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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1930
Page
4
A devotional reflection cites Romans 5:17, stressing that those who receive grace and the gift of righteousness will reign in life through Jesus Christ. The excerpt exhorts believers to embrace divine grace to overcome death.
A poetic exhortation urges readers to become living tools in shaping boys and girls toward virtue. The piece contrasts artists shaping clay with parents and neighbors guiding youth, warning of Satan’s schemes and praising Christ’s effort to save the young.
A columnist critiques congressional prohibition hearings arguing that prohibition is blamed for social ills, citing Channing Pollock and Chicago saloon statistics. The piece contends liquor alone does not corrupt, and that the problem lies in lack of prohibition rather than its presence.
Eloise Emry recalls a humorous school moment where a third grader answers a math riddle with shells. The note mentions Eloise as a ten year old fifth grader enjoying school and waiting for fifty cents in the Journal office.
The piece argues Chairman Graham frames liquor drinking as a religious right and contrasts this with Mohammedan and Christian traditions. It cites Paul on self‑denial to avoid tempting others and urges prohibitionists to stand firm for moral reform without wavering.
A coroner visits an isolation hospital to view a child’s diphtheria death and an antitoxin treatment discussion follows. The piece explains toxoid use to stimulate immunity, notes high risk for under fives, and cites dramatic diphtheria mortality declines with early treatment.
The reading presents guidance on proper usage and pronunciation for words often misused and mispronounced. It highlights ENDURE as a key daily vocabulary word meaning to bear hardships without breaking.
A Washington man in a joke column keeps his office window smeared and a pet cat safe, while a cheeky editor mocks typos and a Winnipeg stenographer tale ends with a drawn out letter. Readers nationwide are invited to contribute. a playful close to the page.
R. E. Brown announces candidacy for a second term as Washington County supervisor. The term would begin January 1, 1932, contingent on the will of Republican voters at the June primary.
Minnie Green declares her candidacy for county recorder, subject to Republican voters at the June primaries, signaling a formal entry into the race and urging support from party members.
Marion S. George announces candidacy to succeed himself as County Treasurer subject to Republican voters will at the June primaries. Dated February 18.
MKS and BELLERICE announce their candidacy to succeed herself as County Recorder. The race targets the Republican primary on June 2, 1930, with voter will determining renomination.
Walter B. Edwards declares intent to seek the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Washington County subject to June primary voters. Announcement dated February 15 to March 8.
Politician Pol lok J Wallace announces candidacy for County Sheriff subject to Republican voter will in the June primaries. Campaign emphasizes law enforcement and public safety within the county.
The item notes Everett Johnson, son of D N Johnson, to direct the Snarks circus band for Ringling Bros starting April 1 in Georgia. George H Jones buys the Church barber shop brick building, plans upper living rooms. W O Jones seeks Louisa county supervisor GOP nomination for 1931 term. previously a supervisor and council member. Dr E R King of Letts suffers a serious head injury after a ladder incident causing a facial gash requiring six stitches.
In Lamar Colorado two produce houses gathered more than 17.9 million eggs in the past year. The high volume reflects a substantial shipment from Flowers County and hints at wide distribution to the region.
A speaker, Abe Martin Tell Binkley, addressed the Better Business League last night about why boys don’t leave home. A woman quoted said she felt foolish, likening her experience to finishing a detective story.
A weekly puzzle picture offers seven mistakes and welcomes all solvers. Last week’s challenge was restricted to mail subscribers from rural routes and households outside Washington city. This week again invites broad participation with prizes of 1st for $1.00 and 2nd for 50 cents.
A description of a puzzle image tests to spot deliberate drawing mistakes. The text guides readers to identify several obvious and subtle errors across composition, perspective, and details, challenging keen observers to note each misstep.
The paper lists last week's puzzle winners. Helen Myers from R R 3 wins first prize of $1.00, and Manda Davies of Crawfordsville secures second prize of 50 cents. The notice invites winners to collect awards and thanks participants.
A list cites a lamp shade image with it upside down, missing candle in one candlestick, a man placed upside down, mixed fabrics in a tie and a chair, a backward letter n in Tribune, mismatched shoes, and a trouser leg without a cuff. The notes point to visual discrepancies and wardrobe irregularities.
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