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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1930
Page
4
The brief item presents a devotional note from 1980 orday titled A Fourfold Task. It outlines a concise reflection, urging readers to engage with scripture, prayer, service, and meditation as a balanced daily practice.
The poem invites reflection from a western window at day’s end. It contrasts fading daylight with purple hills and golden skies. It recalls morning’s rosy glow, noon brightness, and cherishes the gloaming as the best time, with memories and evensong entering the silent chancel.
Debated figures from Dr. Julius Klein show the United States as the largest debtor nation, owing about 75 billion to foreign entities. The piece argues foreign interests own parts of US oil and rail enterprises, while American industry attracts overseas investment and control.
An unusual fragment discusses child health and medical care. It cites a family doctor and a children's special clinic collaborating to save many children's lives annually. References Dr Mowltnse of Berlin and the value of doctor services for improving child wellbeing amid concerns about growth and nourishment.
Article notes egg soup prepared from corn meal milk and egg white as a nourishing aid for infants and small children, claiming improved blood and no harmful effects, while stressing milk remains primary. Mentions a Finnish origin for diarrhoea treatment and recalls a 1980 Des Moines bank robbery near Fort Des Moines with high insurance rates.
A patchwork of casual notes and quotes about a circus visit and local club life. Readers share brief opinions on clowns, act favorites, and the Post Office Club inquiry. Scattered jokes, columnist references, and light campus humor wrap the item in a breezy, informal tone.
Topeka Kansas August 9 The first week of August was the driest and hottest period in Kansas weather history. State meteorologist D Flora reports average temperatures around 90 degrees with most days at or above 100 degrees. Officials caution that the century mark may return as drought persists.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa the petition of John Riordan asks administration of William T Riordan an absentee with no known heirs since 1913 The estate lies in Washington County Iowa and includes real property described as the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section Ten and the Southwest quarter of Section Ten Township Seventy Six North Range Nine West P M The hearing is set for September 3 1930 at 2 PM in the Court Hall Washington Iowa The notice warns interested parties to appear or relief will be granted as prayed by the petition.
A fragmented OCR page covers pronunciation tips and word study ideas from Daily Lessons in English. Topics include misused words, pronunciation guides for mus-tash and mustache, and daily vocabulary goals with examples of chivalric and cohesive usage.
Susan Miller married Willis Troyer on Aug 7 at the Amosa Miller home near Wayland. Rev. Simon Gingerich officiated with Lenore Miller and Ray Troyer as attendants. A male quartet sang and a two court dinner followed. The couple planned a honeymoon to Laton the Black Hill Park and Denver before settling near Wayland. A reception for 75 Sugar Creek church members honored the couple that evening.
The Sixty-Third Maxwell reunion gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Lee Hanna in Crawfordsville on August 8 with about seventy five attending. A short program was followed by election of officers for next year Isle Maxwell became president and Lee Leaseviee vice president. Attendees traveled from California Pennsylvania and Iowa among others, all descendants of Mrs George Auld, one of the original Maxwell family, with guests from several nearby towns. A hearty meal was served and the hosts provided meals and arrangements for comfort despite the forecasted rain.
Wayland residents and relatives share news of a newborn girl to Mr and Mrs Albert Bolin near Manson, with Bolin’s mother a Boshart. Local families plan visits, trips to Iowa, and hospital news include John Alston’s mastoid operation in Washington County Hospital with a week to ten days recovery. A Sugar Thresher Co picnic drew sixty relatives, while Sunny Thresher Co hosted a pasture outing with many attendees and ice cream.
Shiloh correspondence reports welcome rain easing dust and heat with 109 degree days possibly ending. Mentions Vera Darbyshire recovering from a recent auto accident and several local families visiting, with mentions of camp, a movie outing, and community events amid busy August plans.
Aug. 7 report recalls how American diplomats debated restoring uniforms, citing 1817 state department draft with white cassimere breeches and gold embroidery. The Foreign Journal illustration shows early nineteenth century dress as a model, noting Britain and France continued bright uniforms while the U S drifted from ceremonial attire.
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