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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1930
Page
4
A Bible verse from Philippians 4 12 to 13 is cited about learning to be abased and abound through Christ who strengthens. The passage expresses universal resilience and trust in divine support in every circumstance.
A Golden Book writer suggests a practical solution to crime by creating a Siberia inside Alaska near the Arctic Circle. He would send gunmen and chronic criminals there to perform hard labor, removed from escape opportunities, to ease crowded prisons in the United States.
Dr Charles F. Pabst notes sunburn costs about 200,000 working days lost annually to sickness. The dermatologist stresses moderation in tanning to prevent the yearly productivity loss.
A letter from 11 year old Gilbert Allimer of Wayland Iowa recounts an amusing scene. Gilbert recalls two men visiting and attempting to trade dogs but the dogs refused to speak for the performance. He closes with playful luck wishes for future attempts.
The doctor warns against abrupt tanning and cautions that even a good tan can harm skin if achieved too quickly. A gradual approach to sun exposure is advised to avoid damage from sudden rays.
The author argues England with 54 million people collected over 500 million in tariffs last year while the United States with 120 million population collected 100 million dollars more. They claim England has twice the per capita tariff take and endorse protective tariffs to balance differing overhead costs. The piece contends free trade would require equal living standards and would harm domestic interests.
Ex president Calvin Coolidge speaks more freely after reports he has a contract with a syndicate that buys his daily talks. The deal allegedly pays up to 206 thousand 600 dollars, a sum that explains the change from his previous reticence.
A circular puzzle notes six four letter objects at the center. Each object’s letters fill four letter words inside the circle with no leftovers. Identify the six items and use their letters to complete the inner words.
A rich prince who owned much remains unhappy until a poor boy from Next-to-Nowhere teaches him the secret of happiness. The prince learns to think of others by sharing warmth with a boy on crutches, a coatless child, and a busy mother, then returns home smiling and inspires the kingdom.
The writer shares a rambunctious Wisconsin fishing excursion to Balsam Lake near St. Paul, detailing The Dandy Resort and the Thomas family, long drives, ice box fish wrapped in newspapers, and an outing to Taylor Falls. Names include Ralph Shannon and the Brookharts, Jungbluths, Thompsons, Jones, and the Shannons. Old Abe pike lore and a missing spinner add local color. The piece ends with a lighthearted note about returning to work.
Correspondent reports a Sunday auto trip to Ainsworth with Rev C E Hamilton and Martha Thrasher in their new Chevrolet. They visited the Bethel community and the Bishop home. Local families and former Prairie Flower residents in Gary Indiana Webster City Washington Davenport Chicago and Washington state are listed as visitors and movers. L W Turnipseed has purchased.
Washington guests dine with Mr and Mrs J F Rittenhouse. Willa Briley Leona Parcell and Dorothy Booth attend church ice cream social hosted by Ana and Eugenia Smith. Mission circle social chaired by Harriett Myers. Snowball Social Club hosted by P M Phillips with fifteen members and three guests. Ward guests from Eldora visited local relatives and joined gatherings with D H Rittenhouse and others. Oat harvest work and local visiting noted as week progresses.
A week visit at the Bruce Crozier The Radda Munson field praises the harvest scene and oats output. The writer notes a Shocking field and expresses hope for a successful gathering into the bin, reflecting farmer pride in the current season.
In Gary Indiana a Chicago liquor vendor was acquitted by Special Judge Max Goldsmith after the attorney argued that a strong whiskey odor from a 5-gallon can did not prove guilt.
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