Comfort Assured: Blessed are they that mourn
A short devotional line reflecting Matthew 6 4 about consolation for the sorrowful and promise of divine comfort in faith.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1930
Page
4
Henry Ford and the evolving intelligence of car buyers
The piece recalls Henry Ford claiming cars raise intelligence and notes doubt from critics. It argues Ford may be right, citing a shift in buyer discernment from the Model T era to modern times, with demand for faster cars reflecting changing standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Henry
Ford
Iowa primary shocks with Hammill defeat in race
The Iowa primary produced unexpected results with Governor Hammill losing by a wide margin. Observers note his cautious approach to road policy drew debate while the opposition, led by “Hell-raising Dick,” neared a Senate nomination. The piece praises Hammill as a capable leader and urges continued public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Hammill
Washington County
Govenor Hammill
Iowa
Senate
You Go To Your Church And I’ll Go To Mine
A religious song by Christian Sferald promoting unity across different churches. The lyric emphasizes walking together despite attending separate denominations and notes Our Father built them side by side with shared love and divine presence. The chimes of both churches are described as ringing in harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord
Christian Sferald
The Pickpockets Jim Tully
A fragment from Jim Tully narrates circus life during a rainy season, detailing harsh conditions and improvised survival. It describes the network around camp life including the Cameron men, ticket sellers, card sharps, and dice experts, and the tension between revenue needs and mistrust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pnaemonia
Bob Cameron
Cameron
Embarrassed Lady Anna Lowry in Ainsworth Ad Story
In Ainsworth Iowa on May 3 1930 Anna Lowry is described as a public figure who is teased about being embarrassed. The article explains how spielers warn crowds about thieves while pickpockets operate during a circus parade performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Lowry
Anna
Ainsworth
Iowa
Camel Train Charm From Markets of Old
A poem praising the allure of caravan journeys from Bagdad markets to distant Asia. The speaker longs for a camel train loaded with silks and rugs, led by a donkey, and travels to Nazareth hills to witness ancient trails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagdad
Asia
Nazareth Hills
Madeleine Sweeny Miller
Battle near Fayetteville retold in Spud family reminiscence
In a May 1930 Arkansaw letter Ma Spud recalls a Civil War dawn battle in Fayetteville. A Union camp resident father and mother protect six children including a blind girl as they endure fear, hunger, and a hiding cave until a kind neighbor feeds them cornbread and milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansaw
Pa Spud
Fayetteville, Ark
Ma Spud
Fayetteville
Prairie Grove
Tunnel Was a Car Barn
South Dakota farmer William Holm drove to Chicago and followed a street car line into a 7 foot pit between rails at Van Buren street. His car broke its springs as he stopped, and he joked about mistaking the scene for a tunnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Holm
South Dakota
Chicago
Kidzie Avenue
Madison Street
Kedzie Avenue
Holm
van Buren Street
Memorial Day Observed With Large Turnout In Grace Hill
Memorial day ceremonies drew a large crowd with a parade led by the Washington band. 100 soldiers graves were decorated at the cemetery while program speakers Rev. Frank McAlider and performances by orchestra and vocalists were noted as highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McAlider
Frank Supplee
Chicago
Nellie Parrow
H. H. Witham
E. H House
Young Woman's Missionary Society meets Saturday at church
The afternoon section of the Young Woman's Missionary Society of the U P church will meet Saturday at 2 30 p m at the church. Mrs Homer Vincent is leader and Mrs Shirley Clark will have the book review. Baptist Choir holds important rehearsal Thursday at 7 30 p m. Regular services resume June 8. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ents
P. Tobin
Lyn van Horn
Clarence Easter
Davenport
T. J. Easter
Blattner
Fairfield
W. T. Trotter
Leonard Trotter
Cincinnati
Ohio
Frank Trotter
Sterling
W. H. Ross
Keota
John McFarland
Moline
J. Lindley Coon
Cedar Rapids
Ss. C. Pearson
Wilma Marsh
Ella Marsh
Effie McCreedy
Charles MccCreedy
H. M. Elwell
McComb WL
Rolla Gardner
W. H. Anderson
Oklahoma City
Wylie
Corbin Crawford
Wilbur Gardner
Mr. Macon
Seems
East
Katheryn Buxbaum
Miss Anderson
Cedar Falls
H. A. Engle
Young Woman’s Missionary Society of the
U. P
Homer Vincent Leader
Shirley Clark
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Spud Boys
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Maynard
Grace Hill
Mary Sherlock
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B. F. Beitel
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