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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1930
Page
4
A religious excerpt cites Philippians 2 7 about the peace of God surpassing understanding keeping hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. The passage emphasizes spiritual assurance and comfort for believers.
A reflective piece discusses the park fence around the square, its origins from the Danl. B. Wilde foundry fifty years ago, and the sentimental value attached to old local landmarks like Everson's hall and Dr. Scofield’s office. The article weighs progress against nostalgia and questions what remains meaningful as the town changes.
Police arrest 60 in two cities after members of the Communist Party refuse to disburse funds in a staged operation. The Buffalo Evening News reports authorities say the incident involved coordinated action across multiple precincts and resulted in charges against several key participants.
A Springfield Union fragment reports a query about President Jloover's height and weight. The passage also notes a mummy’s eyes removed and interred with the mummy. It includes a quote from William Goodell Frost, Berea College president emeritus, asserting abstinence by conviction.
A teen correspondent Mary Mildred Davis recalls a social blunder from a school day in Crawfordsville. She misused the term embracing story, causing laughter at her error and tears of embarrassment among classmates.
A reflective piece questions whether death ends all and argues for eternal life through Christ. It contrasts natural decay with rebirth, cites study of nature and scripture, and credits Dr. S. P. Telford and others, ending with a set of satirical Q&A about teachers and manners.
Chicago Cubs beat Brooklyn 6 to 2 as Sheriff Fred Blake limited the Robins to five hits and teammates battered Elliott Moss and Thurston. Wilson Beck and English sparked the Cubs attack in a key win that narrows Brooklyn’s NL lead.
Small notices promise income from ads with a trial to prove payment potential. The ad fragment hints at an offer to test advertising results and costs before committing long term.
Dan Turner of Corning Republican candidate for Governor of Iowa urged replacing property taxes with a state income tax during the Midwest Farm Bureau training school closing session at Town State College. Edward Cunningham of the Federal Reserve warned prices must rise to support farmers. Attendance reached 304, about 60 percent above prior years with delegates from twelve Midwest states.
Mrs Chrissie James and son Alvin of Brookings SD left Washington after visiting Knight Wagner and many Wag ners relatives. A Sunset Park reunion drew uncles aunts and cousins, dairy weather noted, with ice cream and cake enjoyed by all. Local families including the Beenblossoms, Davisons and Wagners shared visits and farm tasks as heat worsened conditions.
Bethel reports a busy week with hay cutting and oats shock formation as threshing begins Monday. Donald Brown’s hay is being stacked after his heat illness, Rosemary club hosts 13 ladies and 14 children, Vacation Bible School closes with 21 attendees, and church activities include choir practice and a W M S birthday party with over 50 guests.
A 14-year-old boy in Holstein Iowa confessed to beating his mother Mrs Gus Mohr with a stove poker and shooting her with a shotgun and rifle after drinking. Coroner’s inquest found murder verdict. state agents assisted in questioning.
Weather has cooled as harvest advances with small grain in good shape. Washington visitors Mrs. Chas Mowery and daughter stay with W S Mowery. Neil Callister and family vacationing in Princeton and Columbia. Mrs Callister’s mother Mrs Wayman dies, triggering condolences. John Luithly visiting Dr Wm Duithly. Fred Smith family vacationing at lakes. A July 5 birth to Sumner and Mrs Sumner McCracken. Roach family back from Illinois. Ella Wade and son Jesse return from California after month with relatives.
Lafe Stout buys a new combine and threshes 40 acres of wheat averaging 40 to 50 bushels per acre. Cedar Rapids sees widespread building and underground wiring as eight story structures rise. Comments on employment, crop outlook for 1930, and social chatter about neighbors and visitors plus outdoor movie crowds grow each Tuesday.
Mrs. Daisy Simmering reports visits and family gatherings across Rural Route 4 in Washington. Nearby households including the Smiths Stephens Kepharts and Linders share holiday visits, hay work and oat cutting while trips include an Excursion boat ride from Muscatine to Davenport.
Stores were loaded aboard the 100 foot steamer Santa Fe for a survey trip next week. Army engineers will survey the Missouri River downstream between Louix City and St Joseph in connection with a 15 million dollar navigation improvement program.
A deputy sheriff uncovered a very large still hidden in underbrush on a road near Des Moines. The apparatus had a capacity of forty gallons marking a notable recovery in the area.
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