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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1929
Page
4
Bible Thought for Today reflects on Jesus declaration I am the resurrection and the life and the promise of eternal life for believers. The piece emphasizes faith in Christ as source of life beyond death and invites reflection on the Christian hope.
A reader critiques two Chicago Sunday papers for dedicating pages to anti prohibition propaganda. The letter argues editors push headlines to attack prohibition while ignoring broader social costs and contrasts with automobile death statistics to question the headlines reliability.
Hoover convenes leaders from business agriculture and labor to discuss plans for revival after the stock market crash. The piece praises resilience of American industry noting no major bank failures, steady production and sales, and lauds confidence as the key to enduring prosperity despite panic.
Jean Fry recalls a girl named Frances aged 10 who screamed to her mother about a passing hearse near their yard, a playful memory captured in a child’s narration.
The passage argues that true control requires prohibition and outlawing. It notes many people accept restraint through abstinence from intoxicants, which harms no one and saves thousands of lives annually.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports a $160 000 tax slash praised as a bold, sound move to shore up American business conditions. Leaders from both parties urge the cut, saying it will relieve industries, spur commerce, and restore public confidence amid market turmoil.
A compact note explains common language mistakes and word study tips. It highlights misused phrases like present time versus no help, mispronunciations such as azure, and misspellings like refer. The day’s word Deplete is defined as to exhaust strength or resources with an example of a depleted condition.
A lighthearted note praises a Booth family Ford roadster seen near South Iowa Avenue and reflects on Christmas seals, unselfish charity, and small social observations. It humorously critiques misused phrases and includes a daily grammar lesson.
A humorous quip targets local neighbors with a jab about Mexico and its founding principles. The remark links Life Liberty and the pursuit of Plunder to playful political commentary.
In the voice of a late night chat, Clarence is teased for puns while the Pathfinder joke and a rosy romance with Anna Bell Chatty are teased. A remark on a huddle system inspired by Scotchmen lighting cigarettes closes the quirky exchange.
The region faced severe winter conditions with below zero temperatures repeatedly last week. December opened with a blizzard that blocked roads with snow. Mr L H Rinner and his son Don attended a pig club banquet.
Cedar Rapids families share Thanksgiving at John Graber's and with the Rex Swan home hosts. Neighbors attend a rock party for Glenn Cumings and wife as they depart for Maryland. Various visits follow including Rinner and Rich households and Miss Wead’s Stringtown students enjoying a vacation. Local travel and shopping cited along with holiday club plans and charity tickets.
A grand concert of Negro spirituals and dialects will be presented Thursday December 18 at the Presbyterian church. All welcome to attend.
Evanston police report a burglar who stole $300 in clothing jewelry and valuable papers from Dr Sidney B Freud mailed back the papers with a note saying he had no use for the items but he found the other things he took to be handy and he thanks the doctor.
An item promotes Papes Cold Compound as a harmless tablet to shorten colds. It claims druggists stock the remedy and advertises quick relief for 35 cents, urging readers to avoid harsh head-dulling drugs.
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