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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1929
Page
4
A brief verse reflection cites Micah 7 9 urging acceptance of God’s indignation for sin while pleading a just cause. It emphasizes being led from shadow to light and perceiving the Lord’s righteousness through faith and repentance.
A reader letter and clipped excerpts discuss fashion and public behavior on Fifth Avenue, noting smoking by women and the Journal's stance on gender norms. The text contrasts luxury symbols with windy plain streets and references Nancy Hardin of New York City sending a clipping about smoking on Fifth Avenue and plans to challenge social taboos.
The speaker muses on tobacco use and other luxuries in Iowa, tracing a cigarette tax of 1189 dollars and total tobacco spending around 20 million dollars in a year. He links spending on candy, cosmetics, gas, and entertainment to civilization’s progress, arguing indulgence fuels growth while lamenting excess.
The narration recalls early tobacco use by women from Queen Elizabeth to old time grandmothers. It notes anecdotes of scandal and social norms, referencing a broad range of historical instances and reader recollections about women smoking, including croquet grounds and fireside pipes.
A jumbled collection from a 1920s newspaper page includes humorous notes on spring blossoms and mushroom foraging, a cheeky tease about a Music Week sponsor, and assorted editorials and reader items. It mentions Gene Breitenbach, a game warden, and notes on daily life, dating tips, and local curiosities with playful if scattered observations.
The report states Abe Martin Bandit Stew Nugent was paroled at noon yesterday and, at 2 59 p m, surprised his mother 272 miles away while crashing a cross country record in a car chosen at random from about thirty parked along the street. An optimist is a fellow who thinks customs officers at Key West won’t look in his bag.
About 800 of the University of Iowa’s 5,800 campus students are employed in town and campus jobs. Roughly 525 men and 200 women work in restaurants, offices, and university facilities. Jobs include 280 men and 110 others in state cities, hospital work, library posts, and Iowa Union duties. Around 300 men take private home work in Iowa City in exchange for room and board, with over 149 in various odd jobs.
Keota High School announces a 28 member senior class for the year, comprised of 18 girls and 13 boys, the smallest in the school’s history. The roster lists students such as Margaret Clendennaman and James Cott among others, with officers named including vice president Georse White and treasurer Hunter.
A fragmented list of music week quiz questions covers composers conductors and songs, with references to Ameri can themes and historic tunes. It mentions venues, colleges, orchestras, and figures like MacDowell, Sousa, and Gabrilowitsch, plus upcoming commencement events and a two day conference chaired by a district official.
About 1,500 Rotarians of the eleventh district gathered in Cedar Rapids for the district convention. Chris Heuck of Davenport led golf with low score on the first nine holes as 808 Knapp of Ames held the trophy for the event.
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