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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1929

Page

4

Spiritual Relationships and Sunset Park News

The piece opens with a Bible verse from Matthew 12 50 urging doing the will of the Father and unity with kinship lines. It then notes Sunset Park in Washington with claims of accessibility issues yet says thousands visit for picnics and parties. Park commissioners Marian Stew Cook and J F son are planning improvements including a playground, swings, slides, tennis courts seating and new paving to relieve mud and enhance the shaded tranquil space.

Sunset Park Central Park Washington Simset Park Omny Park Commissioners Marian Stew Cook J. F. Son

The Crescendo of Faith and Fault in Our Old Church

A reflective piece recalls a community church scene with a new organ, a lively choir, and a poet’s aging perspective. It captures mishaps and humor as parishioners struggle to sing in tune, while a dog named Jack searches for a boy named Chester, illustrating enduring human and animal devotion amid church life.

Chester Anderson Jack Chester Yong Washington Mead Jacks

Cinderella Pageant Sparks Hidden Dreams in Red Thrush

Ginger Ella and her sisters stage a mischievous beauty pageant plan to win fifty dollars for their minister father. Marjory returns victorious with the prize while Ginger rehearses a wedding gown, veiling hopes of escape from poverty through a clever but risky scheme.

Aerlenn Helen Jauuskey Weenston Jacks Giiger Ting Steven Ginger Marjory Ginger Marjorys Sons of Chicago Ata Tong Horace Miriam Glazer Walt Walt Walt Sch Miriiam Wwe Giele Giger Prince of Wales Horace Lansley Stary Dancer Milnger Gingerstein Cehneeh Mina Inger Tobiver Kay Margie Mariory Tippee Jory Eddy Jackson Fowvar Mburjory Horace Langley Langley Father Wangels Edy Jackson Olympus Ginger Kila Cinderella Crison Hedy Jackson Tub Andrews Schop Detroit First National Bank Tub Tub Amdrews Stamplicker Marlory Sputher Pather Providence Darling Omer

Colder and stiffer wife urges slower drive

A wife, a capable back seat driver, travels with her husband on a long trip. The weather grows severe as they speed for warmth. She pleads to slow down and get home, fearing becoming colder and stiffer. The exchange highlights their tense moment on the road.

Col Tome Coller

First Use of Cigarettes in English Society

The text cites an 1842 reference noting cigarettes were stirred in France and Italy. Laurence Oliphant is credited with introducing the cigarette to English society, though it did not become popular until later.

France Italy Laurence Oliphant

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