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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1930

Page

4

World business mood stays weak amid unemployment rise

The Guaranty Trust Company of New York reports persistent slow world business conditions with no near revival. Unemployment climbs in six European nations totaling about 5.95 million. Britain exceeds two million. Farm incomes may drop 12 percent from 1929, though lower commodity prices could offset some impact.

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Embarrassing Moments and Child Misunderstandings

A reader from Virginia Benson shares a childhood embarrassment about mistaking a man for her father and asking for candy, illustrating early confusions of growing up. The letter reflects on memory, aging, and the changing world from a child’s view, contrasting past and present culinary and social ideas.

Fragmented reminiscence and threats in a damaged notice

The text recounts disjointed memories of a London trip for a New Yorker story about Tee itchman the Scotchman and the Jew at a restaurant. It mentions sensational headlines about a Jewish ventriloquist murder and parlor satire, plus a hostile trespass note with threats and an improvised firearm.

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By The Way and Odds and Ends At Washington

This column shares lighthearted notes on local life near Washington, including jovial memories of a newly married couple traveling north in a small coupe, snippets about letters from a soldier, and brief observations from the office and streets. It mentions Ralph Livingston’s past roles, a street scene near Sidney Smith’s place, and Thursday night band concerts.

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