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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1930
Page
4
Lee Robinson a Pillar of Washington Passes
The community mourns L D Robinson known as Lee a longtime jeweler whose store was an institution and who mentored many apprentices. Though retired and ill, his Christian character and steady moral influence helped shape Washington into a better wholesome town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Washington
Citizens Rise For Tough Crime Stance In Chicago
Editorial urges citizens to act against crime waves in Chicago. It praises direct action over jury trials, defends the jury system when fair, warns against leniency, and urges public safety through firm punishment of criminals. The piece cites Hoover’s law enforcement stance and recalls frontier self help as a cautionary contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Far West
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
Detroit
Prohibition Reform Committee Promises Questioned
Publicity director looks back at the Women’s Committee for Prohibition Reform led by Mrs. Charles Sabin and notes that the promises of wet organizations are rarely fulfilled.
National temperance unions hold fall conventions in 1929
The piece outlines past and planned national conventions of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and Sabin’s group, noting Hoover’s congratulatory letter, cancelled Ohio and Indianapolis events, and mass meetings in Washington. It contrasts dry and wet political power and cites failed parades and public hunger for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Hoover
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Ohio Woman's Temperance Union
Woman's Moderation Union
Women's Committee For Prohibition Reforms
Washington
Congress
Association Against the
Sen
Wadsworth
New York
Rep
Hill
Maryland
Bruce
Edwards
Edge
Reed
Communist Party
Reds
Civil
Clarence’s Joke Leaves Readers Confused as Days Grow Longer
The column note recalls readers grappling with Clarence’s Saturday joke and jokes about the lengthening days. It playfully observes the public’s reaction and hints at the challenge of printing names and addresses, ending with a playful exclamation about gangways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Sprig Is Cub and Traffic Rumors at Central Park
A fragmentary note cites Xerxes on road time being poor due to traffic. The text switches to a whimsical verse by Steno about Sprig and sounds of Central Park and nature, mentioning the tulips, bumblebees, and a playful cadence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xerxes
Central Park
Geddle Sprig
First Blue Jay Of The Year Seen At Davis Yard
Mrs. Charlie Davis reports sighting the season's first Blue Jay. Mr. Jay returns from the South in a huff over an unfilled private bath in the Davis yard. Mrs. Jay stays in Palm Beach for a week to finish the season as Mr. Davis builds a new summer home and urges regular filling of the bird bath every three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Davis
Mr. Jay
Davis
Humorous Columns and Cartoons from a 1910s Page
A collage of joke sketches and vignettes recount a Spaniard order gone wrong with mushrooms and milk, a penny saving supper ruse, a boastful telegram about riches, a military proverb about dual wars, a claim that The Star Spangled Banner is the U.S. anthem, quips about naval foam, a math pun on QED, a cartoon caption about a child asking for an arrow, and light notes from readers and columns.
First of Starlings Arrive in Iowa and Expected to Be Post
Iowa reports its first starling sighting as Professor Dill confirms two specimens near North Liberty and West Branch. He warns of rapid spread, crop harm, and urges farmers to kill the invader as flocks are expected to grow statewide. Michigan faculty dispute ends with Dr. Cabot losing dean status pending resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa City
Homer R. Dill
University of Iowa
F. L. Roberts
Ames
North Liberty
West Branch
Dill
Professor Dill
New York City
Europe
United States
America
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
Hugh Cabot
University of Michiga Medical School
Alexander G. Rutaven
Word Study Perilous Adds a Day to Vocabulary
Daily English lessons present the word perilous meaning dangerous, with example usage about a perilous situation. The piece emphasizes correct pronunciation and common misuses while encouraging readers to learn one new word daily.
Japanese Oppose Stimson Aims at London Naval Talk
Japan rejects Stimson's London conference proposals and signals no surrender of its demands. A high official calls the Anglo American stance a potential failure of the talks as criticism runs through official circles and the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Henry L. Stimson
America
United Press
Stimson
Hoodlums Rob San Gabriel Church in Chicago Heist
Hoodlums in Chicago robbed the San Gabriel Roman Catholic Church stealing nearly all wealth. The break in shattered the poor boxes and damaged church property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
San Gabriel Roman Catholic
Church Loot Stolen by Gangsters’ Cars Observed Nearby
Mrs. William O'Malley reports two curtained automobiles stopped near the church for about an hour as burglars seized about $5,000 plus the church’s poor box. The incident involved a gang likely using masked vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O'Malley
Wallace Piper suffers broken leg in window fall incident
Wallace Piper aged 18 fell from a second story window while washing windows in a dentist’s office and broke his leg. The accident occurred in Ames on February 10. He was hospitalized for treatment and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Dunbar
Brighton
Iowa
Journal
Flo
Brother
Ames
Wallace Piper
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