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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1929
Page
4
A biblical excerpt emphasizes loving obedience as Jesus promises the Father will send another Comforter. The Spirit of truth will dwell with believers forever, though the world cannot receive him. This passage frames faith as intimate guidance through the Spirit.
The piece argues nations should settle disputes in court rather than force. It favors allying with the World Court to show professional sincerity in seeking universal justice. It notes old fist fights give way to legal resolution, while acknowledging racial prejudices may fade gradually.
Ruth Maxine Wells from West Chester Iowa writes about a country day with a city boy visiting. They go to the barn where a mule named Jack brays and the boy comments on the cow having an awful loud holler.
The speaker asserts the United States will join the World Court cautiously to protect its rights, avoid meddling in European affairs, and maintain a firm, modest stance while leaving Western Hemisphere policies unchanged and trusting mutual respect among nations. The forecast notes Europe’s unsettled postwar boundaries and warns on careful handling of local European matters.
A compact guide on common word usage and spelling. It explains preferred phrasing like go by the building instead of go past it and highlights mispronunciations and common plurals.
The account recalls a trip to a Minstrel Pow-wow in Ainsworth with Frank Macon and friends. Sam Wheeler competes in a beauty contest while jealousy over Frank’s popularity surfaces. A Washington woman loses her Christmas list just before sending cards, sparking a humorous, satirical note on printers and editors.
Ainsworth voices hurt feelings after being left out of a Royal Neighbors show invitation. The writer warns future exclusion will damage morale and says they will see them tomorrow.
Report from West Chester on December 13 noting O. D. Booth has been sick since Sunday and is confined to bed but resting reasonably. Mention also of improvements at Oscar Lane home and Mrs. Pierce and Mrs. Lane’s mother recovering, with encouragement for more recoveries.
A late night visit to a doctor reveals a nervy man with a letter threatening harm unless he stops wandering with a wife. The letter lacks a signature, prompting humor about the sign-off. A landlady recalls a professor who once inhabited the room and a joke about ceiling spots as the explosive. Local chatter includes a quip about manners and a tale of inheritance to an orphan asylum with pen children.
A public knowledge quiz by the National Americanism Commission of the American Legion asks ten questions about U S geography and history. It tests on Alabama settlement origins Missouri capital boundary states Texas Porto Rico status westward extent Colorado versus Wyoming and other state facts.
Answers to questions will be published tomorrow on a new five color map of the United States distributed by The American Legion at cost in connection with games. Readers may obtain a copy by sending ten cents to the Haskin Information Bureau Washington DC, with a mention of this newspaper and a clear address.
A mixed page item lists Know-Your-Country answers with figures for Memphis Detroit Oregon Utah Vermont and Madison plus remarks about weather railroad service and local moves. It notes a misspoken name confusion and mentions the American Legion Auxiliary meeting with dues.
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