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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1930
Page
4
Fragmentary biblical verse describes Jesus exalted by God after crucifixion. The wording references the God of our ancestors and Jesus raised up to sit at the right hand. The text appears as an early Christian proclamation within Acts-like phrasing.
Grace Coolidge writes a reflective poem on the fifth anniversary of Calvin Jr s death praising faith and spiritual guidance. The verse recalls his smile as a glimpse of divine grace and asks him to guide her along the path toward home.
Ex-President Coolidge is chosen to write a 500 word history of the United States to be chiseled on a mountain. Observers expect economy of expression and a concise narrative that meets formal historiographical needs. The project is seen as a significant and enduring literary effort.
The city faces financial peril and urges big business to take charge and fix Chicago. Support from established interests could lift the city within months if reforms crush graft and corruption. Loans under current governance are portrayed as risky, with a warning to act now or risk future crises.
A friend of the children lauds Herbert Hoover for humanitarian work and child welfare. The piece notes his broad influence as president and his dedication to reducing child neglect, promoting better homes and healthier lives for youths. His Europe relief work endears him to millions of children who received bread and relief.
Poem by Dr. S. P. Telford urges solitude with nature to learn wisdom and strength. It envisions communion with rabbits, robins, wildflowers, and streams while seeking trust in divine care and guidance for life’s tasks and helping others.
Professor A D Peacock of University College Dundee finds record ages in Wonders of Animal Life vary from earlier claims. Elephants reach about 70 years, whales 40, while giant tortoises 150 to 200 years and white headed vultures to 118. Birds like eagles 104, crows parrots ravens may reach around 100.
A reader questions the United States Steam Ship Line stance on selling liquor, recalling prior promises by the Leviathan and Republic to offer beer and wine beyond the twelve mile limit. The reply notes the plan failed, prompting the tongue in cheek quip about mothers and barbers and a brief joke about shaving.
A compact note presents guidance on using purposed and proposed correctly and explains pronunciation and misspellings. It introduces CONTEMPLATE as a daily word meaning to consider with continued attention and meditate on.
A brisk schoolyard encounter shows a fast walking youngster rushing home after a basketball period. The piece ends with a witty aside about nine clocks at his house that never agree and a light remark on growing skirts and wisecracks.
Rastus declares he wants a divorce as his impatient wife keeps talking without saying a thing. The feuding pair exchanges quips with a lawyer noting the endless chatter and lack of substantive dialogue.
Three readers Anna Belle Mrs P K and Elmer's Sister urge adding a Ladies Day segment to the column. The editor notes insufficient room but plans to publish the requested content in the near future.
After solemn deliberation the column announces Ladies Day on the upcoming Saturday February 1 and bans male submissions. The text includes a green ink handwritten poem about Jerushy and a comic ballad by Rube ending with a grim note as a well known businessman encounters an inquisitive pest on a Pullman train.
A speaker jokes about staff size and two thirds, then announces a weekend squib writing prompt for Jundies day. The host encourages ladies to send favorite jokes and pens to keep the program lively.
Monday to Tuesday Joan Crawford stars in Untamed her first all talking picture told as a jungle birth to Central American exile tale. Wednesday to Thursday The Sacred Flame with Conrad Nagel Pauline Frederick and Lois Wilson features song and a dramatic plot from W Maugham. Also Playing Around with Alice White and Chester Morris includes dancing music and a twist ending.
Oscar Moothart died January 15 1930 after influenza pneumonia and stroke. Born June 10 1878 near West Chester he lived there all his life. He is survived by siblings J H Moothart Ames Ila Mrs J R Stick Chicago Frank Gertrude and Mrs S W DeLong West Chester. Funeral held at James Schulty home with Rev P B Gray. interment West Chester cemetery.
The Abe Martin column extols practical virtues of public spirit and responsible leadership. It argues that a town benefits when individuals handle their own business and settle debts, while criticizing those who overstate their contributions.
The Puzzle Picture invites boys and girls under fourteen to compete for a prize of 1.00 for first and 50¢ for second. Prior winners or those who have seen the pictures elsewhere are excluded to ensure fair play.
The note lists Ettabel Mather of Chinook Montana as 1st prize winner and William Marie with R. R. G. of Washington as 2nd prize. Ettabel will have her prize mailed. William is invited to come in and claim his prize.
A playful critique lists nine drawing flaws. Errors include wind direction in two ways, sign nails not entering a tree, missing final letter on Playground, a girl unbalancing a tray, a tilted glass, an oddly shaped pail, misprinted letters R and S on blocks, a non square block, and a tree with an undersized base.
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