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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1930
Page
4
A religious verse reflecting on renewal from Revelation 21 5 6. The text proclaims I will give unto him that is athirst the fountain of the water of life freely. The speaker emphasizes faithfulness and divine authority as Alpha and Omega.
A century old essay contrasts 200 years ago with today noting that advertising could restore prosperity. Economist Roger Batson and Babson are cited predicting advertising’s rise as a stabilizing force amid industrial shifts. The piece discusses over plus trade, consumption, and the role of better roads shaping economic outlook in Iowa.
Kathryn Beery narrates a playful embarrassment about a kiss at the school gate. She recalls a moment when a friend teased her over the last bell and a misstep led to a humorous, mortifying encounter with her father nearby.
For years the Iowa Daily Prose organization funds a steady publicity drive to showcase Iowa. Weekly full page ads in national magazines and papers highlight Iowa’s resources, institutions, industry, and agriculture. Now New York publishers consider a similar campaign for New York state.
A fragment discusses Mabel Morton of the La Grande Observer and her Over-the-Valley reporting scope in the upper valley. It mentions her style rooted in liking people and her success, and includes a holiday poem about Christmas and remembrance.
A nostalgic column recalls old times and a returning conductor, contrasts past norms with present manners, and muses on Christmas echoes, small-town life, and a humorous note about keeping keepsakes like By Ways copies, with a line about scarce copies and fifteen cents price.
Prairie Center and Washington area families hosted and visited kin during the holidays. Included are Mr. and Mrs. Don Welie and relatives, the Zieglowsky and Zieslowsky families from Harte Illinois visiting Carl Zielowsky and others, and numerous greetings at local homes. Several residents, such as Isabel, Tom, Ellen, Christina, and Christina vacationers, are mentioned alongside events like Christmas in Muscatine and French harp broadcasts on KENT. Additional gatherings feature Mr. and Mrs. Pred Jarvin, Frank Scranton and family, J. I. Spencer and Aleidene, Carl Koehler and Elizabeth, Milburn Une Herwood, Will Chilcote, and many more at various host locations in Washington, Muscatine, Des Moines, and nearby towns.
Readable lesson fragment covers misused phrases and pronunciation hints. It discusses mispronunciation of derision and misspellings, urges clear synonyms and approval terms, and promotes using a word three times to own it with a note on generate meaning each animal producing offspring.
The report shows the largest income group earning 3,000 to 5,000 dollars, totaling 4.645 billion and 18 percent of the total. Millionaire income largely came from capital assets with dividends and stock profits. women paid 16 percent of all taxes. Joint returns by husbands and wives accounted for 60 percent of total income. Corporations paid taxes totaling 1.184 billion.
The readable text shows a fragmented reflection about making a quick decision and comparing potential outcomes, mentioning a person and a change in perspective without clear names or events.
Washington county dairy workers hear that Reister Creamery is again promoting the Use More Butter slogan with a patriotic tone. The campaign, tied to the National Dairy Council effort, urges higher butter consumption to lift farmers income through a nutritious, affordable product.
Kok PAE members defeated the Hall on Monday evening to assist with a move. John Wigen and club members met with Maxwell on Wednesday for a related gathering.
Police search for a young bandit who robbed Chris Holtort at his farm in Vinton. Holtort, a wealthy farmer, was at his door when the intruder demanded $200. Holtort dropped his wallet during the struggle, and the thief seized it and fled with $51.
A quiet home wedding in the country home of Mr and Mrs Mark G Campbell of Ainworth united Miss Elizabeth Campbell and Kay Body on Friday December 26 The ceremony was performed by Rev McAllister with only close family present Music included At Dawning Love You Truly and Lohengrin March The couple will reside at 418 Salem Avenue Dayton Ohio with Mr and Mrs Body moving after January 1 Guests included A C Body Walter Body and Muriel Body of Washington city
West Chester Pyehels Sisters held their regular meeting with an outgoing committee formed. Afterward a Christmas party drew children and knights, who enjoyed gifts, candy, and a lively exchange, with festive decor and jovial conversations throughout the hall.
Mrs Ella Shiver hosted a Christmas gathering with a decorated evergreen tree and a program by Miss Masine Mast, Richard Racford, and Master Billy Van Sickle. Gifts from the tree were distributed with CT Crawford assisted by Master Robert Crawford. Guests included Mr and Mrs JA Bellew and families of Decatur, and others from Wayland, with several relatives unable to attend due to illness.
James Morrison hosted a birthday gathering at his parents home Lloyd Morris and wife. Several children enjoyed Christmas decorations until five o'clock. An inlay cake with five red candles and place favors drew attention before the party winded down with quiet moments after the treat.
The Krienitship elit club enters lock at her 380 for dishes and silver at Godbrey daze Wercome Phe BO. W. club will meet S10 Mos Pa Gieaysen on Tuesday evening. Snowball Social club will host with Mrs. D. C. Grigiss Wednesday pom Dees sit Farm bar eat. Woman's Missionary Society of eother claret meets Ms. Frank Pearson Wednesday ps Friday Mes Hot Stewviet and Mey. They will entertain the Plevatets at the home of Mrs. Stewart in January.
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