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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1930
Page
4
The author notes numerous Iowa drownings this summer, mostly in rivers creeks and pits, contrasting with safer supervised artificial pools like YMCA facilities. He argues pools save lives citing costs from five thousand to fifty thousand dollars and asserts one life is worth far more than monetary amounts.
The piece sketches Briand's United States of Europe as a distant, ideal fusion hampered by jealousies and borders. It contrasts this with the magazine world, noting the Outlook and Independent decline, pro and anti League sentiments, and a blunt critique of prohibition s effects on prosperity and tax losses.
Glen Wenger recalls a geography class moment in Wayland Iowa where he answered three European industries as oats corn and wheat and was laughed at by classmates. He notes the incident is shared with Journal readers and mentions fifty cents in the office.
The writer argues against prohibition by claiming it harms prosperity and mood. He notes England moderates saloon hours to reduce misery and suggests full liberalization or even reestablishing the old time saloon to solve the drink problem. The tone advocates sweeping repeal as common sense.
Justice Holmes at ninety cautions about effervescing opinions becoming flat when exposed to air. He argues free speech should not shield false fire in a theater causing panic and questions where the line lies between protection and curtailment.
A Minnesota Leghorn hen at the Crookston experiment station set an egg production record in the northwest by laying 321 eggs in 865 days. The bird, from a 318-egg sire line, demonstrates that bloodline quality matters in poultry.
A quirky stock report notes Vacuum Cleaner stock rising then falling as Automobile Tires Inc shows deflation. Otis Elevator fluctuates with a rise then drop while Wright Airplane weakly adjusts. Distillery stocks appear highly watered and Jello remains very shaky.
An American returning from Shanghai notes Chinese cinema preference for depictions of human cruelty. He observes audiences enjoy slapstick and coarse pie-throwing humor, yet prize scenes of one person inflicting suffering on another above all.
Community notes urge support for the Fall Festival and Chautauqua season in Wisconsin and Minnesota, with word of mouth promotion as key to drawing crowds. Other items include local humor, anecdotes, and letters about advertising, education, and public life.
Last year admissions to U S movie theaters exceeded 750 million dollars in spending as the industry nears a 2 billion dollar total investment. The piece notes cinema’s rapid growth, comparing it to the rise of the automobile and recalling early efforts to normalize moviegoing.
A witty catalog of newspaper readers and editions from several papers including the Washington Post Toledo Blade Washington Star Omaha Bee Detroit Free Press Dahlonega Nugget Springfield Union and Life morgue notes. It notes President Coolidge now earns a dollar a word for his writings and hints at his patience.
The article promotes daily vocabulary growth by focusing on a single word each day. It explains tolerant meanings like indulgent liberal or forbearing and shows examples such as a person who is tolerant and forgiving.
Fred Yappan, 35, secretary of Guaranty Oil, died in the blast that shattered town windows and started fires in a creamery garage and several buildings. A second man, Fred Strubbe, 35, was seriously burned as fire departments from three states fought the blaze. Losses were estimated around 200000 with major damage to tanks and nearby structures.
In District Court of Washington County Iowa a petition seeks partition by sale of Lot 3 Block 3 in the Town of Northeast Washington now City of Washington. Non resident defendants face parts of the stake divided among Amanda Clark Mary Bell Lowlett R F Hancher D S Hancher Minnie Bell Bell Wilfred D Hancher and guardians Amanda Clark and Minnie Bell Bell. A referee to manage and sell is requested with costs and attorneys fees. Deadline given for appearance. Local social notes follow.
Tyrene residents report a series of family visits with Mr and Mrs LeRoy Linegar at Charley Linegar home and Bobbie staying for a few days. Carolyn Sheets visited Grandma Smith and Gladys Sheets called on Mrs Ross Sheets. The Floyd Black home in Keota hosted the Guy Black family and children.
Chester M Sanford's extensive education and varied teaching career lead into a Chautauqua presentation on August 14 by Julius Van der Locht former German navy lieutenant and Emden wireless operator. Locht recounts the Emden exploits, capture by Americans, and his decision to stay in the United States as a citizen.
Funeral services for Chas Bretz of Friendship Wisconsin a former Columbus City resident will be held at 2 50 Wednesday afternoon at the Columbus Junction Methodist church The Rev W A Lamp pastor will officiate and burial will be in the Columbus City cemetery Miss Nelfie Merrett of Seattle Washington a former Columbus City schools teacher visited friends at Conesville and Morning Sun this week Mr and Mrs F P Meeker and son Melvin of Pasadena California visited with Mrs Meeker's sister Mrs J L Thurston en route east on a motor trip Mires J H Att of El Paso Texas returned home after visiting sister Mrs W A Carr and family The Kings daughters class of the Presbyterian Sunday school will meet Thursday afternoon with Miss Rachel Green Mr and Mrs Newton Teel are parents of a son born Monday Mrs John Riley and three children are visiting the brothers Dale and Gale Gentzler at Blatchfield Michigan and Lewis and Jay Gentzler at Sturgis Michigan Mr and Mrs Joe Schoch of Columbus City visited Monday afternoon at Conesville with Miss Nellie Sterrett of Seattle a former teacher here Mrs Lola Lambert district deputy president Rebekah lodge and head staff installed officers at Wapello Friday evening.
Union District notes report Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Benson and family with Mrs. Louie Crow visiting. Mrs. Annie Ritz of Kalona spent the weekend with the A. Chabal household. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Benson were seen in town.
Rolland hosted the Sun day school classes for a party on Sunday evening. Games filled the night and refreshments were served at the close. Guests thanked Mr and Mrs Benson for the good time.
A newspaper urges advertisers to settle dues with a trial basis plan. The editor argues prompt payment supports ongoing publication and suggests potential advertisers consider a short trial to evaluate reach and value.
In England a simple foot bath with Radox removes corns roots and all in a few nights. First time on sale in America ask Lemmon's Pharmacy or any drugstore for a package. Hard or soft corns calluses or hard skin on heels and toes treated. feet become strong and flawless within a week.
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