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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1930
Page
4
A devotional line declares blessedness for those who partake in the first resurrection, exempt from the second death, and destined to be priests of God and Christ to reign with him for a thousand years.
The passage urges readers to imagine luxury only after recognizing widespread suffering. It contrasts future luxury for all with present inequality, calling for bold praise of the veil and enduring tears as light. It invokes blessing through charity until Christ’s bread and peace extend to the last as to the individual speaker.
The piece argues congressional row and normalcy in politics, noting the upcoming March 4, 1931 start of a more closely drawn congress. It discusses the influence of advertising, ballot position, party tickets, and the need for voter knowledge of candidates and the merits of the Short Ballot idea. It cites Norris and primary ticket dynamics in Nebraska.
A child named Dorothy Foster of Washington Iowa, six years old in first grade, is promised fifty cents via the Journal office before Christmas. The note asks Dorothy to collect the payment if it comes up the walk and recounts Dorothy’s embarrassed kindergarten moment as told by her mother.
A festive column notes Christmas verses and reader whimsy from By Ways. It previews a forthcoming gift and recalls seasonal comic sketches about a Washington teacher and Mortimer B Y P Whiffle. The piece ends with a teaser to buy copies before they sell out.
In Wayland on Friday the annual Nimasa exchange took place across all rooms. Santa distributed candy and nuts. Teachers from out of town left that evening for home, while local families planned holiday visits. the Wittmer and Blosser families assisted with butchering, and Ellis Leichty underwent tonsil and adenoid surgery as Lois Leichty faced adenoid concerns.
A local store announces evening and Wednesday hours for holiday shoppers including gift ideas for wives and friends. It notes coats and dresses, offers exchanges for fit, and mentions a mother buying coats for her son’s wife. The shop will close all day Christmas, wishing readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Activities at Henry County area extend from a patient removal by Dr J R McKichan to quilting gatherings hosted by Mrs Manuel Stutzman and several residents sharing birthdays and family milestones. Local births include Duane Paul Brenneman and Ann Elizabeth Ashbaugh. other relatives note Kansas City arrival and December celebrations.
A doctor prescribed remedy Thoxine claims rapid relief for night coughs and sore throats by addressing the internal cause. It is advertised as pleasant tasting and suitable for the whole family with a money back guarantee. Available in 5c, 60c, and 1.00 bottles at McDaniel's Drug Store and other drug stores.
A note mentions enjoying the holiday with Mr and Mrs Will Rich. Mr and Mrs Ira Smith traveled to Moberly Missouri to be near their son Lester who is seriously ill.
Oskaloosa Iowa December 20 Rarl Elder once Mabaska county deputy sheriff was arrested on grand jury forgery indictment. Sheriff W J Gochee who employed Elder served the warrant.
Devik Anti-freeze Mixture MALAD Idaho Dec 22 Up two Indians were dead and another seriously ill after drinking an anti-freeze mixture. The dead were Creel Rik 18 and Herbert Babwena 20. Evans Tepope 18 was in a local hospital. The trio purchased the mixture from a service station for an automobile and then decided to drink it. Authorities said.
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