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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1930
Page
4
Local rumor claimed a quarrel between Dolly Gann sister of the vice president and Alice Longworth wife of the speaker of the house. Latest reports say there never was a hatchet and the two met amicably greeting each other with a friendly hello.
The piece riffs on Senator Walsh of Massachusetts likening Herbert Hoover to Nero while the nation confronts economic and political strains. It argues that party labels blur as elections approach and hints at future party realignment among radicals and conservatives on both sides.
Opal McKane of Coppock Indiana writes a humorous note to share a kitchen mishap joke. She describes swapping Dr Caldwell’s Pepsin for vanilla while making pudding and asks readers to pay her fifty cents for the gag.
The passage contrasts two crowds in a humorous tone and anticipates balanced parties in the new congress. It argues Nero cannot force aggressive policies through a chamber that will reflect more even political forces.
In New York City the judge jumped up during a service to denounce Bishop Manning calling him a liar over companionate marriage remarks. The incident drew nationwide attention as readers debate family ties and the staying power of the traditional home with parents and children.
A compact note highlighting common errors in usage and pronunciation. It teaches preferred forms for comparisons, points out misspellings such as Illinois, and defines paltry as worthless or trifling with example usage.
A jumble of letters and notes from a small town column discusses dialect curiosity and a reader named Marie Minchon urging a poet to write a dialect verse. It includes misread initials, a playful tease about Kamtuck, and a classroom spelling anecdote from Marshalltown Iowa. The piece blends social chatter with light humor and audience participation.
United States sues Douglas Buchanan and Crow contractors of Shreveport and Southern Surety Co. to recover levee costs on the White river Arkansas. Government says flood could be foreseen and prevented not act of God. defense argues flood caused delay excusing liability. Proceedings opened in district court in Des Moines.
Denver judges announce no divorce cases will be tried or decrees issued from December 24 to January 2 to honor Christmas as the day of the child and the home. District Judge Charles C. Sackman said divorce runs counter to holiday spirit and urged parents to fulfill obligations to their children.
An airplane pilot Paul Baer of Fort Wayne Indiana his Chinese co pilot and a Russian Mrs Andrieva were killed when a Shanghai Hankow passenger plane struck a junk mast and crashed in Manila Four Chinese passengers were seriously injured as the craft tried to climb after takeoff.
In Lincoln Nebraska H L Hensley who with his wife celebrated nearly seventy five years of marriage died two months before their diamond wedding anniversary The couple were widely regarded as the nation s longest married pairing and their passing marked the end of an era in lasting devotion.
Washington Chapter No 98 C E S holds regular meetings on the second Thursday monthly at Damascus Shrine No 10 W S t J gathers third Tuesday at Masonic Temple Edith Pulver W H P Hazel Haven Worth Scribe Washington Lodge No 26 AF and AM meets first Friday Cyrus Chapter No 13 RAM meets second Friday J W Enslin HP A W Yard Secretary E E Stutsman WM and A W Yard listed for respective lodges and chapters Visiting members welcome.
A historic railway timetable lists Hastbound and Westbound trains with numbers names and times. It includes Golden State Limited California passenger trains local freight mixed trains and branch services with agents and daily except Sunday notes.
Married in Shannondale Indiana on February 22 1856 the couple aged 18 and 16 began life on a Ladoga Indiana farm before moving to Nebraska. Relatives planned a diamond anniversary as Hensley fell ill a 1929 Durand survey found their marriage longer than any other in the United States.
Wm A Gray reports local chatter on wood cutting at Mickeys and neighbors visiting Washington on Saturday naming Glen Green Fred Weekly George Hopping and Will Longer. Sam Lambert and family visited Fred Weekly while Glen Green and family visited Loie Rath. Mrs Mather and Mrs Leona Finch hosted a birthday party for Donald McArlin at school Friday afternoon. Will Longer and family visited Fred Potsander Sunday.
Loie Rath and Will Longer sowed wood recently. George Hopping visited LL Babcock for Thanksgiving. Attendees at the YMCA on Saturday praised Wallace. Will Longers visited Charlie McKay’s Wednesday. Sam Lambert and Golia Miller plan to vaccinate pigs Monday afternoon.
Dr Fritz Von Opel predicts rocket propelled airplanes with speeds of 1000 mph and cruising altitude of 30 miles will be in service twenty years from now. He notes such craft could cross the Atlantic in about three hours, reflecting his view on future aviation development.
A description explains rocket planes climbing on a light motor to reach thin air, cutting off the motor, and using an explosion to propel the craft into space like a bullet.
Pathfinder Magazine notes the Transsiberian route from Leningrad to Vladivostok spans over 5500 miles. It cites the Canadian National as the largest single management railway system at 22000 miles, and the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul as the United States’ largest system at 15000 miles.
A Washington Star quote praises a manager who knows what he wants and provides polite service without shouting, attributing smooth work to strong leadership and a respectful workplace ethos.
A journal feature highlights gift ideas including Garrett chocolates in Antique boxes with fruits and nuts, Half and Half boxes, and Richard Hudnut perfume sets at Geo. McDaniel's Drug Store priced from 1.98 to 8.00. Also featured are Houbigant boxes, fruit baskets, and knit rayon outfits with bold color mixes at Montgomery Ward & Co priced 1.95, plus stylish pajama sets and accessories.
Open stock dinnerware from English Noritake Meito and American porcelain lines is showcased at the Biklen store under manager Mr Wiele. The display emphasizes replenishable sets and gifts for all, with Brtken's noted for finest quality and prices and prices cheerfully given.
At the Quality Feed and Seed store a visitor notes a large glass cake plate with green bases and an aluminum cover, matching in design. The brief description highlights an eye catching display item within the shop.
Phillips and Hebner advertise the 19351 Kodaks in blue green red brown grey and black. They tout Beau Brownies with double lens as clever box machines and note a complete Kodak line branded The Kodak Store. Also featured are Johnsons candies and Mrs Stover’s homemade sweets and statomery sets with lined envelopes.
Montgomery Ward & Co offers rayon crepe and suskana silk printed scarfs in square or oblong shapes. Many are reversible with new novelty patterns and harmonious contrasting colors to match coats hats and outfits. Prices range from 1.00 to 2.98 and are guaranteed to wash.
Nice gifts can always be found at Harry Ward's Dry Goods store on the east side. The display features silk undergarments including chemise bloomers and combination suits in crepe-de-chine and georgette with lace trimming. Prices range from 1.59 to 3.25 as a Christmas bargain.
Walter Oevetjen showcases an 80th anniversary Jubilee Spartan radio on the west side at his seed store. He holds the agency for this line and promotes its standout features, highlighting a compact three-unit chassis design.
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