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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1929
Page
4
A devotional note cites Jesus words from Matthew 19 4 6 about marriage as a divine union. It emphasizes that a man leaves father and mother and cleaves to his wife and that what God has joined together should not be divided.
A 1900s discussion argues that church leaders and laymen must balance political engagement with faith. It warns against clergy overstepping in politics, notes temperance as a moral issue, and recalls debates on church influence, prohibition, and the role of religion in public affairs amid rising saloons and political fights.
The board of directors officers and program committee merit appreciation for the high class numbers chosen in the evening. Attendees praised the value of the season tickets and noted each day offered worthwhile programs. Dr Owen's Bible study series concludes the course, after which he returns to Assiut Egypt.
A fragmentary reader letter from Mildred Rich recalls a humorous family incident about a lost check and a dad blamed for burning it, set amid notes about the Chautauqua movement and a Washington Concert. The piece reflects small town life and community events with casual, conversational tone.
The piece argues Aguinaldo favors retaining an honest American insular auditor in Manila and resisting Aguinaldo’s native government, warning that independence movement leaders seek wealth and power. It contrasts Filipino leadership with the American regime Dewey helped establish, calling out rapacity and urging Washington to keep oversight.
A compact primer highlighting common word usage errors and mispronunciations. It contrasts phrases like we have decided to desert the project with simple alternatives and clarifies terms such as compunction with example notes and guidance on proper pronunciation and nuance.
A writer recalls two weeks in Bemidji Minnesota near the Canadian line describing lake scenes and fish lore. He notes walleyed pike as the clever local admire and muskie myths, jokes about August fishing, and friendly but prickly fishermen using Prescott spoons or June bugs. The tone blends travel sketch and light humor.
Abe Martin questions whether people should be judged by actions rather than affiliations. The piece laments how many legal paths exist to escape accountability, noting torch and hammer slayers may struggle to choose a plea.
Radio listings summarize Sunday programming across NBC CBS and mutual networks. Notable items include WJZ NBC noon concert, Atwater Kent hour, WOR Newark 6:20 p m, Van Hoogstraten conducting New York Philharmonic, WEAF and WIZ network slots, and a Navy band segment. Personal note: Mr and Mrs Howard Stewart and daughters returned from St Paul after visiting Mr and Mrs Lloyd Vanderham.
A fragmented Washington news page notes shipping a carload of amusements to Denver, cattle sales, local marriages and deaths, temperance activities, and council debates on Sunday shop closures. It mentions saloon visits, a bar petition, bank stock expansion, and multiple local events from Craw ordsville to Washington county with various names and dates.
Fort Madison resident Potts was seriously injured when the car he rode in overturned near Wayland Missouri while en route to Clark County fair. Occupants Jerry Heath Twanita Heath and Cart Slater suffered minor injuries. Potts was rushed to a hospital in Fort Madison.
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