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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1930
Page
4
Norma June Te Bockhorst writes a humorous note about a hair waving mishap. She invites a reader to call for a reward story and signs the letter with playful tone.
Mr. C Ray Hansen spoke at chautauqua on Government by Gangland recounting Chicago racketeering linked to Capone and anti open shop battles. He warned gangland controls votes and city governments from Chicago to Cicero urging federal action. He noted unions, employers, and banks are entangled in gangland profits and warned no city is safe from its reach.
The article decries lack of solidarity and indifference among good citizens while praising a local audience's attention to a speaker who urged action. It notes emergencies require awareness and urges righteous governance, highlighting the community’s concern for described problems.
Fragmentary notes claim lockjaw spreads from the horse digestive system to soil and dust as horses become rarer. The text argues previous abundance of horses caused widespread germ presence, while current scarcity reduces exposure.
A chaotic portrait of Jack Zuta, a Wisconsin bootlegger and racketeer killed by rivals, as his so called Safety Box remnants unsettle Chicago officials and raise questions about outlawry and city corruption. The piece links Zuta to a web of associates, violence, political ties, and criminous activity, then ponders if reform can curb such mob power.
The Outspan notes an eulogistic speech praising a long standing member who has lived among the community for four decades and expects to remain among them for years to come, while the speaker jokes about burying him locally.
A London note reports Lord Riddell’s push for British advertisers to follow American practices, recalling a joke about a Broadway electric sign with massive, conspicuous light displays and the Britons’ bemused reaction to its excess.
A Montreal Standard item notes a model depicting two true and authentic reproductions of the Imperial Summer Palace in Peking built during the Chink dynasty. The piece emphasizes period accuracy and cultural context in a miniature display.
This excerpt critiques misuse and mispronunciation of common phrases, offering corrected forms and pronunciation tips. It highlights misused word pairs and introduces a daily word study plan, presenting intuitive as the daily target with guidance on perceptive, rapid insight.
A fragmented page fragment features notes on a substitute conductor, casual community quotes, and brief local anecdotes. It mentions a weather topic, roadside chatter at filling stations, a nun’s guiding maxims, concerns about hungry children, and a police station scene with a missing husband plea.
Chicago, Aug 25 Cubs take third straight from the Giants to move five games ahead in the pennant race. In a 3 2 win, Guy Bush was pitching with bases loaded and two out when Danny Taylor stole home for the decisive run. Gate crashers flood Wrigley as 30 000 fans are turned away.
A brief caption notes a curious moment with a shear and a mucilage bottle found nearby. The passerby thanks onlookers for their attention as investigators note the odd coincidence.
Former U S commercial attache Charles C Batchelder told at Williams College Institute of Politics that foreign intervention could be required in China for humanitarian reasons. He proposed 200000 troops with navy backing, costing about 500 million dollars, to disband armies and repair infrastructure funded by salt and customs receipts.
President Hoover plans an early return to Washington after a weekend at Rapidan Camp. He and Mrs. Hoover discussed drought relief and waterway affairs and promoted a new scenic highway along the Blue Ridge to be called the Hoover highway. The first 8000 foot link toward Skyline Camp could be ready by next summer for auto tourists.
T. L. Brookhart Law Abstracts and Federal Farm Loans listed near Gra ham Theatre on East Washington. Sherman Funeral Home on West Side Square offers ambulance service. Jurgin & Son appears as another entry and contact.
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