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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1934
Page
7
The article discusses the invention of playing cards with claims they originated in Asia, likely China. It mentions the Great Chinese dictionary from the 17th century attributing invention to the reign of Emperor Seunhoe in 110 AL.
A man reportedly developed leprosy 40 years after a single exposure, illustrating long latency in infectious diseases. The Science News Letter also notes the gypsy moth was introduced from France in 1860 to cross with silkworms to create hardier insects for silk production.
A historical note on the Detroit Tigers highlighting past power hitters led by Ty Cobb and Harry Heilmann and contrasting with recent seasons. It mentions Mickey Cochrane as manager seeking to restore batting punch and Goslin joining the lineup to boost offense, reflecting on era shifts in the team’s hitting and fielding strength.
The text outlines characteristics of subjects of the Kingdom, duties of purity and mercy, and the Beatitudes. It emphasizes living as salt of the earth, peacemaking, suffering for Christ, and resisting persecution. It details obligations to preserve law and family as social core and to love enemies, with guidance on righteous living and humility.
Mr and Mrs Vernie Tooth were in Washington on business. Mr and Mrs Donald Romine welcome a son born last Saturday between West Chester and Washington. Quitting quilting bees gave another lively gathering at the Gingerich home with Evelyn’s Christmas present. Funeral services were held for Ray Jorden north of town. Neva T Popham of Long Beach Calif married Raymond Y Houghton of Long Beach.
Detailed timetable fragment lists multiple passenger and freight trains serving Washington and surrounding lines. It notes daily departures and arrivals, exceptions on Sundays, and special stops for mischarze passengers and local towns.
Mrs. Robert Houghton and her husband planned to settle at 731 B Main Avenue Long Beach after a brief wedding trip. He is a Polytechnic High School graduate and employed by Lang Transportation Co.
The notice advertises 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11 4 p.m. worship with choir music. Sermon themes include Bread and Cause and Effect. A Bible class meets Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Parish leaders invite all to attend and visit the church.
Nearly 70 interned German war ships scuttled by their crews during World War I have been raised or are in the process of being raised. The salvage effort continues as authorities recover vessels left in harbors and waterways.
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