Bible Thought for Today April 22 1930
A new creation theme quotes Psalm 51 or 61 verse about creating a clean heart and renewing a right spirit within. The brief devotional item presents a religious reflection for the day.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1930
Page
4
Prohibition Era Claim on Allegheny Liquor Sales
W G Clissold swears an affidavit citing 2300 unlicensed dealers selling liquor daily in Allegheny County in 1900 alongside 1047 saloons under the Brooks law, totaling 3347 liquor outlets amid a 1900 population of 775058 and an estimated modern population of about 1.5 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Clissold
Allegheny County
Prohibition Supporters Advocate Respect for Law in 18th Amendment Battle
The conference of organizations backing the Eighteenth Amendment argues that pro prohibitionists who supported license laws yielded to the law and that opponents who seek to nullify it would similarly violate the land’s laws. The piece frames loyalty to legal frameworks as a cornerstone of the debate over prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Prohibition
Real railroad man defends Volstead Act impact
Edwin Sanford Nichols, a 60 year railroad veteran, says prohibition justified even if it only aids transport. He notes sober crews reduce accidents and improve living for workers families, transforming yard life and passenger interactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Sanford Nichols
Chicago & Alton Western Division
Christian Science Monitor
Mr. Nichols
Wealth of Presidents by Estate Values Across Eras
A survey lists estates of U S presidents from Washington to Hoover. It notes Washington at over 800000 Adams at 75000 Jefferson died poor except for library funds Madison 150000 Monroe very poor Pierce 59990 Buchanan 200000 Johnson 50000 Lincoln and Grant poor Hoover wealthiest to occupy the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Congress
Madison
Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Jackson
van Buren
Polk
Taylor
Fillmore
Pierce
Buchanan
Johnson
Lincoln
Grant
Hoover
White House
Germany's Public Economics Committee Acts to Curb Alcohol Sales
The Reichstag formed a twenty six member public economics committee to study reducing national waste and its first act orders halting sale of all alcoholic beverages on holidays paydays election days and similar occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Reichstag
Parliament
Family Lunch Egg Tale From Washington Iowa
A letter from Murie Juanita Hering recalls a playful kitchen mishap in Washington Iowa. She describes mixing yolks with mustard for stuffed eggs and inadvertently eating the filling, then noting her foolish remark to her mother as her brother judged the result. The story captures a domestic humor moment from a local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Juanita Hering
Crawfordsville
Muriel
Iowa
Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Mamma
Brother
Murie
Juanita Hering
Committee Passes Resolution Prohibiting Alcohol Ads
The committee adopted a resolution requesting a ban on advertising alcoholic drinks in public buildings, conveyances, or any public place. The measure aims to restrict alcoholic beverage promotions in civic spaces and transportation.
Saddest Sights in a Defunct Subdivision and More
A verse sequence laments torn campaign pictures and derided suburbs. It contrasts empty gasless desert autos with fashion follies and a returning summer girl, as echoed by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Dreiser Reports Russia Readiness for War and Its Dread
Theodore Dreiser visits Russia as friend and observer and notes a pervasive war culture. He describes signs of military training for all ages, signs of a society convinced war is inescapable, and finds the atmosphere intensely depressing and ominous from Poland to China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Dreiser
Russia
Poland
China
Arctic
Afghanistan
Germany
Brookhart Faces Opposition Over Prohibition Speech Platform
The Register and Tribune comments on Senator Brookhart and businessman Curran. It questions Curran’s tactics to block or ridicule Brookhart and notes Brookhart’s calm, fact-driven debating style. The piece suggests Curran may be strengthening Brookhart’s anti liquor stance by attempts to silence him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhart
Curran
Senate
Tydings
Maryland
Senator Brookhart
Mr. Curran
Lest We Forget England’s 1926 liquor bill and world hopes
A historical note estimates England’s 1926 liquor tax at 301,300,000 pounds, about a billion dollars, and a combined five billion dollars yearly for England Germany and France. The writer contrasts vast spending with widespread poverty and ends with a prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
France
Dole
Do You Remember Way Back When and Old Times Snippets
A mixed column recalls nostalgic rural life and local humor. It features readers’ reminiscences from May, notes on past fashions, chores, and games. The piece includes poems, quips, and brief vignette bits about everyday country life.
Ferguson declares candidacy for Board of Supervisors
Political notice from R. C. Ferguson announces his run for the Board of Supervisors term starting January 1, 1931. He states the decision is subject to Republican voters at the June primary and lists dates April 15 to May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
R. C. Ferguson
Candidate announces for Board of Supervisor seat
Subject to Republican voters I announce myself as candidate for member of Board of Supervisor for term starting January 1 1931. J D HAMIL 21 tues and fri 3nks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisor
J. D. Hamil
Pollock J Wallace Announces Candidacy for County Sheriff
Pollock J Wallace announces his bid for County Sheriff subject to Republican voters in the June primaries. This notice confirms candidacy and party alignment with the upcoming election.
Isle of Escape A Tropic Romance At For Theatre
Warner Bros new Vitaphone drama Isle of Escape opens Wednesday and Thursday at the For theatre. Monte Hine stars with Myrna Loy Betty Compson Noah Beery and a strong supporting cast in a vivid South Seas tale. Howard Bretherton directs a striking talking picture with clear voices and vigorous dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner’ Bros
Talking Pictures
For Theatre
South Seas
Tropics
Monte Hine
Myrna ‘Loy
Betty Compson
Noah Beery
Ivan Simpson
Jack Ackroyd
Duke Kahamamoku
Nina Quartero
Nick de Ruiz
Rose Dione
Howard Bretherton
P H Club Meets With Mrs Babb Thursday Evening
The P H club will meet with Mrs Babb on Thursday in the evening. Members are asked to bring a flower or garden seed for exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Club
Census Taker Rescued After Desert Ordeal During Enumeration
William J. Little, a census taker, endured hunger and thirst while manning a 400 mile desert stretch to count 198 inhabitants. He nearly died, was found in a dry Death Valley lake bed, and later reported to his wife that the census was completed. A motorist found him and ferried him to town. He sought a spring at an old mine, but it was dry and rimmed with dead burros. He then searched for another spring 26 miles away before his truck failed and he collapsed from thirst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
U.P
William J. Little
Little
Death Valley
Railroad Timetable Fragments From Various Lines
Trains listed with multiple arrival and departure times on eastbound and westbound routes from multiple lines. Officials J C McKay and W C Bell noted as agents for the respective railroad companies.
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