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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1930
Page
4
A reflective essay questions the grip of business on society and its reach into philanthropy education and culture. It notes critics in rhetoric and religion belong to a commercial world since they depend on payment for their work and seek fair market value for their contributions.
Dear Editor Roberta Wheelan aged 6 writes of a family tale linked to her brother who had mastoid and adenoid surgery last winter. She recalls a bedtime chant about pigs with medical words and asks readers to pay fifty cents at the Journal office for the story.
The piece argues that business has become vital as civilization modernizes. It notes the average man is wealthier than ever and that business, luxuries, comforts, necessities, and philanthropy are interdependent in modern life.
Analysts predict a good average year for 1930 in this region, despite stock market turmoil. The dip followed by renewed activity shows a balance in the economy as manufacturers bankers and officials push a coordinated program to spur industrial activity and curb a looming downturn.
A lighthearted New Year message greets readers on the first day of 1930. The column jokes about sleeping through New Year's Eve and notes a young woman who already has a red letter year after being kissed for the first time.
A lighthearted note asks who was the first baby of 1930 and extends good wishes to the family. The text contrasts festive imagery with reflective lines about time and memory, ending with a quirky health quip about coffee and sleep from an eminent doctor.
A brief, casual exchange features Russell and Bert making playful quips about a woman described as dove-like and pigeon-toed. Betty recounts her first airplane ride and complains about a cold electric fan on board.
A quirky column fragment recalls poets once in the page as Mildred Hansher asks how to tell hens from roosters by hatchling tests. The piece jokes about New Year resolutions, a looming deadline, and a reader suggestion about Clarence avoiding puns in 1930.
Holiday round up from Rubio highlights family visits from Des Moines Rose Hill and Ames. Cattle and hog shipments to Ottumwa and Chicago are noted, with local farm families gathering for a Christmas dinner near Rubio. The article records school re openings and a Christmas program at the Rubio church.
West Chester Iowa correspondent reports training a white collie named Monty to respond when called. Readers are asked to watch for a lost dog matching the description and claim ownership. Hoover and Porter offer a reward for capture and conviction of burglars who broke into their store and stole a truck full of goods.
The National Americanism Commission of the American Legion presents a ten question Know Your Country quiz. It tests knowledge about U S geography and history with prompts on cities capitals rivers borders and state admission dates.
Answer 0 the above questons will be published tomorrow. The American Legion distributes a new five color map of the United States with condensed atlas at cost in connection with games. Readers may get a copy by sending ten cents to the Haskin Information Bureau Washington DC and should mention the newspaper and give their address plainly.
A dense column lists diverse items from populations and locations to local notices. It names Duluth Reading El Paso, state rankings, Pacific islands, Indiana Michigan Nebraska Olympia and more, plus community updates on clubs residents and bank meetings. The text mixes statistics with local society notices and personal visits.
E P Corwin of Fruitland and Hal C Wolford of Coneville, fruit and veg producers, join Des Moines program at the 16th annual Iowa Vegetable Growers Association convention. Graveling of the five mile lane on State Highway 76 west of Wapello to finish this week with 27 men hauling gravel from Oakville.
Announcements list several social events in Wellston including Grace Tinnes hosting the Wellston Social club on Thursday January 2 with pot luck sandwiches and dishes to pass. The Ladies Aid of St. Paul Evangelical church meets January 2 at Mrs Dave Knottneares home. Friendship club hosts a family pot luck at Mrs John Fosters January 3. Loyal Fellowship class holds a noon dinner at Will Staffords. O G T bridge club gathers at Mrs John Munn January 2. Sunshine Community annual dinner at J C Matthews home January 3 with dishes and silver required.
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