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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1930
Page
4
A brief Bible thought for July 5 1930 emphasizes obedience to parents and honoring father and mother, citing Ephesians 6 1 3 as the first commandment with a promise that good conduct may lead to a long life on earth. The phrasing reflects a devotional daily line in a historical paper.
A San Diego letter dated January 10 1930 vanishes after a wrecked mail plane and delay. The Journal prints bits about mail service endurance and a mix of humorous and serious pieces including Embarrassing Moments and a commentary on crime and punishment. Florence Stout shares a brother story and a nine year old writes about returning to Russia and Soviet discipline. The piece ends with reflections on the Washington tragedy and crime in society.
A critical view argues the Russian experiment turns government into a vast single entity. It portrays individuals as workers in a hive feeding a national machine for harvest and grander state control. The piece condemns alleged internationalism as a new form of nationalist dictatorship absorbing home life and institutions.
A clipping describes Russian agents under central government influence, accusing repression in pursuit of a worldwide socialist ideal. B A Hatchatouroff, 37, a Soviet official brought to the United States in 1929, committed suicide in Wichita Kansas on May 20, leaving notes to police and Soviet offices. he blamed the Soviet government while professing loyalty.
A miscellaneous column from Chicago notes small town humor and social sketches. It cites quirky birthday coincidences in Washington county, a printer’s will denial, a love duel tale, and a litany of nonsense verse and mock advertisements reflecting light, satirical chatter of the era.
Original notice in the district court of Washington County Iowa September term 1939 recites mortgage and land dispute involving many defendants and unknown claimants to the south half of the southeast quarter of section 12 township 75 north range 6 west. It orders defendants to appear by September 2 1930 or face default and judgment in favor of plaintiff. Attorneys T L Brookhart listed. Publication dates July 5 12 19 26.
A San Diego convention heard an amusing anecdote about a minister delaying a wedding until after his sermon. Eleven women and one man stepped forward when asked who wished to be married, creating a humorous scene that impressed the crowd.
Ernestine Birkeland elopes with Will after parental conflict over her choice of husband. The Chicago household reels as papa refuses to accept the union, mamma pleads to keep the couple at home, and Loring and Lilian grapple with loyalty, duty, and love amid a shaken family future.
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