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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1930
Page
5
A humorous column notes a Journal force member quips about a missing sock in the YMCA locker room Dick McCleery laments the loss while Carl Haven jokes it dried and broke The piece also says the Society Editor is ill with mumps and ends with questions about New Year resolutions and fruit suggestions
A humorous note questions if women possess a sense of humor as Life magazine continues to run multiple columns for ladies each week. The writer suggests a dedicated ladies day for the column to explore the topic.
A. and P. drug store reports a customer, a lady driver, visited after the last snowfall seeking tire chains, noting the store’s chain-store branding. The encounter highlights that the shop stocks chains and serves motorists in winter conditions.
A short poetic fragment describes watching a figure on a window sill and at the corner, expressing anticipation and a habit of looking out again. The speaker notes the figure is rarely early and keeps watching for him.
An eminent psychologist warns lack of artistic expression harms people life while noting Washington offers By-the-way platform for personal contribution. The message highlights creative outlet as remedy and civic opportunity for individuals to share their work.
An observed public reflection notes people favor the notion they are thinking. It contrasts common sense with science by joking that sitting on a hot stove is unpleasant and that forming opinions after many trials reveals empirical thinking.
The owner claims a mixed breed dog is a German police dog while others see a bulldog look. The owner insists the dog is in the secret police, provoking amused commentary as a light closing note for the day. Food evening, folks. X. A.
William Carden announces candidacy for a second term as State Senator representing the Tenth Senatorial District, consisting of Washington and Henry counties, subject to Republican voters' will.
James Dahlman, 83, longtime Omaha mayor and cowboy figure, died of a stroke in Excelsior Springs Mo. He led Omaha for 21 years with one three year interruption, a record for U S cities. Dahlman’s career spanned cow herding Texas plains and Northwest pioneering.
In Abe Martin style the column jokes about buyers sharing guilt with sellers if a fix occurs and quips about late visitors, lamp light dinner photos making everyone look foolish like turnips. The satirical note comments on appearances and moral blame in a humorous tone.
Evangelist L H Broeker spoke on the near yet distant rich young ruler from Mark 10 2nd verse at the Baptist church a large crowd heard his message He warned that education wealth and position cannot solve spiritual hunger and urged taking up the cross following Christ with faith and devotion Special music included a duet and a quartet.
Chicago faces a fiscal crisis as a three day banker led rescue team fails to find funds. Silas Strawn warns of imminent collapse for city county and school payrolls and begs citizens to help before institutions starve or freeze.
George Moran of Moran and Mack asks Superior Judge Hanby for an injunction to stop his former partner from using his name in a blackface act. The duo separated January 11 1929 after twelve years of partnership. Moran claimed unfamiliarity with legal matters led to signing an agreement his partner later refused to cancel.
An advertisement touts Tanlac as a cure for general rundown conditions and stomach ailments. It claims rapid relief for rheumatism, neuritis, headaches, dizziness, constipation, and stomach pains, with testimonials about improved digestion and kidney function. It urges readers to buy from a local druggist and offers satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
Washington reports the 1931 appropriations would allocate about 11 million dollars to the justice department for prohibition enforcement. House action would raise total to around 44 million for the Volstead law's year. Senate must approve treasury and justice funds before they take effect.
The Kolah club dinner is postponed indefinitely, with no rescheduled date announced. Members are advised to await new communications from organizers regarding future plans.
Cedar Rapids reports Miss Georgianna Dréhouse braved gales and snow drifts to reach her office. She collapsed upon arrival as temperatures plunged to 25 degrees below zero outlining the brutal entry into a harsh workday.
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