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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1929
Page
4
A collection of humorous childhood tales shared by readers. A piece mentions a girl from Crawfordsville and a fifty cent piece memory. The narrator recalls a dad’s quick quips during a family visit and a wagons’ misadventure.
A fragmented essay argues clarity over delivery in speeches, citing Arthur J. Little who says ideas matter more than manner. It notes Florence Wann’s bill on compensation for deaths by prohibition enforcers and asks why similar aid isn’t offered to officers killed in proper duty. A parable of two golfers ends in a fatal shooting after a sneeze disrupts a putt. The piece concludes with scattered anecdotes from Sydney and Chicago papers.
Verses from Matthew 19 13 14 reference Jesus blessing children and the kingdom of heaven. The passage notes that Jesus welcomed children despite disciples rebuking others. Reflect on the value and place of children in faith and daily life.
A historic Christian prose piece reflects on fatigue from long toil and guard, yet finds solace in divine guidance. It speaks of a steadfast march with Lord as companion, arrows turned, storms calmed, and work made easy by faith. The text notes blinded eyes and deaf ears, while faith renews hope.
A discussion critiques a University of California economist who claims 13 percent own 80 percent of property. It argues misuse of individual units, cites broader living metrics like cars, telephones, lights, and bank deposits to show the danger of sensational statistics and the need for accurate, unit-based analysis.
The speaker notes school starts in a week and reflects on returning to school, emphasizing modern equipment, strong Washington teachers, and concerns about whether athletics mark the true opening of the season.
A fragmentary column notes playful chatter as locals discuss a quirky song and a taxi brake rumor. It mentions Amosquito and a cave survival anecdote, also describing a vivid roadster scene and a distracted driver.
Abe Martin comments on crowded jails poor houses and prisons. He notes courts are swamped and references Bootlegger Ike Lark fleeing orders. He acknowledges that mistaking someone for a skunk is possible but being shot for a squirrel is unjust.
A compact excerpt lists vocabulary guidance and usage examples. It mentions misused phrases such as bevy versus crowd, the word oneself versus oneself, and contrasts like opposing and calamitous. The text includes a WORD STUDY prompt and a sample sentence describing a transient wistful smile lightening a face.
An investor faces two bond types: construction loans and bonds secured by completed projects. A seasoned firm uses thorough checks, architects and engineers, and follows money flow to ensure proper spending. Both forms offer safety when backed by an experienced issuer, with emphasis on due diligence and projected rental income.
A fragmented collection features a teacher and students discussing answers, a man praised as America’s greatest James, and snippets about a cat on a lawn. It mentions Willie, Motier, a dog, a cow, and a brand new pavement on a road, plus odd lines about blessings and everyday events.
A man named Moran and his family navigate a gray themed day of fashion and routine at home and in town. Myra, Anthony Moran, and office colleagues appear as the story traces color choices, a golf outing, and a tense return home after a taxing day.
Waste byproducts from herring processing are now captured and repurposed. Silvering waste, tails, and byproducts are transformed into cosmetics and other uses. Meat plants convert fish waste into nutritious products, while tin scraps are shipped to England for refining and reuse.
A decorated ancient Greek Cypriot jug, dating about 28 centuries, shows a ship and a sailor falling into waves with a large fish waiting below. The piece, possibly by a Cypriot potter influenced by Phoenician traders, was recently acquired by the Herish museum.
Rosenthal recalls a sly episode at a friend's house where a pianist was asked to perform Chopin's Minute Waltz. He rearranged the short piece, claimed it was Rosenthal’s own, and remarked with a genial quip that the night had offered him the finest amusements in music.
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