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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1930
Page
4
A local effort moves to feed the hungry at home and abroad with surplus poultry donations. The Us Men’s club and Good Fellows organize relief for needy families while women prepare toys for children. The piece praises missions and broad charity aligned with shared humanity.
Despite opposition a diverse group urges ratification of the World Court Treaties to promote global peace. Supporters from Democrats Republicans prohibitionists veterans socialists and many others argue the world court can prevent conflicts by organizing international disputes under a unified system.
A writer recalls lessons on settling disputes peacefully and avoiding violence. The piece discusses court actions for civil disputes, police intervention for disturbances, and echoes a plea for world powers to adopt peaceful settlement, warning of a potential World War if not.
A lighthearted preview lists contributors for By Ways as it announces tomorrow's issue. It contrasts 1911 crime figures with prohibition era claims and recalls Dr. Albert Voss’s observations on delirium tremens in Cincinnati. The piece ends with a promotional coupon for the upcoming edition.
Fragmentary item notes a pricing or title reference with unclear context. The readable parts mention fifteen cents on the hoof and a seventeen by a oe phrase, suggesting a short cash or catalog note without a clear event or person.
Federal judge refused to follow Clark ruling and denied dismissal of liquor possession charge against John Yates of Harrison New Jersey. Dry advocates cited decade old cases and predicted higher court reversal while Volstead noted the long held validity of the Eighteenth Amendment.
Attorney General Mitchell denied reports that he planned to resign to join a New York law firm. The denial came from the Justice Department.
A well preserved newspaper fragment was found in an old trunk. The print suggests an item of historical interest, but details are unreadable and no names or dates are identifiable.
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