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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1930

Page

5

Third party prospects fade as Nebraska insurgent backs GOP label

Washington dispatch notes thinning hopes for a third party as Republican insurgents drift from bolting. Senator Norris of Nebraska says opposition to the two party system remains, but favors keeping the Republican label while exploring electoral reform. He cites practical hurdles in forming a new party and hints Democrats could drift toward liberal politics awaiting a realignment.

Washington Hoover W. Norris Nebraska John Dewey Colinbia Univer Norris Bparty Maintay

Lodges Washington Chapter Regular Meeting Notices

Lodges Washington Chapter holds regular meetings on the first Friday and Shrine on the 26th monthly with Rose M Reid and Della M Heide as officers. Visiting members welcome. secretary signs notices. Also mentions No 9 Local Pass schedules and various freight and passenger trains in a rush of fragmented transit timings.

Washington Ud Whureday Rose M. Reid W. Me Della M Heide Setts Shrine Monty Meni Faith Longe W. ML. A. Yar Ik AL MT Dw. Bnei Pal W. Yard

Norristacas Incident Signals Testing Debates in 1930s

A fragmented report links the Norristacas incident to the Dewey tester and mentions concerns about insurgent threats and upcoming nominations. It notes uncertainty over Mr. Hoover’s political support from Borah and Brookwart, signaling volatile conditions for next year.

Norristacas Dewey Mr. Hoover Borah Brookwart

Community Announcements and Dance In Me City

A Monday decor event at Me City features invitations and a matsy orelock with a $1 dance. Masons of the Ainswerity ME plan a fc Tavaday evening beginning at 5 0 clock. A candidate dinner at the Mary Bishop home is set for New Year’s Day. hostess contact required by Wednesday.

Invitatio Hastern Matsy Orelock Masons Fc Tavaday’ Eening

Wayland Christmas and holiday visitors noted in Goshen area

Families from Wayland and nearby towns spend holidays with relatives in Goshen and at parental homes. A Christmas party and school program were held December 24 with teachers hosting treats. Local residents, including Alexander Wyse and Otto Sodersten, are mentioned among extended families visiting or recovering from illness.

Wayland Div Roth Orie Miller Olive Mal Nand Wyse Goshen Hannah Good Kate Reber Joimon Aaron Wyse Mabdrow Junior Chile Fred Klopfanstein Levi Rott and Wyse Glenn Kloptentein Brian Roshart al Pwree Ioan Wyee Roth Melvin Gingerich Milford McCreedy Douglas School Ailen Moyer Lyte Bower Joe Wenger Peoria Ade Wenger Fred Swartzendraber Fannie Ausbirger Sheri Swartzendraber Harry Chirk Chir Sodersten Chase Het Nevi Richard Oregon Noble Mabel McGui Frontioe Press Co Minneapolis Minnis Tarry Kantiwan Cedar Falls Brat Dare Roth Perter Sugar Creek Bee Hat Politie Dee Washington Merlott Wathiany Conrad Bera Wilkmer Davids Daryl Mary Duayne Mary Maxine Davison Bartinsstow D. C. Davison HG. Whittier Lucille Sam Gaston Sykston C. A. Howell Macon

North Dakota State Capitol Destroyed by Fire

Fire at the North Dakota State Capitol destroyed many state records across offices including the governor's, highway, auditor, bonding and insurance, state engineer, tax, land, agriculture, and industrial commissions. Estimated loss reached $600,000 though some vaults may have withstood the blaze. responders worked overnight to locate and possibly salvage contents. The historic brick building, a landmark from the mid nineteenth century, burned amid intense coverage.

Governor's Office Highay Department Auditor’s Office Bonding and Insurance Department State Engineer Tay Cfties Land de Arta Agriculure Confision Industrial Commission

Funeral service for Wede at 1 Saturday afternoon

Funeral notices the L A Jones service conducted by Rev AL W Henke with burial in Blu Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers included Frank McKay BM Bove D Kitzore J O Crawford Will Gov and EAL Tumston. Funeral details indicate a local ceremony and interment arranged by the in-charge clergy.

L.A. Jones AL W. Henke Blu Grove Cemetery Frank McKay BM Bove D. Kitzore J.0. Crawford Will Gov Eal Tumston

Christmas Day Gatherings Across Xenia and Area

The community shares Christmas Day visits among the Jeffrey, Walker, Lice, Sands, Kilpeut, Goodwin, Baird, Heal, Beal, Morrison, Stephen, Kraan and Henderson families in Xenia and nearby towns. Teachers, students and relatives note travels, weddings and vacations in Wellman Ames Cedar Falls and Burlington as holiday gatherings continue amid scattered roaming and homecomings.

A. P. Jeffrey Grace Walker Vane Willian Wer Ninsworth Gle Sands Wow Moore Ainsies Kilpeut Ehster Russell Goodwin Washington Misa Florence Baird Waterleo Haven Cedar Rapids Eugene Stephens SPL Stephens Nnn Sands Big Sister Owen Ross Washington Disk Stephens John Kraan Clarence Intewards Sau Hetderson Kel Heiterson Oakdale Heather Frank Henteron John Hrickson Burlington Dick Stephens Reser Ars Joe Rearey Prank Hendson Mary Robert Ethel Henderson Dale Eber Christias Day Waterloo

Ruling Boosts Albia Plant 10 Market for Corn Pack Horse Meat

Des Moines dec 29 Iowa agricultural leaders anticipate higher corn based products after a ruling by Secretary of Agriculture Hyde allowing new labeling on corn sugar products used for food. The farm relief measure aims to shift government policy benefiting Iowa as the Ranger Packing plant plans to slaughter and pack horses for foreign shipment and dog food with about five hundred workers targeted.

Albia Des Moines Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Artnne AM Hyde Hyde Uist Lowa Hyde Wa Corm Washington Ranger Westing

Columbus Junction Couple Married at Bride’s Home

Miss Doris McNeil daughter Dayton McNeil of Crawsville and Albert Owens son Dave Owens of this vicinity wed at the bride’s sister Mrs Clarence Owens home nearrott Wednesday evening at 6 oclock in the presence of a few relatives. The United Presbyterian church of Columbus City will hold its annual New Year’s dinner at noon with a program to follow. Mr and Mrs H C Mall of Davenport visited Thursday at the WW C Hall home. Miss Ceoehia Daniels cave from Letts to visit her parents Mr and

Columbus Junction Bee Doris McNeil Dayton McNeil Crawsville Albert Owens Dave Owens Ster Clarence Owens Oelock United Presbyterian Church of Columbus City H.C. Mall

Christmas Spirit Inspires Hope Amid Turbulent Times

The fragment hints at Christmas spirit and health, referencing blood donation and sacrifice. It quotes a master’s line on love and giving life for a friend, framing the season as a call to kindness and medical generosity. The text appears as a wartime or community bulletin with faded OCR flaws.

Tomorrow The Scriptonet That Does Not Exclude King Provision

Tomorrow The Scriptet discusses future policy options and tire insurance considerations. It explores how possible provisions could affect risk coverage and the stability of supply and pricing for motorists and fleets.

Railways eyes rate war on buses and planes

Washington dispatch reports U.S railroads poised to slash passenger fares in a bid to recapture market share from buses and airlines. Industry figures describe it as a rate war intended to reverse two decades of traffic losses, with reductions expected along western routes first and potentially spreading east and south.

Washington Dee. AP Coumley St Louis & San Howe Western Ca McGuire Western Passenger —Anso Hie Hines Mississiop River Eastern Southern Nere

Passenger fares cuts show rail travel decline in 1929

Interstate commerce commission statistics reveal a sharp drop in passenger miles and carriage figures. Railroads carried 1,225,900,000 passengers a decade ago, but 1929 figures fell to 780,468,000 with continued forecast declines. Motor and air transport growth accompanies the shift, signaling a broad change in intercity travel patterns.

Interstate Commerce Commission Commerce Department

Gifts Presented Saturday Night At Rothschild's

Cash gifts totaling $25 were presented by the Rothschild store on Saturday evenings as the closing of Mr Rothschilds event though text is garbled. A $10 payment appears noted with Athens mentioned and a closing remark referencing a fallow year in Vale.

Rothschild’s Rothschild

Local crowd attends prize presentation at nine

A large crowd gathered at nine to witness prize presentations featuring Elsie Chapman Keota Jo Jewatt Washington Mrs Wwton Maven Ws Arthur Nicola near on Miss Prowsley Mrs Dr Hay Washington and Mrs Geo Struble Washington.

Elsie Chapman Keota Jo Jewatt Washington Wwton Maven Arthur Nicola Near On Prowsley Dr. Hay Airs Geo. Struble Uie

Buchanan Born in Pennsylvania on April 23, 1782

Fifteenth Chief Executive James Buchanan, born at Bolt in Franks Pennsylvania, on April 23, 1782, later elected President in 1856. He pursued a career in law and public service, shaping early American politics.

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Funeral services for Mrs. W. Strum held in Em cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs. W. Strum were conducted by A. Jones at the funeral home assisted by Dr S. P. Telford. The service was in Em cemetery with pallbearers Proest, Alvin Stram, Ora Kephart, Rodney Kephart, Arvid Bergstrom, and Gilbert Bergstrom.

4. W. Strum Bungay Afioon

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