shores directed film plus the Vitaphone home towners showcase and Warner Bros. cast including Richard Bennett and Gladys Brockwell.
A local notice reports twenty seven miners killed in a Belgian coal mine disaster. The briefing notes rescue efforts and investigations, with details remaining incomplete due to fragmented OCR text. Local communities await official updates and memorial arrangements.
Abe Martin notes women blamed for troubles while Mrs Lon Moon says Mellon stayed in the cabinet proving good sense. He jokes rebellions fade as generals fill papers with pictures. An ad page lists notices for sale and wants at 502-503 Washington National Bank Building.
A compact note on English word usage and mispronunciations. It mentions tam real glad to hear about it and three mispronounced forms. It lists synonyms such as advise admonish caution exhort counsel warn remind and discusses a quote about stubborn superstition.
W C T U notes progress toward dry governance under Hoover and law enforcement priority. Vets who supported Hoover reportedly feel betrayed as loyalty to the president outweighs personal liberty. Ella A. Roole urges cabinet picks and reforms, while Hyde’s appointment signals temperance alignment. Data on saloon closures, economic indicators, and Keeley institutes reflect dramatic changes since prohibition.
A plan under consideration would merge four Lutheran congregations in East Des Moines near the state capitol. Central congregation officials await consolidation as Bethesda, St. Paul, Mt. Olivet, and First Lutheran weigh the move.
A mother credits Castoria with stopping her baby’s repeated nightly awakenings. The ad touts Fletcher’s Castoria as safe for babies and children addressing colic, constipation, colds, and diarrhea. It warns buyers to seek genuine Castoria on the wrapper to avoid imitations.
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