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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1929
Page
4
A devotional note cites Isaiah 66 5 urging reverence before the word of the Lord. It emphasizes that those who tremble at God’s word should trust his guidance while enemies may oppose but will be proven mistaken.
Excerpt discusses a new “Gray House” serial with mystery humor and romance to run each Saturday. It notes the need for substantial federal funds to enforce prohibition and argues state and local effort is essential to avoid a heavy federal bill.
Senator Jim Reed, near retirement, has fought to defeat the Kellogg-Briand pact in the U.S. Senate. Once a fierce opponent of Woodrow Wilson’s League of Nations and ally of Herbert Hoover, Reed’s long crusade against war and entangling alliances defines his career. Now he steps aside as others may take the field in future years.
An excerpt discusses common spelling pitfalls and incorrect usage in English. It highlights misused words, misprints, and the need for legitimate language, noting examples of errors in daily writing and offering caution against illegitimate phrases.
A fragment praises tobacco profits and questions the contrast with fortunes from railroads wheat and science. The piece suggests tobacco money is vast, calling it nearly half a billion dollars from manufacture and branding it a seductive luxury.
A collage of comic, medical and political tidbits from public health note cards and satirical quips. It mixes punning yarns about disinfection and microbes with George Washington era style witticisms, readers’ jokes, and brief social commentary on health, policy, and everyday life.
A partisan Washington high school crowd shows loyalty to its team as players share reflections on failure and success. The piece moves between sports fans and a legal notice detailing a public sale of Waldo and Artie Wells by Peoples Savings Bank, with sale timing and property description.
Blanch McAvoy Steinbeck born June 29, 1879 in Louisa county died January 1929 at home in Rubio Ta at 49 years 6 months 10 days. She married Lewis Dagle April 9 1895 had Frank Edward and Blanch. Later married Prank Dai Washington and left husband Blanch Steinbeck of Rubio and two grandsons Keith and Kermit. She was a Baptist church member and mother loved by many. Funeral services held in Washington.
A winter tourist in California asks about two Indian names, Chief Cutting and Chief Asparagus. Toofas explains parents chose names from traded goods while a Washington figure muses on marriage and a shy child. The dialogue reflects curiosity about Indigenous identity and stereotypes.
Abe Martin cautions against overreacting to unsettled days and urges civility and courtesy. He jokes that losing temper could make one unwell and useless in guiding the country, stressing prudent restraint and wise leadership.
Universal starry vehicle The Night Bird stars Renald Denny and Corliss Palmer in a comedic tour through Beaux Arts revelry. A stylish, chaotic nightclub plot, balloon laden sets, and a city nightlife theme fuel a light, bustling screen adaptation.
The Friends church at Stuble held services at 2 00 p m on January 10 conducted by Rev Moon of Rubio with assistance from Rev Jay. Burial followed at Richland Friends cemetery.
The Daughters of Union Veterans announce installation on January 14 and a regular business meeting. Members are urged to attend, especially current and new officers. A separate note mentions the Hindu Sisters meeting on Tuesday evening January 15 at the hall.
A verbose claim extols advertising as the easiest path to business success and the essential companion of achievement. It argues success without ads is rare, likening advertising to a bridge to consumers and urging home newspaper ads as the strongest form of promotion.
An ad promotes Stop That Cough Quick as a double-action remedy labeled Thorine. It claims to soothe irritation and target the internal cause beyond patent medicines. It asserts no chloroform or dangerous drugs, and markets to the whole family with a money-back guarantee.
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