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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1929

Page

4

Fruit Bearing Verse Devotional for Thursday

Bible Thought for Today presents John 15 3 4 about fruit bearing and staying in the vine. The verses emphasize cleansing through the word and abiding in Christ as the source of fruit.

Lobbyists and the moral color of influence in Washington

A discussion of lobbyists on both sides of policy, noting that any lobbyist may pursue moral, commercial, or reform aims. It cites Mark Sullivan on liquor interests and the Anti-Saloon League, highlighting Wheeler's salary and character as a sincere Prohibition advocate.

Anti- Saloon League Cigors Anti Saloon League Anti-Saloon League Wayne Wheeler Washington Wheeler

Liquor laws vary across states in 1904 Tribune summary

January 1904 Tribune summary from St Louis and Chicago observers notes Sunday closing laws are unevenly enforced. Saloons operate openly under corporate ownership while churches remain closed. Reports from Illinois describe weak enforcement and political interference in liquor regulation.

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Sunday liquor laws mocked by cities across the nation

Observers from Cincinnati Milwaukee and New Orleans describe Sunday liquor rules as dead letters with weak enforcement. Reports allege ties between liquor interests and political bosses shape local elections and policy, while state and city ordinances remain largely ignored for years.

Milwaukee New Orleans Tribune Observer Louisiana

Arching feet and balance tests reveal strength and weakness

The article describes simple foot arch tests using soaked feet, kneeling on a pillow, and rising without hand support to judge arch strength. It advises toe raises and walking with turned toes to strengthen the arches and suggests cushions, rest, and mild massage. it also notes arch supports as a last resort and explains arches act as springy shock absorbers. It then shifts to anecdotes about Amos Parrish, an orthophonic phonograph delivery, and Lon Chaney, highlighting family adversity and Chaney's later fame.

Christmas Humors and Small-Town News Tidings

Oddball notes mix Christmas wishes and local chatter from a small town column. Mentions high schoolers, fashion hats, family relations, school programs, holiday shopping, sick relatives, and weekend visitors across Ottumwa and nearby Fairfield with light humor and community details.

Birthday Party At Stumpf Home For Marvin Dale Stumpf

A group of boys gathered at Marvin Dale Stumpf’s home for his tenth birthday party. They played games and enjoyed cake ice cream and sandwiches while opening presents. The event included several attendees and helpers, with notes on present health and local observations following.

Marvin Dale Stumpf T Beng Orville T. Borkhorst Ardell Hasty Willard Maple Robert Crull Harold Strum Richard Scott

Local Rural Notes Include Hogs Delivered and Visits

VEO Manager and Bray YEO report hogs delivered to Greeson and Nordyke in Richland last Thursday. Chas Georgy worked the past week slaughtering and dehorning cattle. Bud Coil and son-in-law Mr Veser visit N.E. area. Bray family and children in Fairfield. Ottumwa visitors include Mrs Milton Jones and Mrs Esther Johnson. Bill Grinstead and others also mentioned.

Billy Betty Ness Charles Elmer Sarah Ellen Elmer Girmer Eva Roberts Faye Leetha Roberts R. A. Spaulding Esme. Johnson Bruce Marie Gowery M. DD. Gower Fairfield Will. Roberts Veo Mise Marie Coffin Peny College Kev Watt Gladys Gwendolyn Meier Glenn Jeanehamyp Christie Beatchamp Ottumwa BD. E. Miller Noble Jose 2Ie Bill Tra Chas Georgy Veser N. EB Mes Bray Dorothy Hazel Donald Milton Jones Henry Williams Esther Johnson Bill Grinstead

Daily English Word Guide and Pronunciation Notes

A short list of English usage tips and mispronunciations. Covers phrases like between themselves and among among with guidance on pronunciation for sum e und and common misspellings. Includes a word study approach and a note on the term divergence of view producing discord.

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American Legion Quiz Map Offered With Questions

The American Legion distributes a five color map of the United States with condensed titles at cost. Readers may obtain a copy by sending ten cents in coins to the Haskin Information Bureau Legion Division Washington DC. Include newspaper name and full address.

United States American Legion Haskin Information Bureau Legion Division Washiou D.C

Fragmented State and City Data Items

A jumbled roster of place names and figures includes Michigan and Florida game mentions Rhode Island density 570.7 pea le per square mite St Louis BIR209 California September Minnesota May and December 2 Missouri Columbia Iowa 501700000 Texas first Ohio 41940 square miles Maine 33040 Des Moines Louisville 320100 Des Moines River.

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