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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1929
Page
4
A brief devotional notes the Bible verse Matthew 18 21 22 where Peter asks about forgiving his brother and Jesus replies not seven times but seventy times seven. The reminder emphasizes boundless forgiveness in daily life.
A local reflection lauds the Junior College movement as practical economical and non makeshift. It argues two main benefits keeping students at home longer and lowering costs while preserving quality education, predicting wider adoption by larger universities and improved citizenship.
Reflects on distrust of trusts and the belief that big business cannot be controlled by small actions. Argues against withholding support from large firms as a means to curb monopolies, noting complexity in balancing individual actions with broader economic impact.
A short humorous piece from Ainsworth Iowa sharing a daddy story where Wilma Stephens recalls her father’s banter about a cabbage salad. In the tale the father argues for lettuce salad, mother and children present, a playful domestic scene captured in Washington Evening Journal style.
A compact primer listing misused phrases and pronunciation notes. It highlights errors like their/theyre/there and disconcert confusion, plus guidance on spelling and vocabulary building. Aimed at expanding vocab with cautious word study and examples.
A fragmentary column blends holiday sentiment with a tabloid tragedy mention. It notes a living Christmas tree as a symbol of strength and love, then shifts to a scandalous anecdote about a quarrel and a party guest who departed ill after drinking, smoking, and swearing, as reported by a Des Moines Register editor and a telegram-like note from a Jul reporter.
In Toledo Indiana a muddled skit weaves a birthday doctor surprise with a barber’s dull shop and a jumbled romantic chorus. A wry domestic scene echoes a Notre Dame juggler joke while youths on football teams appear, reflecting small town manners and talk.
About sixteen friends and relatives gathered at Ed Simmering home on Route 4 to honor Mrs Daley Simmering on her birthday, celebrated midweek. The event followed the family’s note that her birthday fell on Sunday the 18th. The evening included shared memories and warm wishes.
The board of supervisors of Washington County Iowa will meet at the Courthouse to hear taxpayer estimates of expenditures. The notice mentions the meeting date and agenda, with details about public input and the budget process. The document also references community events and local social news from Pleasant Hill church, ice cream socials, and various residents’ visits and activities.
The Wesleyan Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs Alice Peterson on Monday evening. Mrs Edwin Griffith will lead. The Ladies Social Union of New Haven church plans a bake and apron sale at Washington cleaners on Saturday August. Baptist Choir note no practice this week and all members should attend Sunday services. Woman's Relief Corps will not meet until September 7.
Abe Martin notes that many Hollywood movie queens marry frequently and rush to the altar. He warns that if time keeps annihilating, the man of the hour will soon be a back number.
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